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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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:
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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
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.’