We are glad to inform that Anand College of Pharmacy (SGI, Agra) organized Webinar on “Redefine your Lab-based Learning with Lt Platform”
A webinar on “Redefine your Lab-based Learning with Lt Platform” was organized at Anand College of Pharmacy in collaboration with AD Instruments on 29th September, 2020, Tuesday at 2-00 pm to 3-30pm.
Mr. JKL Prasad (BDM North & East India), Mr. Muktesh Sharma (Assistant Manager) Mr. Mohd Farooque (Application Specialist), AD Instruments South Asia (India) Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi, elaborated on software experiments in experimental pharmacology sharing all practical aspects including demonstration of anti-inflammatory and cardiac activities on animal models.
Prof. (Dr) K. J. Gohil, Dean, Anand College of Pharmacy, SGI coordinated this webinar in college to inspire knowledge sharing on interactive learning platform in the unprecedented time of COVID-19. Also the fact that actual animal experiments are banned in primary graduate level keeping with the norms and regulations of CPCSEA, Govt. of India; the online learning mode is the only available mode to learn practical aspects of subjects in Pharmacology.
All faculty members of Anand college of Pharmacy attended the webinar online. Dean commended all participants for the same, emphasizing that these online modes of teaching and learning were the only way out for teachers and students in this pandemic situation and to keep updating their knowledge to assist students better by effective knowledge sharing and updates on latest technologies.
The 10th MSME Convention was virtually organized by All India Management Association (AIMA). During this convention, our institute Hindustan Institute of Management and Computer Studies, Farah, Mathura got an opportunity to join as an academic partner. In this virtual convention, innovative solutions related to micro small and medium enterprises were discussed. At the beginning of the convention, Honorable Minister of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India, Shri Nitin Gadkari in his address said that today there is a need of an hour to work on new products and new technology. As part of the self-reliance campaign, we saw that during the Corona period, many people started making sanitizers which was much needed. He said today’s research work should be done for the common man. With the advent of technology, we should make products that are low in cost and unmatched in technology without compromising on quality. Today, MSME has the additional responsibility of providing new opportunities in the rural, agricultural and tribal sectors as India is undoubtedly seen as a growing economic country on the world map and the youth here is the backbone of this country. Therefore, there is an urgent need to strengthen the production sector. He extended his best wishes to AIMA for organizing the convention on this subject.
Today, a total of five planners were held in which in-depth discussion on Innovation Readiness, Emerging Opportunities, Innovative Financing, Branding and Digital and Social Media Marketing were discussed. Various eminent speakers of the country participated in this convention. Mr. Harshapati Singhania, Mr. Rakesh Sethi, Mr. J.S. Juneja, Prof. Raj Aggarwal, Mr. Vipin Tyagi, Mr. Pradeep Sharma, Mr. Prahlada Kakkar are some of the prominent names among them. At the conclusion of the program, Prof. Raj Agarwal thanked everyone and this convention was extended to MSME. He said that on the basis of technology transfer and innovation, we can strengthen our GDP.
We had a poster competition organized for the students of our institute. The theme of the poster competition was ‘Skill India’. Students expressed their feelings through a sum of 22 posters. First, second and third prizes were given to the students. During lunch break, a quiz competition was also organized by Dr. Gunjan Bhatnagar (faculty management) with questions based on the functioning of M.S.M.E. and its contribution. The winning students of the quiz were also honored. The Director of the Institute, Dr. Naveen Gupta thanked all the members involved in the convention and appreciated own students for asking such relevant questions to the panelist. He said that our institute likes to have such kind of convention so that our educational activity can also move forward effectively and this proves to help us to enhance better quality in imparting value education.
Hindustan Institute of Management and Computer Studies (HIMCS) have organized orientation program-phase II for their newly admitted MBA and MCA students. It was organized at various stages for the new batch students who are enrolled in these courses. The first phase of this program has already been completed in the month of December 2020, today the second phase was started from 4 January 2021. The program was inaugurated with Saraswati Vandana and dance, lighting the lamp.
On this occasion by Dr. Naveen Gupta Sir (Director-HIMCS) guided the students on the challenges related to mental health problems. He explained that “In this era of competition, we have started paying more attention to the negative aspect of it due to problems in life, negativity, depression etc.” If we work for our own development, then we will be inspired by others rather that we will be jealous of them. So there should be healthy competition. In addition, he said that we should take care of our health, family, society and nature. He also explained in detail the neurotic and psychotic disorder keeping in mind the mental health. He said that education can be made better during this corona period as we are continuously providing value based education online as well as offline. I hope that your 2-year journey in this institute will be beneficial for you all.
Mr. V. K. Sharma Sir (EVP- SGI) addressed the students as well. He praised HIMCS and said that it is not an institute but it is a movement. This is a movement where our students with professional education learn the responsibilities of building their characters are also fulfilled. After its establishment, it has raised a mountain of achievements till date. It is the only institute in Agra – Mathura region which is NAAC Accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council for M.B.A. and M.C.A courses. I wish all my students a bright future. He also defined 16 points of success in detail.
On this occasion, the collective list of placements for the last 23 years was shared by Dr Priya Pandey (Head- T&P ) and Mr Shobhit Kant Sharma informed that our institution has given managers and IT professionals in various different fields for the past years. The placement department of Sharda Group invites reputed companies and ensures their placements.
Mr Naresh Dhingra (Head-PDP) and his team guided the students and told them what improvements are needed within the next 2 years to raise their personalities and how the PDP classes would be beneficial for them. He discussed the role of communication in overall personality development.
At the end, the final year students of MBA and MCA have organized cultural programmes for their juniors for developing cordial relationships with them. Newly admitted students showed their hidden talent in open theatre which was highly commendable.
Anand College of Pharmacy welcomed freshers of B. Pharm & D. Pharm on 16th January, 2021. Prof. V. K. Sharma, Executive Vice President, SGI, Agra inaugurated the program by lighting the lamp. After Saraswti vandana and bouquet presentations, Prof. (Dr) Kashmira J. Gohil, Dean, Anand College of Pharmacy, welcomed all and pointed out the main achievements of the college, while addressing the audience mentioning the historical importance of the day as nationwide vaccination against corona has started in India after never seen lockdown in the country with the major chaos that has ensued in world due to this covid-19. As Anand college of pharmacy has always gathered and maintained momentum for regular classes as online and now online plus offline classes, the students were motivated and instructed to be as dedicated and punctual in their studies emphasizing the need for Discipline as an integral part of student’s lives as the college is committed towards student’s growth and excellence in training in order to cater to the growing demands of Pharma industry. Prof, V. K. Sharma, Vice president of SGI, Agra addressed and motivated students conveying that the life is also a celebration and appealed all to be focused upon professional competence, skill, knowledge, behavior and good attitude to create a strong foundation in order to lead successful life forever. Shri Y. K. Gupta, Hon. Vice chairman, SGI, sent his blessings in the message.
Students participated in an assortment of cultural performances such as Dancing, Singing, and stand-up comedy; ramp walk and standing dance were the center of attraction among these programs. Khushi Sharma and NamanVatyani (B. Pharm 1 st Year), were chosen as the “Ms. and Mr. fresher” 2021, and Sanskriti Srivastava and Pragyesh (D.Pharm 1 st Year) were chosen as the “Ms. And Mr. fresher” 2021,and were felicitated by the Dean Prof (Dr). K. J. Gohil. The whole event was coordinated and managed by Cultural Co-coordinators: Mr. Harsh Bardwaj, Mrs. Khushboo Lavania, Ms. komal Gurnani and Ms. Ashini Singh.