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The Department of Applied Sciences is as electrified and vibrant in pursuance of its goals as it ought to be. It has and shall stand committed towards keeping the fire of erudition aglow thereby enriching all its stakeholders, prime among them being the teacher and the taught. To this intent, expert talks, extension lectures, conferences, seminars, workshops and other interactive programs feature in the academic almanac of the department in order to ensure its sanctity as the forbear of other departments of the institute. A glimpse:

STUDENT INDUCTION PROGRAM (SIP-23) AT DAVIET PAVES THE PATH FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND CULTURAL ENRICHMENT

In a remarkable endeavor to shape the future leaders of tomorrow, DAV Institute of Engineering and Technology (DAVIET) recently hosted a transformative Induction Training Program. This unique initiative, supported by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), aims to immerse students in the region’s rich tapestry of socio-cultural and historical traditions while equipping them with the indispensable skill set to surmount the academic challenges that college life presents. During the Induction Training Program, the new entrants, their parents, faculty, and dignitaries performed a ‘Hawana Yajna’ to seek divine blessings. Chanting sacred hymns, students and faculty sought wisdom and strength for a successful academic journey, embracing spiritual values alongside academic excellence.

Dr. Susheel Mittal, Vice-Chancellor of I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKG PTU), and the esteemed Chief Guest delivered an inspiring address. He emphasized the importance of embracing a multidisciplinary approach to education and encouraged the students to explore diverse fields of knowledge. Dr. Mittal stressed the need for continuous learning and adaptability in the fast-changing world. As the Chief Guest, he motivated the new entrants to aim for excellence in their academic pursuits and to cultivate a sense of responsibility towards society.

Mr. Jaspal Singh, Chief Engineer, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, and the esteemed Guest of Honour, delivered an insightful address. He highlighted the importance of fostering a culture of innovation and creativity among the students. He inspired the students to own the institution and gave them a 5 step formula for success viz Dream Big, be courageous, have a positive attitude, work hard, and believe in yourself.

Mr. Arwind Ghai, Secretary of DAVCMC (Dayanand Anglo-Vedic College Management Committee), addressed the new entrants with heartfelt words. He warmly welcomed the students to the DAV family and emphasized the institution’s rich legacy of academic excellence and character building.

Dr. Kanchan L Singh, Head of the Department of Applied Sciences, delivered the vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to the dignitaries, faculty, and students for their presence. The Induction Training Program at DAVIET promises to prepare the students for a successful academic journey while fostering cultural understanding and innovation. The other day to day events and activities are compiled in the report linked here: REPORT

𝗣𝗦𝗖𝗦𝗧, 𝗡𝗖𝗦𝗧𝗖 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗗𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗦 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝗔𝗧 𝗗𝗔𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗧, 𝗝𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗛𝗔𝗥 𝗢𝗡 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛 𝟮𝟬-𝟮𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯

The Department of Applied Sciences of DAVIET, Jalandhar, celebrated National Mathematics Day with great enthusiasm and zeal to commemorate the birth anniversary of the legendary mathematician 𝙎𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙨𝙖 𝙍𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙪𝙟𝙖𝙣. It was a day filled with activities, competitions, and discussions that encouraged the students to develop an interest in mathematics. The event was catalyzed and supported by the Punjab State Council for Science and Technology (PSCST), National Council of Science and Technology Communication (NCSTC), and the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India.
Dr. Sanjeev Naval, Principal DAVIET welcomed the Chief Guest Dr. Arvind K Agnihotri, Professor (HAG) and Head, Department of Civil Engineering, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar, Chairman, Indian Geotechnical Society (Jalandhar Chapter), and Dr. Neha Yadav, Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar NIT Jalandhar.
Dr. Kanchan L Singh, Head Department of Applied Sciences, delivered the welcome address at the National Mathematics Day celebration at DAVIET. She spoke about the need to create awareness among students about the importance of mathematics and its applications in everyday life. She highlighted the importance of National Mathematics Day to recognize and honor the contribution of mathematicians in the development of science and to inspire future generations of mathematicians.
Dr. Rajni Sharma, Convenor of National Science Day, highlighted the importance of mathematics and its relevance to everyday life. She also spoke about how maths is essential in solving some of the world’s most pressing problems. She talked about the need for new learning strategies and innovative pedagogical approaches to teaching maths in an engaging way.
Dr. Sanjeev Naval spoke about the importance of Mathematics in science and technology and emphasized the need for interdisciplinary studies. He stated that Maths is one of the most important subjects, forming the basis for various activities. Maths surrounds us from when we wake up until we go to bed. He also explained how Maths was used in jobs like engineering and architecture, which involve calculations and measurements. He encouraged everyone to use every opportunity to practice and understand Maths better. He touched upon the life of Srinivasa Ramanujan and highlighted his belief that through his equations, he served the higher purpose of the almighty.
Dr. Arvind K Agnihotri, spoke about the importance of mathematics in everyday life. He said that mathematics is the language of science and engineering, and it is essential to have a strong foundation in mathematics to become a successful engineer. He also highlighted the importance of Vedic Mathematics. He shared that mathematics is the key to unlocking the mysteries of the universe, and it is essential to nurture creativity and innovation to make progress in mathematics. He concluded his speech by saying that mathematics should be seen not only as a subject but also as an art, and its applications should be used to improve the world.
The event’s highlight was the expert lecture on “𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴” by Dr. Neha Yadav, She discussed how mathematics could improve the accuracy and performance of artificial intelligence algorithms. She explored how linear algebra, calculus, probability and statistics, and optimization can all be applied to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of machine learning models. She also discussed how mathematical tools like graph theory, game theory, and optimization could help machines “learn” to identify patterns, make decisions, and build models more efficiently. Dr. Yadav highlighted the importance of mathematics in understanding and improving the performance of machine learning applications. Her lecture demonstrated that mathematics is essential for developing and optimizing sophisticated machine-learning algorithms.
Dr. Neeru Sharma delivered the Vote of Thanks and expressed her gratitude towards the dignitaries for sparing time out of their schedules and gracing the occasion with their presence.
Various events were conducted, including a Quiz Competition by the well-respected and well-known quiz master Dr. Dinesh Kumar, Associate Professor, Political Science, DAV College Jalandhar. The other events included Mathematical Poem Recitation, Mathematical Origami, Mathematical Rangoli, Poster Making, and Mathematical Expo (Still/ Working Model and Poster Presentation).

The event was a grand success and was appreciated by everyone present. It was a great platform to explore and exhibit the mathematical skills of the students of DAVIET.

PSCST, NCSTC, DST, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA SPONSORED NATIONAL SCIENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS-2023 ORGANISED IN DAVIET ON MARCH 3, 2023.

DAV Institute of Engineering and Technology (DAVIET) celebrated National Science Day on 3rd March 2023 sponsored and catalysed by PSCST, NCSTC, DST, Government of India.

It is celebrated in India on 28th February every year to commemorate the discovery of the Raman effect by Sir CV Raman in 1928. The day is dedicated to promoting scientific knowledge and the scientific temper in the country. The theme for National Science Day 2023 is “Global Science for Global Well-being.”

The event was graced by Mr. A. S. Dhaliwal, Engineer in Chief Smart City Jalandhar, Mr. Rajneesh Dogra, Superintending Engineer B & R Branch, Smart City, Jalandhar, and Mr. Saurav Sandhu SDO Municipal Corporation Jalandhar, who were the Guests of Honour. The Key Note Speaker was Dr. Harleen Dahiya, Associate Professor of Physics at Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar.
Dr. Kanchan L Singh, Head Department of Applied Sciences at DAVIET, delivered the welcome address at the National Science Day celebration. In her speech, she highlighted the significance of the event and the role of science in driving progress in India. Dr. Singh emphasized the need for unity and out-of-the-box thinking to find innovative solutions to the challenges faced by the country. She also spoke about promoting scientific knowledge and education among the youth to build a strong foundation for a better future.
Mr. A. S. Dhaliwal delivered an insightful speech, highlighting the importance of waste recycling and its environmental impact. He discussed the need for public awareness about waste management and its benefits. He also shared about a similar plant set up at Gadaipur to recycle concrete waste and provide raw materials for construction.
Mr. Saurav Sandhu, in his speech, discussed the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) project in Jalandhar and how it will contribute to making the city smarter and more sustainable. The ICCC project will act like the brain of the city and will cover critical areas like surveillance to curb crime, Intelligent Traffic Management System, Variable Messaging System, Environment Monitoring System, Command and Control Centre, and Emergency Call Boxes. Mr Sandhu emphasized how the ICCC project would lead to development of a more efficient and sustainable city.
Dr. Sanjeev Naval welcomed the guests and emphasized the importance of sustainability in the current scenario. He appreciated the projects on display and assured the students that the engineering team of the Smart City Project Jalandhar would provide a suitable platform for the implementation of their ideas. Dr. Naval urged the students to remain curious about all the happenings around them and try to understand the science behind events and phenomena. He gave the example of protons, which are positively charged, and linked it to the fact that we all should always be positive no matter the circumstances. He highlighted the importance of positive thinking and its role in shaping our lives.
The event’s highlight was the expert lecture by the Keynote Speaker, Dr. Harleen Dahiya, Associate Professor Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, NIT Jalandhar.
Dr. Dahiya delivered an expert lecture on “Science in Everyday Life and the Search for the God Particle.” Her lecture aimed to make the students aware of the significance of science in their daily lives and how it can help them solve the problems they encounter. She explained how science has played a significant role in improving the quality of life and how it has made our lives easier and more comfortable. She cited various inventions and discoveries that have transformed the world, such as the internet, mobile phones, and medical advancements. Next, Dr. Dahiya also discussed the search for the God Particle, one of the most important discoveries in modern physics. She explained how the Higgs boson particle was discovered and helped us understand the universe’s origins.
To celebrate National Science Day, competitions like Working Model Exhibition, Declamation, Scientific Story Writing, Scientific Rangoli, Poster Making, and Role Play were organised. Students also presented a skit. All the events were organized around the theme of Global Science for Global well-being.
Dr. Payal Sharma, the event convener, acknowledged the valuable insights shared by the guests, which would help the students better understand the latest developments in science and technology. She concluded her speech by urging the students to use their knowledge and skills for the betterment of society and the nation.
The event ended on a high note, with everyone standing for the National Anthem. The National Science Day celebration at DAVIET was a grand success, and it helped promote the scientific temper and spirit of innovation among the students and faculty members. The event served as a platform for exchanging ideas and knowledge, highlighting the importance of sustainable development for the nation’s growth.

DAVIET CELEBRATED 200 YEARS OF BIRTH OF SWAMI DAYANANDA SARASWATI MARKED BY HAVANA YAJNA AND VARIOUS COMPETITIONS FEB,17, 23

The 200th Birth Anniversary of Swami Dayananda Saraswati was celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion at the DAVIET Campus. The event was marked by a Havana Yajna, seeking blessings of the almighty, and various competitions such as declamation, role play, and poster making on the Life and Teachings of Swami Dayanand Saraswati.

A documentary highlighting the life of Swami Dayananda Saraswati, highlighting his teachings and philosophy, was shown. A presentation of Swami Dayanand Saraswati was given by Vipan of EE 2^nd year. The declamation competition on ” Significance of Vedic Knowledge in Modern Era.” “Swami Dayanand Saraswati: An Inspiration to the Youth,” “Arya Samaj and DAV Movement: Re-establishment of Educational and Social Dimensions” provided a platform for participants to showcase their knowledge and understanding of the importance of Vedic knowledge in today’s world. The roleplay competition depicted the life and teachings of Swami Dayananda Saraswati, while the poster-making competition was an opportunity for participants to express their creativity and artistic skills.

All the students, faculty, staff members, and guests took an oath to follow the life and principles of Swami Dayanand Saraswati and stand for what is right to create a better society.

The winners of different competitions were awarded during the prize distribution. In Roleplay, the first prize was won by Jyoti Singh, the second prize by Karpur, and the third by Shrey and Aditi. In declamation, the first prize was won by Ruchika Dhuria and Jagriti Prashar, while Shweta and Uday Prashar bagged the second prize. Vanshika and Wasim Ansari won the third prize. In poster making, the first position was bagged by Prabhjot, while Akash bagged the second. The third position was bagged jointly by Priyanka and Sian.
The celebration ended on a high note with the message that Swami Dayananda Saraswati inspires the youth, and his teachings are still relevant today. The Arya Samaj and DAV Movement were also highlighted for their role in re-establishing our society’s educational and social dimensions. The event was a great success and provided a platform for participants to learn and showcase their skills and knowledge.

DAVIET KICKSTARTS INDUCTION TRAINING PROGRAM (SIP – 2022) FOR THE NEW ENTRANTS ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

DAV Institute of Engineering and Technology started the Engineering Induction Training Program for the new entrants of B.Tech First year here today. The Induction Training aims to equip the students with the necessary skills set to perform well in the latest phase of their lives. During the program, students will be provided information regarding Research Opportunities,  Academic Initiatives, Job Scenarios, and the required skills set, Community Services Initiatives, Entrepreneurship Cell, Sports, and Culture Activities. The unique attraction was the keynote address on day one by Mr. Simerjeet Singh, an international motivational speaker, and Acharya Raju Vigyanik, an eminent Arya Samajist.

Dr. Kanchan L Singh, Head Department of Applied Sciences, welcomed the new entrants. She highlighted that DAV provides a unique blend of modern scientific knowledge with rich Vedic Arya Samaj Values. Further, she added that in the modern-day world, having the technical know-how is essential, but at the same time, understanding social responsibility leading to mutual harmony is a must. She highlighted the need to remain motivated and focused during the tough times of the pandemic to bring about new dawn where everyone is safe and healthy. She also encouraged the students to give their best to follow in the footsteps of their seniors who have made stellar achievements making DAVIET a high seat of learning.

The chief attraction of the day was the keynote address by Mr. Simerjeet Singh, a motivational speaker of repute. He wanted the students to understand that they should not try to be someone else and try to be the best version of themselves. He stated that we should commit to a positive view of life every day. He also shared that the students must give their best and enter into a partnership with the institution to get the best results. He highlighted the importance of knowing one’s purpose because life is like a rudderless ship without a purpose. He also shared the need for passion and commitment toward one’s goal. He highlighted that one could succeed in life by treading on unchartered territory. He advised the freshers to keep good company because our company decides who we are. He asked the students to practice Kaizen, achieve small wins to boost self-esteem and make efforts without expecting applause. He asked the students to develop two essential skills: problem-solving and communication skills. He also asked the students to set their priorities right and become professionally responsible, and register on LinkedIn. He shared that adaptability is the buzzword that can take an individual places, and in the current Covid 19 scare, it has become the chief survival skill. He enthused the students to dream big and give their best to make learning a habit.

Another Eminent speaker Acharya Raju Vigyanik also interacted with the students and highlighted the importance of Vedas in our life. He touched upon the lives of Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati and  Mahatma Hansraj to emphasize that the need of the hour is to become good human beings to transform society. He urged the students to remain sincere, humble, punctual, and value time. In a very interactive way, he touched upon various problems facing modern man today. He highlighted the problems in front of the current generation and highlighted that the solutions out to be found holistically He also highlighted that monetary success alone could not ensure happiness and prosperity in one’s life. He stressed that means should justify the ends in each of the pursuits of man.

Dr. Manoj Kumar, Principal DAVIET, welcomed the new entrants to the DAVIET campus. He highlighted that by securing a seat in the institution, the students took that initial step towards achieving their goals as DAVIET is a nationally acclaimed technical education institution. He highlighted that we are passing through unprecedented times, but DAVIET is fully prepared to tackle any exigency. He highlighted the achievements of the alumni and motivated the new entrants to follow in the footsteps of their seniors. He also shared that DAVIET is the only institution MSME recognized as a host institution. He urged the students to develop unique ideas about entrepreneurship, and the institution could help get a grant of up to 15 lakh for the project. Finally, he urged the students to give their best in every situation and be the flag bearers of DAVIET.

Day one concluded with the students and the parents interacting with the Department of Applied Sciences faculty. Other Day to Day activities are compiled in the following report :   Report 

ONLINE “VEDIC ESSAY WRITING COMPETITION” ORGANISED ON AUGUST 24, 2022

An online Vedic Essay Writing Competition was organised by the Department of Applied Sciences on August 24, 2022. The convener of the event was Dr. Kanchan L Singh, Convener of Human Values Cell and Head Department of Applied Sciences and the Cordinators were Dr. Rajni Sharma and Dr. Neeru Sharma, Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Sciences.

Swami Dayanand Saraswati ji was a revolutionary saint, a great vedic scholar, philosopher and visionary social reformer who sacrificed his life for the sake of nation. To propagate the vedic philosophy of Swami Dayanand Saraswati ji, The Department of Applied Sciences and Human Values Cell, DAV Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jalandhar is organized this online “Vedic Essay Writing Competition”. Topics for the essay competition were:

1) Importance of Vedic culture in our modern society

2) Significance of Vedic education in present time

3) contribution of Arya Samaj in society

Students of various Departments participated in the event. The winners and the participants list was as follows:

The convener, Cordinators and the worthy principal sir congratulated all the winners and participants for their valuable efforts.

DAV Institute of Engineering and Technology started the Engineering Induction Training Program for the new entrants of B.Tech First year here today. The Induction Training aims to equip the students with the necessary skills set to perform well in the latest phase of their lives. During the program, students will be provided information regarding Research Opportunities,  Academic Initiatives, Job Scenarios, and the required skills set, Community Services Initiatives, Entrepreneurship Cell, Sports, and Culture Activities. The unique attraction was the keynote address on day one by Mr. Simerjeet Singh, an international motivational speaker, and Acharya Raju Vigyanik, an eminent Arya Samajist.

Dr. Kanchan L Singh, Head Department of Applied Sciences, welcomed the new entrants. She highlighted that DAV provides a unique blend of modern scientific knowledge with rich Vedic Arya Samaj Values. Further, she added that in the modern-day world, having the technical know-how is essential, but at the same time, understanding social responsibility leading to mutual harmony is a must. She highlighted the need to remain motivated and focused during the tough times of the pandemic to bring about new dawn where everyone is safe and healthy. She also encouraged the students to give their best to follow in the footsteps of their seniors who have made stellar achievements making DAVIET a high seat of learning.

The chief attraction of the day was the keynote address by Mr. Simerjeet Singh, a motivational speaker of repute. He wanted the students to understand that they should not try to be someone else and try to be the best version of themselves. He stated that we should commit to a positive view of life every day. He also shared that the students must give their best and enter into a partnership with the institution to get the best results. He highlighted the importance of knowing one’s purpose because life is like a rudderless ship without a purpose. He also shared the need for passion and commitment toward one’s goal. He highlighted that one could succeed in life by treading on unchartered territory. He advised the freshers to keep good company because our company decides who we are. He asked the students to practice Kaizen, achieve small wins to boost self-esteem and make efforts without expecting applause. He asked the students to develop two essential skills: problem-solving and communication skills. He also asked the students to set their priorities right and become professionally responsible, and register on Linkedin. He shared that adaptability is the buzzword that can take an individual places, and in the current Covid 19 scare, it has become the chief survival skill. He enthused the students to dream big and give their best to make learning a habit.

Dr. Manoj Kumar, Principal DAVIET, welcomed the new entrants to the DAVIET campus. He highlighted that by securing a seat in the institution, the students took that initial step towards achieving their goals as DAVIET is a nationally acclaimed technical education institution. He highlighted that we are passing through unprecedented times, but DAVIET is fully prepared to tackle any exigency. He highlighted the achievements of the alumni and motivated the new entrants to follow in the footsteps of their seniors. He also shared that DAVIET is the only institution MSME recognized as a host institution. He urged the students to develop unique ideas about entrepreneurship, and the institution could help get a grant of up to 15 lakh for the project. Finally, he urged the students to give their best in every situation and be the flag bearers of DAVIET.

A Drug de-addiction seminar “Say No to Drugs” was organized on May 3, 2022 by the NSS unit and Department of Applied Sciences of DAVIET here in the Institute campus in association with NGO Dishadeep, Nishkam Sewa Welfare Society and District Red Cross Society Jalandhar, under the Institute Social Responsibility Initiative. The de-addiction seminar aimed to educate the youth about the ill effects of drug abuse and to provide them with information about the means and ways to prevent it.

Dr Manoj Kumar, Principal DAVIET appreciated the dedication of Dishadeep and Bharat Vikas Parishad to rid the society of social ills. He shared that recent studies show that 88% of heroin addicts in India are in the age group of 14-25 years. He stated that there is a need of raising the level of consciousness of the self through proper education so that the menace can be tackled head-on.

Dr Sanjeev Lochan Bakshi, Senior Resident (Psychiatrist), Civil Hospital Phagwara was the Key Note Speaker. She shared that 190 million people have attempted drugs worldwide. She elaborated that drug addiction implies physical dependence upon a drug including the development of tolerance and withdrawal. If the addict is not allowed to take the drug he suffers from painful and uncontrollable convulsions, vomiting, depression and various other maladies. She elaborated that the desire to experiment and to have a thrill are the prime reasons for drug abuse. She listed four major drugs in Punjab namely Opium, Alcohol, Tobacco and Cannabis. She also shared that 50 % of urban heroin addicts come from a single-parent families. She educated the students that drug abuse leads to Psychotic Disorder, Mood Disorder, Anxiety Disorder and Amnestic Disorder which can affect the life of an individual a lot.

Mr Ashok Kumar, Assistant Commissioner of Police Jalandhar was the chief Guest. He stated that the future of the nation is bright because of the dynamic and exuberant youth. He also cautioned that the young need to be disciplined and dedicated to realise their dreams and stay away from drugs. He urged the students and the public, in general, to cooperate with the police so that the culprits can be nabbed.

 The event was attended by Lion S. M Singh, Founder and Chairman Dishadeep, Lion Captain Jaswinder Singh General Secretary NGO Dishadeep, , Dr Kanchan, Head Department of Applied Sciences, Dr Anil Soni, Head Department of Business Administration, Dr Ashok Kumar, Faculty, staff and students of the institution. and other staff members.

STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN ESSAY WRITING COMPETITION 28 June, 2021

An essay writing competition on the following topics organised:

·         Nation Education Policy 2020: A boon or bang

·         Are Indians ready for online mode of teaching?

·         Does economic status of the country define the social status of person?

·         Immunization should be mandatory or not?

IST PRIZE: ADITI (CSE-1), 2ND PRIZE: MEHAK (CE), 3RD PRIZE: VASHISHT SALLY (IT), RUPINDER KAUR (CSE)

Expert lecture organized by the Department of Applied Sciences on 16 March, 2021

In continuation with celebrations of DST and PSCST sponsored  National Science Day-2021, an expert lecture by Dr. Sanjay O’Neill Shaw, Deputy Director-General of Meteorology, Regional Meteorological Centre, Guwahati was organized by the Department of Applied Sciences, DAVIET, Jalandhar on the Topic “Role of Science and Technology in weather forecasting”. Dr. Kanchan L Singh, HOD Applied Sciences and coordinator of NSD-2021 welcomed the guest speaker. In his talk, Dr. Sanjay introduced Meteorology as an interdisciplinary science, which deals with atmosphere, land, and ocean as an integrated system. He explained how the laws of Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry are used to understand the atmospheric, weather and climatic phenomena. According to him, even with the advancement of science and the current generation of computational facilities, it is impossible to simulate the atmosphere completely due to its chaotic nature. He deliberated about various instruments and softwares used in weather forecasting. He also discussed the scope, job opportunities and eligibility criteria in the field of Meteorology, with the students of B.Tech Ist year. Dr. Kanchan L Singh, HOD Applied Sciences and coordinator of NSD-2021 applauded the efforts of convener Dr. Shivani Vij And Dr. Payal Sharma, Assistant Professors, Department of Applied Sciences for the success of the event.

NATIONAL SCIENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS ORGANISED ON FEBRUARY 19, 2021

VEDIC BHASHAN PRATIYOGITA ORGANISED AT DAVIET – AUG 20, 2020

The Human Values Cell  of DAV Institute of Engineering and Technology, organized a Vedic BhashanPratiyogita on topics:

“Importance of Vedic culture in modern Society”

or

“Contribution of Arya Samaj during COVID 19”.

The aim of Vedic BhashanPratiyogita was to educate the students about contribution of Arya Samaj  and its importance in modern society.

DrKanchan L Singh, Convener Human Values Cell  of the institute welcomed the participants. She highlighted the fact that the present time is novel and only by taking inspiration from the Vedic life one can enshrined the ideals of Arya Samaj and we can live a balanced and healthy life.

Dr. Manoj Kumar, Principal, DAVIET advised the participants to be the best in whatever they did irrespective of their religion. He also urged them to cast aside their ego which is a major detriment in growth and progress of an individual. The modern way of life cannot safeguard us from the looming threat, so the need of the hour is to be attuned with our Vedic roots which Arya Samaj truly stands for.

Ms. Anamika got first prize and Ms. YuktaSahni got second prize in the event. Ms. Anamika spoke on topic “Importance of Vedic culture in modern Society”. She emphasized that Vedas are the base of all sciences.   Ms. YuktaSahni also spoke on the same topic.

DrRajni Sharma, Dr. Sunil Sachdeva Assistant Professors, co-ordinators of the event, extended the Vote of Thanks.

DAVIET ORGANISED INDUCTION TRAINING FOR THE NEW ENTRANTS (SEP 22,2020 –SEP 28,2020)

Department of Applied Sciences organized one week online Engineering Induction Training Program (SIP – Student Induction Program) for the new entrants in B.Tech First year here from 22 to 28 September, 2020. The Induction Training aimed at equipping the students with the necessary skills set to perform well in the latest phase of their lives. During the program, students will be provided information regarding Research Opportunities,  Academic Initiatives, Job Scenarios and the required skills set, Community Services Initiatives, Entrepreneurship Cell, Sports and Culture Activities. The special attraction was the key note address on day one by MrPardeep Sharma, a motivational speaker of repute..

Dr. Kanchan L. Singh, Head Department of Applied Sciences welcomed the new entrants. She highlighted that DAV provides a unique blend of modern scientific knowledge with rich Vedic Arya Samaj Values. She highlighted the fact that in the modern day world having the technical knowhow is important but at the same time the understanding of social responsibility leading to mutual harmony is must. She motivated the students to give their best to follow in the footsteps of their seniors who have made stellar achievements making DAVIET a high seat of learning.

Dr. Manoj Kumar, Principal DAVIET, welcomed the new entrants to DAVIET campus. He highlighted the fact that that by securing a seat in the Institution the students have taken that initial step towards achieving their goals as DAVIET is a nationally acclaimed institution of Technical education. He highlighted the fact that we are passing through unprecedented times but DAVIET is fully prepared to tackle any exigency. He shared that he is hopeful that students will be able to come to college in batches from October onwards and assured the parents that the safety of the students is the top most priority of the Institute. To achieve the aim, the institute will be going with a split classroom teaching and a blended model of education wherein norms of social distancing will be followed and half of the class will attend the lecture online. He also shared that DAVIET is one of the two institutes which is offering the students Hons and Minor degrees alongside their regular degrees. He urged the students to give their best in every situation and be the flag bearers of DAVIET name.

The chief attraction of the program was the key note address by MrPardeep Sharma, a motivational speaker of repute. He highlighted the importance of knowing once purpose in life because without a purpose, ones life is like a rudderless ship. He also shared the need of having passion and commitment towards one’s goal. He shared the fact that adaptability is the buzz word which can take an individual places and in the current Covid 19 scare it has become the chief survival skill. He enthused the students to dream big and give their best to make learning a habit.

Day one concluded with the students and the parents interacting with the faculty of the Department of Applied Sciences which was followed by a virtual visit of the institution. On the concluded days students were having different sessions on Human values, communication skills, Interaction of Dean Students Affair, Interaction of Head of the Departments and senior faculties with students, Art and craft sessions etc. A well planned schedule has been prepared and executed by all the involved faculty members for the students. The students were very enthusiastic and motivated during these lectures and sessions arranged for them .

STUDENT GRABBED THIRD POSITION IN POWERPOINT PRESENTATION COMPETITION.

Department of Physics, HMV, Jalandhar Celebrated 89th Birth Anniversary of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam by organising an online “Poster Making” & “Power Point Presentation” competition on various topics of physics for students on 15th October 2020.

One student Prabhjot Kaur from ECE first year grabbed third position in power point presentation competition through her presentation on the topic “Physics in Space”, under the guidance of Dr. ShivaniVij, Assistant Professor and member, S³A, Consortium club, Department of Applied Sciences. Faculty members and Dr. Kanchan L Singh, HOD congratulated the student for this.

DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED SCIENCES ORGANIZED EXPERT LECTURE ON “MATHEMATICS IN REAL WORLD” ON THE EVE OF NATIONAL MATHEMATICS DAY ON 22 DECEMBER, 2020

An Expert Lecture on topic  “MATHEMATICS IN REAL WORLD ” was organized in DAVIET. Ms. Harpreet Kaur, Dean Academics and HOD, Department of Applied Sciences LLRIET, Moga was the resource person. Dr. Kanchan L Singh HOD, Mr. Ashwani Kumar and Dr. Bhupinder Singh, Event coordinators and Assistant Professors, Applied Sciences welcomed the guest. Dr. Kanchan L Singh HOD in her welcome address emphasized the fact that interdisciplinary collaboration are required for the new era and one should collaborate together to achieve new goals and mathematics is the branch which is applicable everywhere and can be worked together to get new heights.  Professional degree helps students to get job but their analytical skills decide how they will cope up with that situations. She said that along with their curriculum, students need these types of lectures which are really beneficial for them in professional lives. Our resource person in her talk discussed about real world problems solved and analysed with the help of mathematics, how mathematics help actually in real world issues and their solutions and updating them time to time according to situations. She used very easy approach and examples to make the audience understand about the role of mathematics and it’s contribution in real world issues like how one can use simple mathematical models to develop population growth graphics and further analysis by adding the competition factors etc. At the end madam Ms. Harpreet Kaur handled the queries and questions of students very meticulously and answered each patiently. In the vote of thanks, madam Dr. Kanchan L Singh, HOD thanked madam Ms. Harpreet Kaur and praised her for being so passionate about teaching. The lecture was attended by Faculty of department of Applied Sciences and students of B. Tech. First semester students. Few glimpses:

DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED SCIENCES ORGANIZED EXPERT LECTURE ON “PROSPECTIVE APPLICATIONS OF STEREOCHEMISTRY” ON 24 DECEMBER, 2020

An Expert Lecture on topic  “PROSPECTIVE APPLICATIONS OF STEREOCHEMISTRY” was organized in DAVIET. Dr. Rupesh Kumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical Sciences, IKG PTU, Kapurthala was the resource person. Dr. Kanchan L Singh HOD, Mr. Ashwani Kumar and Dr. Bhupinder Singh, Event coordinators and Assistant Professors, Applied Sciences welcomed the guest. The resource person in his talk discussed about the representation of three dimensional structures of different organic molecules, structural isomerism and stereoisomerism. He also explained about chirality, optical activity, enantiomers, diastreomers, conformational isomerism of alkanes and how to assign the absolute configurations of chiral centres of optically active molecules using very effective presentation and models. At the end Dr. Rupesh Kumar handled the queries and questions of students very meticulously and answered each patiently. In the vote of thanks, madam Dr. Kanchan L Singh, HOD, Applied Sciences department thanked Dr. Rupesh Kumar and praised him for being so passionate about teaching. The lecture was attended by Faculty of department of Applied Sciences and students of B. Tech. First semester students.

SCIENCE POSTER MAKING COMPETITION ORGANISED ON 20.01.2021.

Department of Applied Sciences, DAV Institute of Engineering and Technology conducted an online  SCIENCE POSTER MAKING COMPETITION on 20.01.2021. Entries through mail were invited for the said competition on the following topics:

• APPLICATIONS OF PHYSICS/CHEMISTRY/MATHS IN DAILY LIFE.
• SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES.
• LASERS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS.
• APPLICATIONS OF ELECTROMAGNETISM.

Students from all branches taken part in the event with strong enthusiasm and great zeal. Few glimpses of the selected posters are as shown. Winners and participants were awarded certificates. Dr. Kanchan L Singh, HOD Applied Sciences congratulated the winners and participants for their whole hearted dedication, hard work and talent. Madam Kanchan L Singh also applauded the efforts of the coordinators of the event Dr. ShivaniVij and Dr. Payal Sharma, Assistant Professors, Physics, to make the event successful.

A WEBINAR ON CONTRIBUTION OF ARYA SAMAJ DURING COVID ORGANISED AT DAVIET – AUG 11, 2020

The Human Values Cell  of DAV Institute of Engineering and Technology, organized a webinar on “Contribution of Arya Samaj during COVID 19”. Dr Udyan Arya, Vedic thinker and Principal, Swami Virjanand Gurukul College, Kartarpur was the Resource Person . The aim of the webinar was to educate the faculty and students about contribution of Arya Samaj to propagate emotional and spiritual awakening to lead a balanced life during COVI-19.

 Dr Kanchan L Singh, Convener Human Values Cell  of the institute welcomed the resource person. She highlighted the fact that the current times are unprecedented and it is only by seeking inspiration from the Vedic way of life enshrined in the Arya Samaj ideals that we can lead a balanced and healthy life.

Dr. Manoj Kumar, Principal, DAVIET welcomed Dr Udyan Arya  to the webinar. He advised the participants to be an AARYA which means the best in whatever they did irrespective of their religion. He also urged them to cast aside their ego which is a major detriment in growth and progress of an individual. He shared that because of the spread of the pandemic society is at the crossroads. The modern way of life cannot safeguard us from the looming threat, so the need of the hour is to be attuned with our Vedic roots which Arya Samaj truly stands for.

Dr Udyan Arya, in his key note address shared with the audience that we need to be more humane to create a just society.  While elaborating the contribution of Arya Samaj, he stated that it stands for the Vedic ideals and has encouraged the use of “namaskar” as a universal and religious neutral greeting. Its importance has increased a lot in the current pandemic  and social distancing is the norm. He also highlighted the fact that followers of Arya Samaj are vegetarian and today the world knows the importance of turning vegetarian. He also elaborated the importance of Havna Yajna and shared that when it is done nano-particles are released which purify everything around. The key note address was followed by question answer session. In all around 150 participants in the webinar

Dr Ashok Kumar, Associate Professor, extended the Vote of Thanks and hoped that everyone gained a lot from the webinar.

DAVIET CELEBRATED RISHI BODH UTSAV ON 21^ST February, 2020

DAVIET celebrated Rishi Bodh Utsav, a festival of knowledge and light on 21/2/2010 on the day of Shivaratri in association with Arya samaj, Vikram Pura, Jalandhar. Shivaratri is the great Indian festival and on this day, the divine soul, Maharishi Swami Dayanand Saraswati ji  got enlightment. Therefore Arya Samaj has a special and deep connection with Shivaratri. This day is celebrated as Arya Samaj’s foundation day called Bodh Utsav. A Satsang followed by Hawan Yajna was performed there. Principal Inderjeet Talwar in his address highlighted that we all should move with time and accept the changes in life and everyone should learn to live according to the will of God by adopting Vedic culture. Dr. Manoj Kumar, Principal, DAVIET, stated that it is through Hawan Yajna that the conscience of an individual can be awakened and he can gain the strength to standby what is right.  One Student Manmeet Kaur from B.Tech EE first year mesmerized the audience by singing bhajans. The Hawan was attended by Dr. Kanchan L. Singh, Head, HVC cell DAVIET, various HODs, faculty members, hostel wardens, students of DAVIET and other members of Arya Samaj, Vikrampura. Few Glimpses

Mr. Kunwer Rajeev shared with students the four important components of memory enhancement i.e. willingness, concentration, revision and practice. He also suggested making planners for repeated revision that would help in better performance in their exams. He guided students to note every activity for atleast one second so that it get memorised easily to avoid memory loss. He taught the basic of reverse counting to improve memory. All the students keenly noted down the important tips and techniques given by the expert for enhancing memory.

He offered audience to test his memory and for that many students put forth their queries which were spontaneously answered without any mistake by Mr. Kunwer Rajeev. The audience left spell bound by the live demonstrations of the memory capabilities of Mr. Kunwer Rajeev. Next keynote speakers of the Induction Program Were Dr. Pallavi Khanna, Psychologist who delivered a lecture on “Social and emotional life in college” and Mrs. Archana Sukhija & Mr. Raman Wadhwa who presented a session on “Art of Living – The Happiness Program” They introduced the program that it ignites a desire to understand oneself and learn ways to harmonize one’s inner with the revolutionary yogic breathing techniques that studies show is ‘not only therapeutic for stress and depression, but also benefit the immune system, improve brain function, and improve overall health by reducing stress and raising your energy, bringing you back to a clear and positive state of mind.

Student Induction Program-2019 was started with Havan Yajna so that the new entrants have the blessings of almighty GOD on this auspicious day.

 After havan Yajna Dr. Manoj Kumar, Principal DAVIET, welcomed the new entrants to DAVIET campus. He highlighted the fact that that by securing a seat in the Institution the students has taken that initial step towards achieving their goals as DAVIET is a nationally acclaimed institution of Technical education.

After the welcome speech and blessings of Principal Sir, Dr. Kanchan L. Singh, Head Department of Applied Sciences welcomed the new entrants. She highlighted that DAV provides a unique blend of modern scientific knowledge with rich Vedic Arya Samaj Values.

On the last day of every week there was a tour arranged for the new entrants.

In the first week of Student Induction Program a recreational tour for the students was arranged to Jung-e-azaadi memorial situated on Jalandhar-Amritsar national highway in Kartarpur. the students came to know about the history of punjab and contribution and sacrifices made by the Punjabi community in Indian independence movement. A glimpse:

In the Second week of Student Induction Program-2019, a recreational tour to Devi Talab Mandir, Akshardham Mandir and Pingla Ghar was arranged. Devi Talab Mandir is one of the 51 Shakthi pithas in India and is devoted to Goddess Durga ji and believed to be at least 200 years old. Akshardham Mandir is located on Jalandhar-Amritsar highway (a very peaceful temple whose best thing is the architectural beauty). The most important part of the tour is visit to Pingla Ghar. It is for the exposure of students about the conditions of under privileged. Pingla Ghar is a home for the homeless, providing care to handicapped, destitute, mentally retarded and the abandoned.) The students were accompanied by Dr. Kanchan L. Singh, HOD, Applied Sciences and the faculty members of the department. Few glimpses:

In Student Induction Program-2019, the last session was scheduled for presentations by the new entrants and their feedback about the program and various information sessions arranged for the students. The session and the Induction Program concluded by a vote of thanks by Dr. Kanchan L Singh, Head Department of Applied Sciences and the blessings of Dr. Manoj Kumar, respected Principal. Few glimpses:

B.Tech-I Year Students had organized 10 events this year in “aDAVitya-2019” a national level annual techfest  held on 13-14 March, 2019, out of which 6 were technical events and 3 were non-technical events and 1 was technical combined event. Students from various institutes have taken part in the events. Fresh DAVIETians had shown their great ideas and skills and executed them well in the annual Technical festival of DAVIET. Both organizers and participants had shown great interest in the events. Following are the details:

EVENT1: PLAY UPTO DEADLINE

Event Coordinators:

• Jaspreet kaur (33/18)
• Ekta (23/18)

EVENT2: KON BANEGA PROGRAMPATI

Event Coordinators:

• Biven Gupta (113/18)
• Kanav (124/18)
• Pragti (139/18)

Winners:

1^st  prize:          Sukeerat (CSE 1st yr)

Seep ( CSE 1st yr )

2^nd  prize:         Mohit ( IT 1st yr)

EVENT3: ROBO FOOTBALL (COMBINE)

Event Coordinators:

• Prashant (141/18)
• Akshit (101/18)

EVENT4: BALANCING THE ARCHIMEDES

Event Coordinators:

• Ashish (110/18)
• Ansh Sharma (106/18)
• Guneet (118/18)

Winners:

1^st prize:           Hardik (IT 1st yr)

Kanav (CSE 1st yr)

2^nd prize:          Kritika Mittal (CSE 1st yr)

Aashima (IT 1st yr)

EVENT5: CHEMSPELLER

Event Coordinators:

• Kritika Mittal (127/18)
• Aashima Mehta (402/18)
• Udita Mahajan (160/18)

Winners:

1^st prize:           Sukeerat (CSE 1st yr)

2^nd prize:         Ansh Sharma (CSE 1st yr)

EVENT6: EDITING GURUS

Event Coordinators:

• Tushar (460/18)
• Shaurya (451/18)
• Sayan (448/18)

Winners:

1^st prize:           Anmol (IT 3rd yr)

Rohan Jain(CSE  1st yr)

Vanshika (CSE 1st yr)

2^nd prize:          Gauraang (IT 1st yr)

Manik (IT 1st yr)

EVENT7: DAVIET GO

Event Coordinators:

• Sampan (445/18)
• Prabjot (437/18)
• Lakshay (426/18)

Winners:

1^st prize:           Nikhil (IT 1st yr)

Mohit  (IT 1st yr)

Aakash(IT 1st yr)

2^nd prize:          Ravi (ECE 1st yr)

Yogesh (ECE 1st yr)

EVENT8: BALLON POP SURPRISE

Event Coordinators:

• Rushil Gandhi (148/18)
• Vanshika (161/18)

EVENT9:  KNOCK AND ROCK

Event Coordinators:

• Charupadam Singh (114/18)
• Ashutosh (111/18)
• Anmol (104/18)

Winners:

1^st prize:           Akshit (CSE 1st yr)

2^nd prize:         Rishab (DAV College  BSC-IT)

EVENT10: BEAT THE SHAZAM

Event Coordinators:

• Tanush (159/18)
• Nimran (134/18)

HEAD COORDINATORS OF APPLIED SCIENCE

• BHAVESH AGGARWAL (16/18)
• HARSIMRAN TURNA (26/18)

SPONSORSHIP TEAM  (APPLIED SCIENCES)

• Daksh Sharda (413/18)
• Madhav (131/18)
• Radhika (211/18)
• Jagrit Puri(121/18)
• Avisha Gupta (112/18)
• Kaustubh Sethi (126/18)

MARKETING TEAM OF APPLIED SCIENCES

• Bhavesh Aggarwal (16/18)
• Hardik Monga (420/18)
• Sidharth Sharma (455/18)
• Shrey (155/18)
• Jaskaran (31/18)
• Naaz (132/18)

22nd Punjab Science Congress # Science expo # Enthusiastic Participants 7-9 

NATIONAL MATHEMATICS DAY  CELEBRATIONS ORGANISED AT DAVIET TO COMMEMORATE THE LIFE OF SRINIVASA RAMANUJAN ON 15 Feb, 2019

National Mathematics Day was celebrated by Department of Applied Sciences to commemorate  the life of Srinivasa Ramanujan an eminent mathematician and genius. The basic aim of celebrations was to give exposure to students about the latest discoveries in the field of mathematics and to give them a platform to appreciate the life and contribution of Ramanujan to mathematics. The celebrations were supported by National Council for Science & Technology Communication (NCSTC), Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India and  Punjab State Council for Science & Technology (PSCST).

Dr. Kanchan L Singh, Head Department of Applied Sciences welcomed all the dignitaries and Dr. Rajni, Convener of the celebrations introduced the theme and various events to be organized.

Dr. Satish Sharma, Director Colleges, DAVCMC, New Delhi was the Chief Guest for the function. He shared with all present that Ramanujan’s life should be an inspiration for all of us as inspite of all the impediments he worked tirelessly towards his goal of excellence in mathematics.  He highlighted that Ramanujan’s contribution  to the field of mathematics can be gauged by his contributions like Ramanujan prime, the Ramanujan theta function, partition formulae and mock theta functions which continue to foster new research even today. He encouraged all the students to give their best and emulate the life of Ramanujan.

Dr. Manoj Kumar, Principal DAVIET stated that we should remember the great mathematician Ramanujan who worked diligently in the field of mathematics and made significant contributions without any formal training. He shared that the great mathematician independently compiled nearly 3,900 results many of which were completely novel and highly unconventional. He also shed light on the fact that his immense work was recognized at the international level as he became one of the youngest Fellows of the Royal Society and only the second Indian member, and the first Indian to be elected a Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge. He highlighted that mathematics is the backbone of all engineering and all the budding technocrats should pursue it seriously. He also declared the formation of Ramanujan  Club in the college.

One of the Chief attractions was the expert talk by Dr. Arun Kumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics, IIT Ropar on the Topic “ Probability and Statistics with Applications”.

In his talk he highlighted that probability is the formal study of uncertainty and it has two approaches namely frequentist approach and the Bayesian Approach. He also defined statistics as a branch of mathematics dealing with the collection, analysis, interpretation, presentation and organization of data. He also shared that probability has applications in insurance, biostatistics, machine learning, econometrics and statistical physics.

To commemorate the memory of Ramanujan competitions in quiz, poster making, presentations and mathematical rangoli were organized.

The winners of various competitions were honored with trophies and certificates.

At the end convener of the event Dr. Rajni Sharma delivered vote of thanks to all the dignitaries present, member of faculty and staff, organizers and the students.

A “BHAJAN SANDHYA’ ORGANISED AT DAVIET ON 1^st Feb, 2019

A ‘Bhajan & Pravachan Sandhya’ programme was organised at DAVIET by Local Arya Samaaj Committee. The Guests of honour were Mahatma Chaitanya Muni ji and Mata Satya Priya Yati ji. The programme was attended by Principal Inderjeet Talwar, Mr. Ravinder Kumar Sharma and other prominent dignitaries of the city including faculty & staff members of the institution. The programme was initiated by the melodies bhajanas of Rajesh Premi ji & Mata Satya Priya Yati ji. After this Mahatma Chaitanya Muni ji enlightened the audience with his spiritual lecture. At last Dr. Manoj Kumar delivered a vote of thanks to all.

ENGINEERING INDUCTION TRAINING PROGRAM-2018

Engineering Induction Training Program for the new entrants in B. Tech. First year was organized by the department of Applied Sciences from 16 July to 3 August, 2018. The Induction Program aimed at providing the students the necessary information and the exposure to perform well during their stay in the college. During the program, students were provided information regarding Research Opportunities,  Academic Initiatives, Job Scenarios and the required skills set, Community Services Initiatives, Entrepreneurship Cell, Sports and Culture Activities. The special focus of the Engineering Induction Training Program was to inculcate the qualities of team spirit and universal human values by encouraging students to introspect and discuss their views in special interactive sessions. To help the students know their purpose in life and remain motivated to achieve their goals special  motivational sessions with industry academia leaders were organized. The prominent among them were Mr. Simerjeet Singh, an International Motivational Speaker, Ms. Tarveen Kaur, a Personal  Performance Coach, Mr. Deepak Vohra, experienced Indian diplomat ambassador, Dr. Pallavi Khanna, a psychologist of repute, Mr. Jatendra Narula who is the AICTE Punjab nominee for Engineering Induction Training Program, Dr. Ramnita Sharda, Associate Professor of English and Dr. Narinder Singh, Associate Professor, Chemistry, IIT Ropar. Few Glimpses:

Dr. Kanchan L. Singh, Head Department of Applied Sciences welcomed the new entrants. She highlighted that DAV provides a unique blend of modern scientific knowledge with rich Vedic Arya Samaj Values.

Dr. Manoj Kumar, Principal DAVIET, welcomed the new entrants to DAVIET campus. He highlighted the fact that that by securing a seat in the Institution the students have taken that initial step towards achieving their goals as DAVIET is a nationally acclaimed institution of Technical education.

Dr. Sonia Chawla, the Vice Principal DAVIET, in her address highlighted that for three weeks the new entrants will be initiated into the DAV Culture  and efforts will be made to forge new ties with the students that will prove to be productive and fruitful.

The chief attraction of the program was the motivational lectures by Mr. Simerjeet Singh on the topic Succeeding in an Ever Changing World.

Day one concluded with the registration of students and the parents interaction with the faculty of the Department of Applied Sciences which was followed by a visit to various labs and the remaining  days were scheduled from early morning till evening by different activities of Yoga, Art & craft and informatory sessions by different Deans, Wardens, Librarian, Cells and clubs of the institute. Few glimpses:

On last day of week there was a tour arranged for the new entrants. In the first week of Engineering Induction Program a recreational tour for  the students was arranged to  Jung-e-azaadi memorial situated on Jalandhar-Amritsar national highway in Kartarpur. the  students came to know about the history of punjab and contribution and sacrifices made by the Punjabi community in Indian independence movement. In the second week a recreational tour for  the students was arranged to “Science City, Kaputhala for the knowledge of scientific facts and engineering trends. Few glimpses:

To inculcate the qualities of team spirit and universal human values and our Indian culture, DAVIET followed the traditional way and decided to perform havan yajna every Tuesday morning during this induction program.

In the Engineering Induction Program last session was scheduled for presentations by the new entrants and their feedback about the program and various informatory sessions arranged for the students. Few glimpses:

The Induction Program was attended by various HODs, Deans and faculty of the institute & the program was concluded by a vote of thanks by  Dr. Kanchan L Singh, HOD, Department of Applied Sciences.

The aDAVitya_2k18 organized at DAVIET campus by Department of Applied Sciences this year, signifying new heights of glory, success and learning. The tech-fest provided a platform for the budding technocrats to showcase their talent in more than 140 events organized during this two-day techno-cultural marvel of the Institute. The tech-fest’s unique feature related to its novel theme i.e. to sow Technology that could change the course of mankind; to strengthen our Society and, to ensure sustainability by means of technology. The whole tech-fest was envisaged around such an important theme for the world in the present times. Seen thus, the tech-fest lived up to its potential and participants gained a lot from it.

Around 3000 students were registered for this mega event from some of the leading institutions viz. Panjab University Chandigarh, Punjabi University Patiala, Thapar University Patiala, PEC Chandigarh, GNDEC, Ludhiana to name a few. The Convener Dr. Kanchan L. Singh welcomed the revered Guests and other participants. Principal Prof. (Dr.) Manoj Kumar stated that through the Tech-Fest, it is aimed that the professionals from industry, scholars from academia and budding technocrats can interact with each other and can generate invaluable intellectual wealth which helps in pushing the boundaries of science and scholarship and stressed that the Institute envisages this mega event with holistic outlook. Tech-fest was a potent platform to hone the talent of the youth and built the vibrant networks of communication between the students representing different institutions/states. The fest witnessed a cut-throat competition in all the events the major being RoboWar, Lord of Code, IT Quiz, LAN Gaming, Seismic Straw, CAR Soccer, Business Master, Project Display, Art Galleries, Mock United Nations, Battle of Bands, Walk of Thinkers, Placement Simulator, Mr. & Ms. Tech, Group Dance Battle etc. Further, the tech-fest brought together professionals from industry, scholars from academia and budding technocrats on a common platform to generate invaluable intellectual wealth. The major highlight of the tech-fest was the presence of Sh. Raj Kumar Chaudhary, IAS, Commissioner (Jalandhar Division). Sh. Chaudhary applauded the committed efforts of the team DAVIET for organizing such a grand National Level Tech-fest. Another major highlight was a TechTalk (DAVIETian version of TedEx Talks) of the tech-fest which witnessed the presence of Sh. P.K. Sinha, IPS, Commissioner of Police. Sh. Sinha shared his journey of life and thus motivated the elite gathering. Specifically, he spoke on Leadership. He emphasized the need to strike a balance between IQ and EQ and thus implored the Academia to take it as priority area. A Mega Event Mock United Nations (DAVMUN) shall also be organized. The other events to be organized during the two day tech fest include Battle of Bands, Walk of Thinkers, Placement Simulator, Mr. & Ms. Tech, Group Dance Battle etc.

Super Event i.e. Star Night hosted the performance of Renowned Punjabi Singer Mankirat Aulakh who mesmerized the audience with his HIT chartbusters. The singer got overwhelming response by thousands of people.

Principal Prof. (Dr.) Manoj Kumar congratulated Dr. Kanchan L. Singh (Convener) and Ms. Shivani Vij, Ms. Suman Arora, Mr. Nitin Kalra and Dr. Bhupinder Singh (Co-convener) and all student co-coordinators for their committed efforts for the impeccable success of aDAVitya2k18. The formal vote of thanks was presented by Ms. Shivani Vij Co-Convener.

Few glimpses:

ORGANISED A SEMINAR ON ‘VALUE EDUCATION’ ON 13 MARCH, 2018 UNDER CSR INITIATIVES

As Nelson Mandela said, “Education is the most powerful weapon with which you can change the world”. Understanding the importance of value education and considering it as a beacon which can bring shine to world, DAVIET organised a seminar on ‘Value Education’ on 13th March, 2018 under CSR initiatives taken in adavitya_2k18 where students from economically unstable families were enlightened about need and fruit of value education.

ORGANIZED A POSTER MAKING/SLOGAN WRITING COMPETITION ON 8TH MARCH, 2018

With flagging of “Swachh Bharat Mission” India is inching towards cleanliness. To contribute its part to this noble duty, DAVIET organized a poster making/slogan writing competition on 8th March, 2018 under the CSR initiative taken in adavitya_2k18 here students presented their slogans on posters made by themselves and depicted the theme of “Swachh Bharat”.

A SEMINAR ON IMPORTANCE OF SANITATION ORGANIZED ON 7 MARCH, 2018

There is nothing more beautiful than smiling and making others smile. A seminar on importance of sanitation was conducted by Department of Applied Sciences, DAVIET. The students from financially weak section were made aware about the need of a healthy environment and sanitation in order to have a hygienic life. The students participated actively and got to learn about the sanitation problem in our country and ways to eradicate it.

NATIONAL SCIENCE  DAY  CELEBRATIONS-2018 AT DAVIET TO COMMEMORATE THE LIFE OF SIR C. V. RAMAN

National Science Day Celebrations were organized by Department of Applied Sciences to commemorate  the life of Sir C.V Raman who is credited with the discovery of Raman Effect here at DAVIET.  The basic aim of celebrations was to give exposure to students about the latest discoveries in the field of science and to give them a platform to appreciate the great discovery by Indian physicist Sir Chandrashekhara Venkata Raman on 28 February 1928. The celebrations are supported by National Council for Science & Technology Communication( NCSTC),  Department of Science and Technology( DST), Government of India and  Punjab State Council for Science & Technology ( PSCST).

Dr. Kanchan L Singh, Head Department of Applied Sciences welcomed the students and teachers on National Science Day celebrations.  While giving the details of the events she shared that there will be technical quiz, elocution and poster making through which the students will showcase their passion for science and technology.

Dr. Manoj Kumar, Principal DAVIET stated that we should remember the great Physicist Sir  Chandrashekhara Venkata Raman  who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physicsin 1930 for his work in the field of Light Scattering . He shared that the theme of National Science Day, 2018 is “Science and Technology for a Sustainable Future” and highlighted that it is time when benefits of science and technology should reach every individual so that no one should be left out of the phenomenal growth story of India.  He urged upon the students to be innovative while dealing with their assignments and projects so as to break newer grounds in their respective field. He gave the example of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam to explain that we need to apply the theoretical knowledge to solve practical real life problems. He also shared that Punjab is facing ground water crisis and is slowly turning into a desert. Linking it to the need of sustainable development, he shared that Punjab has 2  area of India but consumes 15% of pesticides. If we do not opt for sectoral and natural farming, we will not be able to sustain agriculture in the long run.

An expert talk by  Dr. OP Pandey, Senior Professor, School of Physics and Material Sciences and Dean Research and Sponsorship Projects, Thapar University Patiala was organized on the topic  “ Current Need of Energy and its Possible Solutions Through Catalytic Process with the aim to help the students gain valuable insights about how development can be achieved without destroying nature.  He touched upon nano-scale processes and fabrication and highlighted the top down and the bottom up approach for the production of Nano Materials. He also discussed  about the fact that sustainable development is the need of the hour. He clarified that sustainable development means meeting human development goals while at the same time sustaining the ability of natural systems to provide the natural resources and ecosystem services upon which the economy and society depend. He urged upon all present to give their bit by becoming environment friendly so that the planet can be saved for future generations.

Students of First Years presented a choreography named “Time Machine” on the eve of celebrating National Science Day. They presented dance for various historical inventions with the aid of relevant songs and entertained the audience.

Technical quiz was won jointly by the team of Aditi, Anmol and Ashutosh from IT-2nd Year and the team of Navjot, Harshita and Pranav from CSE-2nd Year.

Elocution on the topic “ Is it valid to spend on Space exploration in a Country like India” was won by Pranshu Nagpal from M.E.-2nd Year while the first runners-up was Kirti from CSE-Ist Year. In Poster making the first prize was bagged by Gunjan Sachdeva from CSE-Ist Year while the second prize was won by Balpreet Kaur from CSE-Ist Year.

The celebrations were attended by Dr. Sudhir Sharma, Head Department of Electrical Engineering, Dr. Gaurav Kumar Dhuria, Head Department of Mechanical Engineering, Dr. Neeru Malhotra, Head Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Dr. Dinesh Kumar, Head Department of Information Technology and faculty and staff of the institution.

PARTICIPATION OF STUDNETS IN “DOABA SCI-FIESTA -2018”

Doaba Sci-Fiesta 2018 organised on the theme – “Science and Technology for Evolving India” at Doaba College here on February 15, 2018. More than 50 students of Engineering, Medical, BCA and students of zoology and botany departments participated from the district.

Various competitions under different themes were conducted which includes poster presentation, quiz , model , idea factory, rangoli, painting , sciencetoon , photography , gastro fest and dance items related to science and technology to identify future scientists and technologists and to disseminate knowledge and information on the latest developments in science and technology.

DAVIETians took part in the Sci-Fiesta and showcase their talent by winning prizes in the different events which is as under

A LECTURE ON “CURRENT & PROSPECTIVE APPLICATIONS OF NANOMATERIALS”

An expert lecture was organized on 15 Feb, 2018 for the B. Tech. First year students on the topic, “Current and Prospective Applications of Nanomaterials”. Expert for the lecture was Dr. Jaspreet Kaur Rajput, Associate Professor from the Department of Chemistry, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar. Dr. Bhupinder Singh, Assistant Professor welcomed the keynote speaker for her arrival. Lecture started with use of nanosized gold and silver particles by ancient stained-glass makers to get beautiful colors and existence of natural nanostructures like spiders’ webs made up of nanofibres, nanostructures on feet of lizards & insects, Butterflies’ wings etc. inspiring the nanotechnology scientists to fabricate different nanomaterials. Different techniques of synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials and their applications in numerous fields including sensor technology, cosmetics, food packaging, drug delivery, aeronautics industry, dentistry etc. were elaborated to students. The lecture was ended with a vote of thanks.

An Expert Talk organised on topic: Overcoming the Stage Fear

Department of Applied Sciences organized an expert talk for the students of First year B.Tech. on 7th August 2017. The topic of the talk was “Overcoming Stage Fear” and the keynote speaker was Ms. Ramnita Sharda, Associate Professor of English from HMV College, Jalandhar in the Seminar Hall of the Institute. Dr. Narinder K Sharma welcomed the keynote speaker on her arrival.  Madam Ms. Ramnita Sharda had benefitted the students with her vast knowledge in the concerned area and taught the students theoretically as well practically. She asked students to perform some exercises with which they feel confident and would reduce their stage fear. At the end Dr. Narinder K Sharma delivered a vote of thanks to the audience and the expert.

INDUCTION TRAINING PROGRAM FOR THE NEW ENTRANTS

DAV Institute of Engineering and Technology organised the Induction Training Program from 4-7-2017 to 14-07-2017 for the new entrants in B.Tech. First year. This Program was aimed to provide the students the necessary information and the exposure to perform well during their stay in the college. During the program, students were provided information regarding Research Opportunities, Academic Initiative, Job Scenarios and the required skills set, Community Services Initiatives, Entrepreneurship Cell & Startups, Sports and Culture Activities, Student welfare initiatives & various Clubs activites.

The special attraction was the eight motivational interactive sessions with industry academia leaders like Mr. Simarjeet Singh, an International Motivational Speaker, Ms. Tarveen Kaur, a Personal  Performance Coach, Ms. Navneet Bal, SDM Shahkot, Mr. Satnam Singh Manak, Senior Journalist, Dr. Udyan Arya, Principal Gurukul Kartarpur, Mr. Ahsan ul Haq President JMA, Mr. Sudhir Gera and Mr. Suresh Seth.

The Students were also provided with an  opportunity to learn French Language during the program for which Ms. Nabnita Sinha was the expert. Students were also provided a basic knowledge of the role of the Sciences, the importance of English and Engineering vocabulary through interactive sessions between various HODs/faculty and the students. Various clubs of the institute showcased their talent and their achievements so that the new entrants are enthused to join these clubs to hone their talents.  During this induction program students were tested on their skills and generated a self assessment of their own.

Dr. Manoj Kumar, Principal DAVIET and Dr. Kanchan L. Singh, Head Department of Applied Sciences welcomed the new entrants and highlighted that DAV provides a unique blend of modern scientific knowledge with rich Vedic Arya Samaj Values. The Induction Program was attended by Dr. Manoj Kumar, Principal DAVIET , Dr. Sonia Chawla, Vice Principal and Dean Academics, Dr. Kanchan L. Singh, Department of Applied Sciences, Dr. Sudhir Sharma, Dean RIC & Head Department of Electrical Engineering, Dr. Neeru Malhotra, Head Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Dr. Dinesh Kumar, Head Department of Information Technology, Dr. Gaurav Dhuria, Head Department of Mechanical Engineering and the faculty of the institution.

ONE DAY YOUTH AWAKENING & AWARENESS WORKSHOP

Human Value Cell (HVC-DAVIET) in collaboration with “Punjab Pradesh Arya Veer Dal” organised a youth awakening & awareness workshop here at DAVIET on April 24, 2017. The resource person for the workshop was Dr. Udayan Arya, Principal Guru Virjanand Gurukul, Kartarpur. Dr. Sonia Chawla, Dr. Kanchan Lata Singh and Dr. Ashok Kumar gave floral welcome to the resource person Dr. Udayan for his arrival. Dr. Udayan in his speech, insisted on discipline in the student’s life. He stressed on the behaviour of a person which fame or defame one’s parents as well as all the teachers who taught them. To this Dr. Sonia Chawla added that all human being created by God are identical and they need to achieve self-knowledge. Also Dr. Kanchan L. Singh added that one should be able to keep learning always because if learning stops then everything stops whether it is discipline, behaviour or anything else. All the faculty, staff and students of DAVIET listened Dr. Udayan Arya calmly and congratulated him for his thought provoking words.

THE UNCONVENTIONAL INNOVATOR MR. T.J. DAVID CONDUCTS A WORKSHOP ON “ENERGY EFFICIENT TECHNOLOGIES” AT DAVIET

DAV Institute of Engineering & Technology, Jalandhar organized a Workshop on “Energy Efficient Technologies” for its faculty and students today i.e. April 18, 2017. The workshop was conducted by an unconventional innovator Mr. T.J. David, Director-Technology Park, IASE Deemed University, Sardarshahr, Rajasthan and the same proved to be a great success for the stakeholders of the Institute. Importantly, Mr. David is an authority for inventing cost effective energy efficient technologies that are best suited to the requirements of the Indian society viz. re-usable electric lamps, pedal powered dry/wet grinder, rural geyser & vegetable storage, geyser with light, scooter driven power generator, scooter driven air compressor, fan motors, water and power saving air coolers, power generation with human effort, pedal powered harvester, electric bicycle to name a few. He has been working for the last 34 years on his own and thus developed various new technologies in the areas of domestic equipment, farming machines, industrials machineries, advanced robotics, 50 amazing modern industrial applications to run village industries by harnessing drought animal power, solar power implements, and defense related items. He familiarized the students with the importance of developing low cost mechanized communities in India and highlighted that the working plants consume less energy than the conventional machines as they recycle water. The expert highlighted that it is initially important to have an intimate understanding of most of the domestic appliances both electrical and mechanical in nature, as well as industrial, agricultural, machineries so as to decode the design and development, observation and studies of modern implements and their working methods, power consumption levels, adopted technical methods etc. Dr. Manoj Kumar, Principal, DAVIET expressed his gratitude to Mr. David for his enlightening session on one of the most important areas in the present times. He also congratulated Dr. Sudhir Sharma, Dean (RIC) and Dr. Kanchan L. Singh, HoD (Applied Science) for inviting the innovator to the Institute.  The session proved to be grand success and motivated the young DAVIETians to explore potent possibilities in the field of energy conservation and to reach out to the remote places of the country for spreading technology awareness in the length and breadth of the country.

ART OF LIVING: “YOUTH EMPOWERMENT AND SKILLS WORKSHOP” A SIX DAY WORKSHOP ON 13-18 Feb, 2017

Human Values Cell in association with “Art of Living” presented “Youth Empowerment and skills workshop”. A workshop based on activities, knowledge, meditation, yoga, was conducted by Mr. Vivek Vansal (full time national faculty on art of living). Through the program the students and faculty members were given tips on how to lead a happy and stress free  life in the ever competitive globalised and competitive world. The Program prepares them to face all the challenges that the modern world poses at the individual, social, political and economic level.

Most importantly, it helps create harmony and a sense of belongingness on the university/college campus, amongst students, teachers and the management. The program also covered the area of existing in harmony at the individual, family, society  and nature. This program is conducted across the world and over the last 36 years, millions of people get benefited from the program in India alone. The most important factor responsible for its growth is ‘Sudarshan Kriya” which is gifted to this world by H. H Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.

Few Glimpses:

Saraswati Pujan was done at the UG Boys Hostel to seek blessings from the Goddess Saraswati on Basant Panchami on 1^st Feb, 2017 . The goddess was invoked to seek divine blessings so that the students should make the Institution proud. Dr. Manoj Kumar, Principal, Dr. Jagjeet Malhotra , Dean Students, Mr. Satish Bhanot, Warden UG Hostel, Dr. HODs and Faculty members visited the Pujan ceremony and blessed the students.

SPIRITUAL AWAKENING: AN INTERACTIVE DISCOURSE BY MAHATAMA CHAITANYA MUNI AT DAVIET

A spiritual evening was organized here at DAVIET campus today i.e 1st September, 2016 to enlighten the faculty and students about emotional and spiritual awakening to lead a balanced life. Mahatama Chaitanya Muni Jee and Mata SatyaPriya were the spiritualists who graced the occasion.

Dr. Manoj Kumar, Principal, DAVIET welcomed the spiritualists to the Institution. He added that it was a matter of pride for the Institution to host such learned spiritualists. He counseled the students that though money is important but we should not give it the status of God incarnate. He also highlighted the importance of Vedic culture and stated that it is purely scientific. He requested Mahatma Chaitanya Muni jee to tell the students about importance of Gayatri Mantra and Mansha Parikrama Mantra
Mata SatyaPriya in her address touched upon importance of Vedic culture and the usefulness of Arya Samaj Principles in ones life. Through poetry she highlighted the deteriorating situation of the nation and urged upon all the students to be committed to take the nation forward on the path of success and development. She also emphasized the fact that Indian society is marked by social evils like caste system and said that we all have only one caste that is humanity. She motivated the students to read the biographies of revolutionaries to be inspired to do service of the nation.

Mahatama Chaitnya Muni Jee, in his spiritual discourse shared with the audience that we need to be more humane to create a just society. He highlighted that it is not money which can earn us respect and trust but the inherent qualities which set us apart from others. He advised the students to respect their parents and teachers who are the living incarnation of God almighty for them. He urged the students never to be proud, and short tempered as these lead to rash decisions. Through examples he clarified that the only way to succeed in life is to be humble, determined and hard working. He explained that Gayatri Mantra is the Guru Mantra which gives right direction to our mind. Likewise Mansha Parikrama mantra is for purifying the six directions. In the end he emphasized that we all should have faith in God because he does what is best for us all.

Principal Inderjeet Talwar in his address highlighted that we should all move according to time and accept that change is the only constant. He highlighted that we all should learn to live according to the will of God.

During the Spiritual Evening bhajans were recited and Shaniti path was conducted.
The Spiritual Evening was attended by Principal Inderjeet Talwar, Principal Ajay Sareen, Principal Ravender Sharma, Heads of various Departments of the Institution and students.

ART OF LIVING-A HAPPINESS PROGRAM ON 07-12 MARCH, 2016

DAVIET Human Value Cell in association with “Art of Living” presented A Happiness Program on 7-12 March, 2016. Happiness program is a life skills program offered for improving the overall performance, release stress, tension, anxiety, improve relationships, enhancing creativity and communication and in developing leadership and team building skills amongst other areas of self-development. It prepares them to face all challenges that the modern world poses at the individual, social, political and economic level. Most importantly, it helps create harmony and a sense of belongingness on the university/college campus, amongst students, teachers and the management. This program is conducted across the world and over the last 36 years, millions of people get benefited from the program in India alone. In institutes such as XLRI-Jamshedpur, IMT-Ghaziabad, Symbiosis-Bangalore, this is a compulsory part of the Induction program. It is taught for credit and/or as an official health services workshop in universities such as Cornell University, Stanford University, University of Wisconsin-Madison and University of Texas A&M.The most important factor responsible for its growth is ‘Sudarshan Kriya” which is gifted to this world by H.H Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.

SEMINAR ON YOGA BY YOGA EXPERT SH. R. K. SHANGHARIA, BHARAT SWABHIMAN TRUST

On 22 March, 2016 DAVIET HVC, organised a one day workshop cum seminar for the students and faculty of DAVIET in which the keynote speaker was Sh. R. K. Singharia, Bharat Swabhiman Trust. He presented few demonstrations of Yoga and with the experience of his own life, he encouraged the student and faculty of DAVIET that how beneficial the Yoga is for us.

LECTURE ON ‘MORAL VALUES AND EDUCATION’

On 21^st March, 2016 the Human Values Cell of DAVIET organized a lecture on ‘moral values and education’ for the students, in which the keynote speaker and the chief guest was Rajyogi Brahmakumar Bhagwan Bhai from Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya,Maunt Abu, Rajasthan. He told that the main problem of human conflicts is the deficiency of moral values and education in society.

A SEMINAR ON SAVE THE GIRL CHILD

The human value cell organized a seminar on “Save the Girl Child” in association with “Alfa Mahendru Foundation” here in the campus. The young and budding technocrats were enlightened about the need and importance of girls in creation of a just, responsible and civilized society. We are committed to disseminate awareness about the current situations at hand to bring about a change in the society. The seminar was attended by Dr. Iqbal Singh Former Lieutenant governor, Pondicherry, Mr. Ramesh Mahendru, Chairman Alfa Mahendru Foundation, Dr. Atima Sharma, Principal K.M.V. College Jalandhar, Dr. Kiran Arora, Principal S.D. College for women, Jalandhar and Mr. Nirmaljit, Chief Manager, PNB.

EXPERT TALKS ORGANISED ON THE OCCASION OF 150th ANNIVERSARY OF THE GREAT REVOLUTIONARY LALA LAJPAT RAI

A lecture series was organized by HVC to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Lala Lajpat Rai of the great revolutionary. In addition to the lecture series, to promote the literature related to the great leaders, a sahitya rath had stationed for two days in the institute. The keynote Speakrs are Mr. Vijay Nadda, Sangathan Matri Vidya Bharti and Sh. Thakur Arjun Singh, Pro vice Chancellor DPS Society.

An expert Lecture on Vedic Mathematics

An expert Lecture entitled “Vedic Mathematics” was organized by the Department for the students of B.Tech, 1st Year.

AN ENLIGHTENMENT WORKSHOP BY BRAHMA KUMRIS

DAVIET in keeping with its commitment to provide quality technical education  in consonance with the rich ideals and values of Indian culture organized an Enlightenment workshop by Brahma Kumaries.  The workshop was conducted under the campaign of “Healthy and Happy Life through Values and Spirituality” and “Clean the Mind and Green the Earth”  by the speaker from Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidhyalaya, Jaipur to uplift moral values and spirituality in the society.

An expert Lecture on“BigBang, God’s Particle and  The Large Hadron Collider”

An expert talk on March 24, 2015 on the topic “BigBang, God’s Particle and  The Large Hadron Collider” was organized by the Department for students of first year in which the keynote speaker was“Dr. Harleen Dahia” Professor NIT, Jalandhar. She explained about higgs particle and large hadron collider project running in geneva in order to find ultimate constituent of this universe.

TWO DAY WORKSHOP ON “EFFECTIVE ENGLISH A PASSPORT TO PLACEMENTS”

A two day Workshop “Effective English a Passport to Placements” was organized by the Department of Applied Sciences of DAVIET for final year students of MBA on 23-24 October, 2008. The resource person for the workshop was Dr. Binod Mishra, a well known scholar from IIT Roorkee. With the advent of globalization, the need and importance of English language has increased in our personnel as well as professional lives. This workshop was organized to enlighten the students about the importance of Effective English skills. The convener of the workshop Dr. S.C. Ahuja introduced the theme of the workshop. He said that the world is no longer what it used to be. To thrive in this turbulent, increasingly complex and uncertain world of the 21st century, amidst fierce global competition and fast changing values, ability to communicate effectively in English is the need of the hours as it will lead to higher paying jobs, more social mobility, and a great deal of social success. The Director cum Principal Prof. C.L. Kochher, in his address welcomed the expert Dr. Binod Mishra to the college. He also thanked him for taking time out of his busy schedule for the students of the Institute. He felt that it was the right time for the students of the final year of MBA to learn the nuances of Effective English Skills because very soon the process of their placements will start. He felt that if the English of the students is poor, even though they might have brilliant brains and they might come up with brilliant business ideas, they may still find themselves languishing at the bottom of the management ladder. On the first day there were three sessions in all viz. effective resume writing skills, interview skills, which was followed by drills of mock interviews. The second day began with the presentation by the students. Later on the expert gave the feedback and he attracted the attention of the students to the areas that were weak. Finally there was mock group discussions under the expert supervision of Dr. Binod Mishra and after the discussion he again provided the feedback. The workshop culminated followed by tea and every one took away fond memories and some useful insights on the importance of effective English Skills.