Ghanshyam Mhatre, the Vice President of Larsen & Toubro, the world’s fifth largest construction company, paid a maiden visit to AKS University recently, which was termed “significant” by the University sources. A training session was organized at the auditorium of AKS University, where Ghanshyam imparted the training to students on the topic “Design of Mind to Achieve the Success”. Interacting with the students and Faculty Members of AKS University, he frankly applauded the progress made by AKS University in recent Years.”AKS University has the immense talent, and I am impressed with the students and existing infrastructure of University”, he added. Appreciating the courses running in AKS University, he said that these courses are the excellent, and have high scope, as far as employment demand is concerned.

 The main objective of the visit was to have the interaction with the students, and to hypothesize the concept of modernization, and to promote it. Mr. Mhatre was apprised about the fact that the running syllabus of the courses is industry oriented, and helps in acquiring the practical knowledge of the subject, so that students could be transformed as competent professionals.

 During the visit, Mr. Mahatre assured to students of AKS University to provide apprentice training, vocational training and HR training in his company (Larsen and Toubro). Mahatre termed the visit as a result oriented and encouraging one. Notably, Ghanshyam Mhatre is a globally recognized executive coach, certified trainer, as well as a certified CEO. The visit of Vice President of Larsen & Toubro has also paved the way to set up collaboration between AKS University and L&T.

When it comes to give placement to students, the record of AKS University has been unparallel in this region. Extending the series of its campus drives, AKS University, the educational pride of Vindhya region, organized yet another campus drive, in which Siddhi Jain was selected for the post of Sales Executive with a package of 3 lacs/annum. Siddhi will be posted in Mumbai, and will work for the Mumbai Pan India. Notably, in previous years, the most reputed companies have organized their campus drives, which resulted into the selection of 1219 students, and the selected students are rendering their services in India and abroad. Speaking about the “success secret” of the students of AKS University, MK Pandey, Head (T&P) said that the fantastic performance of students has been the result of excellent learning environment being provided by AKS University, which makes the students industry oriented. On this achievement of student, Chairman: Er. Anant Soni, Pro VC: Dr. Harshvardhan have congratulated the student, and wished “all the best” for her bright future.

 AKS University, the educational pride of Vindhya region, which is also the remote center of IIT Mumbai, held a “Teachers Interaction Programme” on Saturday, where the Principals and Teachers of 30 Kendriya Vidyalaya participated. Under the guidance of Akhilesh A Waoo (HoD, Computer Science), a Video Conference Session was organized, where the Faculty Members of AKS University conveyed the entire information to teachers of Central School regarding the online admission portal (admission process and scrutiny ) of class-1 standard.

During the closing ceremony of the programme, Dupty Commissioner: T. Aarasu and Mrs Shahida Parveen were honored with mementoes. On this occasion, Chairman: Er Anant Soni, Pro.VC: Dr.Harshvardhan, Dr. GK Pradhan and Head (IT): Sonu Kr. Soni, and the Faculty Members of AKS University were present.

AKS University organized a three days Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp between 14th to 16^th of March, 2018, which was jointly sponsored by Neemat and EDII.

 Beginning the series of lectures, Dr. Surya Prakash Gupta threw the lights on the objectives of the Awareness Camp.On this occasion Dr. Pradeep Chaurasiya delivered the lecture on “Historical Background of Indian Values Entrepreneurship and the Present Scenario”.

 Dr. RK Shukla conveyed valuable information on “Identification of Business Opportunities for Entrepreneurs and Mechanism of Product Selection”, elaborating further he said that the young generation has always been preferring the government job, but if they fail, they may decide to become an entrepreneur by capitalizing the various government schemes.

 Sharing the Dias, RL Pandey apprised the audience about the norms fixed to start the SSI Unit. On the second day of the programme, Chairman, Er. Anant Soni shared some interesting informations about the problems faced by the entrepreneurs at the initial stage of their business. Speaking about the advantages of R&D labs, he said that these may play a very important role in entrepreneurship development.

International Women’s Day was celebrated at the auditorium of AKS University, under the guidance of Rama Shukla (HoD, EE) on the topic “Time is Now, Rural and Urban Activities Transforming Women’s life.”The function was inaugurated with some valuable information pertaining to women rights in form of interesting stories. Addressing to women staff members, Dr. Devendra Patel shared valuable information related to Breast Cancer, and said that it was an incurable disease in past, but now, with the new inventions in medical field, has become a curable one, and good medical facilities for its treatment are available in our country as well. 

On this occasion, Prachi Singh, Karate Trainer of AKS University, led the team of women and students, and showcased their martial art skills. The students of MSW exhibited a drama to reflect the women’s rights, and the uplifting life style of Indian women. Sarla and Ratna Soni, through their beautiful song, tried to arouse the spirit of empowerment within women. During the function, Chairman-Er. Anant Soni, Vice-Chancellor-PK Banik, and all the women staff members of AKS University were present.

Two Faculty Members of AKS University named B.D. Mehra and Harsh Singh presented their Research Papers in a prestigious institution BITS(Pilani) on 16/02/2018. Both the Faculty Members participated in a symposium held there on the topic “Emerging Environmental Challenges and Emerging Approach”, which was quite informative, and was appreciated by all.

Research Paper of Harsh Singh: Harsh Singh presented the Paper on the topic “Nano Material Compatibility and Effect on Properties of Base Bitumen Binder and Polymer Modified Bitumen”, where he conveyed the valuable information on the “importance of Nano Material and its characteristics”, also he discussed about the “flexible nature of nano material and its penetration value”.

Research Paper of B.D. Mehra:  B.D.Mehra, who presented the Research Paper on the topic “Special Variability of Water Quality Parameter in Satna City”, shared some interesting information on the differences between the soil of rural and urban areas, also he discussed about the impact of industrial areas.

 The Research Papers of both the Faculty Members dragged the special attention of the members of technical committee, and were termed as the “fantastic one”. Management (AKSU) and all the Staff members have congratulated to both of them for their Research Papers.                                                        

Subhadra Bose, the Faculty Member of Computer Science & Information Technology Department has recently been awarded the Ph.D Degree from Mnnit, Allahabad. Informing about it, Subhadra told that she completed her research work under the guidance of Professor Anil Kumar Singh on the topic “Energy Performance, Tradeoff through Pro- Active and Re-active Hot Spot Detection Technique, Optimized V M Placement and Receipted VM Consolidation in Cloud Data Center”, Subhadra Shaw has given the credit of her achievement to parents, Amit Shaw (husband), and to the AKS University Management.

A Workshop on “self defense” was organisd at the auditorium of AKS University to commemorate Sarojnee Naidu, who had played an important role in freedom movement of India. The Workshop was aimed at providing self defence training to boys and girls so that they could defend themselves in adverse circumstances.  A Lucknow based team, by the name “Red Brigade” imparted the training to girls so that they could save themselves from molestation and other sexual harassment. Usha Vishwakarma, the head of Red Brigade team, was the chief guest of the programme, who has been honored with the President Award in past. Notably, Red Brigade is the unique organization of India, which is involved in teaching self defense tricks to students. This year, Red Brigade started its campaign from the birthplace of Sarojnee Naidu i.e. Haiderabad, on the occasion of her birth anniversary i.e. from 13/02/18. During its compaign, it covered a number of states and districts to train the students in self defence. The compaign will culminate in Lucknow on 03/03/2018 i.e. on death anniversary of Sarojnee Naidu. During the Workshop, Pro VC-Dr. Harshvardhan, Er. RK Shrivastava, all the HoDs, Faculty Members from various departments, and a large number of students were present. The programme was anchored by Manju Chaterjee, and the Vote of Thanks was extended by Dr. RN Tripathi.

A Workshop on “Women Empowerment and Security” was organized at the auditorium of AKS University, where the matters related to domestic violence, stringent laws made to protect women, and the measures taken by the government, were discussed at length. On this occasion Kishor Dwivedi (District Officer, Women Empowerment) gave the detail information on the programmes started by government for the welfare of women and their security. Informing about the Domestic Violence Protection Act, Rajendra Bangre, Project Officer (Women Development) said that the women can safeguard their self respect by exercising these laws. He vehemently stated that the laws made for women are meant to patch up the relations with their family members rather than breaking the relations, furthermore, he informed the students about the Nari-niketan and its functioning. Vinay Kaithvas, District Commandant (Home guard) apprised the students about the acts related to sexual exploitation faced by children. Sharing the Dias, Vidya Pandey, President, Vasundhara Mahila Mandal extensively shared her views about the sextual discrimination prevalent in society. Speaking on the occasion, Amar Singh Chauhan, District Child Protection Officer informed the students about various provisions of Kishor- Nyay Act. On this occasion, Vice-Chancellor (AKSU)-PK Banik, Pro VC-Dr. Harshvardhan, OSD-RN Tripathi, Administrator-RK Shrivastava, and the students of MSW Department were present. Programme was anchored and directed by Manju Chatarjee.

AKS University, a prime educational institution of Vindhya region, is set to organize three days Mega Technical Fest between 26 to 28^th of February, by name “Sigma-18”. Like previous year, the current year is also going to observe the huge participation of students from all Faculties. Sigma-18, whose theme is “Integrated Best”, is a technical fest which is organized every year in AKS University to provide a platform to students to ensure their holistic development. Interestingly, this time, the students from other colleges may also participate and showcase their embedded skills in thisTech-Fest of AKS University.  In order to get their names registered, students may login the official website of AKS University, and can get detail information about Sigma-18. Under the Tech-Fest, approximately 50 events will be organized, and the winners will be given lucrative cash prizes as well as the “Certificate of Participation”. As it is notable, this is the second edition of Sigma-18, in its first edition i.e. in Sigma -17, thousands of students had participated with zeal and enthusiasm. In order to explore the skills of the students, three days Technical Fest will include the events like auction-King, Auto cad, and Bed and Hock hypothesis. Blind code, Bob the builder, Brain B, Bridge design, I Candy, pharmacules, Food suspension. Forge of empire, Friday-coded, Junkey Bay, Bulls and Beers, Casino game, Mister Bond, Petry Art, Projector Shutter Bug etc. Management (AKSU) has appealed to students to participate in Tech-Fest with all zeal and fervor.