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CHARUSAT COMET

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Quarterly Newsletter of CHARUSAT April 2013 Issue Volume: 4 Issue: II

Illuminating

the initiatives and activities of the University

Aegis: Shri Charotar Moti Sattavis Patidar Kelavani Mandal

CHARUSAT COMET | April 2013 | Vol: 4, Issue: 2 Page i

From the Desk of the Editors Dear Readers Charotar University of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT) has been established by

promulgation of Gujarat Private University Act, 2009. It is empowered to confer degrees under Section

22 of UGC Act, 1956.

Presently, CHARUSAT offers 64 programs from UG to Ph D under the tutelage of 8 Institutes and 6

Faculties. They are in the allied disciplines of Technology & Engineering, Pharmacy, Computer

Applications, Management, Applied Sciences, Nursing, Physiotherapy, and other Paramedical Sciences.

All education programs are semester based and are delivered in English Medium. Credit and Grading

Systems are followed for Teaching, Learning and Evaluation. Curriculum and Pedagogy at CHARUSAT

correspond with societal needs. CHARUSAT strives to prepare students for global assignments. It

aims to make its students Job Creators and not Job Seekers.

The Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel believed, “Education without character is futile”.

CHARUSAT proudly follows the spirit. It also follows founding High Moral Values like Honesty,

Integrity, Transparency, Fairness, Equity, and Accountability. Efforts are also made for education

amelioration in rural schools through a Rural Education Development Program. There also exists

a Human Resource Development Centre to hone competencies of Faculty and Staff.

With a thrust on socially relevant Research and Development, CHARUSAT strives to transform the

society through creation, augmentation, dissemination and perpetuation of knowledge. For the

purpose, it has always remained engulfed in the events and activities leading to Research and

Development.

During the period, CHARUSAT has celebrated its 2nd Convocation on 16th February, 2013. The

occasion was graced by Dr. R A Mashelkar, National Professor and President, Global Research Alliance

National Chemical Laboratory as the Chief Guest. Dr Prashant Kakoday, an ENT surgeon from

Cambridge, UK had visited CHARUSAT Campus on February 14, 2013. He is Director, Centre for

Integral Health (CIH), Cambridge, UK. Such visits may enhance the vision of the students of

CHARUSAT. Indukaka Ipcowala Institute of Management (I2IM) celebrated its 7th Annual Day during

the period. To nourish artistic faculties of the students, CHARUSAT organized a three-day Cultural

Festival SPOURAL 2013 between February 18 & 20, 2013. Along with such events university has also

organized a book fair on Swami Vivekanand’s 150th birthday. During the period university has

organized other events too which are covered in this issue.

Present issue of the COMET presents these events and happenings in detail along with the News and

Events of the Institutes, Centers and Cells.

We hope the issue proves to be contently and gives you an interesting and insightful reading.

Thank you.

- Editorial Board

CHARUSAT COMET | April 2013 | Vol: 4, Issue: 2 Page ii

Contents

From the Desk of the Editors…………………………………………………………………………… i

Governing Body……………………………………………………………………………………………….. iii

Board of Management ……………………………………………………………………………………... iv

News and Events @ Centres and Cells ……………………………………………………………… 01

News and Events @ Institutes …………………………………………………………………………. 12

Distinguished Guests ……………………………………………………………………………………… 26

CHARUSAT COMET | April 2013 | Vol: 4, Issue: 2 Page iii

Governing Body Shri Surendra M Patel President, Shri Charotar Moti Sattavis Patidar Kelavani Mandal Former Chairman, Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority Former Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha A Renowned Technocrat

President

Dr. B G Patel Ph.D (Medicine), FOC,FGSA Provost Former Vice Chancellor Sardar Patel University

Provost

Shri Virendra S Patel Trustee, Shri Charotar Moti Sattavis Patidar Kelavani Mandal Treasurer, CHRF Founder, Charusat Educational Foundation, USA

Member

Dr. V G Patel Founding Director EDI Renowned Expert in Entrepreneurship Development

Member

Dr. M I Patel Former Sheriff of Mumbai Renowned Technocrat and Industrialist based at Mumbai

Member

Shri Naginbhai M Patel President, Shri Charotar Moti Sattavis Leuva Patidar Samaj – Mathrusanstha

Member

Dr. R H Parikh Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy, CHARUSAT Principal, Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy Renowned Professor of Pharmaceutics

Member

Shri Hemal Patel CEO, Elitecore Technologies Ltd NJ-USA and India Leading Entrepreneur in IT Industry

Member

Dr. Paresh Patel Prominent Surgeon (FACS, FICS-USA) Leading Entrepreneur in IT Industry

Member

Shri Pankaj R Patel Chairman & Managing Director, Cadila Healthcare Ltd Chief Patron, Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy Chairman, Ahmedabad Management Association

Member

Shri Devang Patel Chief Executive, IPCO Industries & Business operated at USA Chief Parton, Indukaka Ipcowala Institute of Management A Philanthrope of repute

Member

Dr. Bimal Patel Director, Gujarat National Law University

Member

Principal Secretary Department of Education, Government of Gujarat

Member

Dr. Amit Ganatra Dean, Faculty of Technology & Engineering Head, Department of Computer Engineering, CSPIT, CHARUSAT

Member

Shri Devang Joshi Registrar, CHARUSAT

Member Secretary

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Board of Management

Shri Surendra M Patel President, Shri Charotar Moti Sattavis Patidar Kelavani Mandal Former Chairman, Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority Former Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha A Renowned Technocrat

President

Dr. B G Patel Ph.D (Medicine), FIC, FGSA Provost Former Vice Chancellor Sardar Patel University

Provost

Shri Naginbhai M Patel President, Shri Charotar Moti Sattavis Leuva Patidar Samaj – Mathrusanstha

Member

Dr. V G Patel Founding Director, EDI, Ahmedabad Renowned Expert in Entrepreneur Development

Member

Shri H T Patel Former President, API Business, Zydus Cadila Healthcare Ltd Corporate Leader

Member

Shri Manubhai P Patel Prominent Industrialist MD, Sigil India Ltd, Vadodara Parton – P D Patel Institute of Applied Science

Member

Dr. R V Upadhyay Dean, Faculty of Applied Studies, CHARUSAT Professor & Principal, P D Patel Institute of Applied Sciences Former Professor & Head, Department of physics, Bhavnagar University

Member

Dr. Atul Patel Dean, Faculty of Computer Application Principal, Smt. Chandaben Mohanbhai Patel Institute of Computer Application

Member

Dr. Govind Dave Dean, Faculty of Management Studies, CHARUSAT Principal, Indukaka Ipcowala Institute of Management IIM Bangalore Alumnus & Former Professor IRMA

Member

Dr. T K Chaundhuri Prof. & Head – Dr. K C Patel Research & Development Center Eminent Nanoresearch Scientist and Physicist

Member

Shri Devang Joshi Registrar, CHARUSAT

Member Secretary

CHARUSAT COMET – Vol.: I, Issue:2 Page 1

The Campus

Book Exhibition on 150th birthday of “Swami Vivekananda

CHARUSAT celebrated 12th January 2013 -150th birthday of “Swami Vivekananda” by

organizing a books exhibition in Central Library of “Swami Vivekananda”. The R K Patel

Knowledge Resource Centre had arranged books from 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. at Central

Library. All Faculty Members and students visited it.

Paper Published

A research paper entitled " Enhancing Teaching Learning Process using Digital

Repositories"jointly written by Dinesh Patel, Librarian, Charusat and Dr. Umesh Patel,

Librarian, SVIT is accepted for publication in the International Journal of Scientific

Research.

Published in International Journal of Scientific Research, Volume 1 Issue 2, January

2013 ISSN - 2277 - 8179 Impact Factor: 0.3371

CHARUSAT won the Youth Festival organized by Federation of Private University

of Gujarat and Uka Tarsadia University

Federation of Private University of Gujarat and UKA TARSADIA UNIVERSITY organize

1st YOUTH FESTIVAL- 2013 during 1st February 2013 to 3rd February 2013. There were

total 10 universities and more than 10 colleges from Gujarat.

In that there were different 27 events in 5 different Categories- Music, Dance, Literature,

Theatre and Fine Arts. CHARUSAT participated in all events from that it secured First

position in 5 events, Second position in 5 events and third position in 4 events.

CHARUSAT participated with 57 students (40 boys + 17 girls) along with one faculty.

CHARUSAT won in 14 events by scoring system of the youth festival CHARUSAT got the

title of all over Champion of the festival.


2nd Convocation CHARUSAT

Charotar University of Science and Technology,

CHARUSAT, Changa celebrated its 2nd

Convocation on 16th February, 2013.

The occasion was graced by Dr. R A Mashelkar,

National Professor and President, Global

Research Alliance National Chemical

Laboratory as the Chief Guest. Global Research

Alliance National Chemical Laboratory is a

network of publicly funded R & D institutes

from Asia-Pacific, Africa, Europe and USA with over 60,000 scientists.

Dr. Mashelkar has been awarded with honors like FICCI Award, Vishwakarma Medal,

Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Technology Award, G D Birla Scientific Research Award, Shanti

Swarup Bhatnagar Award and many more. He has also been awarded with Honorary

Doctorate by 30 universities of national and international repute. More importantly, he

is also honored with Padmshri (1991) and Padmabhushan (2000) by the President of

India.

CHARUSAT is established under Gujarat State Act No. 8 of 2009. It has emerged as one

of the leading Universities of Gujarat offering more than 38 programs ranging from UG,

PG to Ph D in Engineering and Technology, Pharmacy, Computer Applications,

Management, Applied Science, Nursing and Physiotherapy. More than 5500 students are

taking education at CHARUSAT.

CHARUSAT aspires to be a World Class University. It has charted out Roadmap 2015.

By the year 2015, it aspires to be in the league of Top 20 Universities at the National

Level.

Shri Surendrabhai M Patel, President of CHARUSAT University, presided over the

convocation celebration. 13 students with academic excellence awarded with different

Gold Medals. The details are as follows:

Sr. No.

Medal Name of the Student Program

1. Shri Ramanbhai B. Patel Gold Medal

Patel Ravi Rameshbhai Master of Pharmacy (PT) Faculty of Pharmacy

2. Shri Ramanbhai B. Patel Gold Medal

Patel Dhartiben Jayeshbhai

Master of Pharmacy (QA) Faculty of Pharmacy

3. Shri Devangbhai Patel (Ipcowala) Gold Medal

Shaini Navdip Kuldipsinh

MBA, Faculty of Business Studies

4. CHARUSAT Gold Medal Vhora Mohammadyusuf Mahammadhanif

PGDM, Faculty of Management Studies

5. CHARUSAT Gold Medal Chavda piyush Maheshbhai

M.Sc. (AOC)Faculty of Applied Science


6. CHARUSAT Gold Medal Trivedi Zankhana Bhanuprasad

M.Sc. (BC)Faculty of Applied Science

7. CHARUSAT Gold Medal Mehta Rucha Harishkumar

M.Sc. (BT)Faculty of Applied Science

8. CHARUSAT Gold Medal Soni Dhaval Rajeshkumar

M.Sc. (MI)Faculty of Applied Science

9. CHARUSAT Gold Medal Shah Komal Kishorkumar

Master of Engineering (CE) Faculty of Engineering

10. CHARUSAT Gold Medal HIrani Rasila Rameshbhai

Master of Engineering (EC) Faculty of Engineering

11. CHAMOS Matrusanstha Gold Medal

Sinha Vikas Ashokkumar

Master of Engineering (ME) Faculty of Engineering

12. Smt. Chandaben Mohanbhai Gold Medal

Kansara Ruchiben Yogeshkumar

MCA, Faculty of Computer Science

13. P. D. Patel Gold Medal Trivedi Zankhana Bhanuprasad

M.Sc. (BC) Faculty level Gold Medal

Apart from this, 390 students from 5 various faculties awarded with the degrees. The

details are:

Sr. No. Faculty Total Number of Students

1. M. Phil 03

2. M.Sc. (AOC) 13

3. M.Sc. (BC) 27

4. M.Sc. (BT) 28

5. M.Sc. (MI) 32

6. M.Sc. (NST) 05

7. MBA 105

8. MCA 52

9. Master of Pharmacy (PT) 19

10. Master of Pharmacy (QA) 17

11. Master of Engineering (CE) 16

12. Master of Engineering (EC) 35

13. Master of Engineering (ME) 21

14. PGDM 17


Dr M C Patel Platinum Jubilee Celebrations at CHARUSAT Along with launch of

OPD services at CHARUSAT Hospital

Recently Charotar Healthcare & Research Foundation celebrated the Platinum Jubilee of

first Provost (2009-2012). With the aim of development of all the social classes

CHARUSAT Healthcare and Research Foundation is coming up with 450 bed world class

multispecialty CHARUSAT hospital with a magnificent investment of INR 250 Crore. On

January 9, 2013, the first phase of CHARUSAT Hospital was initiated with the launch of

OPD Services by Pujya Shri Jashbhai Saheb (Anupam Mission, Mogri).

On this occasion, Former Sheriff Mumbai Dr

M I Patel, CHARUSAT and Kelavani Mandal

President Shri Surendrabhai Patel,

Matrusantha and CHRF President Shri

Naginbhai Patel, Provost- CHARUSAT Dr B G

Patel, Registrar-CHARUSAT Mr. Devang

Joshi, Advisor Dr S P Kosta, Trustee of

Kelavani Mandal Shri Vishnubhai V Patel

and Shri Indubhai Patel, Dr. V S Patel, Shri

Deepakbhai Patel (Saathi),Shri Devang Patel (Ipcowala) were present.

Along with the launch of OPD services at CHARUSAT Hospital, Dr M C Patel-Secretary of

Matrusanstha, Kelavani Mandal and CHRF Platinum Jubilee Celebration was organized

to honor his more than 30 years of selfless social, educational and healthcare services.

On this occasion the organizing committee has collected INR 85 Lakhs, which was

presented to Dr M C Patel and Dr M C Patel donated the same to CHARUSAT Hospital.

All the officials, trustees, donors, conveners of Matrusanstha, Kelavani Mandal,

CHARUSAT and CHRF; along with the Principals, Deans, Faculty Members and Students

of CHARUSAT were present on this glorious occasion.

During this occasion, a Blood donation camp was also arranged in which all the guest

and huge number of students took participation. At the end of the day 166 units were

collected at the blood donation camp.

The program started with the prayer. Dr B G Patel, Provost-CHARUSAT, gave the warm

welcome speech. Mr. Devang Joshi, Registrar-CHARUSAT gave the introduction of all the

members present during the event and a bouquet of flowers was presented to all guests

as token of appreciation. Shri Virendrabhai Patel, Treasurer-CHRF gave a brief detail

about the Charusat Healthcare & Research Foundation. Dr Uma Patel, COO-CHRF gave

details about the CHARUSAT Hospital and the OPD services while Shri Dhirubhai Patel

provided the details about Dr M C Patel Platinum Jubilee Celebration.


Dr Manjulaben Patel read Dr M C Patel’s

Plaque of Honour and stated that Dr M C

Patel has spent three decades of his life in

the selfless social services. He had always

shown the pathway for development to

Matrusanstha, Kelavani Mandal and

CHARUSAT. Educational journey which

started with the CHARUSAT campus has

now reached till the CHARUSAT Hospital for

service in Healthcare sector.

On this occasion details regarding the donation received or committed for CHARUSAT

Hospital were also provided. Shri Naginbhai Patel (President-Matrusanstha and CHRF)

committed to donate INR 1 Crore. Shri Navnitbhai Harmanbhai Patel (Vice-President-

Matrusanstha) committed to donate INR 51 Lakhs. Shri Prafulbhai Jethabhai Patel

(Palana/Bilimora) and Shri Ramanbhai Shanabhai Patel (Chaklasi) committed to

donated INR 25 Lakhs each; Shri Chiragbhai Harmanbhai Patel (Alindra/Vaso) and Shri

Jashbhai Phulabhai Patel (Changa/Mumbai) committed to donated INR 11 Lakhs each

and Shri Rajendrabhai Ishwarbhai Patel (Mehlav/London) committed to donated INR 5

Lakhs to CHARUSAT Hospital.

The Chief-Guest of the function, Pujya Shri Jashbhai Saheb gave his blessings for the

success of CHARUSAT hospital and further said that, “It is due to selfless service,

commitment and belief that has transformed this dream project into reality.”

In the end all gave their best wishes for the CHARUSAT Hospital project and also gave

their best wishes to Dr M C Patel on his 75th Birthday and successfully spending three

decades of his life in social service.

A USA based profound scholar & Scientist Dr. Vithalbhai Patel on a visit to

CHARUSAT

Dr. Vithalbhai L. Patel, University of Arizona and Consultant to Laser Plasma Branch,

Naval Research Laboratory, USA, visited Charotar University of Science and Technology,

CHARUSAT Campus, Changa on February 6, 2013. Dr. Vithalbhai L. Patel is one of the

renowned scholars in Science. He was born and raised in Gujarat and pursued Ph. D in

Physics from University of New Hampshire, USA. He has given his services as a

Professor of Physics in the University of Denver, taught Research Courses in Space

Plasma Physics funded by NSF, NASA and AFOSR, consultant to Dr. Vikram Sarabhai and

became the director of National Science Foundation, Washington DC and established

new research program in Magnetospheric Physics with the budget of $ 4.5 Million.

The roots of the visit of Dr. Vithalbhai Patel have been lying since the First Convocation

Day of CHARUSAT on 18th January, 2012. The presence of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam as a Chief

Guest caught attention of Dr. Vithalbhai Patel towards CHARUSAT. He got information


about CHARUSAT from website and other recourses from Gujarat. He was highly

impressed by the contribution of CHARUSAT in the field of Education and Research.

Since then he is constantly in contact with CHARUSAT in one or the other way. On his

visit to CHARUSAT, he interacted with CHARUSAT executives, advisors and Principals of

various institutes of CHARUSAT and shared his views on Education and Research. He

also visited various Science laboratories of CHARUSAT and interacted with the faculties

and students. He gave the presentation on “Hydrogen Rich White Dwarf Stars and Laser

Plasma” at PDPIAS Auditorium. He also shared his ideas with visiting 12th Science

Students of New English School, Nadiad.

Thus the auspicious visit of Dr.

Vithalbhai L. Patel proved to be a

fruitful experience for the CHARUSAT

campus. At the same time Dr.

Vithalbhai L. Patel also supported the

vision of CHARUSAT to be a World

Class University and assured to help

and co operate the University in all possible ways in the days to come.

Dr. Prashant Kakoday visited Charotar University of Science & Technology,

Changa

Dr Prashant Kakoday, an ENT surgeon from Cambridge,

UK had visited CHARUSAT Campus on February 14, 2013.

He is Director, Centre for Integral Health (CIH),

Cambridge, UK.

The Centre for Integral Health (CIH) is a Cambridge based

organization with worldwide commitments to health

education and strategy. It aims to work in cooperation with the departments of health of

different countries, various national and international health promotion bodies, directly

with people in the community.

He has been practicing holistic medicine in London, UK

since 1986. He is the coordinator of Brahma Kumaris

World Spiritual University, Cambridge, UK and was also

coordinator of Scientific & Medical Network, Cambridge,

UK and He has delivered so many talks on various

themes like Space for truth, Nature of Time, Meaning of

Life, Stress management and so on in many countries.


He delivered a lecture on "Science of Happiness" for around 200 physiotherapy and

nursing students and faculties at the PDPIAS auditorium, CHARUSAT Campus.

Spoural 2013: The Annual Cultural Festival

Charotar University of Science & Technology (CHARUSAT), organized a three-day

Cultural Festival SPOURAL 2013 between February 18 & 20, 2013.

The SPOURAL 2013 was inaugurated on Monday, February 18, 2013. The function was

inaugurated with the Lamp Lighting by Prof. S G Shah, Advisor-CHARUSAT; Dr A M

Sheikh, Advisor-CHARUSAT; Dr S P Kosta, Advisor-CHARUSAT; Dr Uma Patel, CCO-

CHRF; and all the principal of various faculties of CHARUSAT namely Dr Niraj Shah, Dr R

H Parikh, Dr Atul Patel, Dr Govind Dave, Dr T K Chaudhari, Dr R V Upadhyay, Mr. Anil

Sharma and Dr Bala Ganpati.

The main events of the day included Solo Singing, Skits, Solo Dance, Instrument Playing,

Mimicry, Group Dance, Fashion Show and many more.

A message on Save World and Go Green was conveyed by the students of CHARUSAT

through Fashion Show for which audition gave a loud applaud for their beautiful

creations and theme.

CHARUSAT Project on Surface Computing and Gesture Recognition won Best

Innovation prize at VCCI Expo

With help of Training & Placement cell, CHARUSAT Training and Placement officer Prof.

Ashwin Makwana sent 14 different entries from CHARUSAT for innovative projects

from different departments of Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Applied Science.

Out of that 4 Projects from CHARUSAT nominated and selected for final demonstration

and exhibition at VCCI-2013 innovation Dom.


Out of 72 entries under i-Innovate category of Vibrant VCCI 2013, CHARUSAT was

among the top 15 teams who were selected on the basis of their innovation work to

exhibit at VCCI during 14-18th Feb. Out of those 15 teams CHARUSAT won the First prize

for the “BEST INNOVATION” under i-Create. CHARUSAT topic was “Surface Computing

and Gesture Recognition”.

A surface computer is a computer which doesn’t need a mouse or keyboard to operate

it. Instead the user uses its touch ability to access the daily works on his/her computer.

CHARUSAT project consists of a projector which CHARUSAT had used for projecting the

screen of a connected laptop onto any of the surfaces.

CHARUSAT have programmed its system in such a way that the system has ability of

converting any surface into a multi-touch touch screen and can be easily setup by any

person at his home by himself. All the multi-touch features like Pinch to Zoom, Rotate,

and Hold which is used on normal touch screen phones are easily recognized. At the

same time it is also not necessary to touch the surface; it can be operated from a farther

distance. This can be very helpful in institutions as well as schools where projectors are

readily available and will also help in boosting up the interactive e-learning among the

students at a very cheap price. This can also be used during conferences and meetings in

industries.

It is also not necessary to use a projector.

Even the normal desktop or laptop screens

can also be converted into touch screens by

using our setup.

The whole cost of CHARUSAT project sums

up under Rs.1300 only. CHARUSAT project

consisted of cubic area where a user has to

wave his hand and our program precisely

shows the exact position of user’s hand in

3D virtual cube. This can be very helpful in Gesture based applications i.e. performing

specific kind of tasks by showing a gesture. It can have lots of other kind of applications.

CHARUSAT team consists of four members Aman Verma, Komal Bansal, Jevin Balar and

Ami Dabhi.

27th Gujarat Science Congress 2013 on Recent Breakthrough in Sciences at

CHARUSAT

Charotar University of Science & Technology (CHARUSAT) and Gujarat Science

Academy, Ahmedabad jointly organized 27th Gujarat Science Congress 2013 at

CHARUSAT, Changa on February 24, 2013.


This one day programme consisted of plenary lectures, thesis and poster presentation

in the diverse areas of Science & Technology. The congress provided the opportunity to

researchers/participants for fruitful interaction and exchange of ideas in their

respective disciplines. This was the ideal platform to discuss possible collaborations in

the areas of mutual interaction. Scientists/teachers/researchers were invited to

participate and take benefit of this scientific event.

The inaugural session began with the invocation and welcome address by Dr B G Patel,

Provost, CHARUSAT. He emphasized on creation of knowledge for Developed India. The

Science Congress was formally inaugurated by lamp lighting. Mr. Devang Joshi,

Registrar, CHARUSAT introduced CHARUSAT. Prof. Shobhna Menon, Secretary, Gujarat

Science Academy(GCA) gave glimpses of GCA, it’s objectives and activities. Prof. Abhijit

Sen, President, Gujarat Science Academy said Charotar is a knowledge hub of Gujarat.

He congratulated CHARUSAT and the management for hosting this science congress. He

introduced Dr.George Joseph-an acclaimed space scientist.

Dr George Joseph, distinguished

scientist and fellow of the Gujarat

Science Academy was felicitated and

honored by Shri Ravi Saxena,

Additional Chief Secretary-Dept. of

Science & Technology, Gujarat

Government. Dr. Joseph was honored

for his outstanding scientific

achievements and invaluable

contributions towards science education and training in India. In his Speech, Dr. Joseph

quoted Prof. Yashpal “Science is joy”, it should be realized/experienced by young

students and teachers.

The event followed by Chief Guest address- Mr. Ravi Saxena. He shared his experiences

as Collector of erstwhile united Kheda District. He whole heartedly appreciated people

of this region for being proactive in educational and other fields. He also gave a picture

of Department of Science and Technology’s efforts to popularize science among

students and masses by establishing 2000 science clubs in all over Gujarat. More than

16 lakh students have been benefitted by this. In his Presidential remarks, Shri

Surendra Patel, President, CHARUSAT expressed hope that this Science Congress will

provide platform for inter disciplinary interaction among scientists, teachers and

research scholars of Gujarat. Vote of thanks was presented by Prof. R V Upadhyay,

Convener Gujarat Science Congress 2013.

The academic event at Gujarat Science Congress 2013 consisted of key note address, Dr

Ajay Divetia Memorial Lecture and Shri S R Thakore Memorial Lectures, followed by

parallel sessions which comprised thesis presentations and poster presentations of


research work. Renowned Physicist Prof. Yashwant Waghmare deliberated upon

science fiction and its scientific basis.

Science & Technology has always contributed for the betterment of living beings on this

planet. The advancement in Science & Technology has changed the lifestyle of the

society; in particular the communication and health. The XXVII Gujarat Science

Congress 2013 addressed and discussed the issues and approaches during the meeting

with recent breakthrough in sciences as the key issues. The congress and CHARUSAT

intends to promote the cause of science in Gujarat by fostering communication between

scientists, planners and society and identify future thrust areas of research for the

benefit of the state.

CHAROTAR UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY – CHANGA

YOUTH FESTIVAL REPORTS

Federation of Private University of Gujarat and UKA TARSADIA UNIVERSITY organize

1st YOUTH FESTIVAL- 2013 during 1st February 2013 to 3rd February 2013. There were

total 10 universities and more than 10 colleges from Gujarat.

In that there were different 27 events in 5 different Categories- Music, Dance, Literature,

Theatre and Fine Arts. We have participated in all events from that we have secured

First position in 5 events, Second position in 5 events and third position in 4 events. We

have participated with 57 students (40 boys + 17 girls) along with one faculty. We have

won in 14 events by scoring system of the youth festival we had got the title of all over

champion of the festival.

SVEEP -2012 at Charotar University of Science & Technology-CHARUSAT

The Systematic Voter Education and Electoral Participation Wing has formulates

policies that lays down the framework, plans interventions and monitors

implementation besides carrying out continuous discourse with voting publics, civil

society groups and media. It handles work related to all aspects of Voters’ Awareness &

Education aimed towards improving Electoral Participation in the country and building

up a culture of participative democracy among citizens.

Based on the SVEEP -2012,

number of strategies, approaches

and activities were adopted at

Charotar University of Science &

Technology (CHARUSAT),

Changa to maximize voter

participation. Following activities

were carried out at CHARUSAT:


Hoardings: Election awareness hoarding was mounted at Valetva Chowkadi Banners: Banners were on display in the campus area of CHARUSAT Campus Posters: Posters were kept on the notice board of all the departments of

CHARUSAT

Celebrations of International Women's Day by CHRF

International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated

on March 8 every year. It draws attention to the

rights, respect and opportunities women must

get. With the same at the forefront, Charotar

University of Science & Technology (CHARUSAT)

and Charusat Healthcare and Research

Foundation (CHRF) celebrated the big day by

offering free health treatment to female

employees.

International Women's Day was celebrated at

CHARUSAT Campus, Changa by organizing

‘Anaemia Detection & Treatment and Dental

Check-up Camp’ for all the female employees of

the university. On this fine occasion, the

university and the foundation came out with

“Healthy Women, Healthy Society campaign” to


distinguish and highlight the role of women in the development of the society.

At present, in our society, all women whether they are from rural or urban area, usually

neglect their health. CHARUSAT and CHRF have set to look after women. Further, CHRF

will regularly hold follow up Anaemia Detection & Treatment and Dental Camps for all

the female employees of the university and CHRF. “CHRF takes care of the prenatal and

postnatal mothers through Vatsala Matrusambhal Program. Now it has initiated and

fully implemented this Anaemia Detection & Treatment and Dental Check-up for

women. In addition, it plans to launch more such programs for the welfare of the

women.” said Dr. Uma Patel, COO, CHRF. The whole check-up and treatment is carried

out by CHARUSAT Hospital.

Chanduhai S. Patel Institute of Technology (CSPIT)

Two days “Auto Expo & Technical Workshop” was organized by CHAMOS

MATRUSANSTHA Department of Mechanical Engineering, CSPIT on March 18 &

19, 2013

Students of CHAMOS Matrusanstha Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chandubhai

S. Patel Institute of Technology (CSPIT) an constituent of Charotar University of science

& Technology (CHARUSAT), Changa organized two-days “Auto Expo & Technical

Workshop” on March 18 & 19, 2013 under Society of Mechanical Engineering (SME)

Student's Chapter.

The Auto Expo & Technical Workshop was completely

managed and organized by students of Mechanical

Department under the expert guidance of Dr Piyush

Gohil, Professor & Head, CHAMOS Matrusanstha

Department of Mechanical Engineering, CSPIT.

In Four Wheeler category, cars like Chevrolet Captiva,

Chevrolet Cruze, Hyundai Verna Fluidic, Maruti Swift,

SKODA Fabia, Arion Supra-2012, Tata Manza, Tata Sierra,

Mahindra Quanto and Honda Civic were displayed in Auto

Expo & Technical Workshop. Students were informed

about the special features and technology of each car.

In two Wheeler category bikes like Royal Enfield, Yamaha

Ray, Yamaha R15 Version 2.0, R15 Version 1.0, Yamaha

F2S, Yamaha R-One, Yamaha SZ-R and Honda CBR250R

were displayed.

According to Umesh Balar and Udit Champaneria event

coordinators of Society of Mechanical Engineering (SME)


Student's Chapter, the Auto Expo & Technical Workshop will help the Mechanical

students to gain latest technical knowledge used in Four Wheeler and Two Wheeler

categories by modern auto manufacturing companies.

A Two-day Workshop on “Virtual Instrumentation in Engineering Applications”

by CHAMOS MATRUSANSTHA Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chandubhai

S. Patel Institute of Technology

CHAMOS MATRUSANSTHA Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chandubhai S. Patel

Institute of Technology (CHARUSAT) had organized a two-day workshop on "Virtual

Instrumentation in Engineering Applications" during March 8-9, 2013, in association

with Gujarat Council on Science and Technology (GUJCOST), Govt. of Gujarat and

National Instruments, India.

Mr. Harish Patel (Director of Engineering, Testek Inc, USA) was the Chief Guest for the

event. He explained the importance of Virtual Instrumentation in today’s era in various

industrial applications to the participants. The inaugural function of workshop was held

in esteemed presence of dignitaries namely Dr B G Patel, Provost, CHARUSAT; Dr N D

Shah, Principal, CSPIT; Mr. Pranay Rebala, Application Engineer and Expert from

National Instruments; Dr Piyush Gohil, Convener & HOD, Mechanical Dept. and Prof.

Bindu Pillai, Coordinator of the workshop.

During two days workshop, experts Mr. Pranay Rebala and Ms. Kanchan Bhakoo (Field

Engineer and Head Marketing) delivered expert talks on importance of Virtual

Instrumentation in engineering field with hands-on tutorials using LABVIEW software.

Virtual Instruments has changed the way engineers and scientist measure and automate

the world around them. Today, virtual instrumentation is used by engineers in

numerous applications around the world, resulting in shorter lead times, higher quality

products, and lower costs. The building blocks of virtual instrumentation include

powerfully productive software, modular measurement hardware, and commercial

technologies such as the personal

computer and the internet. Engineers

now can quickly and cost-effectively

create a system equipped with

analysis software and a single

measurement device that has the

capabilities of a multitude of

instruments.

The main aim of this workshop was to discuss various engineering applications using

virtual instrumentation and cater to the needs of students, faculty members and

practicing engineers. It also aimed to create awareness among participants about virtual

instrumentation and simulation, to provide an insight to solve real time problems and to

demonstrate various applications with hand-on training.


Smt. Chandaben Mohanbhai Patel Institute of Computer Applications (CMPICA)

Celebration of IGNITE 2013 and Annual Day at Smt. Chandaben Mohanbhai Patel

Institute of Computer Applications (CMPICA)

A Technical Extravaganza

“IGNITE – 2013” was organized by

Smt. Chandaben Mohanbhai Patel

Institute of Computer Applications

(CMPICA), Charotar University of

Science and Technology, Changa on

2nd March, 2013.

In the national level meet, the

major attractions were

Programming in C, JAVA, Web Application Development, NFS, Pocket Tanks, Car Racing

Thrill with Road Rampage and Treasure Hunt. A Huge number of participants took part

in the meet. Total 810 participants from 40

under graduate and post graduate colleges of

Gujarat participated in that meet. Mr.

Jagadishwaran R. Iyer, President, C-SAM

Solutions Pvt. Ltd. graced the occasion as the

Chief Guest. He focused on students’

development based on real IT exposure. He

appreciated and revitalized the audience with his

thought provoking speech.

Along with IGNITE 2013, CMPICA celebrates its 11th Annual Day on March 2, 2013. Shri

Jagdishvaran R Iyer of C Cem Solutions Pvt Ltd was the chief guest of the function. Dr

Atul Patel read the annual report of CMPICA on the occasion of 11th Annual Day.

Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy (RPCP)

Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy, CHARUSAT, organized Two Days

Conference on Drug Discovery from Natural Products

Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy (RPCP), a constituent institute of Charotar

University of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT), Changa, organized two days

conference on “Drug Discovery from Natural products” on 8th and 9th January 2013. The

conference was supported by Indian Council of Medical research (ICMR), New Delhi.

70 participants from 15 different pharmacy institutions and research centers took part

in the Conference.


The inaugural function of the conference had esteemed presence of many dignitaries,

namely, Dr. B.G. Patel, Provost, CHARUSAT; Dr. Rakesh Maurya, Chief scientist,

Medicinal and Process Chemistry division, CDRI, Lucknow; Dr. S.P.Kosta, Advisor,

CHARUSAT; Mr. Devang Joshi, Registrar, CHARUSAT and Dr. R.H. Parikh, Principal,

RPCP.

Dr. Rakesh Maurya, the chief guest of the function, in his speech, emphasized the

importance of drug discovery from natural products. He said that drugs from natural

origin have been used since days of Ramayana, quoting the example of herbs used to

treat Laxmana. He stressed the need of the drug discovery by stating the WHO report,

which says that about 80% of the world population relies on drugs from natural origin

and about 20% of life saving drugs are obtained from nature.

Dr. B. G. Patel gave an overview about the process of drug discovery, development and

approval. He explained the wide scope of research in this area, owing to less exploration

of the nature as source of medicine.

The conference had eminent speakers from various research centers, Academia and

Industries. They Delivered their talk about different aspects of drug discovery from

natural sources including phytoestrogens and immunomodulation; Anti hyperglycemic

leads from ayurvedic crude drugs; Anti asthmatic potential of Medicinal plants;

Aphrodiasic and spermatogenic potential of Ayurvedic herbs; Effect of herbomineral

formulation on spermatogenesis and about getting bioactive molecules from plants.

The conference also had 28 posters presented on various topics related to drug

discovery from natural products by the participants, followed by the oral presentation

of the best three posters.


Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy and Internal Quality Assurance Cell

(CHARUSAT) have jointly organized a Three Days National Workshop on Recent

Advances in Drug Delivery

Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy

(RPCP), a constituent institute of Charotar

University of Science and Technology

(CHARUSAT), Chang and Internal Quality

Assurance Cell (CHARUSAT), has jointly

organized a three day workshop on “Recent

Advances in Drug Delivery” from

21stfebruary to 23rd February 2013. 105

participants from different pharmacy

institutions and research centers took part in the Conference.

The inaugural function of the conference had esteemed presence of many dignitaries,

namely, Dr M C Patel, Secretary, Kelavani Mandal; Dr B G Patel, Provost, CHARUSAT;

Prof. Padma Devarajan, Prof and Head, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai; Dr S

P Kosta, Advisor, CHARUSAT; Dr R V Upadhyay, Principal, PDPIAS, CHARUSAT and Dr R

H Parikh, Principal, RPCP, CHARUSAT.

Prof. Padma Devarajan, the chief guest of the function, in her speech, emphasized the

importance of research, innovation, education and training for young Pharma

professionals. She introduced various drug delivery systems like osmotic drug delivery

systems, colon targeted; Parenteral, Transdermal, Micro needles, Ionophoretic drug

delivery, Nasal drug delivery, feedback regulated and lipid based Nano drug delivery

systems.

Dr B G Patel gave an overview about the drug delivery system. He explained the wide

scope of opportunities in this area, citing the example of newer routes of delivery for

insulin in treating hyperglycemia.

The conference had eminent speakers from various research centers, Academia and

Industries. They Delivered their talk about different aspects of drug delivery like

Liposomal drug delivery, Nano emulsion of propofol for anesthesia, using Quality by

Design tools, enhancing oral bioavailability of drugs by nanoparticles, Application of

nanoparticles in transdermal drug delivery, Regulatory perspectives, Magnetic

nanoparticles, polymeric hydrogels, role of microspheres, Nano particulate drug

delivery system. The workshop also had demonstration of instruments like Spray drier,

Probe sonicator, High Speed Homogenizer, High resolution microscope and texture

analyzer.


The conference also had 31 posters presented on various topics related to recent

advances in drug delivery by the participants, followed by the oral presentation of the

best three posters.

Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy celebrated 9th Annual Day

Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy (RPCP), a constituent institute of Charotar

University of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT), Changa, celebrated its 9th Annual

day on Saturday, 16 March, 2013.

Mr. Ketan Naik, Executive Director, Astral Steri Tech Pvt Ltd was chief guest for the

function. The function also had esteemed presence of many dignitaries, namely, Shri

Surendra M Patel, President, CHARUSAT; Dr. B.G. Patel, Provost, CHARUSAT and Dr. R.H.

Parikh, Principal, RPCP, CHARUSAT and other esteem members of CHARUSAT and

Matrusanstha.

The function began with the display of the documentary entitled “Pharma Patrol” based

on Ethics in Pharmacy prepared by students of RPCP. The 9th annual report was

presented by Dr. R. H. Parikh, Principal, RPCP which reflected the achievements and

landmarks in the academic year 2012-2013.

Mr. Ketan Naik, in his speech focused on the application based knowledge and skills for

success in the competitive Pharma world. He emphasized the importance of applying

the principles of First time right and zero defects in day to day life of students. He

mentioned several qualities like creativity, imaginativeness, open-mindedness, ability to

accept failure and proceed, truthful diplomacy, satisfaction, love for learning,

hopefulness, positive temper, craziness to innovate and good sense of humor that an

individual should inculcate in order to reach the pinnacle of success.

The annual day celebration had prizes distributed to the academic rank holders of B.

Pharm and M. Pharm and the achievers of co-curricular and extracurricular activities.

Shri Surendra M Patel and Dr. B. G. Patel, in their talk conveyed their good wishes to the

rank holders and the winners.


Indukaka Ipcowala Institute of Management (I2IM)

7th Annual Day Celebrations @ Indukaka Ipcowala Institute of Management

Indukaka Ipcowala Institute of Management (I2IM), a constituent of Charotar University

of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT), Changa celebrated its 7th Annual Day on 14th

March, 2013.

Addressing the august audience as the Chief Guest, Mr. Jayesh Buch, Resident Director,

ESSAR Groups, Ahmedabad said that Management is both Art and Science in its own

way. He suggested the actualization of various theories the budding managers have

been studying in their professional career. Quoting the example of a company which

suffered the loss of 25 crores because of the lack of practicality of an employee in

dealing, he accentuated the significance of observing practicality along with efficiency.

He also highly underscored the importance of cultivating sense of articulation for the

budding managers. By giving the examples of various thinkers and entrepreneurs like

Steve Jobs, Maslow, Henry Ford, Abraham Lincoln, Father Wallace and George Eliot, he

emphasized on the hard work that they need to go for achieving confirmed success.

Moreover, he advocated the students to observe eight individual traits and qualities for

their bright future as managers. Those qualities are initiation, action, orientation,

determination, loyalty, integrity, logical reasoning and respect to fellow workers.

In his remarks as the Guest of Honour, Dr. M. C. Patel talked about the unique initiatives

- Sahiyari Samajyatra, Sahiyari Shikshan Yatra and Sahiyari Aarogya Yatra and also

about CHARUSAT Roadmap 2015.


Dr. B. G. Patel, in his presidential remarks, stressed upon the quality education in the

light of the theory of Holistic Education proposed by R. Miller. He said that the youth

will have to be updated and need to acquire not only technical skills but also soft skills

and managerial skills in order to survive in the corporate world.

The program started with the invocation to the Almighty followed by introduction and

welcome address by Dr. Govind Dave, Principal, Indukaka Ipcowala Institute of

Management. It was followed by floral welcome of esteemed guests.

On the occasion, Dr. Govind Dave presented the Annual Report of I2IM which included

various activities held by the institute throughout the academic year 2012 - 2013. These

curricular and extracurricular activities consist of Faculty Development Programs,

Management Seminar Series, Placement Assistance Program, Summer Internship

Program, Swami Vivekananda Essay Competition, various seminars and workshops and

the results of the institute.

Briefing about I2IM initiative – MANAS, Management Seminar Series and related various

workshops, seminars, expert sessions, he disclosed that more than 44 seminars have

been conducted under MANAS. He also informed that under the Placement Assistance

Program, more than 06 seminars and workshops have already been organized for the

students. Talking about Convegno 2013 – A National Level Management Meet, he

happily announced that for the first time in the history of I2IM, total numbers of 434

students were registered from institutes all across the country.

On this occasion, the achievers in curricular and extracurricular activities were awarded

with prizes and certificates. Prof. G. Krishnamurthi, former Principal, of I2IM was also

felicitated on the occasion. Dr. Dave also reported that in the second half of the Annual

Day Celebration, interaction on “Value Creation” by Mr. Jayesh Buch was arranged for

the students of MBA and PGDM under the Management Seminar Series.

Mr. Naginbhai Patel, President, Matrusanstha and CHRF, Executives and office bearers

of Matrusanstha and Kelavani Mandal, Advisors to CHARUSAT, Deans and Principals of

various faculties and institutes of CHARUSAT, budding managers along with their

parents attended the function.

CHARUSAT offers 39 programs of professional education in Engineering, Pharmacy,

Computer Applications, Applied Sciences, Nursing, Physiotherapy and Management. A

constituent institute of CHARUSAT, Indukaka Ipcowala Institute of Management (I2IM)

offers professional programs - MBA, PGDM and Ph D. It has the patronage of Ipco

Industries, India and business operated in USA.

Indukaka Ipcowala Institute of Management (I2IM) celebrated World Sparrow

Day

As part of A Ray of Hope, on 20th March 2013 I2IM celebrated World’s Sparrow Day to

raise awareness of the declining number of house sparrow and the need for its

conservation in the locality and the surrounding region.


70 bird’s nests were put on the trees across 110 acres of green CHARUSAT campus by

faculty members and students of I2IM. Thus, a message “Save the Sparrow” was spread

across the university.

It was a Prayaas Initiative. Prayaas- an Effort for Humanity is an initiative for

community service by Indukaka Ipcowala Institute of Management (I2IM), CHARUSAT-

Changa.

Prayaas: An Effort for Humanity is an initiative for

community service by Indukaka Ipcowala Institute of

Management (I2IM), CHARUSAT- Changa. Prayaas is

an endeavor to make a difference to the community. It

aims to give underprivileged a ray of hope and

support that would

give them a chance

for a better future.

Prayaas provides volunteer opportunity to the

Management student community of I2IM, to learn

management of initiatives and social responsibility

with benefits for the society. Prayaas can help them to

widen their perspectives of management and at the

same time their involvement can benefit to create greater social good.

Prayaas is continuously directed to accomplish the following five objectives.

1. Helping Hands

2. Spreading Smiles

3. Enlightening Lives

4. Celebrating Joys

5. A Ray of Hope

P. D. Patel Institute of Applied Sciences (PDPIAS)

Undergraduate Poster Competition on “The Excitement and Current Research

Scenario in Physics (ECRSP)-2013

The Undergraduate Poster Competition on “The Excitement and Current Research

Scenario in Physics (ECRSP)-2013” was held at the Department of Physical Sciences

under P D Patel Institute of Applied Sciences, Charotar University of Science &

Technology, Changa on 27th January, 2013. The theme of this poster competition was to

build scientific mind in young youth by providing a platform to the undergraduate

students to observe, understand and report the work done by the scientific community

around the world. The program was organized under the coordination of Dr. C. K

Sumesh, Dr. B. K Patel and Dr. Kinnari Parekh. Dr. B G Patel, Provost, CHARUSAT,

Changa has inaugurated the program. After briefing about CHARUSAT by Mr. Devang

Joshi, Registrar, CHARUSAT, Prof. R V Upadhyay, Principal, PDPIAS has addressed the


participants about the research areas and facilities available at Department of Physical

Sciences, CHARUSAT.

The program was an attempt to bring the young minds from various universities within

Gujarat together. Almost 100 participants from various colleges and universities within

Gujarat have been selected for the competition. In the morning session, Prof. V N

Potbhare, Retired Professor and Head, Dept. of Applied Physics, M S University of

Baroda and Prof. P C Vinodkumar, Dept. of Physics, S P University, V V Nagar has

delivered the talk on the “Physics at unexpected places” and “In search of Higgs Boson:

The God Particle”. Dr. Rajesh Iyer, Head, Physics Dept., St. Xavier’s College, Ahmedabad

has informed the students about the career opportunities after Physics graduation other

than academics. To provide a platform for sharing the current research findings, a

highly interactive poster presentation is arranged in the afternoon session. Dr. P C

Vinodkumar, Dr. T K Chaudhuri and Dr. P G Acharya has judged the posters and the best

five among them have been honored through prize and certificate. An overwhelming

appreciation was received from all the participants.

CHARUSAT student won the 1st prize at Gujarat state level (Grade-II) online

examination Chemistry Aptitude Test (CAT)-2012-2013, organized by Pharma

Care Society, Surat.

Mr. AzazaKureshi, Student of Semester II, Department of Advanced Organic Chemistry,

PDPIAS, CHARUSAT Changa won the 1st prize at Gujarat state level (Grade-II) online

examination CAT-2012-2013 which was held on 27th & 28th January 2013, organized

by Pharma Care Society, Surat.

Pharma Care Society (PCS) is engaged in creating awareness about the development of

newer technologies useful for processing industries in India. Since 2009, PCS conduct

every year Online Examination & for the first time it is decided by the advisory body to


conduct online examination in chemistry subject under the name Chemistry Aptitude

Test 2012-13 [CAT 2012-13 Online Test].

CAT, an on-line Aptitude Test is being conducted to prepare competitiveness among

students community of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and other Allied subjects. Allied

subjects include Organic chemistry, Medicinal chemistry and Pharmaceutical chemistry

courses being offered at B. Sc / B. Tech & M. Sc / M. Tech at Agriculture & other

Universities of India.

CHARUSAT family congratulates Mr. Azaza Kureshi on his success and for bringing

proud to CHARUSAT.

Ashok and Rita Institute of Physiotherapy (ARIP)

4th Annual Day Celebration at Ashok and Rita Institute of Physiotherapy (ARIP)

Charotar Institute of Physiotherapy, a constituent of CHARUSAT University, celebrated

its 4th Annual Day on 1st March 2013. On this occasion, Shri Ashok Patel, eminent

technocrat from USA and Chief Patron of Ashok and Rita Institute of Physiotherapy,

along with his wife Smt. Rita Patel were present as the Chief Guests. Dr Neeta J Vyas,

Principal of S.B.B. College of Physiotherapy, Ahmedabad was the Guest of Honor. Dr B G

Patel, Provost CHARUSAT University presided the function.

The Annual Day celebration started with a prayer in the form of beautiful dance. Mr.

Devang Joshi, Registrar CHARUSAT delivered the welcome addresses and introduced

the guests. The lamp lighting was done by the Chief Guest Shri Ashok Patel and Guest of

Honor Dr Neeta J Vyas along with Dr M C Patel, Secretary Kelavani Mandal and Shri

Naginbhai Patel, President Matrusanstha & CHRF and Shri C A Patel, Joint Secretary,

Kelavani Mandal.

Then, Dr M Balaganapathy (PT), Principal presented the Annual Report of Charotar

Institute of Physiotherapy. Bright students and faculties were honored with certificates

and prizes for their achievement in academic and extracurricular activities along with

their contribution for the development and growth of Institution in research, academic

& extra-curricular activities.

The Annual Day Celebration comprised the address given by Guest of Honor, Dr Neeta J

Vyas and by Chief Guest, Mr. Ashok Patel. Dr M C Patel said, “CHARUSAT product should

be employable to across the world. Faculties need to mould them in such a way that he

should be a job creator rather than job seeker.” Dr B G Patel in his presidential remarks

emphasized on excellence in education. He added CHARUSAT is creating knowledge in

this knowledge era. Mr. Prakash gave the vote of thanks. The Annual Day celebration

ended with the National Anthem.


Continuous Medial Education-Charotar Institute of Physiotherapy and Santram

Physio Centre jointly organized a seminar on “Physiotherapy Rehabilitation”

Shree Santram Polio Foundation & Physiotherapy Centre, Nadiad and Charotar Institute

of Physiotherapy (CIP), CHARUSAT, Changa jointly organized a one day Continuous

Medical Education (CME) on “Physiotherapy Rehabilitation” on Sunday, March 3, 2013.

The main objective of this CME was to upgrade knowledge and develop skills in the field

of Physiotherapy. Dr Dilip Patel, Dr Bhavanaben Gandhi, Dr Nilimaben Patel, Dr Anjali

Bhise, Dr Yagna Shukla, Dr Balaganapathy and Dr Keval Gajjar were the honorable

faculties who gave the expert talk in this CME.

The topics covered in this CME were:

Rehabilitation in Physiotherapy

Yoga in Physiotherapy Practice

Physiotherapy in Respiratory Conditions

TMJ Joints Disorders & Rehabilitation

Recent Trends & Concepts of Rehabilitation in Total Knee Replacement

Ergonomics for Physiotherapist

Shree Santram Polio Foundation & Physiotherapy Centre, Nadiad and Charotar Institute

of Physiotherapy (CIP), CHARUSAT plans to organize many more this kinds of CME to

advance the knowledge of recent trends and development in the different fields of

medical.

Manikaka Topawala Institute of Nursing (MTIN)

Lokarpan of Manikaka Topawala Institute of Nursing (MTIN) Bhavan,

Rechristening of Charotar Institute of Nursing as Manikaka Topawala Institute of

Nursing, 4th Annual Day of MTIN and the bestowing of Daan Bhaskar Award

Lokarpan of Manikaka Topawala Institute

of Nursing (MTIN) Bhavan, Rechristening of

Charotar Institute of Nursing as Manikaka

Topawala Institute of Nursing, 4th Annual

Day of MTIN and the bestowing of Daan

Bhaskar Award to Late Shri Manibhai Z


Patel ( popularly known as Manikaka Topawala) were convened by Shri Charotar Moti

Sattavis Patidar Kelavani Mandal and Charotar University of Science and Technology on

February 25, 2013 at MTIN Lawn, CHARUSAT Campus,Changa.

It has been a tradition of the Kelavani Mandal to gracefully acknowledge the

contribution of the donor in the social and academic development.

Shri B I Patel, Vice President of Kelavani Mandal delivered the welcome address and

highlighted the successful development of the Kelavani Mandal and the University. Shri

Devang Joshi, Registrar of CHARUSAT, introduced and welcomed Smt. Jyotsnaben H

Patel & Sushri Sumitraben C Patel daughters of Late Shri Manibhai Z Patel. He also

introduced Shri Naginbhai Patel, Dr. M C Patel, Dr. B G Patel, Dr. S.P. Kosta, Shri Anil

Sharma,Ms.Vimal Patel and other esteemed dignitaries on the dias.

Shedding light upon CHARUSAT, Dr. B.G Patel, Provost, CHARUSAT highlighted the

progress of CHARUSAT as a University in achieving ‘Excellence through Innovation’ in

the field of Science and Technology.

Dr. M C Patel, Secretary-Kelavani Mandal and CHARUSAT Healthcare and Research

Foundation, talked about the Sahiyari Shikshan Yatra and its expansion. Along with

Rechristening Ceremony of Manikaka Topawala Institute of Nursing and the bestowing

of Daan Bhaskar Award to Late Shri Manibhai Z Patel, CHARUSAT celebrated the 4th

Annual Day of Manikaka Topawala Institute of Nursing. On the occasion of 4th Annual

Day, Principal, Manikaka Topawala Institute of Nursing presented the Annual Report of

the Institute. Bright Students were awarded certificates and prizes.

Shri Charotar Moti Sattavis Patidar Kelavani Mandal and CHARUSAT expressed

gratitude to Late Shri Manibhai Z Patel and his family for their magnanimous donation

and support of Rs. 3 crore for establishment of Manikaka Topawala Institute of Nursing.

Late Shri M Z Patel’s and his family’s munificent contribution to the advancement of

global level professional education on a rural basis through the Charotar University of

Science and Technology was highly appreciated by the Mandal, Matrusantha and

CHARUSAT. It is worth mentioning here that, in past Late Shri Manibhai Z Patel’s

daughter Smt. Sumitraben C Patel has donated Rs. 4.39 crore for the establishment of

Chandubhai S Patel Institute of Technology (CSPIT).

As an expression of heartfelt gratitude A Plaque of Altruism and The Daan Bhaskar

Award was bestowed upon Late Shri Manibhai Z Patel which was received by his family.

Shri Surendra Patel, President of CHARUSAT presented the plaque. Dr. Manjulaben

Patel, Executive Council Member of Kelavani Mandal and a former professor of English

did the honors of reading out the plaque of Altruism and thereby paid a tribute to the

noble soul of Late Shri Manibhai Z Patel. Smt. Jyotsnaben and Harishbhai Patel; Sushri

Sumitraben C Patel and Bhartiben Patel received the Daan Bhaskar Award on behalf of

Late Shri Manibhai Z Patel.


Shushri Sumitraben C Patel and Smt. Jyotsnaben Harishbhai Patel shared their

emotional state about their father Late Shri Manibhai Z Patel.They wholeheartedly

appreciated the management of Kelavani Mandal. They also assured to be always

supportive in upcoming mega project of CHARUSAT Hospital.

The function came to its close with the vote of thanks delivered by Shri Kiranbhai Patel,

Treasurer of Kelavani Mandal and a donor.

Lamp Lighting and Oath Taking ceremony at Manikaka Topawala Institute of

Nursing

Manikaka Topawala Institute of Nursing, a

constituent of Charotar University of

Science & Technology (CHARUSAT)

organized a Lamp Lighting and Oath Taking

ceremony on February 9, 2013 for the

fourth batch of B.Sc Nursing.

On this occasion Ms. Vimal Patel, Director,

Manikaka Topawala Institute of Nursing

told about the importance of lamp lighting

and oath taking ceremony for a nurse.

Very renowned surgeon Dr Jagdish Patel was the Chief Guest of this event. He was

mesmerized by the amalgamation of science and nature at CHARUSAT. The ceremony

for started with invocation to almighty and a lamp lighting by Shri Surendra Patel and

Dr Jagdish Patel.

CHARUSAT President, Shri Surendra Patel gave the presidential address and

communicated to the students of Nursing that love and care is the greatest value to

serve the patient in true sense.


Dr M C Patel, Secretary-Kelavani Mandal and CHRF and Dr B G Patel, Provost-

CHARUSAT was also present for this event. They gave their best wishes to all the

Nursing Students and inspired them to serve the humanity generously.

Ms. Vimal Patel headed the lamp lighting ceremony and all the students of nursing

lighted the candles in the presence of the Chief Guest Dr Jagdish Patel; Shri Surendra

Patel, President-CHARUSAT; Dr M C Patel, Secretary-Kelavani Mandal and CHRF; Dr B G

Patel, Provost-CHARUSAT and Mr. Devang Joshi, Registrar-CHARUSAT.

Distinguished Guests

Mr. Rajesh R Patel, Social Activist, Dharmaj (5/3/2013), “Progress is unbelievable in

span of just 10 years. All the Best.”

Dr Alice Tilche, Researcher, Italy (5/3/2013), “Ms. Nikita took me aroundthis

impressive campus leading a very informative visit. I am very thankful for all the

information provided and wish this leading institution all the very best.”

Mr. Praful Patel and Mr. Rohit Patel, Business, Anand/USA (8/3/2013), “Very

impressive campus, good management, wish you all the best.”

Mr. Kirit N Patel, Chartered Accountant, Changa (15/3/2013), “Very impressive

environment, also very impressive regarding the accounting functions carried out

and providing up to date reports. We wish you all the success.”

Mr. Mahendra Vora, Venture Capitalist, USA (23/3/2103), “Genuinely, a diamond in

making. Consistent vision, 100% pure operations, tremendous infrastructure and

true passion in everyone. I am so proud I could visit such a fine institute. My request

is to create a true, long term strategic vision with clear objectives and follow up

with alternate revenue sources for independence.”

Mr. Nandak Pandya, Educational & Corporate Mentor, Ahmedabad (23/3/2013),

“Inspiring! We are proud of you!”

Mr. Jayant Kerkar, Service (08/02/2013), “A world class institute with world class

campus. Provides an excellent opportunity for education and growth.”

Ms. Divya Tikiya, Relationship Manager-PHL Finance (08/02/2013), “Very

Impressive campus and world class layout.”

Mr. R N Patel, Auditor (08/02/2013), “Very impressive and good campus with

diversified education institute.”


Ms. Sangita Patel, Register Nurse,USA (14/02/2013), “Very impressed

overwhelmed what few difference people can make in providing the best gift to

young growing generation that is the gift of Education and opportunity. This is my

opinion just as if not better the leading Universities of Abroad. Keep up the great

work and continue success in your facilities.”

Mr. Bhavin R Kachhia, Teacher (15/02/2013), “Very healthy education hub for

students with hi-technology, infrastructure and goof teaching system.”

Mr. Mahammad Sadik Vahora, Chemistry Teacher (15/02/2013), “Excellent visit.

Memorial visit in my life.”

Mr. Momin Rajahusen Ibrahimbhai, Teacher (15/02/2013), “Nice Visit.”

Mr. Jignesh Natubhai Patel, Teacher (15/02/2013), “Excellent, feel nice after

visiting your institute.’

Mr. Sajjad Husein Momin (16/02/2013), “I have listened about this institute. But

first time I have visited. I am really impressed about it.’

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