Bhubaneswar:  The Regional Institute of Education, Bhubaneswar, celebrated its momentous 61st Foundation Day with grandeur and fervour. The commemoration showcased the Institute’s rich legacy of academic excellence, cultural heritage, and unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability. The event, graced by distinguished guests and attended by the staff members of the Institute, retired teaching and non-teaching staff, alumni proved to be a remarkable display of unity, creativity, and educational prowess. Demonstrating a commitment to environmental consciousness, the Institute organized plantation drive in the campus to create a sustainable and eco-friendly campus environment, symbolizing the Institute’s dedication to nurturing responsible citizens for the future.

Addressing the students and staff of the lead institute Padmashree Kumkum Mohanty, the famous Odishi dancer as the Chief Guest reiterated the need for focussing on art, culture and other curricular activities for holistic development of students. Appreciating the glory of the institutions, she urged the students and teachers for their active roles in character and value development. She also highlighted the benefits of upholding the Indian culture, heritage and purity as we advance into future. To explain this, she gave a beautiful metaphor of a lotus which represents humbleness and purity. The distinguished presence of Prof. Dinesh Prasad Saklani, Hon’ble Director NCERT, New Delhi, graced the event as the esteemed Guest of Honour. “The Institution has been leading in school education and teacher education in the country and all the members have to work collaboratively for its further growth and promotion of excellence in education”, he said. Prof. Sandyarani Sahoo, Dean of Instructions, briefed about the significant achievement of the Institution in lusty six decades.

Prof. P.C. Agarwal, Principal of the Institute welcomed the guests for their gracious presence. He spoke in detail about programmes that commenced in recent years, like training, research, development and extension programmes. As an anchor institution, RIE Bhubaneswar has led in promoting excellence and quality in school education and teacher education in the country. Significant contribution of the institution in development and implementation of policies and curriculum framework, G-20 Jan Bhagidari activities s and international collaborations were highlighted by Prof. Agarwal.

The programme proceeded with the felicitation of all the retired teaching and non-teaching staff. There was a captivating segment of cultural performances by the students the institution. The event was coordinated by Dr. Kalinga Ketaki. Formal vote of thanks was given by Puskar Behera, administrative officer.

Roorkee:  : Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) celebrated the blissful Convocation-2023 with pomp and pageantry. The graceful ceremony commenced with singing of ‘Kulgeet’ (Institute song) by students. A total of 1916 degrees were awarded, comprising 1077 Undergraduates, 685 Masters and 154 PhDs. The event was attended by the awardees, their families, staff members and presided over by Shri B V R Mohan Reddy, Chairman, Board of Governors of the Institute. Shri Dattatri Salagame CEO, President, Bosch Global Software Technology, delivered the Convocation Address, while the degrees and the medals were given away by Prof. K K Pant, Director, IIT Roorkee in the ceremony which was attended by a large number of staff and faculty members along with Prof U P Singh, Deputy Director and Prof. Apurbba Kumar Sharma, Dean of Academic Affairs.

It was a proud moment for the degree recipients of the 176-year old premier Institute which has been leading the technical education in the country. The Institute is also in the fore front while implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.  The institute has recently revised its undergraduate curriculum aligned with the NEP 2020 and aims to keep pace with the global aspirations of the students. It is also in the process of updating its Masters curriculum.

Shri Dattatri Salagame, a globally reputed technology and innovation leader, was the Chief Guest of the function. In his current role, Shri Dattatri is the CEO and President of the software giant Bosch Global Software Technology, which is the largest software and technology center of Bosch outside Germany. He has been a Boschler for 24 years, handling diverse roles in India and Germany. In his address, Shri Salagame highlighted, “As the higher education sector continues to evolve, institutions like IIT Roorkee must continue to adapt and innovate. I am extremely pleased to be present on this new journey the graduates will embark on. I am excitedly looking forward to these supremely brilliant to take the leadership role with the unique competency derived from the institute. It’s fulfilling to note that IIT Roorkee sets an example for other institutions to follow and contributes significantly to the development of the world.”

The ceremony was held with the dress code of Indian attire namely, Kurta for males and Saree for females. The event began with the address by Prof. Apurbba Kumar Sharma, Dean of Academic Affairs who congratulated the graduates. Prof. Sharma encouraged the graduates to strengthen their networking and communication abilities, develop relevant skills periodically, think like an entrepreneur and develop leadership qualities. This was followed by the welcome speech by Prof. K K Pant, Director, IIT Roorkee. Prof. Pant also presented an overview of the Institute’s achievements since the last Convocation held and 175 years of the institute’s vision to be a world-class educational centre. Some remarkable achievements of the institute, include equal opportunity for all, particularly those in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine and Mathematics (STEMM) areas, at all levels. Additionally, as per the NIRF Ranking 2023, the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, has been ranked as the top Institute of Architecture and Planning in India. Implementation and support to the Gender Advancement for Transforming Institutions (GATI), an innovative Pilot Project launched by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) which ushers a novel intervention programme for promoting gender equity in science and technology. A number of other accolades include the SAKUNTALA (Scheme for Aspirants of Knowledge Under Talent Advancement) Fellowship for the PhD aspirant female students, the ‘Golden Girl’ Scheme for the masters and PhD aspiring female students and multiple MoUs for the empowerment of youth at IIT Roorkee.

Director Prof K K Pant welcomed everyone, congratulated the graduates, and encouraged them to use their education for the betterment of society. He said, “In today’s rapidly changing world, the role of institutions in shaping the future leaders cannot be overstated. This is especially true in the higher education sector, where institutions like IIT Roorkee have been at the forefront of fostering innovation and excellence. IIT Roorkee’s focus on encouraging graduates to continue learning and be ready for constant changes is not only beneficial for individual growth but also for the nation as a whole”

Shri B V R Mohan Reddy, Chairman, BoG, said, “ The IITs are symbols of progress in nation-building in India, and IIT Roorkee has continued to hold the flag flying high for more than 176 years. The institute has been a cornerstone of India’s progress as it continues to produce exceptional talent, drive research and innovation, and address pressing societal needs. With its unwavering dedication to excellence, the institute stands poised to witness India’s ascent to new heights of greatness. I extend my heartfelt appreciation to Prof. K K Pant and the entire faculty at IIT Roorkee for their tireless dedication and exceptional contributions in transforming our institution into a thriving technology hub of the 21st century.”

The Convocation-2023 of IIT Roorkee was a momentous event celebrating the accomplishments of its graduating students. The convocation ceremony served as a platform to confer degrees upon the successful candidates and recognize their hard work and dedication throughout their academic journey.

In the ceremony, students who excelled in their respective departments were honored with prestigious Departmental medals and prizes. These awards recognized their outstanding academic performance and contributions to their fields of study. The Departmental medals served as a testament to their excellence and provided a fitting tribute to their efforts in the pursuit of knowledge and learning.

The convocation was an opportunity for the graduating students to meet their peers, faculty members, and distinguished guests to commemorate their academic achievements. It marked the successful completion of their educational journey at IIT Roorkee, signifying a new chapter in their lives as they transitioned from students to graduates.

Amidst an atmosphere of pride and jubilation, the convocation provided a moment of reflection and gratitude for the students, faculty, and staff who have collectively contributed to the growth and success of the institution. It was a time to honor the hard work, perseverance, and dedication of the graduating students, who have not only excelled academically but have also contributed to the wider community through research, projects, and social initiatives.

To congratulate the graduating class and acknowledge their hard work and dedication in obtaining their degree was a moment of great pride for the institute.  As the ceremony ended, medals and merit certificates were presented to students who excelled in their specializations, and degrees and diplomas were conferred to all graduates.

Following degrees were announced on the basis of academic performance of students under various programs-

S. No	Program	No. of students awarded degrees
1	Applied Science and Engineering	2
2	Biosciences and Bioengineering	27
3	Design Department	20
4	Water Resources Development and Management	18
5	B.Arch.	53
6	Nanotechnology	6
7	Disaster Mitigation & Management	10
8	Transportation Systems	7
9	Electrical Engineering	182
10	Electronics and Communication Engineering	129
11	Humanities and Social Sciences	18
12	Chemical Engineering	148
13	Department of Chemistry	58
14	Civil Engineering	228
15	Computer Science and Engineering	202
16	Earthquake Engineering	38
17	Paper Technology	19
18	Polymer and Process Engineering	13
19	Department of Physics	97
20	Department of Hydrology	34
21	Hydro and Renewable Energy	16
22	Management Studies	72
23	Department of Mathematics	72
24	Mechanical and Industrial Engineering	217

During the convocation event, the following awards were presented to the deserving graduating students:

• A total of 125 medals and cash prizes were distributed among 155 students.

• The recipients were honored with 46 Gold medals, including prestigious accolades such as the President Gold Medal, Director Gold Medal, and The President of India Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma Gold Medal, along with various Department Gold Medals.

• Additionally, 8 other medals were awarded, including the Institute Silver Medal, Institute Bronze Medal, and several Donor-instituted Medals.

• The event saw the inauguration of ten new Department Gold Medals, which were generously instituted by donors: Mrs. Mavis Bertha Wilkinson Department Gold Medal, Frau Odillie Schiffer Department Gold Medal, Smt. Sukh Devi Kulshreshtha Department Gold Medal, Frau Gertrude Felden Department Gold Medal, Smt. Lalit Kishori Department Gold Medal, Mr. Bevan Ross Wilkinson Department Gold Medal, Shri Hari Chand Nagalia Department Gold Medal, Smt. Prem Lata Nagalia Department Gold Medal, Shri Suresh Chandra Kapoor Department Gold Medal, and Prof. Kumkum Garg Department Gold Medal.

• Among the awardees, 41 were female students and 114 were male students. Of these, 98 students received awards for their exceptional performance in undergraduate programs, and 57 awardees were from postgraduate programs, which included 3 Ph.D. students.

• The awards recognized excellence in various categories, with 81 awards for outstanding academic performance, 33 awards for remarkable projects and dissertations (including the best project award), 3 awards for exceptional Ph.D. theses, 5 awards for overall/all-rounder performance, 1 award for exceptional social service (The President of India Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma Gold Medal), 1 award for outstanding community service (Kedar Nath Agarwala, I.S.E. Memorial Trophy and Cash Award), and 1 award for significant contributions in enhancing the entrepreneurship culture at IIT Roorkee (Hari Krishna Mittal Leadership Award).

List of Gold Medals Convocation 2023:

President Gold Medal – Aryan Jain, B.Tech. (Computer Science and Engineering)

Director Gold Medal – Atharva Karanjgaokar, B.Tech. (Mechanical Engineering)

The President of India Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma Gold Medal – Kavya Saxena, B.Tech. (Production and Industrial Engineering)

List of Institute Medals Convocation 2023:

Institute Silver Medal – Mohit Kumar, IDD-B.Tech. (Computer Science and Engineering) and M.Tech. (Computer Science and Engineering)

Institute Bronze Medal – Prerna Kumar, B.Tech. (Computer Science and Engineering)

Mumbai : NTPC Team has once again proven its mettle on the global stage by clinching top honours in the Asian Management Games 2023. The event was jointly conducted by the Macau Management Association (MMA) and All India Management Association (AIMA). The games were organized online from 12th May to 11th July 2023, featuring top teams from across Asia.

Representing India, NTPC teams emerged as the Champions and First Runners-Up in the fiercely competitive, Asian Management Games 2023.

The team from NTPC Vindhyachal, comprising Shri Al Mohammed Idris K S (Senior Manager-Operations), Shri Senkguttuvan P J (Senior Manager-Operations), and Ms. Durga Sampath Kumar (Manager-C & I Maintenance), achieved the title of Champions in the Asian Management Games 2023.

Furthermore, the team consisting of Shri Rahul Kudigrama (Senior Manager-PE Electrical, CC-EOC), Shri Guhan M R (Manager-Engineering, Nuclear Cell, CC-EOC), and Shri Yoginderkumar J (Senior Manager-Operations, Vallur), secured the position of First Runners-Up.

The exceptional performance of these teams serves as a testament to NTPC’s robust people practices, which not only enhance the capabilities of its employees but also provide them with a platform to showcase their skills.

NTPC’s triumph is a source of immense pride for both the company and the Nation.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Ministry of Education and Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), and the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) to establish 1st campus of IIT Delhi in Abu Dhabi.

The signing took place in the presence of HE Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India. The MoU was signed by HE Mubarak Hamad Al Mheiri, ADEK Under Secretary, Shri Sunjay Sudhir, Indian Ambassador to the UAE and Professor Rangan Banerjee, Director, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi.

Complementing the ongoing UAE-India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), the MoU reflects the shared vision of both nations to prioritize educational excellence, innovation, knowledge exchange, and investments in human capital as the foundations for future prosperity and enablers of long-term economic growth and sustainable development.

Expressing his happiness via Social Media, on the signing of MoU, Union Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan said that the MoU for establishment of IIT Delhi campus in Abu Dhabi in the presence of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi unfolds a new chapter in internationalization of India’s education. An example of New India’s innovation and expertise, the IIT Delhi campus in UAE will be an edifice of India-UAE friendship.

He further said that IIT Delhi campus in Abu Dhabi will set a brand new template for leveraging the power of knowledge for both mutual prosperity and global good. It also unfolds a new chapter in internationalisation of India’s education, he added.

Her Excellency Ms Sara Musallam, Minister of State for Early Education, Chairman of the Federal Agency of Early Education, and Chairman of ADEK, commented on how the MoU represents an important step in Abu Dhabi’s commitment to accelerate a world-class education system that serves the national development goals and priorities. The execution of this MoU marks a milestone in our plans towards actualizing a globally competitive education ecosystem. In line with our national strategy, this MoU reflects our commitment to providing world-class educational experiences. We anticipate that the IIT Delhi – Abu Dhabi partnership will support our transition towards fostering an environment that nurtures innovation and accelerates high-level research, stated HE Ms Sara Musallam.

IIT Delhi – Abu Dhabi will complement the academic, research and innovation ecosystem in Abu Dhabi through collaboration with key players such as Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, Khalifa University, New York University Abu Dhabi, Technology Innovation Institute, and Hub71 to offer complimentary programs, conduct cutting edge research, and advance the local startup ecosystem.

The IIT Delhi – Abu Dhabi campus is expected to launch its academic programs in 2024 and a host of bachelor’s, master’s and Ph.D. programs, and operate research centers related to sustainable energy and climate studies, as well as computing and data sciences. IIT Delhi – Abu Dhabi is expected to offer a diverse range of programs covering Energy and Sustainability, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science and Engineering, Mathematics and Computing and other disciplines of engineering, sciences, and humanities.

IIT Delhi – Abu Dhabi graduates will join an illustrious alumni network of graduates from 23 campuses across India. With outstanding credentials, IIT Delhi recently ranked among the world’s top 50 institutions for engineering and technology. It also scored a top 30 rank for global employability in the 2022 QS World University Rankings. IIT Delhi has been a frontline contributor to India’s R&D ecosystem in sectors ranging from defense, healthcare, and rural development, to transportation, IT, and software.

Rourkela: Nrutya Kala Sanman to Adwika Shagnik Sahoo student of Rourkela-based St. Paul’s School. She recived this coveted award at glittering ceremony held at Rourkela.

She has won many accolades to her credit. Among which recently she has been awarded with Nrutya Kala Sanman at State level Nrutya Kala Mahotsav at Rourkela and National Nrutya Prativa Award at 6th Star Cultural Festival organized by Nikhila Utkal Kala Niketan & I.M.V.S held at Cuttack. She is mounded by her Guru Smt. Sunita Pattanaik with an aim to take performing art of Odisha to heights of success.

Adwika Shagnik Sahoo, studying in class- 3 of St. Paul ‘s School, Rourkela has been excelling in the field of Odissi Dance. She had a keen interest in learning this famous dance form right from her childhood. She is nurtured by the parent Sushree Sangita Sahoo and Ashok Sahoo who are based in Rourkela. Adwika’s mother Sushree Sangita Sahoo is teacher in Rourkela and father Ashok Kumar Sahoo is Engineer in TPWODL.

Kalinga Group of Institution (KGI), Jajpur, Odisha has recently concluded its first education conclave in Vysanagar Sanskruti Bhawan premises. Dignitaries from state and central administrative services, educationists, intellectuals, journalists, and entrepreneurs were present. The topic of discussion was “whether 90% marks is the key to success” The discussion was held in three panels. The conclave was inaugurated by KGI Chairman Er. Alexzander Das. Students, parents, and teachers enthusiastically thronged into the Sanskruti Bhawan premises to participate in the discussion.

The 1st Panel was a panel of Educationists in which Principal of Government Polytechnic, Jajpur, Rajendra Kumar Prusty, Principal of Korei Kanhucharan College, Dr.Mohan Charan Khuntia, Lecturer of Jhadeshwar College, Dr.Akshaya Panda participated as critics. Mr. Govardhan Nayak, Lecturer of Chemistry of Indira Gandhi Women’s College, Prakash Kumar Pital, and Ex-Faculty of Akash Institute also participated in the discussion actively. The panel concluded that percentage in terms of marks, does not define the ability of a student.

 In the second session, young entrepreneurs Narasingh Nath Nanda, Nivedita Naik, RK Mishra, Siddharth Bhatt joined and suggested that instead of studying to get a job, you should study to learn skills. Skills are required for employment not marks. The 90% marks has no value in the absence of core competency and skill. So if you run behind scoring 90% mark and leave your skills behind, it would be too difficult to build a successful career, nowadays. Opportunities are the same to become a successful entrepreneur in India, where one’s core competency and skill matters.

The third session of discussion was held under the chairmanship of KGI Chairman Mr. Das in which retired senior IAS officer Narayan Prasad Das, Samarendra Sahu, Jajpur BDO Saurabh Chakraborty (OAS), and senior journalist Rajaram Shatpathy participated. In the discussion, it unanimously came out that in our modern education system, the basic need for education is fading away. Rather, Parents are indulged in putting pressure on their children to become an engineer and a doctor at any cost. Therefore students are being encouraged to chase after marks and their hidden talents remain unattended. Students from their childhood are compelled to choose a stream as their parents wish to be. It has posed a threat to the society nowadays. While encouraging students to get 90% marks, parents forget their responsibility to nurture the inherent talent of their children. Even teachers instead of recognizing the student’s talent are trying to confine them to books only. The critics were of the opinion that such mindset is only due to the commercialization of education.

 The students of Kalinga Higher Secondary School who had a growth in terms of % of marks in 12th science in comparison to their 10th marks got felicitated. This year’s topper Bijaya Kumar Sahoo who secured a growth of 27% in comparison to the 10th Exam got felicitated and appreciated by all guests for his outstanding performance in terms of growth.

Since KGI through its social wings has been working in society, various social organizations engaged in social service like Keonjhar Jai Durga Foundation, Manab Seva Samiti, Dibya Charitable Trust, Usharg Jajpur Helpline, Vijaya Adarsh Foundation, Chakadola Helpline, Manorama Foundation, Thakurpatana Jubak Sangha, Chhatia Samajsebi Sangathan,Ame apananka pain Helping Group etc. were also felicitated for their outstanding social work.

 Bishnu Charan Das, Principal, delivered the welcome speech on behalf of KGI while Sk.Anjar Alli, Chirasmita Das, Rashmiranjan Das, Tina Guru, Satyabrat Khilar, Praptitinanda Sahu, Diparani Chakra, Sadeka Khatun contributed in conducting the programme. Finally, Chief Administrative Officer Bijaya Prasad Nayak gave a vote of thanks to all invited guests and every member of the KGI Group for making the Conclave successful.

ALIGARH: Faculty members, students and staff at various departments, centres and faculties of Aligarh Muslim University observed the ‘World Environment Day’ through a slew of green activities across the university. Cleaning drives, awareness programmes and tree plantations were some of the highlights of the day.

At the Department of Linguistics, Prof MJ Warsi, Chairman, emphasised the significance of the day and the need for spreading awareness for environment protection.

The UGC Human Resource Development Centre organized several events including the “Save Water: Earthen Pot Painting Workshop”, an English skit on ‘Do Not Waste Water’ and an engaging session on “Fun with Composting” conducted by the Director, University Health Service, Dr. Ali Jafar Abedi.

The Centre for Skill Development and Career Planning, Women’s College organized a competitive event, “Developing Skills to Recycle and Reuse Old Newspapers and Magazines” under Mission LiFE.

The Department of Home Science organized an activity on the theme, “Composting: Making the World Better”. Chairperson, Prof. Farzana Alim said that a paragraph writing competition was also organized on this occasion in which Ms. Rida Hasan won the first prize while Iqra Rehman got the second and Iram Fatima received the third prize.

The Department of Tahaffuzi wa Samaji Tib organized a pamphlet distribution drive on the topic on plastic free campus. In an extempore speech competition, Mohd Zeeshan was declared first, Azam Siddiqui second and Ikramul Haque third.

At the Centre of Continuing and Adult Education and Extension, the chief guest, Prof. Saira Mehnaz, chairperson, Department of Community Medicine spoke on the importance of people’s participation in reducing plastic waste, adding that India produces 3.4 tonnes of plastic waste which can be reduced only if everyone takes a pledge to reduce the use of plastic.

Dr ZA Dental College organized a series of events including a virtual meeting and a plantation drive to raise awareness about environmental conservation and sustainability.

The Department of Economics organized an outreach programme to Chattari village to create awareness about healthy environmental practices. Lectures in Hindi and Urdu were delivered by Prof. Md. Abdus Salam (Chairman), Prof. Nisar Ahmad Khan and Dr. Shirin Rais (Convener).

The Department of Philosophy marked the day with a street play underlining the theme #BeatPlasticPollution. An educational film titled “The Turning Point” was screened to highlight the various aspects of the climate change.

The students of AMU ABK High School (Girls) conducted several activities, including the Best out of Waste, face painting, and world puzzle competitions to mark the World Environment Day. A special morning assembly was conducted and a skit was presented by the students highlighting the harmful effects of single use plastic.

A number of other departments of studies, colleges, schools and centres observed the day in different manners and their heads conducted a pledge to safeguard the environment from various types of pollutants. They included the Institute of Persian Research, Rajiv Gandhi Centre of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Abdullah Hall, Aftab Hall, Departments of English, Hindi, Tashreeh wa Munafeul Aza, Botany, Applied Chemistry, Hindi, Central Automobile Workshop, Ahmadi School for Visually Challenged and AMU Girls School.

Patna – The Chandragupta Institute of Management Patna (CIMP) is set to host the East Zone finals of the 2nd edition of the National Inter-college Crossword Expedition (NICE) on June 9.

This prestigious event marks the beginning of the zonal finals, as the annual national contest progresses into Stage II. Following the successful completion of Stage I, where individual students participated in four online rounds of puzzle-solving, Stage II will witness the formation of two-member teams consisting of the top-ranking students from each institution. These teams will represent their respective institutions in the offline zonal finals, engaging in a thrilling battle of wits and crossword-solving abilities.

The top 5 institutions in the East Zone, as determined by the Cumulative Leaderboard rankings, include:

1: Acharya Sudarshan B.Ed. College, Sitamarhi
2: Government Engineering College, Vaishali
3: Government Engineering College, Arwal
4: Government Engineering College, Banka
5: Government Engineering College, Bhojpur

Their outstanding performance has earned them a well-deserved spot in the upcoming East Zone finals.

The NICE contest showcases remarkable talent not only in the East Zone but also in the West, North, South, and Northeast zones. Zonal finals will be held in each of these regions, and the top three teams from each zonal final will converge in New Delhi for Stage III, where they will compete in the highly anticipated national grand finale.

Introduced last year as part of the initiatives to fulfill the objectives outlined in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the NICE contest aims to create a dynamic campus environment and foster a comprehensive education ecosystem that nurtures students’ multi-disciplinary talents. By participating in the game, students can enjoy numerous advantages, including the enhancement of logical reasoning abilities, the cultivation of a problem-solving mindset, and the development of quick decision-making skills, among other cognitive abilities.

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), the apex body for technical education in India, organizes the NICE contest in collaboration with the National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE), Mumbai, and Extra-C, a civil society initiative dedicated to promoting a holistic educational environment.

On the occasion of World Environment Day on 5th June, Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur is organising a plethora of activities. A cycle rally was organized on 3^rd of June on the occasion of World Cycle day wherein 300 participants including faculty members, staff members and students took a cycle ride, brimming with enthusiasm to promote physical fitness and healthy lifestyle, at 6.30 am across the green campus of MNIT Jaipur.

A tree plantation drive has been initiated on the department level in the Institute for a greener and environment-friendly campus. All the department will be conducting major outreach and advocacy activities for mass mobilization on mission LiFE, to spread awareness and to indicate their commitment towards the cause of environment conservation. The departments will also ensure that their environment is plastic free and will conduct cleanliness activities in the campus.

A Poster Making Competitionis being organized on 5^th June 2023 at 9.30 am, on the theme of Mission ‘Lifestyle For Environment’ for the students. Mission LiFE is expected to be an India-led global mass movement that will nudge individual and collective action to protect and preserve the environment. This poster-making activity aim to spread awareness among the students and all stakeholderstowards adopting environment-friendly practices and an environment-conscious lifestyle that contribute towards conservation of energy, saving water, reducing waste, refraining from single use plastics, etc.

In this competition students from across various schools and institutions can participate. There are two categories, one is for students of the age from 8 to 11 years and second category is of 12 to 16 years. The students will be showcasing their creativity, concern and support on paper. All the participants will be provided stationery kits and best posters will be displayed on the social media handles of the Institute. The paper size will be A3 and they can use any colours of their choice. The participants will be given 2 hours to create their posters. The entries will be evaluated on the criteria of creativity, originality, artistic composition and overall impression of the poster in congruence of the competition theme. The competition is being organised by the deanery of Student Welfare. The winning students will be felicitated with certificate and prizes.

The Embassy of Georgia, to accelerate the study abroad journey and inflated demand from Indian medical students, organized one of the largest foreign education fairs in Mumbai at the Jio Convention Centre. This was the second edition of the flagship event that focused on providing strategic support to Indian students to study medical and non-medical courses at Georgian University and institutions.

The event was organized in Mumbai, followed by Bengaluru and Chennai. It was attended by over 1000 12^th grade pass students belonging to Medical and Science backgrounds. Around 11 universities from Georgia featured their course offerings along with providing on-the-spot admission consultation and scholarship benefits to students.

The education fair witnessed the presence of many renowned professors to uplift the spirit of aspiring students. Token of appreciation was presented to the Ambassador of Georgia by Dr Aishwarya Gopalakrishnan on behalf of Pimpri Chinchwad Education Trust (PCET) and Pimpri Chinchwad University (PSU) .

Commenting on the announcement, Mr. Archil Dzuliashvili,  Ambassador of Georgia said, “We have got a tremendous response this time that even exceeded our expectations. The day-long fair served Indian students coming from different cities with an abundance of information. Our counselors from participating universities provided a holistic understanding of the courses and were instrumental in defining the study abroad roadmap for students.”

The education fair included the participation of over 11 Georgian Universities including Alte University, Caucasus International University, David Tvildiani Medical University, Caucasus University, East European University, European University, Georgian American University, Georgian National University SEU, Kutaisi University, Teaching University Geomedi, and the University of Georgia.

The education fair worked as a one-stop go-to platform for students seeking to receive in-depth information about the courses of their interest. It curated exclusive opportunities for both Medical and Non-Medical streams to simplify the journey of pursuing higher education at leading universities of Georgia.

The most sought-after courses by Indian students at the fair included MBBS, Dentistry, Computer Science, Undergraduate Medical Doctor Program (MD), BBA, and other courses related to Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing and IT (Information Technology), Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence.

In its exclusive Admission Fair and Workshop, the education fair provided the students with an opportunity to interact in person with university representatives to build an enduring relationship with them. The event also provided comprehensive details on admission guidelines, courses, internship opportunities, eligibility criteria, scholarships, and fee structure.

Georgia boasts world-class universities with high-quality education and advanced teaching patterns. It offers student-friendly Georgian culture, lifestyle, and standard of living with great affordability. Currently, more than 20,000 Indian students study in Georgia and the number is continuing to increase at an unprecedented pace. The safe and conducive environment for students has made Georgia one of the favorite overseas study destinations.