The colorful opening ceremony of Gyan Jyoti-2020, an Annual Techno-Cultural Festival of Hindustan College was inaugurated by Mr. Harish Rautela, Brajprant Pracharak, as Chief Guest and Mr. Ajit Anjum, Managing Editor of India TV, News24, as Guest of Honour in APJ Abdul Kalam Auditorium, grand auditorium of the College after the lamp lighting and recitation of Saraswati Vandana on 5th February, 2020. The dignitaries specially invited to this program were honored by offering flowers to them. The Convener of Gyan Jyoti-2020, Dr. Puneet Mangla gave a detailed description of about 40 programs and events of the ceremony. More than 500 students had registered for participation in various competitions and activities from HCST and other institutes of Agra-Mathura region.
All the activities and competitions were judged by invited judges from relative fields. Dr. Rajeev Kumar Upadhyay, Director of the college welcomed all the guests at the inauguration ceremony and presented a detailed account of the achievements of the college. The students Muskan Khetan of the college have brightened the name of HCST by getting AIR – 18 and AIR – 46 by Shivangi Agarwal, a student of Bio-Tech. Engineering who excelled in the GATE examination at the all India level in 2019. He told that 5 students of the college got more than 90 percent and 23 students got more than 80 percent marks in the first semester examination of AKTU, Lucknow. He also praised the contribution of the organizers for the successful organization of this annual event in the previous years.
He told that the college is running or has completed many programs funded by DST, NIMT, CSIR. He told that the college has signed MOUs with well known organizations like, MSME, Jackson State University, Bulgium and TSIR etc. He further told that the college has established Automatic Weather Center, I.V hub, and The Center of Excellence and the Nodal Centre of Universal Human Values and Professional Ethics of AKTU, Lucknow. Executive Director of Sharda Group, Prof. D.G. Roy Chaudhary welcomed all the guests at the event and encouraged the minds to participants in the Gyan Jyoti 2020.
The Executive Vice President of SGI, Prof. V.K. Sharma, said that for the last 20 years, the college has been continuously organizing the annual celebrations of Gyan Jyoti successfully. In this ceremony, the students demonstrate their skills and learn the methods of management. He encouraged the students to participate in maximum numbers of activities and sent best wishes for their success. He called Gyan Jyoti the festival of ‘Light of Knowledge’.
The Special Guest of the program, Mr. Ajit Anjum, in his address shared the journey of his student life and career from the beginning to till now. In his speech he presented the example of Mr. Dhiru Bhai Ambani, Founder of Reliance Industry and Thomas Alva Edison, and Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam who got success in life and profession. He also said that the CEOs of the world’s top 100 companies are mostly engineers. Giving the example of Satya Nadella, he said that he is still serving as Microsoft Chief despite being an electrical engineer. He asked the students to recognize their strengths and remove their weaknesses and develop them as their strengths and work according to their interests. He said that the most important thing for engineers is the idea and secondly the use of that idea. He told the students that 99 percent of people have succeeded with their hard work and only one percent people are God gifted. Presenting a famous quotation, he said, “laharon se darker noka paar nahi hoti, koshish karne valon ki kabhi har nahi hoti’. He inspired to those who try by giving example of the ant that the ant does not feel tired and give up the task. She carry grain, and slips hundred times from the climbing walls”.
The Chief Guest at the program, Mr. Harish Rautela, discussed spirituality. He said that the one which is in the body, is in the Universe, the one who knows this fact is called Vivekananda. He motivated the students to bring the country on the path of progress along with their own progress. He said that by putting spirituality and science together, the world can be taken on the path of development. Referring to a question asked by Vivekananda, he said that someone asked Vivekananda if India would be divided in small groups due to poor conditions and slavery, he gave a simple answer and said that while we worked for the search for God no one can divide us. At the end, he asked to the students to learn many things from this function of knowledge and actualize them in life. Along with this, he encouraged the students to participate enthusiastically in the Gyan Jyoti-2020.
At the end of the ceremony, vote of thanks was presented by the Dean Student Welfare Dr. Sandeep Aggarwal. The program was successfully anchored by Adamsiraj, Shobhita, Devan Bansal and Shruti Aggarwal. On this occasion, all the staff members, and students of all departments were present.
Anand Engineering College Technical Campus, Agra is organizing its 21st Annual Techno-cultural fest Cerebrum 2020 on 6th -7th March 2020. Sh. V K Sharma, Executive Vice President SGI, Dr Shailendra Singh, Director Anand Engineering College Agra and other invited dignitaries formally inaugurated the Cerebrum 2020 by lightening the lamp on 6th March 2020.
Dr Shailendra Singh, Director Anand Engineering College, Agra in his welcome speech highlighted the achievements of students and faculty members during the previous year. Later, he presented the annual progress report of the college and said that Anand Engineering College is committed and determined for the development of students. He also stated that Techno-Cultural fest Cerebrum is a function of the students, by the students and for the students.
Sh V K Sharma, Executive Vice President, Sharda Group of Institutions addressed the gathering and quoted that such co-curricular activities not only help students in their overall development but also make them self reliant and confident. He also congratulated the young students for their untiring efforts and creativity.
Dr. Himanshu Vijay, Convener and Dr. Aatrey Pandey Co-convener of Cerebrum 2020, brief the program of Cerebrum and said that these types of technical and cultural fests will help the students to enrich their knowledge, skills and abilities in organizing events and hence in the overall personality development. They added that this year various technical, cultural and fun events like Paper presentation, poster presentation, code rush, Mind power games, Drama, Chhota Bheem, Bike Racing are the most attractions of the Cerebrum.
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.
As part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav a Fit India Freedom Run SHARDA VIRTUAL MARATHON – 2021 was organised by Anand Engineering College, Agra on August 13 & 14, 2021. Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsava is celebrated all across the country and Anand Engineering College too joins the celebration through the SHARDA VIRTUAL MARATHON – 2021. The Marathon was categorised into three levels – 2Km, 5 Km and 10 Km.
Dr. Shailendra Singh, Director of the College flag off the Virtual Marathon. The Event was coordinated by Dr. Rampal Singh and Er. Prakash Kumar.
A plantation drive was organised by NSS Unit of Anand Engineering College Agra. The Drive was inaugurated by Dr. Shailendra Singh, Director, Anand Campus. Around 200 saplings of different plants were planted. The motto behind this mass plantation drive was to make students aware about the value of a green and healthy environment. This noble act will inspire the young generation to take initiative for the betterment of their surroundings. Dr. Rampal Singh, NSS officer of the College coordinated the event.
Anand College of Pharmacy, SGI, Agra organized an orientation program for newcomer (fresher) students of B. Pharm. and D. Pharm. on 12 October 2021 in B. Pharm hall of the college. More than 120 students participated in this program with their parents.
Prof. (Dr.) K. J. Gohil, Dean of the college welcomed and congratulated the newcomers on getting admission in Anand college of Pharmacy and talked about the importance of the noble pharmacy profession along with the need of proper aptitude, attitude and discipline from students in studying the professional course as Pharmacy.
Prof. V. K. Sharma (Executive Vice President of SGI) delivered a motivational speech including deep knowledge of the domain, good attitude & behavior, and ability to apply professionalism in real life.
Prof. (Dr.) K. J. Gohil along with Prof. V. K. Sharma felicitated meritorious students of session 2019-20 and 2020-21 respectively. Dr. Pankaj Verma (Registrar) delivered an introduction to the college and organization. Dr. Rekha T. Rajput, Controller of examination delivered a speech on examination patterns and assessment systems. Dr. Ritesh Kumar delivered a presentation on the introduction and scope of pharmacy. Mrs. M. Shamshath Begum informed the rules and regulations of college to students as a counsellor.
In this event, the Dean along with all the faculty members of the college congratulated and blessed them for their bright career in the profession of pharmacy.
Dr. Pankaj Verma, Dr. Rekha T Rajput, Dr. Deepali Pandey and Mr. Gurvinder Pal Singh were the coordinators of this event.
An orientation program was conducted to welcome the newly admitted students in first year at Anand Engineering College Technical Campus Agra, the prestigious college of Sharda Group of Institutions. The program was organized according to the prescribed schedule of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow.
Event was inaugurated by Dr. Shailendra Singh, Director AECTC, Dr. V K Sharma, EVP-SGI, Dr. Mukesh Agarwal, Regional Dy Director Basic Education and Mr. Jawahar Lal Srivastava, City Magistrate Mathura.
Dr. Shailendra Singh, Director of the college congratulated all the students and their parents for being a part of ANAND Family. In his welcome address he briefs the students about the college facilities like hostel, medical, transport, library and laboratories. He also presented the achievements of the students of the college. He threw some light on annual celebrations, Counseling System, Training and Placement, Training and Development and Cultural Activities. He motivated the students and asked them to come out of their comfort zone and work hard. He also suggested the students keep in touch with the alumni of the college.
Prof. V. K Sharma, Executive Vice President, Sharda Group of Institutions thanked all the parents to express their faith in the college. He said that good education, decency, good attitude and communication skills are very important aspects for a successful career. He advised the students to be self-governed and be disciplined throughout their life.
Dr Manish Babu Agarwal, Coordinator of First Year interacted with the parents and students and told that the Induction Program will help the students to understand the need and responsibilities towards the family, society and nature along with their core subjects.