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Bouquet of Events, Celebrations and Extra Curricular Activities at SGI AWARDS SGI NEWSLETTER PREFACE

amalkha Group of Institutions is a sunrise hub for higher education in To highlights the Engineering and Management. It has established itself as an institute of activities S‘Learning’. SGI has been organizing many extracurricular activities, open campus for recruitment and very large number of seminars, workshops and undertaken by SGI presentations from the pioneers in the various fields from India and abroad. and to keep our To highlights the activities undertaken by SGI and to keep our students, faculty, other institutes and society, it publishes monthly ‘News Letter’ giving complete students, faculty, details. The newsletters are being hosted on our website (www.sgi.ac.in/newsletters.jsp) on regular basis. We have extremely lengthy other institutes and interested members on our mailing list. We have been receiving very society, it publishes encouraging replies and suggestions from our viewers. Suggestions have helped us in improving the quality of our news letters. monthly ‘News This initiative of SGI- an institute which always believes in thinking different has Letter’ giving proved to be unique and in the near future you will be finding many new contents. It gives me great pleasure in announcing that the idea of bringing out complete details a compilation of all the monthly newsletters hosted on our website till date was approved by the management some time back and as a result the compilation in the form of a compendium is in your hand. I sincerely hope that it will be extremely useful for everyone.

I extend my gratitude to all those who have done their best in making this venture a success. Comments and suggestions for improvement of this compendium and subsequent newsletters are welcome and will be incorporated in the next editions/issues.

Dr. Rajesh Goel Director,SGI Index Page No. SGI Newsletter January 2011 5 February 2011 9 March 2011 15 April 2011 17 May 2011 21 June 2011 23 July 2011 27 August 2011 29 September 2011 32 October 2011 36 November 2011 41 December 2011 46 January 2012 52 February 2012 56 March 2012 66 April 2012 72 NEWS LETTER

JANUARY 2011 SGI NEWSLETTER January 2011 SGI selected as Zonal centre for Prelims of Robo-Opus'11

obo-Opus'11 is an initiative by Robosapiens India in association Rwith Technex'11 IT-BHU towards Robotics. It’s a National level Robotics Championship.The prelim rounds will be organized at Samalkha Group of Institutions. Robo Opus will be held across India by holding prelim rounds at 25 Zonal centers. Zonal Winner of Robo Opus will participate in the final Round of Robo Opus 2011 at IT-BHU during Technex'11 on 3rd -6th March’11.

Robo-Opus' 2011 A Milestone in Robotics Education in India. It is an Initiative by Technex'11 Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University & Robosapiens India. It is a Workshop series cum Robotics Championship. This is a 3 Stage Event as described below: A Robotics workshop (Mobi-BoTricks- A Workshop on GSM Controlled Robots) is going to be held at Samalkha Group of Institutions from 18th February, 2011 to 19th February, 2011.

All the participants who want to participate in Robo-Opus’11 are required to attend the workshop. During the workshop 'Robot Kits' will be provided to a Group of 4-5 Participants at free of Cost. The Duration of the Robotics Workshop will be of 2 Days. The Workshop will be delivered by ROBOSAPIENS INDIA.

Just after the workshop a Mega Competition (Prelims Round) of Robo- Opus’2011 will be held. Winners will be awarded by Certificate of Merit, and are required to participate in Final Round which is to be held from 3rd-6th March’11 to participate in the Final Round of Robo-Opus'2011 during Technex'11. at IT-BHU. Winner of this Final Round will be the winner of The RoboOpus’11 Championship and will be awarded and honoured by Technex'11 IT-BHU. Winners of all Zonal Centers are required A Certificate of Excellence will also be awarded to the Winning Team.

Samalkha Group of Institutions 6 Newsletter - January 2011 Lohri CELEBRATION

ohri is a popular harvest festival towards the sun, providing much the lighting of bonfire and singing of celebrated in the northern part needed comfort to the people from traditional Lohri song "Sunder Lof India. The month of January is the extreme chills. Mundriye". Later till, Popcorns, Peanuts the time when the fields of Punjab and Samalkha Group of Institutions also & Rewri were thrown into the flames. Haryana are filled with sowing of celebrated Lohri festival in college The inmates enjoyed a lot and danced wheat crops. According to Hindu premises on 13th January, 2011 with a to the beats of dhol. The Lohri Prasad traditions, Lohri is celebrated on the lot of exuberance and fanfare. A large was distributed among the Staff and 13th day of January every year. It is a number of students and staff Students on this occasion. time when the winter season ends and members par ticipated in the the earth starts its journey back celebration. The function started with

Interviews held for MBA Faculty

panel of experts from in Faculty of Management. Around whole interview process so that Kurukshetra University 35 candidates attended the i n t e r v i e w s we r e c o n d u c t e d Aconducted interviews to interview. Faculty of Management smoothly. Prof. H. L Chhatwal (Dean & recruit MBA Faculty at Samalkha from Samalkha Group of Institutions Associate Director) was extremely Group of Institutions on 25th also attended the interview for their satisfied and expressed his January, 2011. The interviews were regularization. Director of SGI Prof. happiness with the way the held for the regular faculty positions (Dr.) Rajesh Goel, himself oversaw the interviews were conducted.

Samalkha Group of Institutions 7 Newsletter - January 2011 Siemens PLM Software

Tie-up with Global Talent Track (GTT) for Siemens PLM Training

amalkha Group of Institutions methodology & liaise with SIEMENS as Center Express – Product Data established relationship with required for the training. GTT Siemens Management & Business Skills SGlobal Talent Track (GTT) for P L M P r o g r a m w i l l b e f o r Programs. offering GTT Siemens PLM courses to Mechanical/Aeronautical/Automobile Advanced technology like the PLM students desirous of acquiring /Production Engg. Students. The total software is critical for preparing knowledge and placement. Global course duration would be of 160 students for the challenges of a global Talent Track (GTT) is a path breaking Hours. Course material and learning economy. SGI is pleased to partner global education initiative, set up by resources like CDs, books for courses as with Siemens PLM Software in some of the best minds from the required will be provided to the providing students state-of-the-art industry, education and technology students. Siemens PLM course tools that provide the knowledge and domains. GTT will provide training on includes Solid Edge – Foundation, experience that will make them SIEMENS technology to the students Solid Edge Assembly, Solid Edge- employable in a highly competitive of SGI, through the blended learning Surface Modules & Sheet Metal, Team marketplace.

Samalkha Group of Institutions 8 Newsletter - January 2011 FEBRUARY 2011

NEWS LETTER

Joint Campus Placement Drive at SGI

mega placement drive was held on 17th February, 2011 at ASGI Campus for recruiting MBA students. Event was organized by SGI i n c o l l a b o r a t i o n w i t h H . B Entertainment Private Limited. H.B Entertainment Private Limited is an organization that maintains and reflects standards of relevant and quality entertainment and provides flourishing opportunities in the Corporate world. Near about hundred students registered for the event. After the Pre- Placement talk, Written Tests & Group Discussion, finally Personal Interview rounds was held. All the participating students were provided tea and snacks. Even many leading institutes d e p u t e d t h e i r s t u d e n t s f o r participation in the placement event. Placement drive was a great success. The Recruitment Team was impressed with the arrangements and well planned organization of event. Dr. Rajesh Goel, Director, SGI stated that SGI is planning many more such events in collaboration with leading MNCs, in the near future.

Samalkha Group of Institutions 9 Newsletter - February 2011 SGI NEWSLETTER February 2011 Cultral Event at SGI cultural dance program was courage to follow her intuition, she is a organised by Samalkha Group highly respected Kathak dancer and Aof Institutions in collaboration choreographer today. Rani Khanam with SPIC-MACAY on 9th February, was trained under Pandit Birju Maharaj 2011. Scintillating Kathak Dance and Reba Vidyarthi for 15 years. She performance put up by Rani Khanam, graduated with top honours in the kept everyone present at the Lucknow Style. Auditorium of SGI captivated. Rani The dance movements involved Khanam is one of the foremost Kathak amazing swing of hands, rhythmic exponents of India. With her immense tapping of feet and eye catching talent, a total belief in herself and the expressions of the artist. Rhythmic movements, left the audience spell bound. Audience proved their deep interest and alertness towards the intricacies of Indian Classical dance which was highly appreciated by Rani Khanam and SPICMACAY.

Kathak dance presented by Rani Khanam

Management Students Joint Campus Placement Drive at SGI visit NDTV It is an Honour and Privilege that students from SGI were invited by NDTV for attending Pre Budget seminar on 10th February 2011, which was telecast on Television on 25th February, 2011 and they further elicited their interest by inviting us to such programs in future.

After the successful organization of collaboration with IPSOS INDICA m e g a p l a c e m e n t d r i v e i n RESEARCH. Very large number of collaboration with H.B Entertainment students from leading B-Schools of Student visited NDTV for attending Pre-Budget programme Private Limited, another mega INDIA participated in the event. Event placement drive was held on 26th was managed in a professional February, 2011 at SGI Campus. The manner by corporate relations wing of event was organized by SGI in SGI.

Samalkha Group of Institutions 10 Newsletter - February 2011 Participation in National Level Seminar

Management students of Samalkha active stance in addressing the crisis document and the direction of global Group of Institutions attended and the policy makers are still business further necessitate a National Seminar (12th – 13th engaged to address one of the comprehensive academic dialogue in F e b r u a r y, 2 0 1 1 ) o n “ G l o b a l severest economic challenges of our the context and hence this two days Competitiveness of Indian Business” times. national seminar on the Global organized by University School of Today's economic environment has Competitiveness of Indian Business Management, Kurukshetra University, underscored the importance of not was conceptualized. Kurukshetra. The objective of the l o s i n g s i g h t o f l o n g - t e r m seminar was to conceptualize the competitiveness of the economy and competitiveness of Indian Business the business. These competitive across the Globe. economies are continuously engaged Global economy continues to weather for productivity enhancement and the most difficult times these days. enabling mechanism for sustainable What began as financial crisis in the economic performance of the United States quickly turned into the business. The competitiveness of the largest global recession that caused institutions, policies and factors massive declines in consumer determining the productivity of the demand, rising unemployment and economy and the business is being protectionist measures worldwide. revisited, aligned and finetuned to Although the developing countries at tame the recessionary tendencies first seemed to be spared from the fall these days all across the globe. out of this crisis, many countries have Indian businesses, in recent times, have subsequently faced slumping demand made spectacular stride in the global for their export products and arena especially in the IT/ITES, iron and significant reductions in foreign steel, metals and minerals to name a investment and remittances. All over few to make its presence noticed and the world governments have taken an felt. Filled with optimism, Vision 2020 Quiz Competition at SGI

In today’s Dynamic Environment, Quizzes are organized to judge the Mental Ability, Aptitude & the Knowledge of students. A Quiz named “IN-HOUSE MANAGEMENT QUIZ- 2011” was organized for MBA & PGDM students at the campus of Samalkha Group of Institutions on 5th February, Inauguration Program for M.O.S Certificate Training 2011. The quiz had rounds of Punch The Inauguration Programme for to differentiate him in today's l i n e s , B r a n d R e c o g n i s a t i o n , Microsoft Office Specialist Certificate competitive job market. It broadens Abbreviations & Short Questions. Prof. Training was held at SGI on 19th his employment opportunities H.L Chattwal, Dean Managent and February, 2011 and the first batch through display of his advanced Associate Director honoured the was started for the “M.O.S Certificate skills, and result in higher earning winning teams by presenting them Training”. Earning a Microsoft Office potential. mementos. Specialist certification help a person

Samalkha Group of Institutions 11 Newsletter - February 2011 Inauguration Program for IBM’s S.O.A he Inauguration Programme for “ I B M S e r v i c e O r i e n t e d TArchitecture (SOA)” was held at SGI on 19th February, 2011 and the first batch was started for the “IBM’s S.O.A”. This certification is designed to validate candidates’ ability to articulate the business and technical value of SOA — they can describe an organisation’s business structure at a level and identify where in that line of business SOA can provide value. They also can identify barriers to SOA adoption, help bridge the gap between technical and business teams and identify an organization’s possible entry points into SOA.

National Science Day Celebration at SGI

amalkha Group of Institutions program started with welcome of the of DRDO also explained the latest celebrated the National Science chief guest by Director. During his developments in the scientific world. SDay on 28th February, 2011. It address, Director who has very strong He also paid tributes to the leading was on this day that Sir CV Raman inclination for Research in addition to Scientists of the Nation for bringing announced his unique discovery Academics explained about the laurels to India. known as ‘Raman Effect’. This discovery products developed by ERDC setup at Sh. Anand Kumar Kapoor, Chief Guest brought him Nobel Prize for Physics in SGI. He inspired students to be during his talk entitled ‘Science-Past 1930.Since 1987, this day is celebrated innovative and advised them to take and Challenges’ explained the in Schools, Colleges, Universities and full advantage of ERDC and other constructi ve and distinctive aspects of Research Institutions. On this occasion, facilities at SGI. Science and Stressed use of Science for Director Prof. (Dr.) Rajesh Goel, Dean & Chief Guest was introduced to the Sustainable Development. He also Assoc. Director Prof. HL Chhatwal and audience by Prof. HL Chhatwal who addressed the challenges of global all other HODs were present. then described Life profile of Sir CV warming and many other issues. Sh. A.K Kapoor, Ex- Scientist ‘H’ and Raman and explained the basics of Programme ended with Vote of Thanks Outstanding Scientist of DRDO was Raman Effect to the students. Prof. to all. Chief Guest on this occasion. The Chhatwal who is an Ex-Senior Scientist

Samalkha Group of Institutions 12 Newsletter - February 2011 SGI Organised Robotics Workshop

Samalkha Group of Institutions with Certificate of Merit and are Research Development Centre, Which organized a two day Workshop named selected for the final round, which will is established in Samalkha Group of “ROBOOPUS’ 2011” from 18th February be held from 3rd-6th March’11 at IT- I n s t i t u t i o n s . S t u d e n t s , w h o – 19th February, 2011. SGI was the BHU. Winners are required to participated in the workshop and Zonal Centre of Robotic Workshop as participate in the Final Round of Robo- competition, got lot of knowledge well as for the Robotics Competition. In Opus'2011 during Technex'11. Winner about Robotics and they also got to the workshop IT-BHU (Banaras Hindu of this Final Round will be the winner of know about the upcoming activities in University) provided the knowledge of The RoboOpus’11 Championship and the Technical World. The Executives making of Robots and a Competition will be awarded and honored by from the “Robo Sapience” Company was also organized. A very large Technex'11 IT-BHU. A Certificate of gave lot of information to students, number of students from the different Excellence will also be awarded to the which is very useful to achieve greater institutes participated in ROBO- Winning Team. heights in their career. OPUS’2011. The workshop was organized under The students who got 1st Position in the leadership of Mr. Govind Saini, who the competition, they were awarded is also the In-charge of the Embedded

Seminar on Union Budget 2011-12

A seminar on Union Budget 2011- explaining necessity of Budget, History worked hard to make it a success. 2012, was organized by Faculty of of Budget in the Post-Independence Management, Samalkha Group of era, Formulation of Budget and key Institutions on 28th February, 2011. personnels involved in the Budget Program started with the ‘Lightening formulation finally breaking the of Lamp’ by Director and Associate J a r g o n i n v o l v e d i n B u d g e t Director. The aim of the seminar was to Terminology. He also explained acquaint Management Students various stages of the passing of regarding every aspect of the Union budget in Parliament before it Budget and its relevance for Indian becomes an Act. Finally he gave tips to Economy. students for analysis of the Budget Starting the program Pof. (Dr.)Rajesh after its presentation in Parliament. G oel, Direc tor explained the This was followed by Live Telecast of importance of the Union Budget and presentation of the Budget. Students also stated expectations from the noted their doubts which were budget by various stakeholders. Prof. clarified during the post budget HL Chhatwal, Dean and Associate presentation session. Seminar ended Director gave comprehensive talk with a Vote of Thanks to all who

Samalkha Group of Institutions 13 Newsletter - February 2011 SGI Celebrated Sports Day

Samalkha Group of Institutions celebrated its ‘Sports Day 2011’ on 25th & 26th February, 2011. Program started with lighting of lamps and address by Dr. Rajesh Goel, Director and Prof. H.L.Chhatwal, Dean and Associate Director on 25th February, 2011. Students of all the programmes running in SGI participated actively in Cricket, Volley ball, track and field events. Program concluded with prize distribution . March 2011

NEWS LETTER

Mega Placement Drive job fair was organized at students from the state, but also from Samalkha Group of Institutions colleges in other states. Candidates Aon 15th March, 2011, attracted were allowed to register themselves a huge number of aspirants. The main online for the fair. There were also on objective of this event was to provide the spot registrations. More than 6,000 p l a ce m e n t o p p o r t u n i t i e s fo r registrations were received. What Engineering and M.B.A Students. made the fair a success was a wide Corporate giants like HCL, AIRCEL, UTI spectrum of companies that took MUTUAL FUND, WNS etc. participated participation in the event. There were in the Job fair. As many as 2,000 Software, Communication, Marketing students turned at venue. & finance companies. The activity Eight top companies participated in which started at 9.30 a.m. went on till the fair and turned out to be a huge late evening. event. The fair not only attracted

Pool Campus Drive for Unicon Real Estate

s a part of the Campus for the recruitment process. The flow of for the interview, more than 30 Recruitment Drive Programme, the event was as follows: students got shortlisted. ASamalkha Group of institutions ?A written test of more than 1 hour organized an open placement Drive was held for the students. for UNICON REAL ESTATE on 29th ? March, 2011. More than 200 students An HR Interview for those who appeared for the test. cleared the test. A team of experts visited the campus Out of the 200 students who appeared

Samalkha Group of Institutions 15 Newsletter - March 2011 he festival of colours ‘Holi’, an water was to be strictly avoided. important festival of our Indian Everyone danced on the beats of dhol Ttradition, was celebrated with and in the rain of gulal, sweets were huge pomp and show at Samalkha distributed among all of the faculty Group of Institutions on March 19, members. An ‘Antakshri’ competition 2011 to herald the coming of spring was held on this occasion, and some and mark the legend of triumph of faculty members also presented Sher- Holi good over evil. o-Shayri and the scene was so The faculty played Holi with natural beautiful because everyone was Celebration organic colours. Further keeping in spreading the message of love, mind that World Water Day – WWD falls affection, integration and regarding at SGI on March 22nd, the celebrations kept rich tradition of India. in mind that splashing and wastage of

GD, PI & Career Tie-up with HCL Career Development Centre Counseling Camps most advanced cutting-edge technology, Samalkha Group of Institutions tied-up with HCL Career amalkha Group of Institutions Development Centre (CDC) on 22nd organized Group Discussion and March, 2011. Personal Interview camps at S Career Development Programs various locations i.e Patna, Ranchi, offered by HCL CDC are add-ons for Gaya, Dhanbad, Srinagar, Jammu and amalkha Group of Institutions is students. In fact career development Himachal Pradesh. Career counseling providing a wide range of career was also provided to the students. Sdevelopment facilities to its programs are mõ?t fïr today’s Career counselors from SGI rendered students to ensure that students gain s t u d e n t s . A p r o p e r c a r e e r necessary counseling to students practical exposure along with class development program provides aspiring to become engineers and room training. To take the students to proper guideline and required training managers. Response was very heavy the core of IT fundamentals and the knowledge to students. and students and parents were highly satisfied with the professional advice Tie-up with PMA Association with Ducat rendered by SGI counselors. SGI express its gratitude to all the parents and students for the keen interest shown by them.

amalkha Group of Institutions t i e d - u p w i t h P r o j e c t SManagement Associates on 24th amalkha Group of Institutions March, 2011 for propagating project associated with DUCAT 22nd management ideas and practices in SMarch, 2011 to enhance the India, to create awareness of the technical skills of the students. DUCAT imperatives of sound project offers a wide spectrum of technical management methodology as the courses and application courses backbone for the growth of society. designed to suit every skill level, as well Project Management Associates, a as the ability to consult directly with vibrant non-profit national body of organizations to tailor made learning project managers in India, is a member plans. of International Project Management Association (IPMA), a body comprising of 50 National PM Associations from all over the world, is providing the visionary direction to the project m a n a g e m e n t p r o fe s s i o n a n d facilitating the pooling of national experiences to form a global depository of knowledge. IPMA's 4 Level Certification (4LC) scheme which is globally recognized, is administered in India through PMCert National Certification body of PMA India.

Samalkha Group of Institutions 16 Newsletter - March 2011 APRIL 2011 NEWS LETTER

Launch of J-Gate Online Library

n order to have an updated and an online offered by 8114 Publishers. It e x t r e m e k n o w l e d g e b a s e , presently has a massive database of ISamalkha Group of Institutions has journal literature, indexed from 24695 taken a great initiative to set up a J- e-journals with links to full text at GATE ONLINE library on 1st April 2011. publisher sites. J-GATE also plans to There is already Del-Net e-journals support online subscription to library in order to meet the research journals, electronic document delivery, related requirements of students who archiving and other related services. are studying at campus. It is the Portal with the largest number articles. This number is growing with J-GATE is an electronic gateway to of e-journals. J-GATE indexes articles 300000+ new articles added every global e-journal literature. Launched in from 6261 academic, research and year. Full text links are regularly 2001 by Informatics India Limited, J- industry journals. In that 3619 of them validated. It has well designed journal GATE provides seamless access to are peerreviewed scholarly journals. It classification, system. millions of journal articles available links to one million+ open access Siemens PLM Aglow Media & Training Research 2011 Programme s a part of the Campus Recruitment Drive Programme, ASamalkha Group of Institutions held for students for more than 1 organized a placement drive for hour. AGLOW MEDIA & RESEARCH on 19th ?HR interview for those who cleared April 2011. More than 100 students the test. n 7th April 2011, Siemens PLM appeared for the test. Out of 100 students who had training labwas set up at SGI. A team of experts visited the campus appeared for the interview, more than This Siemens Programming O for the recruitment process. The flow of 20 students got shortlisted and after Lab is designed to provide students the event was as follows: personal interview 5 students got with valuable tips in use of PLM ?A written test based on aptitude was placed in Aglow Media & Research. software. The main idea behind the set up of this pro-gramming lab is to expose students to achieve potential productivity gains. HDFC Life Insurance Campus Drive SGI management is hopeful that this t was a great effort put up all initiative taken by them will expand together by Training and Placement and add to the key knowledge of the cell of Samalk ha Group of students. By exploring this Training I Institutions for the ongoing MBA programme, students will have Batch 2011. On 19th April one could knowledge of latest features which see tremendous joy amongst students Life (Mauritius holding) holds 26% of aims mainly at administrative of MBA Department during the equity in joint venture while the rest is functionality. Campus drive of HDFC Life insurance. held by others. HDFC Standard Life is one of the India’s HDFC offered positions of ‘Sales leading private Life Insurance Development Executive’ for MBA companies which offers a range of (Marketing) 2011 Batch on a minimum individual and group insurance package of 2.20 Lacs per annum. The solutions. It is a joint venture between main focus of the recruiter is on those Housing Development Finance candidates who can give the best Corporation Limited (HDFC) which is deliverables and business oriented India’s leading housing finance results. They were actually looking for Institution and STANDARD LIFE customer relations managers. A large POLICY which provides financial number of students have been se- services in United Kingdom. lected in this Campus drive which HDFC Ltd. holds 72.43% and Standard proved to be a very successful event.

Siemens PLM Training Programme MBA (Batch 2009-11) Farewell 2011 t was great moment for our institute Students performed various fun and on 17th April, 2011 that our first cultural activities on the occasion. Mr. Ibatch of MBA is going out to serve Hari krishan Singh and Ms. Poonam the nation and its people. Tyagi were awarded the title of Mr. and On Farewell eve, one could feel the Miss Farewell 2011, respectively. presence of all the top dignitaries of On behalf of SGI, we wish them a great SGI including Hon’ble Chairman Shri success in their lives. SGI management, Ajay Goyal, Respected Director (Prof) Faculty and supporting staff did their Dr. Rajesh Goel, Respected Associate best to prepare them for future global Director and Dean Management Prof. challenges and provided them a H.L Chhatwal, Member Executive Mrs. platform on which they can perform. Sarita Goel and faculty members.

Microsoft Campus Agreement Visual Studio .NET suite of developer tools. Additionally, MSCA licensing currently between Campus and Microsoft requires that those who purchase n 20th April, 2011 Samalkha faculty, and staff of select universities Windows XP Professional have an Group of Institutions executed which enter into a yearly contract with existing Windows license and allows OMicrosoft Campus agreement Microsoft. Each software package for Office products to be installed at between Campus and Microsoft for available under the MSCA can be the most, on two computers. This effort the year 2011-12. Microsoft Campus purchased only once. Software made up by SGI really made Computer Agreement or MSCA is a program currently sold under MSCA licenses labs at Campus updated with latest intended to offer significant discounts includes Windows XP Professional, software packages by Microsoft. on Microsoft products to students, versions of Microsoft Office and the

Nomination And Participation In Hotel Claridges, Surajkund on 22nd April. These National Awards on Indian Education Awards 2011 Excellence in Education, which were presented by India’s largest academic t was most pleasurable moment for achievements of certain individuals publishing group S. Chand with KPMG Samalkha Group of Institutions TPO and institutions that have contributed being the knowledge partner, Iget a nomination and participation significantly towards the growth of the felicitated achievers, innovators and opportunity in auspicious Indian education sector in India in the recent suppliers from various fields of the Education Awards 2011. To recognize times, Franchise India had organized education industry and acknowledge the initiatives and the Indian Education Awards 2011 at Open Campus Placement Drive pen campus placement drive come and explore their potential to was organized at Samalkha get placed in corporate world. The OGroup of Institutions on 28th main objective of this event was to April 2011 & 29th April 2011. It had provide placement opportunities for attracted huge number of aspirants. At Engineering and MBA students. SGI, a platform was given to talented Candidates were allowed to register students to get an opportunity to work themselves online for the drive. There in reputed Corporates like were also On-the-spot registrations. ?IBM More than 1500 students registered ?Convivial Info India Limited themselves for it. The activity which ?Reliance industries started at 9:30a.m lasted till late ?Krishna Innovative Services evening. The evening went fruitful to ? Best Bull those who got selected. In this open Services, 20 in Maruti Software services ? Maruti Software Services campus drive 8 got placed in Reliance and 2 in IBM. SGI had cordially invited many Industries, 30 in Best bull, 3 in convivial aspirants from other institutions to Info India Ltd., 18 in Krishna Innovative

Samalkha Group of Institutions 19 Newsletter - April 2011 ICS Final Round SGI In Print Media Interviews

here are 30 students who have got short listed for the final Tround of personal interviews of ICS. They had already cleared written and Group discussion levels. A team of experts from ICS visited the campus for personal interview process. This activity started at 11:30a.m and went on till late evening. Out of 30 students 5 got placed in ICS after final round of Interviews.

SGI Launch Official Page at Facebook

acebook offers a tool to efficiently nurture an extended Fpersonal network of loose ties. Facebook helps to tide up by providing frameworks for developers to create tools that work together. Social softwares enable students to maintain a continuous sense of community as they migrate across countries, continents and institutional contexts. We think that there are definite areas where facebook could cross the boundaries between social and academics. So, SGI has launched its official page at facebook just to ensure "When one door of happiness that students use it to discuss their thoughts and opinions on things such closes, another opens; but often as lectures and classes rather than we look so long at the closed door using it in support of actual learning. Facebook multimedia approach is one "tha t we do not see the one which of the things that makes it very powerful from semantic interaction to has been opened for us." photo-graph sharing to tailored application. Samalkha Group of Institutions 20 Newsletter - April" 2011 Pool Campus Placement Drive Pool campus placement drive leading international brands too. was organized at Samalkha Today with over a decade of Agroup of institutions on 13th experience in branded retailing, May, 2011. In this placement drive a company has excellent market bunch of companies from Corporate standing. world like IGB technologies, SSIPL People Strong HR Services Pvt. Ltd. is a (Marketing) and People Strong (HR) leading HR Outsourcing company participated. specializing in HR Shared Services, iGlobul is a fast evolving e-marketing Consulting Payroll Management and company with a potential global Recruitment solutions. People Strong impact, listed with Microsoft BizSpark. is venture capital funded Company BizSpark is an innovative global and their investors include CXOs of top program uniquely designed to partner global companies such as Quatrro, Microsoft with privileged Startups IBM, Aditya Birla Group, Viacom etc. engaged in high-quality web The main objective of this event was to NEWS LETTER development, by offering Software, provide placement opportunity to Support and Visibility. MBA students. More than 500 students Sports Station is a name which were registered through online or on pioneered organized retail in India. It is the spot registration. Out of them ten among the first organized retail students were placed in People Strong companies that brought international and more than 20 students were names like Levis, and Dockers to the placed in IGB technologies and SSIPL. It country, besides that Sports Station was a great opportunity for those who has provided services to many other got selected. 1 Lilliput & Dreamvision at SGI A M A L K H A G R O U P O F services across the globe. INSTITUTIONS organized a SGI has cordially invited many 1 Splacement drive on 23rd students from other institutions to May,2011 for Lilliput and Dreamvision. come and explore their potential to Lilliput could well be a misnomer, for get placed in the Corporate World. there is nothing small about this US More than 200 students were 0 $160 million kids wear behemoth registered under this placement drive. which currently spans 650,000 sq. ft of Students from various Institutes like N. retail area across the country and has C. College of Engineering, Israna, B. M.

inched overseas across the Middle East Institute of Engineering and 2 and Gulf, China, Africa and South East Technology, Sonipat, Maharaja

Asia. Lilliput’s long journey has been a Agarsen Institute of Management and series of baby steps that began 20 Technology, Jagadhri and many more. years ago. Team of six selectors from Lilliput kids Dream vision is an eminent Online wears and Dreamvision Technologies M a r k e t i n g a g e n c y to r e n d e r conducted the selection process. Pre- technology driven business solutions placement presentation was followed Y to a business across the globe. The by interviews. Copy of letter of intent company is an Expert internet was issued to the selected students on marketing Company and provides the spot. world class Web based and SEO A Industrial Visit in Britannia s a part of Industrial Training an estimated 38% market share. The the MBA students of SGI visited Company's principal activity is the AWorks of Britannia at Lawrence manufacture and sale of biscuits, Road, New Delhi on 7th May,2011. bread, rusk, cakes and dairy products. It M Britannia Industries Limited is an was an excellent opportunity for MBA Indian company based in Kolkata that students to get acquainted with the is famous for its Britannia and Tiger operations and marketing strategies brands of biscuits, which are popular of M/s Britannia. throughout the country. Britannia has HDFC Life Insurance visits SGI for Summer Internship Program DFC life Insurance visited SGI Internship on 25th May, 2011. Team of various specialization were offered Campus for selecting MBA 3 selectors conducted the process . In summer internship. Hs t u d e n t s f o r s u m m e r all, fourteen MBA students from

SGI gets Best upcoming Professional College Award by Big Brands Research through Mr. Chetan Bhagat

GI has been recently bestowed with “Best upcoming Professional College” by “Big Brands Research”, an organization dedicated to identification and felicitation of the best performers in different industries, business categories and Sgeographies. SGI MBA Students on NDTV Profit Talk show “ Money Mantra” B A s t u d e n t s o f S G I participated in NDTV Profit Mtalk show “Money Mantra” on 5th May, 2011. Money Mantra is an interactive programme on NDTV Profit which is related to various aspects of business and industry. Our students participated actively in the pro- gramme along with the panelists.

Samalkha Group of Institutions 22 Newsletter - May 2011 NEWS LETTER JUNE 2011 Sharekhan at Campus Open campus placement drive for Training Drive pen campus placement drive Aspirants. The main objective of this was organized at Samalkha event was to provide placement s a part of the Campus Training OGroup of Institutions on 15th opportunities for Computer Science Drive Programme, Samalkha 2011. At SGI, a platform was given to Engineering students. Candidates AGroup of Institutions organized t a l e n te d s t u d e n t s to g e t a n were allowed to register themselves a training drive on 6th June 2011 and opportunity to work in reputed online for the drive. There were also invited SHAREKHAN for this purpose. corporate like ONICS INFO SOLUTION. On-the-spot registrations. More than SHAREKHAN is one of the India's SGI had cordially invited many 300 students registered themselves leading financial services companies. aspirants from other institutions to for it. The activity which started at The company provides a lifecycle of come and explore their potential to 9:30a.m lasted till late evening. The investment solution in Equities, get placed in corporate world. evening went fruitful to those who got Derivatives, Commodities, IPO, Mutual It had attracted a huge number of selected. Funds, Depository Services, Portfolio Management Services and Insurance. The company also offer personalized wealth management services for High Net worth individuals. With a physical presence in over 300 cities of India through more than 800 "Share Shops", and an online presence through Sharekhan. com, India's premier online destination, the company reaches out to more than 800,000 trading customers. To get trained under leading professionals of SHAREKHAN more Professional Grooming of Students by Raghu & than 120 students appeared for the Rajiv test. A team of experts from SHAREKHAN r. Raghu Ram and Mr. Rajiv was organized today at campus of visited the campus for the recruitment Laxman Joins hands with SGI Samalkha Group of Institutions, process. The flow of the event was as Mas Executive Mentor and S a m a l k h a . T h e S e m i n a r w a s follows: A written test based on Executive Advisor respectively in conducted by the famous twins Raghu aptitude was held for students for Faculty of Management at SGI, Raghu & Rajiv(MTV Roadies Hosts & Creators). more than 1 hour. A presentation Ramalingam (born 15 April 1975) is the Seminar was widely attended by regarding the training module. HR creator and Director of Shows like MTV students, parents, Faculty and other interview for those who cleared the Roadies and MTV Splits-villa . Mr. Rajiv members of Society from different test. Laxman is the twin brother of Mr. strata. The two main themes covered Out of 120 students who had Raghu Ram is a creative head of today were “Who am I” and “Attitude- appeared for the written test, more Coliseum and creator of reality shows Reasoning for Life”. Topics are of than 40 got short listed and after such as “Master Chef India”, “V The extreme importance in today's personal interview only 15 got chance Player” and many other shows at stressful world. Audience was told in for training at SHAREKHAN. different channels. The two brothers detail about the importance of self did their schooling from Delhi Tamil recognition which enables one to Education association Senior carry out analysis of strengths and Secondary School, R.K. Puram, Delhi. weaknesses and take necessary steps They attended the University of Delhi. to develop the self. It is widely debated The two brothers also made a 2010 hit topic at corporate these days. film “Tees Maar Khan”. Both of them have high profile career in Media and have been delivering talks on various aspects of Management. Raghu & Rajiv with more than 19 years of Experience in Television and Film Industry, taken an initiative to reform the students of SGI by giving them lot of trainings & seminars to make each of them realize the importance of their career and responsibilities. In this series the first mega seminar Student interacting with Raghu & Rajiv.

Samalkha Group of Institutions 24 Newsletter - June 2011 The other topic which was discussed in great detail was "Attitude-Reasoning" for Life. Audience was thrilled after knowing the importance of attitude and values in life. It is attitude, which creates altitude i.e. heights to which one can take himself. Degree of stress and happiness, success in career and other aspects of life depend upon one's attitude. Attitude can take you to high skies or sink you to sea bottom. After knowing all these aspects, audience applauded the speakers Career Counselling & Group Discussion Camps repeatedly. Seminar was highly interactive and many typical questions very day different careers and become engineers and managers. and problems posed by the audience professional opportunities are Career Counseling focus on the were replied by both the celebrities to Eemerging. No matter how much following: Students awareness to the satisfaction of the audience. you want to do all of them you will choose the right career option or the On the occasion many dignitaries, have to prioritize and choose the best appropriate course to their aptitude. i n c l u d i n g S h . A j a y G o y a l , option for you. Identifying their values, aspirations Chairman,were present in addition to Samalkha Group of Institutions and goals. Dr. Rajesh Goel ( Director SGI), Prof. H.L organized Group Discussion camps at Response was very heavy and Chhatwal (Dean) and other senior various locations i.e Patna, Ranchi, students and parents were highly faculty members. The seminar was Guwahati, Delhi, Srinagar, Jammu and satisfied with the professional advice covered by many Respectable and Himachal Pradesh during June 2011. rendered by SGI counselors. Senior Press correspondents. The Career counseling was also provided SGI express its gratitude to all the seminar was a great success as orga- to the students. Career counselors parents and students for the keen nizing such seminars is a way of life at from SGI rendered necessar y interest shown by them. SGI. counseling to students aspiring to

Samalkha Group of Institutions 25 Newsletter - June 2011 SGI in Print Media JULY 2011

NEWS LETTER

Workshop on Robotics GI organized a Robotics ERDC Lab of SGI introduced "Robotics" workshop “ROBO-FREAK” at its t o s t u d e n t s a n d g a v e l i v e Scampus on 2nd and 8th July, demonstration of various types of 2011. Dr. Rajesh Goel, Director SGI Robots. Students participated in the delivered an excellent talk on Robotics workshop with great zeal and interest. including design, fabrication and Participating students were awarded operation of Robots. Experts from certificates for participation.

Jumbo Job Mela Del Net and J-GATE SGI Conducts Test for amalkha Group of Institutions awarding scholarships onducting of Jumbo Job fairs is has taken a great initiative to set a tradition at SGI to offer n order to recognize talent among up a J-GATE ONLINE library on placement opportunities to its S the students, SGI conducted a test C 14th July 2011. There is already Del-Net own and other students of the for award of scholarships in its E-journals library in order to meet the I adjoining areas. various programmes on 18th July, research related requirements of A Jumbo job mela was conducted on 2011. Very large number of students faculty and students at SGI Campus. 16th July, 2011 in which renowned participated in the test. Students DELNET offers access to about three companies like Tech Mahindra, Ionnor, scoring high grades were given prizes. million books and other documents En-bake Consulting Pvt. Ltd., HDFC On this occasion, Ms. Sarita Goel, t h r o u g h a n u m b e r o f u n i o n bank, Jtek Sona,soft prodigy,zap Member executive was also present. catalogues, union lists and other da- builder,Thomson Digital, etc were tabases that are accessible through invited for all branches of B.Tech, MBA M.Tech Programme in ECE the INTERNET. It provides online access and Diploma holders in Engineering. through Internet to more than 70 lakh Students from many nearby colleges rom current academic session records of books, periodicals, articles, participated in the Jumbo Job Mela. S G I h a s s t a r t e d M . Te c h Thesis and Dissertations etc. More than 1000 students were FProgramme in Electronics and DELNET has been established with the registered through online or on the Communication Engineering with an prime objective of promoting spot registration. There were in total 26 intake of eighteen students. resource sharing among the libraries com-panies that came in the campus through the development of a to provide golden opportunities to the SGI releases Latest network of libraries. freshers. J-gate has an excellent Journal issue of SGI Reflection Classification system. The program GI has released latest issue of its was conducted by Mr. Vishal Mittal of e s t e e m e d J o u r n a l , S G I Informatics India, Bengluru, who SReflections- International apprised the audience with the Journal of Science, Technology & features of J-GATE. Management (Vol.-2, No.-2). ‘IMPACT’ Siri Fort Auditorium amalkha Group Of Institutions in the Faculty of Management, Raghu regarding education in the country. (SGI) organized "IMPACT", an Ram and Rajeev Laxman and our Event was widely attended by Sinspiring and magnificent event Hon'ble guest Mr. Ranvijay Singh students, parents, Faculty and other on July 28 ,2011 at the Siri Fort Sangha of MTV Roadies fame on “Who members of Society from different auditorium, New Delhi which unfolded says cut-offs can cut you off?”. The regions. The event was very interactive without any glitch. This event which objective of the session was to and all the three dignitaries answered started at 4:30 P.M, put up a brilliant inculcate positivity in the audience questions from many young minds. session of more than three hours. and explain to them that failures are During the event, a new PGDM course Almost 1000 people gathered to just a stepping stone to success. This with specialization in Textiles attend the event. The auditorium event was to make students feel that management was also launched. The roared with the rapturous applauds of their marks are not only the way to event was beautifully portrayed and the numerous visitors . The mega event success and so, they should not be upholded a sense of motivation commenced with the National desperate with their low percentage of among the audience. Anthem . Mr. Ajay Goyal, Chairman of marks. Mr. Ajay Goyal, Chairman of SGI SGI, graced the event with his gave an inspiring talk at this juncture. presence. The event conducted by our Dr. Rajesh Goel, Director SGI during his recently appointed Executive Mentors impressive talk explained the vision SGI Joins Hands with Edith Cowan University, Australia GI has joined hands with Edith Bunbury, Western Australia. Edith Cowan University, Australia for Cowan University offers a diverse SInternational Degree in B.Tech, range of courses and is located in MBA & PGDM. SGI Students can now vibrant, Perth, Western Australia. opt for International Degree while Edith Cowan University will also send doing their regular degree from SGI their experts to deliver trainings, and will get the opportunity to go to seminars and guest lectures at SGI and Australia for completing their degree. also invite SGI students to attend such Edith Cowan is a multi-campus activities at their Australian Campus. institution, offering undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Perth and

Samalkha Group of Institutions 28 Newsletter - July 2011 NEWS LETTER AUGUST 2011 Seminar on ERDC by OMRI KOPPEL on 2nd August, 2011 obotics and CIM Expert, Er. Omri state of the art design and the Koppel, from Israel delivered products needed to bring robots to Rinformative Guest Lecture on the next level. He delivered a nice 'Robotics and CIM' (Computer compilation of current robotics trends Integrated Manufacturing) at on propulsion, power sources, vision, SAMALKHA GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS 3D prototyping and much more. He on 2nd August, 2011. Dr. Rajesh Goel, quenched the knowledge thirst of the Director SGI & Prof. H.L. Chhatwal, faculty members by answering Associate director ,SGI were also towards what's next in robotics design; present at the seminar. All faculty CAD tools evolve to advance robotics members of FOE got benefitted applications; introduction of 3D CAD through this guest lecture by imbibing technology; development of robotics latest trends and additions in the fields technology, systems and applications; of Robotics and CIM. visualization, and simulation tools. The expert explored and explained Campus placement Drive on 12th August, 2011 amalkha Group of Institutions provide placement opportunity to organized a campus placement MBA (HR) and B.TECH (ME) students. Sdrive on 12th August 2011 in More than 250 students were association with IKYA GLOBAL. The registered through online or on the participant companies in this drive spot registration. Out of them eight were INFOSYS, IDEA, HUL (HINDUSTAN students were placed in Idea Cellular UNILEVER LTD.), LG ELECTRONICS AND and ten students were placed in GEO STEEL. Hindustan Unilever Ltd. and Infosys The main objective of this event was to (H.R).

SGI joins hands with James Cook University, Australia GI has joined hands with James Australia to complete their degree. Cook University, Australia for James Cook University will also send SI n t e r n a t i o n a l D e g r e e i n their experts to deliver trainings, Management. SGI Students can now seminars and guest lectures at SGI and opt for International Degree while also invite SGI students to attend such doing their regular degree from SGI activities at their Australian Campus. and will get the opportunity to go SGI celebrates Robosapiens technologies confirmed SGI as the Independence Day Zonal Center for the workshop cum he Independence Day of any championship country is a moment of pride and Tglory. On this special occasion, obosapiens Technologies in leading provider of end to end training rich tributes are paid to the freedom association with E-Cell, IIT and education solutions, covering fighters who sacrificed their lives and RK haragpur, Confirms the Robotics Education and allied fields in fought to free their motherland from SAMALKHA GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS India. They are among eminent the clutches of the oppressors - British as the Zonal Center for the workshop Robotics Education providers pan who ruled the country. cum championship, which is going to India. They are ranked among top On 15 August 1947, India attained be conduct in the month of November training institutions / education freedom from the British Rule. Every 2011. centers and graded among India's year, August 15 is celebrated as the Robosapiens Technologies is a most trusted service brands in Independence Day in India. This company by IITians(IIT-Bombay) and a Robotics education. national festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm all over the country. " The secret of life is to have a task, something you devote your Samalkha Group of Institutions also entire life to, something you bring everything to, every minute of celebrated the Independence Day the day for your whole life. And the most important thing is - it with great pomp and show. must be something you cannot possibly do."

Samalkha Group of Institutions 30 Newsletter - August 2011 Siksha Bharti Puruskar ERDC workshop on 28th August,2011 r. Rajesh Goel , Director Samalkha Group of Institutions Dhas been Awarded with “Siksha Bharti Puruskar” by All India Achievers Foundation in a Seminar on “National Economic Development & Social Responsibilities ” held at New Delhi on 16th August, 2011. The award has been presented to him for his active contribution in the growth of quality technical education and contribution to the social growth of the Country during his tenure at Samalkha Group of Institutions. On this occasion, Dr. Goel said that now there is great need that the institutions like ours should bring up themselves to provide quality professional education to the aspiring youth of their region and contribute to the social and economic growth of the workshop on Making & them with muscular requirement of Nation. He said that he and the Working of Robots was held at work; automation decreases the need “Samalkha Group of Institutions” will SGI on 28th August, 2011. The for human sensory and mental continue their commitment to impart A workshop was conducted by ERDC, requirements as well. Automation quality professional education and SGI. The workshop was basically to plays an increasingly important role in contributing to the economic and create awareness about the upcoming the world economy and had a notable social growth of today's youth and technological areas of Robotics & impact in a wide range of highly visible hence the nation. Automation. Automation is one step industries beyond manufacturing. The b e y o n d m e c h a n i z a t i o n . training session was of 2 hours. Mechanization provides human operators with machinery to assist

M.Tech. Classes started from 28th August'11

he regular classes for M.Tech have been started in SGI from T28th August for the session 2011-2012. NEWS LETTER SEPTEMBER 2011 Orientation Day over the function. Mr. Pankaj Nain, IPS, Director & all HODs were present. rientation day for newly District Police Chief of Panipat District Programme started with traditional admitted students of B.Tech, was the 'Chief Guest'. Ms. Ritu lamp lightening and Saraswati OMBA & BBA students was Marwaha, an eminent educationist Vandana. It was followed by Samalkha organized on 1st September, 2011 at was the 'Guest of Honour' . On this Anthem. Chief guest Mr. Pankaj Nain, SGI campus. The programme was occasion Mrs. Charu Goyal, Secy, NNSS, IPS then addressed the students. attended by large audience including Prof. (Dr.) Rajesh Goel Director, SGI, CA During his very interactive talk he Faculty, students and their parents. Mr. Sarita Goel, Member executive, Prof. advised students about the strategies Ajay Goyal, Chairman, SGI presided H.L. Chhatwal, Dean and Associate to achieve success in their professional

life. Guest of Honour, Mrs. Ritu He also narrated the achievements of monitoring system and ERP system Marwaha explained the significance SGI in various spheres since its installed recently at SGI for benefit of and role of education for achieving inception. students and parents. excellence. Prof.(Dr.) Rajesh Goel, Director , SGI Programme ended with vote of thanks It was followed by Mr. Pankaj from IBM during his comprehensive and and National Anthem. which is education partner of SGI. Mr. excellent talk inspired students to Students were then led to their Munish Marwaha, Manager Corporate achieve excellence in academics and respective classrooms by the Faculty Relations at SGI then explained the extracurricular activities. He also and folders containing Welcome role of Department of corporate explained the various initiatives taken Letter, Curriculum & Lesson Plans, both Relations. by management of SGI to provide best in Soft & hard Versions were Prof. H.L. Chhatwal, Dean & Assoc. quality education to students in distributed. Director then gave an excellent talk addition to providing them a unique On this occasion, sumptuous Lunch and motivated students to set their pattern of life while at campus. He also was served to guests, parents and goals and strive hard for achieving the acquainted students about rules and students. same by their all round development. regulations, academic performance

Samalkha Group of Institutions 33 Newsletter - September 2011 Open Placement Drive Industrial Visit- MBA & SGI celebrates on 12th September'11 PGDM Students Engineers Day GI organized an Open Placement he bir thday of legendr y Drive for Sony Electronics in engineer Sir Mokshagundam association with Ikya Global on TVisvesrayya is celebrated as S Engineers Day on 15th September 12th September, 2011. The Graduate and Postgraduate students (2011 every year in India. Engineers Day was Batch) were eligible for competing in celebrated at SGI Campus on 15th the event. About 100 students were September, 2011 with great pomp and registered through online and on the show. On this occasion Dr. Rajesh Goel, spot registration, out of which 23 Director, SGI, Prof. H.L. Chhatwal, Dean students were selected. & Associate Director, all HODs and Engineering students were present. To start with Prof H.L. Chhatwal explained the relevance and importance of Engineers Day. He p r e s e n t e d l i f e p r o f i l e a n d achievements of Bharat Ratna, Sir M. Visvesrayya in addition to stating his achievements in the field of “Binding of Water Resources” and Economic planning in India. It was followed by a n industrial visit to M/s Chetak Video on the life of Sir M. Visvesrayya. Cookware Pvt. Ltd., Karnal was Prof. (Dr.) Rajesh Goel, Director SGI Aorganized for MBA and PGDM then gave an excellent talk on “Role of 3rd semester students on 14th Engineers in nation Building” and September, 2011. The students inspired the budding engineers. He interacted with the management of also motivated students for being a the firm and tried to learn intricacies of proud Indian and professional of high Siemens Training the production system and business. quality in their respective fields. The Program The opportunity provided the presentation drew applause from the students practical exposure in the area audience. of opera-tions management. Prof. H.L. Chhatwal then gave a comprehensive presentation on the core theme of Engineers Day-2011, B.Tech students visits 'Engineering preparedness for International Disaster Mitigation'. It was followed by student presentations on Forests- exhibition Nature at your service, Water for cities –Responding to Urban Challenge and .Tech. students of SGI went to Better Life in Rural Communities with International exhibition and I C T s . S t u d e n t s w h o m a d e Bconference for electronics presentations were given prizes. components, assemblies, materials and production technologies in a group of 50 students between 13th to 16th September, 2011 at Pragati he Siemens Solidedge ST3 CAD Maidan, New Delhi. Students also Training for mechanical students attended a conference organized at Twas held at SGI between 12th to the venue. Visit and conference 16th September, 2011. The training provided opportunity to students to was given by Mr. Vineet Ahluwalia. attain knowledge and innovation in Many students from Mechanical va r i o u s a r e a s o f E l e c t r o n i c s engineering benefitted from this Engineering. training. It was a great opportunity for the students. Open campus Industrial Visit BBA 3rd placement for Glacier Semester Students Water on 25th n Industrial visit was organized September, 2011 for BBA 3rd semester students Ato M/s Indo Asian Electric Pvt. Ltd. on 23rd September. After initial address by HR manager, students were taken around the Plant for acquainting them with Production and Operations management techniques.

GI organized an Open campus placement for Glacier Water on S25th September, 2011 for MBA and PGDM students of 2011 batch. About 250 students were registered MBA students participated in 'Money Mantra' through online and on the spot programme of NDTV-Profit registration out of which 6 students were selected. B A S t u d e n t s o f S G I with the expert panelists in the participated in 'Money programme. Students also raised their MMantra' programme of the questions about many issues to clarify leading business channel NDTV-Profit their doubts and enhance their on 28th September, 2011. It provided knowledge. an opportunity to students to interact NEWS LETTER

LET'S BE

FRIENDS

OCTOBER 2011 Faculty Development Program for Faculty of Management

Faculty Development Program was organized at SGI campus Aon 1st October, 2011 and 3rd October,2011 for the Faculty of Management. The main objective of the program was to introduce the faculty about the new innovations in the field of education. Mr. John Henry, Director MFIM (Australia) was the Chief Guest of the program. He addressed t h e f a c u l t y m e m b e r s a n d management students about the changing Scenerio of knowledge delivery system. In his excellent talk, he discussed about different aspects of changing worldwide education Dr. Rajesh Goel, Director SGI welcomed are very important for the Growth of system. Today education is not only the chief guest and paid thanks for Faculty as well as the students. limited to books, but with the help of giving his precious time and thoughts. Internet and Computer Technology it In his address to the media Dr. Rajesh is touching new heights. Goel said that this kind of programs

Open Campus Placement Drive for MBA 2011 and earlier Batches at SGI n open campus placement states. Dr. Rajesh Goel told that such and future prospective . drive by “ICICI BANK Ltd.” was Campus Placement Drives are Organizing events which contribute to Aconducted in SGI campus for important for the self grooming and better future prospective of students MBA 2011 and earlier batches at SGI on motivation of the students of SGI, so has been key policy of SGI and 1st October, 2011. Large number of that when they pass out from SGI they accordingly many such programmes eligible candidates from Delhi, NCR have suitable jobs with them and need and other related events are organized and all over Haryana participated in not to worry about their career. He also regularly. Students of any part of the the event. told that SGI had opened several country can participate in such events. ICICI Bank is India's second largest career counselling offices in Delhi, bank with total assets of Rs. 4,062.34 Jammu, Mandi, Sonepat & Panipat etc. billion (US$ 91 billion) as on March 31, to guide the students for better career 2011 and profit after tax Rs. 51.51 billion (US$ 1,155 million) for the year ending March 31, 2011. The Bank has a network of 2,533 branches and 6,810 ATMs in India, and has a presence in 19 countries. The selected students were offered Positions of Junior Officer and offered packages ranging from 1.65 to 1.80 lakhs. The candidates were hosted very well and all the arrangements for the basic requirements were taken care by the institutes management. Students of the institute have also taken active participation in the fair to manage the event. The Director of the Institution Dr. Rajesh Goel told that SGI has established nodal centre for training & placement in the region. Therefore, such Campus Placement Drives are organized on regular basis to facilitate the students of this area and adjoining

Samalkha Group of Institutions 37 Newsletter - October 2011 SGI students visited Parle, Bahadurgarh xtending its commitment of long way since its inception. Many of his experience in the field of strong industrial relations, SGI the Parle products - biscuits or Management with them. The students Eorganized another industrial confectioneries, are market leaders in also acquired some management tips visit for MBA students on 15th October, their category and have won acclaim from him. 2011to M/s Parle at Bahadurgarh. The at the Monde Selection, since 1971. SGI team presented a memento as a students were accompanied by two With a 40% share of the total biscuit token of thanks to the management of faculty members Ms. Preeti Dhingra market and a 15% share of the total the company. The two Sr. Managers of and Mr. Vikas Nain of Faculty of confectionery market in India, Parle the company appreciated the interest Management. has grown to become a multimillion of students and faculty and the steps Parle has been India's largest dollar company. While to the being taken by the SGI management manufacturer of biscuits and consumers it's a beacon of faith and to enhance industrial exposure confectionery for almost 80 years. trust, competitors look upon Parle as amongst their students. Makers of the world's largest selling an example of marketing brilliance. The students were also told about the biscuit, Parle-G, and a host of other The students and faculty of SGI were scope and opportunities in the very popular brands, the Parle name exposed to the work culture and industry. The students were very symbolizes quality, nutrition and great corporate environment of the happy with the exposure and taste. With a reach spanning even to company. Sh. Vishal Joshi , HR Manager awareness gained through this visit. the remotest villages of India, the of “Parle Products” addressed the company has definitely come a very students and faculty of SGI and shared

Samalkha Group of Institutions Presented “Lets be Friends” Concert With AGNEE he team AGNEE & PRIKRAMA circles of Mumbai and Pune. With their participated in the concert on the bands joined Hands with SGI to latest 'Create with Agnee' venture in Theme "Let's Be Friends-Say no to Tmotivate the students of SGI and collaboration with Radio Mirchi, they Ragging". Renowned Bollywood gave a welcome treat to the new are now diversifying their reach to the singer Shilpa Rao also performed. comers in SGI Family in the Grand remaining parts of India as well. They The event was widely attended by event titled 'Let's Be friends-Say No to are signed by SONY-BMG. students, parents, Faculty and Ragging' at 'Delhi-Haat' Open Air Parikrama is a Rock and Roll band from renowned industrialists/Business per- Theater , Pitampura New Delhi on 18th Delhi, India. They have several live sons of Delhi, Sonepat, Panipat, October, 2011. performances and original numbers to Samlkha & NCR region along with Agnee is an Indian rock band, and the their name. The band was officially members of Society from different first to have seen a mainstream release. formed on June 17, 1991 in Delhi. The strata. The main theme covered today The band's debut album "Agnee" was word Parikrama means 'orbital was “Let's Be Friends-Say no to released on May 15, 2007. Since then, revolutions' in Sanskrit. Their first Ragging”. Topic was of extreme they have released many singles using concert was at Delhi's first ever concert importance in today's stressful world the free distributable medium of the on AIDS awareness. as the ragging is becoming a social evil World Wide Web and gained a cult Both the bands presented a Live for our society and it must be cleaned following in the rock music crazy concert. The students of SGI also from our society. Audience was told

Samalkha Group of Institutions 38 Newsletter - October 2011 that how SGI is trying to clean this evil Institutions said “Ragging is a serious corporate relations with the big by creating an environment of love issue which still nags college freshers players in the global market like CISCO, and brotherhood between the senior and their parents. We encourage IBM, Microsoft etc. to provide their and junior categories of students and friendship based activities on the students best opportunities in their giving them opportunity to get campus for harmonious and healthy career. professional education and be relationship between the students. It is On this occasion many dignitaries of successful persons in life. The Director our responsibility to see that the the Society (NNSS), including Sh. Hari of the Institution Prof.(Dr.) Rajesh Goel c h i l d r e n s t u d y i n a h e a l t h y Om Goyal , were present in addition to in his welcome speech told that SGI is environment with good interaction Dr. Rajesh Goel ( Director SGI), Prof. H.L Involving Senior Industrialists and between sen-iors and juniors and we Chhatwal (Dean & Associate Director) experienced Business Persons in see that strict action is taken against and other senior faculty members. The framing various specialized courses the culprits.” e ve n t wa s cove re d by m a ny and also inviting senior Educationists, Senior Manager from CISCO India Pvt. respectable and senior press Industrialists and experienced Ltd. Mr. Ajay Pal Singh was the special correspondents. The event was a great Business Persons to give expert guest, he was given a token of regards success as organizing such events is a l e c t u r e s f o r M o t i v a t i o n a n d by Vice Chairman of SGI Sh. Hari Om way of life at SGI. confidence building of the students. Goyal. Speaking on the occasion Mr. Ajay Sh. Ajay Goyal told the media that SGI Goyal, Chairman, Samalkha Group of is continuously building strong

Fresher Party for New comers Diwali celebrated at SGI eries of Fresher Parties were their talent in various areas. All HODs, organized by the senior students Faculty and Staff were present to Si n S a m a l k h a G r o u p o f witness the events. The Director of the Institutions from 21st October 2011 to institution Dr. Rajesh Goel and Prof. H.L 22nd October 2011 of all the C h h a t w a l m o t i v a t e d a n d departments to welcome the new congratulated all the Faculty, Staff & comers in SGI family. This is a well Students involved in organizing the cultured custom in SGI since the start event. Sh. Ajay Goyal , Chairman of the of the institute. The Management of institute congratulated and appealed SGI is very keen in avoiding the Evils the students to keep the institute free Like “Ragging” in the institute's from “Ragging” and enjoy their studies Campus and therefore organizes such in a secure and joyful environment at events. The students enjoyed the SGI. fresher's party and performed to show iwali was celebrated at SGI by the students of various streams Dresiding in the hostel with g re a t p o m p a n d s h ow. Th e y distributed sweets followed by the lighting of small clay lamps (Diyas) and candles. These lamps were kept on during the night. Diwali is popularly known as the "festival of lights",which has most significant spiritual meaning "the awareness of the inner light".

Samalkha Group of Institutions 39 Newsletter - October 2011 SGI students visited Hero MotoCorp, Dharuhera Plant xtending its commitment of strong industry relations, SGI Eorganized another industrial visit for Engineering students on 29th, October, 2011 to Hero Moto Corp at Dharuhera. The students were accompanied by two faculty members Mr. Vishal Dora and Mr. Ashok of Faculty of Engineering. “Hero MotoCorp Ltd. (Formerly Hero Honda Motors Ltd.) is the world's largest manufacturer of two - wheelers, based in India. In 2001, the company achieved the coveted position of being the largest two- wheeler manufacturing company in India and also, the 'Worlds No.1' two- wheeler company in terms of unit volume sales in a calendar year. Hero Moto Corp Ltd. continues to maintain this position till date. Hero MotoCorp two wheelers are manufactured across t h r e e g l o b a l l y b e n c h m a r k e d manufacturing facilities. Two of these are based at Gurgaon and Dharuhera which are located in the state of students and faculty of SGI and shared students and faculty and the steps Haryana in northern India. The third their experience in the field of being taken by the SGI management and the latest manufacturing plant is Management with them. The students to enhance industry exposure based at Haridwar, in the hill state of were exposed to latest technologies amongst their students. Uttrakhand. and machines used in the plant and The students were also told about the The students and faculty of SGI were the students also acquired some scope and opportunities in the exposed to the work culture and management tips from them. industry. The students were very corporate environment of the SGI team presented a memento as a happy with the exposure and company. token of thanks to the management of awareness gained through this visit. Mr. Naval Kishor, from HR Department the company. The Sr. Manager of the “Hero MotoCorp” addressed the company appreciated the interest of Two Faculty Member from FOE attended workshop 'Teach like a Rockstar' wo faculty members from Rockstar' was full of mike's enthusiasm. k n ow l e d g e , o rg a n i z a t i o n o f Faculty of Engineering attended The workshop was all about evolution knowledge, motivation, mastery, Ta workshop on 19th, October, of instructor's focus; about some practice and feedback, student 2011 in Gurgaon. Mr. Michel(Mike) , legend's philosphies and about how to development, classroom climate and Director of Teaching for excellance, activate students prior knowledge. In metacognition. The experience of Pittsburg was the speaker for the his excellent talk he said today's focus attending that workshop was very event. The worshop 'Teach like a should be more on student's prior excellent.

There's difference between interest and commitment. When you're interested in doing something, you do it only when it's convenient. When you're committed to " something, you accept no excuses; only results

Samalkha Group of Institutions 40 Newsletter - O"ctober 2011 NEWS LETTER NOVEMBER 2011 A National Level Seminar On Disaster Management & Mitigation

National Level Seminar On honour. The event was properly Dr. Rajesh Goel, Director, SGI welcomed Disaster Management & managed by organizing team consists all the experts and dignitaries and told AMitigation was organized in of Mr. Neeraj Chitkara, Ms. Anupam that SGI is continuously trying to Samalkha Group of Institutions in Mann, Ms. Sonia Sardana, Ms. Pooja, Ms. address such burning issues of the association with DRDO, Ministry of Shakshi, Ms. Garima, Ms Preeti , Ms. society and Nation. SGI is trying to Defence on 18th November, 2011. The Sonam from faculty and students from bring R & D organizations with theme is a burning issue and helped in various branches were Kapil(ECE 3rd academia and industry for the creating mass awareness. Many Senior Year), Kunal (CSE 3rd Year), Prerna (CSE development of new technologies in Scientists from DRDO delivered 1st Year), Saifali(CSE 1st Year). this area. The Dean and Associate invited talks in the Seminar. In The topic of the Seminar “Disaster Director, SGI, introduced the theme addition, a very senior member of Management and Mitigation” was of and made a basic presentation on NDMA, Major General (Dr.) JK Bansal extreme importance as our Nation is disasters. who has been the key member of highly prone to different types of The expert speakers in the seminar “National Disaster Management “Natural” as well as “Man-Made” addressed almost each and every Authority” was the Chief guest and disasters and our country lost aspect of a disasters and their delivered the key note address. Dr. thousands of lives and ample aftermath on our society and also gave Jagdish Gupta, Principal, Arya PG infrastructure due various types of the brief about various techniques and College(Panipat) was the guest of disasters. measures followed by the Disaster

Samalkha Group of Institutions 42 Newsletter - November 2011 Management Authorities to minimize the effects of a disaster. The experts also discussed about the possible areas of improvement in Disaster Management techniques and the role of the academia and industry. Speakers who delivered invited talks were Dr. A Ganju, Dr. Chitra Rajagopal, Dr. R.K Sharma, Dr. Bhuvnesh & Dr. R.K Sokhi from DRDO. Management students Ms. Arpana(PGDM 2nd Year) and Mr. Sunil (MBA 2nd Year) also presented their thoughts on the theme. On this occasion many dignitaries, including Sh. Ajay Goyal, Chairman SGI, all the HODs were present in addition to senior faculty members. The seminar was attended by several faculty members and students from different Universities and Institutions of Haryana, Punjab, Delhi, Chandigarh and Himachal Pradesh.

Expert Lecture on Corporate Challenges by Mr. Debu Mishra, President, Sales & Marketing, Nai Dunia

GI is committed to provide best SGI has called eminent Corporate The Director SGI welcomed the chief and quality professionals to the Personality Mr. Debu Mishra, President, guest and paid thanks for giving his Sg l o b a l m a r k e t . B e s i d e s Sales & Marketing, Nai Dunia on 19th precious time and thoughts. Prof. academics, SGI has taken a step to November, 2011 to lend valuable H.L.Chhatwal, Dean Academics and improve the personality of students. information and Knowledge on other faculty members from FOM were Personality is the key point taken into CORPORATE CHALLENGES. Ms. Preeti also present there. Students from consideration before making any Dhingra from FOM managed the management got good exposure selection by the recruiters. Therefore, program. through the Expert Lecture.

Samalkha Group of Institutions 43 Newsletter - November 2011 IBM DB2 Course Start Personality Development Class for MBA and on 19th November'11 PGDM on 9th November, 2011 BM DB2 Course for CSE 1st year and n t o d ay ’s w o r l d a c a d e m i c 2nd year students was started on excellence is not enough for I19th November, 2011 by Mr. Ishant, Iplacement in global industry, a expert from Allsoft Solutions and person must have the ability to Services Pvt. Ltd. , partner of IBM “perform”. Therefore companies technologies in the presence of looking for intelligent, smart and Faculty of CSE department Mr. Vishal skilled persons rather than mere Gautam, Mr. Manoj Sharma, Mr. Gaurav meritorious in academics. SGI is Bhatia. committed to provide best and quality IBM's DB2 is a "Relational Database professionals to the global market. Management System" (RDBMS), where Therefore besides academics SGI has the "database" contains the data you taken a step to improve the want to work with, the "management" personality of students. Personality is is what you want to do to the data, and the key point taken into consideration language improvement, they taught the "system" means that DB2 is a before making any selection by the the students the adequate of clothing collection of computer software recruiters. SGI has called special and presenting themselves. Then they programs that perform this particular trainers from different organizations will teach them the skills of the Group type of task. DB2 is designed to make which have expertise in the field of discussions and Interviews. Mr. Amit the storage and analysis of data easier. improving personality of the Sharma and Ms. Tanuj Goel were the candidates.Starting from their English coordinator of this event. ROBOTRYST-2012, India’s Biggest Robotics Championship

OBOTRYST 2012, India’s Biggest Wo r k s h o p R o u n d a n d Z o n a l types of robots including “GPS Robotics Championship in Competition Round. The top three controlled Robot” were displayed. The RAssociation with IIT Kharagpur winners of the Zonal Completion experts explained and demonstrated was organized at Zonal Level in Round participates in Final Round at the working and designing of such Samalkha Group of Institutions on IIT, Kharagpur at National Level. robots. Each team has been provided 22nd & 23rd November, 2011. Around 22 teams from several major with a specially designed kit (Satellite- RoboTryst 2012 is a Milestone in Schools is the region like DPS(Panipat), Robo Tricks K it) to help the Robotics Education in India. It is an Bal Vikas School, Bal Vikas Progressive development of such robots and Initiative by Entrepreneurship Cell (E- School, Guru Govind Singh School, programming of microprocessors and cell), Indian Institute of Technology, Mahavir Adrash Sr. Sec. School, microcontrollers. The participants Kharagpur. It is a Workshop series cum Sarvodaya Bal Vikas(Hari Nagar, Delhi) designed different kind of robots on Robotics Championship. This Year and many more had participated in the spot. Black Line follower, White RoboTryst 2012 is being held at the event. Kine Follower, Edge avoider, Light different Zonal Centers in all over India. The Major attraction of the event was Searching, Light Avoider and GPS This is a 2 Stage Event consisting of workshop round in which various co n t ro l l e d ro b o t s a n d ro b o t

Samalkha Group of Institutions 44 Newsletter - November 2011 applications were developed during Sonam Aggarwal ( CSE 2nd Year) and the workshop The “Edge avoider many others. Robot” designed by DPS(Panipat) and SGI has established Embedded Bal Vikas School has bagged first Research and Development Centre to position with equal marks. Team from inculcate the technical expertise SGI has bagged second position in the among the student of SGI and completion. The winners were promoting entrepreneurship among provided with the “Certificate of Merit” the youth. SGI has also started and a “Wild Card” entry for the Final organizing seminars, workshops and Round of Competition at IIT, trainings in campus as well as outside Kharagpur to be held in January 2012. the campus for the students of SGI as The two day event was well organized well as other institutes/colleges to and hosted by Embedded Research m a k e t h e m a w a r e o f l a t e s t and Development Centre (ERDC) of technologies like Robotics, VLSI & Samalkha Group of Institutions (SGI). Ebedded Research and Multimedia & The faculty members from organizing Gaming etc. committee were Mr. Ashwani Dhiman, Organizing such events, which Mr. Govind Saini, Mr. Pawan, Mr. Neeraj co n t r i b u te s to b e t te r f u t u re Chitkara, Ms. Priyanka Duhan, Ms. prospective of students has been the Rachna, Ms. Anupam Mann and Ms. key policy of SGI and accordingly Priyanka Sharma and the student many such programmes and other coordinators were Vijay Raman ( CSE related events are being organized 2nd Year), Anuradha( CSE 2nd Year), regularly. Students from any part of the Vipul (ECE 1st Year) , Shakshi (ECE 1st country can participate in such events. Year), Ayush Pratap (ECE 1st Year), Mohit Chhabra (ECE 1st Year), Raghuvendra (ECE 2nd Year Year),

Samalkha Group of Institutions 45 Newsletter - November 2011 NEWS LETTER

DECEMBER 2011 Samalkha Group of Institutions and The Times of India Group join hands to mark the “World AIDS Day”

amalkha Group of Institutions Management and M itigation” AIDS infections and ZERO deaths from and The Times of India Group join sponsored by DRDO, Ministry of this dreaded disease in the year 2011. Shands to mark the “World AIDS Defence, Govt. of India was organized The event was well coordinated and Day” on 1st December, 2011 in support in the Institute. arranged by the energetic team of of United Nation and WHO's campaign Dr. Ramesh Kumar Batra, the chief faculty members and students of SGI against the dreaded disease on the guest of the event said “Today, one of headed by Mr. Vikas Uttreja and Mr. theme “GETTING TO ZERO” i.e achieve the biggest challenge in front our Kapil Chopra along with senior ZERO HIV Infections and deaths society is the awareness regarding the students of SGI specially Mr. Mayank caused by the disease in the year 2011. worst epidemic disease in the world i.e. Gupta(ECE) and Mr. Manu Dipesh(ME). The theme is a burning issue and HIV-AIDS. Although man has The students and the faculty members helped in creating mass awareness developed cure of many epidemical were enthusiastic and expressed their regarding prevention from the diseases, but there is no remedy from support for the campaign by putting epidemical disease HIV-AIDS. This HIV-AIDS till date. This disease caused Red Ribbon on their shoulders and campaign is also to motivate and in the worse effect on the developing signing on the signature board. support of thousands of HIV patients countries like India ,due to lack of On this occasion many other specially children, who are struggling “Education”, therefore it is our moral dignitaries of the institute in addition with this dreaded disease and to duty and responsibility being an to other senior staff members and spread love and care towards them in educated group of the society to students were present. the society. Dr. Ramesh Kumar Batra s p r e a d a w a r e n e s s r e g a r d i n g The event was covered by many from Batra Heart Care Hospital in prevention from this disease”. The respectable and senior Press Sonepat,Haryana was the special whole world is observing “World AIDS correspondents. The event was a great guest for the day. SGI is regularly Day” a campaign launched by WHO success as organizing such events is a bringing several other burning issues and United Nations , this day is way of life at SGI. of the society in front of the most regularly observed on 1st December educated group of the society on since 1988 and the theme of the this different platforms , most recently a year's AIDS campaign is “GETTING to National Level Seminar on “Disaster ZERO” , means to assure “ZERO” HIV- Expert Lecture on Time Management GI is committed to provide best Management” is key to make person and quality professionals to the “Perform” because a person have to Sglobal market. Therefore, besides perform several tasks in a short time academics SGI has taken a step to span. The companies are looking for improve the personality of its students. intelligent, smart and skilled persons Personality is the key point taken into who can give best results in stipulated consideration before making any time period, rather than mere skilled selection by the recruiters. In today's persons. Therefore, SGI has called f a s t c h a n g i n g w o r l d , “ T i m e special trainer Ms. Zane Purlaura , Ms. Zane Purlaura lecture on "Time Management"

Samalkha Group of Institutions 47 Newsletter - December 2011 Deputy Director Foreign Student Department in RIGA Technical University(Norway), Member of European Association of International Education and Founder of NGOs “I- Community” and “Future Solution Centre” on 2nd December, 2011. At present her main focus is on international office environment and internationalization of higher education. “Time Management” has been an integral part of her research and has been a crucial aspect when frequent travels had to be combined with running a busy office, carrying out a research work, lecturing at the University and devoting time to her family. An Expert sharing important tips for Time Management The topic “Don't you see I am busy?- Time Management” is of great experience and ideas on the subject This lecture was organized and importance in today's world as Time and also shared some important tips coordinated by energetic students of Management has the key role to make for Time Management. She told that SGI Ms. Arpana (PGDM), Mr. Arun Singh personality of a person which is a very Why people feel that our time should Manhas (MBA), Ms. Priyanka (MBA), Mr. important part of life as it is not only be managed? We know very well that Vipin Dhiman (M.E), leaded by Ms. helping you to get importance at the we have a limited time in a day means P r e e t i D h i n g r a , F a c u l t y i n work place but at your social place also. 24 hours and to do lot of work. So how Management Department. Students She said that SGI management is will we manage both the things for of SGI were very much enthusiastic to doing its best to inculcate best better results? To increase the be enrolled for the lecture as there corporate culture among its students productivity of a person time should were limited seats available for the and this trend will be way of success at be managed. In this modern scenario lecture. The students who attended SGI. the most frequently used Phrase is the lecture were also provided with In her lecture the speaker explained listened by us “Can't you see I'm busy?” certificates by the Institute. The i m p o r t a n t a s p e c t s o f t i m e Does it give pleasant to listen to it? Is Lecture was also attended by many management , “How to manage time” good response given by others? No dignitaries of the institute in addition with the help of videos and harsh to listen and realize negative to other teachers and staff. presentation and shared her attitude of others towards us. Expert Lecture on Customer Service Activity GI invited Mr. Surinder Khanna since 1967, after completion of his the attitude of a Customer Service for expert lecture on Customer engineering degree. He began his Representative towards a customer, SS e r v i c e A c t i v i t y o n 3 r d career as engineer in International what are the qualities companies take December, 2011 . Mr. Surinder Khanna, Computers (India) Pvt. Ltd. Thereafter care while enrolling for a customer National Head (Service), Luminous he grew to head the Regional service representative. He said, “ The Power Technologies Pvt. Ltd. is Operations of the company. The Next best way to have customers come back involved in Customer service activities profile change was managing a Post time and time again is to give them an ERP Implementation Team at Price experience they will never forget (in a Water House for 2 Years before finally good way)”. joining in the Luminous Power This lecture was organized and Technologies Pvt. Ltd National Head coordinated by energetic students of (Service). SGI Mr. Rahul Kaushik(CSE), Ms. In his lecture he explained important J a s p r e e t ( E C E ) , M s . P r i y a n k a aspects of “Customer Service”, “How to D a d w a l ( M B A ) , M r . P r a s o o n manage different type of customers”, Asthana(MBA), under the guidance of with the help of videos and Ms. Ritu Pahal, Faculty in ECE presentation he shared his experience Department. Students of SGI were very and ideas on the subject and also much enthusiastic to be enrolled for shared some important tips for the lecture as there were limited seats Customer Service Activity. He told that available for the lecture. Why Companies invest huge amount The students who attended the Expert Lecture on Customer Service on Customer Service, and what will be lecture were also provided with

Samalkha Group of Institutions 48 Newsletter - December 2011 certificates by the Institute. The Lecture was also attended by many dignitaries of the institute in addition to other teachers and staff.

Mr. Surinder Khanna present a lecture on - 'How to manage a customer?'

Seminar on SIEMENS- PLM Training at SGI xtending its commitment of backbone for companies and their strong corporate relations, SGI extended enterprise. Ehas organized a seminar The Seminar was arranged and SIEMENS PLM for Mechanical coordinated by energetic Faculty of Engineering students on 1st Mechanical Engineering Department December, 2011. The Siemens PLM Mr. Dinesh Jain and senior students of training programme is already ME Department. The guests speakers running integrated with the regular Mr. Nitin , Product Manager Global curriculum. Highly qualified and Tallent Track, and Mr. Brijesh explained skilled trainers from SIEMENS delivers about “What is Product Life-Cycle the lectures and practicals to the Management(PLM)”, “Importance of students. The first batch of Mechanical PLM Training” and “Salient Features of Engineering students had already SIEMENS-PLM Training”. The speaker successfully completed this course told that SEIMENS has the widest under the guidance of Mr. Kapil range of products in almost each and seminar was ended with question Chopra(HOD) and Mr. Dinesh Jain every Industry in around 163 countries answer session in which different Faculty of Mechanical Engineering globally as well in India, therefore types of queries of the students Department. SIEMENS - PLM training has the widest regarding the future prospective of In industr y, product lifecycle scope of Employability in the Global the training were answered by the management (PLM) is the process of Market. speakers. managing the entire lifecycle of a The seminar very much interactive and The guests speakers thanked the product from its conception, through beneficial for the students. The teachers and students of SGI, involved design and manufacture, to service students showed keen interest in the in organizing the seminar and and disposal. PLM integrates people, importance of the training and appreciated their effor ts for data, processes and business systems knowing about the other details of the organizing such seminar. and provides a product information trainings from the speakers. The

Open Campus Placement Drive for Quatrro Global Services he Training and Placement cell of processing services to organizations Samalkha Group of Institutions s e e k i n g h i g h e r o p e r a t i o n a l T(SGI) has organized an Open effectiveness, greater flexibility and Campus Placement Drive for lower operating costs. placement in Quatrro Global Services More than 500 candidates from several P v t . L t d . t o h i r e G r a d u a t e s Institutes/colleges in Punjab, Haryana, (B.A/B.COM/B.Sc. & B.Tech(CSE/IT)) & Delhi, Himachal and Chandigarh Post Graduates including MCA. registered for interviews. The selection Quatrro is a global services company process consisted of Technical offering business and knowledge Interview and then HR talks. The

Samalkha Group of Institutions 49 Newsletter - December 2011 selected candidates have been offered states. Executives of Corporate packages ranging between 2.0 to 3.5 Relations at SGI told that such job fairs Lacs. The candidates were hosted very are important for the self grooming well and all the arrangements for the and motivation of the students of SGI, basic requirements were taken care by so that when their students get passed the institute's management. Students out from SGI they have their suitable of the institute have also taken active jobs with them and need not to worry participation in the fair to manage the about their career. He also told that SGI event. had opened several career counseling The TPO Mr. Vishal Dora told that SGI offices in Delhi, Jammu,Mandi, has established nodal centre for Sonepat & Panipat, etc. to guide the training & placement in the region, students for better career and future therefore such job fairs are organized prospective . on regular basis to facilitate the students of this area and adjoining

Retail Employees Day Celebrated at SGI etail Industry is one of the fastest variety of products, freedom of choice occasion many dignitaries, including changing and vibrant industries and many services to consumers. Prof. H.L. Chhatwal, Dean and Associate Rin the world; it has contributed The term 'retail' is derived from the Director , Prof. V.K. Batra (Head PGDM to the economic growth of many French word 'retailer' which means ' to Textile) Ms. Preeti Dhingra (FOM) , Mr. countries and going through a cut a piece off or to break bulk'. Vikas Nain (FOM) , Ms. Geeta Rathi transition phase not only in India but Retailing involves a direct interface (FOM) , Ms. Pooja (FOM) , Mr. Neeraj all over the world. Retailing is a high w i t h t h e c u s t o m e r a n d t h e Chitkara (FOM) were present. intensity competition industry, the coordination of business activities reasons for its popularity lie in its from end to end, right from the ability to provide easier access to concept or design stage of a product, to its delivery and post-delivery service to the customer. Retailing is a c o n v e n i e n t , c o n v i n c i n g a n d comfortable method of selling goods and services. Retailing, though as old as business, trade and commerce has now taken new forms and shapes. This is because of new management techniques, marketing techniques and also due to ever changing and dynamic consumer psychology. SGI celebrated Retail Employees Day on 12th December, 2011. On this

International Human Rights Day & Animal Rights Day Celebrated at SGI

amalkha Group of Institutions stood as inalienable fundamental before the law and freedom of celebrated World Human Rights rights to which a person is inherently expression. Non-discrimination is a SDay and International Animal entitled simply because she or he is a cross-cutting principle in international Rights Day to sensitize prospective human being. Human rights are thus human rights law. Examples of human teachers towards creating empathetic conceived as universal, interrelated, rights are the right to freedom of feelings for each other and join hands interdependent indivisible and religion, the right to a fair trial when to curb cruelty and to protect animals. egalitarian. These rights may exist as charged with a crime, the right not to The theme of the event was “The natural rights or as legal rights, in both be tortured, and the right to engage in Importance of Human Rights Day”. national and international law. The political activity. Human rights are rights inherent to all philosophy of human rights attempts The programme commenced with the human beings, whatever our na- to examine the underlying basis of the presentations by the students Mr. Sunil tionality, place of residence, color, concept of human rights and looks at Bhanwala (MBA) and Ms. Prerna (CSE) religion, language. The principle of its content and justification. delivered speeches and recited poems human right is the cornerstone of All human rights are indivisible, where students expressed their views international human rights law. whether they are civil and political and thoughts on Human and Animal Human Rights are commonly under- rights, such as the right to life, equality Rights.

Samalkha Group of Institutions 50 Newsletter - December 2011 International Human Rights Day & Animal Rights Day Celebrated at SGI

Dr. Praveen Bhatt, Professor & Head the students Vipul, Prashant, Anubhav, Anupam Mann, Mr. Shyam Singh Saini, Applied Science Department of the Sumit, Mohit, Deepti, Yamini, Ankita, Mr. Gaurav Bhatia, and Ms. Garima Institute addressed the students and Mohit, Harmeet, Arpit, Rahul, Prerna, under the guidance of Professor Dr. told to practice human dignity which Akshat, Devender, Amit, Anil, Amar, Praveen Bhatt., motivated the students was the foundation of freedom, justice Sumit, Arvind, Anjani, Manmeet, to come forward and make the event a and peace in the world. Other senior Pardeep ,Yogesh, Pranav, Lalit, Rajat, success. faculty members of SGI also guided Vinay and Avinash to address various On this occasion many other about all the Rights and urged issues related to human rights. dignitaries of the institute in addition everyone present on the occasion to The Organizing Committee for the to other senior staff members and adopt vegetarianism and be kind event consisting of various energetic students were present. towards animals. A debate was also faculty members of the institute Ms. held between two teams consisting of Priyanka Duhan, Ms. Parmjeet Kaur, Ms.

“Best Professional Institution in NCR” award bagged by SGI

Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises were the Chief Guest and Shri Mangat Ram Singhal, Former Minister of Social Welfare Department, Labour & Employment Department and Dr. A.R Kidwai, His Excellency the Former Governor of Haryana were the Guest of honour. On the occasion, 57 awards were presented for different categories in addition to 10 special awards for excellent contribution to country's economy in different fields. The Chairman of the Institute Sh. Ajay Goyal had received the award along with Dr. Rajesh Goel, the Director of the Institute. Earlier, a survey was conducted by Business Sphere Group amongst various professional Institutions of the Region in respect of the Infrastructure, n a Grand Conclave and 9th Award award was presented by Mr. Harish faculty and standard of teaching in Ceremony of Business Sphere Rawat, Hon'ble Union Minister of state, these Institutions and based on the IG r o u p i n H o t e l A s h o k , Agriculture, Food Processing outcome of the survey, Samalkha Chanakyapuri on 22nd December, Industries and Parliamentary Affairs. Group of Institutions has been 2011, Samalkha Group of Institutions On this occasion Sh. Sriprakash Jaiswal, bestowed with this award. has been awarded with the “Best Hon'ble Minister of Coal, Shri Professional Institute in NCR”. The Virbhadra Singh, Hon'ble Minister of

Samalkha Group of Institutions 51 Newsletter - December 2011 NEWS LETTER

JANUARY 2012 Open Campus Placement Drive he Training and Placement cell of requirements were taken care by the Samalkha Group of Institutions institute’s management. Students of T(SGI) has organized Open the institute have also taken active Campus Placement Drive on 10th participation in the fair to manage the January, 2012 for placement in GCPL event. Technologies, IDEA Cellular, ICRA The TPO at SGI Campus, Mr. Vishal Dora, (Investment Information and Credit told that SGI has established nodal Rating Agency of India Limited), BOP centre for training & placement in the P v t . L t d . t o h i r e G r a d u a t e region, therefore such job-fairs are (B.A/B.COM/B.Sc. & B. Tech (CSE/IT)) & organized on regular basis to facilitate Post Gradu-ate (MBA/MCA). the students of the Institute, nearby More than 700 candidates from areas and adjoining states. Students of diffrent Institutes/colleges like LPU SGI Mr. Varun Kumar Ojha (ECE), Mr. (Jalanadhar), SRMSCET (Barelly, U.P), Amit Kumar (ME), Mr. Sudhir (EEE), Mr. RNEMC (Rohtak), SPGOI (Rohtak), BIAS Shivam (ME), Mr. Ravish (Civil) and Mr. (Bhimtal, Nanital), B.I.T (Meerut, U.P), Saurabh (ME) have contributed well in IMT (Faridabad), JEC (Jaipur) and many o rg a n i z i n g t h i s m e g a e ve n t . more from Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Organizing events which contribute to Rajasthan, Himachal and Chandigarh better future prospective of students registered for interviews. The selection has been key policy of SGI and process consisted of Written Tests, accordingly many such programmes Technical Interview and then HR talks. and other related events are organized The selected candidates have been regularly. Students of any part of the offered packages ranging between 2.5 country can participate in such events. to 4.0 Lakh. The candidates were hosted ver y well and all the a r r a n g e m e n t s f o r t h e b a s i c PGDM Students attended 7th North East Business Summit he 7th North East Business trade in the region. The Summit was of PGDM attended the summit. That Summit was held in New Delhi organized by the Ministry of the North was a good exposure for both of them. Ton 6th-7th January, 2012 with an Eastern region (DoNER), Government a i m t o d i s c u s s t h e p o s s i b l e of India and the Indian Chamber of opportunities for investment and Commerce. Mohit and Pravir students Director of Samalkha Group of Institutions honoured in the Faculty Development Programme at MIMIT, Malout (Punjab)

t is another big achievement of SGI “Basics of Matlab”, “Introduction to explained the utilities and benefits of that its Director Prof. (Dr.) Rajesh Fuzzy Logic and ANN”, “Use of MATLAB “Matlab” and appreciated the efforts of IGoel was honored as Chief Guest in Biomedical Field”, “Biometric and its the Institutes’ Authority for organizing and Key Resource Person at Govt. applications”, “Design of Digital Filter” such programme, he said “Faculty Aided Engineering College Malout. and “Different Techniques to Optimize Development programmes are great I n s t i t u t e o f M a n a g e m e n t & Digital Filter”. Director of Samalkha steps towards Human Resource Information Technology, Malout in a 5 Group of Institutions Prof. (Dr.) Rajesh Development in a nation. Though day Marathon Faculty Development G o e l g i v e n h i s l e c t u r e a n d required in every organization, it is of Programme ended on 13th January, presentation on “Design of Digital great importance for preparing 2012.The topic of the Programme was Filter” and “Different Techniques to teachers who are the beacon of light “Introduction to Matlab and its Optimize Digital Filter”. Among other for the coming generations. These Applications in Engineering”, expert speakers were Dr. Nirmal Singh programmes help in updating the sponsored by Punjab Technical (Prof & Principal MIMIT ) , Dr. knowledge of teachers regarding University, Punjab. Amanpreet Singh, Dr.Sunil Kumar technological advancements and the Eminent Guest speakers from Punjab Singla, Ms. Vibha Aggarwal, Mr. Manish new management philosophies have Technical University, Thapar University Mehta, Mr. Ajay Kakkar (Thapar now made it imperative for the and several affiliated Engineering University), who gave the lectures on organizations to renew and update Colleges of PTU addressed the FDP the above topics. the knowledge and skills of the and given their lectures on Topics like In his Valedictory keynote, Dr. Goel stakeholders. Another important ad-

Samalkha Group of Institutions 53 Newsletter - January 2012 vantage of such programmes is Student of MBA 2nd Year selected in ACCYS avoiding professional obsolescence in the highly competitive environment. ccys Management Services accounts receivable solutions for its Process of development is a Private Limited (Accys) is a clients. I t has a professional continuous process and should Afocused “Business to Business” management consisting of Chartered encompass the entire professional Account Receivables Management Accountants, MBA’s and IT Experts. career. Such programmes are further a (“ARM”) Service Provider. Accys Students of MBA (Finance) 2nd year vehicle for attitudinal change which concentrates solely and exclusively on went at off campus interview in ACCYS. can be brought in by ensuring that d e s i g n i n g , d e v e l o p i n g a n d Among them Mr. Aditya Bali was such programmes are designed and implementing customized B2B selected at a good package. delivered in an optimal manner. Such programmes also act as deficiency MBA student won 1st Prize at NIMS, Delhi improver as it helps individual faculty ditya Bali student of MBA 2nd Bussiness queries. Students from member in improving functional year participated in a Quiz various colleges took part in this quiz. deficiencies. Such programmes are Competition– BIZWIZQUIZ- But at last in the final round one of the also a self development process A 2012 at Netaji Subhash Institute of talented students of SGI won the 1st because many things can be learnt Management Sciences , Delhi and won prize. through action learning methods, 1st prize. The Quiz was related to sharing the experiences of each other in a simulated classroom atmosphere. Finally, such programmes act as a Republic Day Celebration stimulant to higher competence because participants are exposed to amalkha Group of Institutions Patel, Mr. Gaurav Bharia, Mr. Amit the intricacies of professional stress (SGI) celebrated with great Bansal, Mr. Neeraj Bawa and Mr. Vishal and strain.” Sgaiety and fervor the Republic Dora at SGI. At about 10:00am, the Dr. Nirmal Singh, Principal MIMIT, had Day on 26th January, 2012, the day that Tricolor was hoisted high by Prof. (Dr.) thanked Dr. Goel with a token of marked the formal introduction of the Rajesh Goel, the Director of the insti- love(Momemto) and expressed his Indian constitution. On this 63rd tution in the lush green lawns in the w i l l i n g n e s s t o b u i l d s t r o n g Republic Day, the present day august presence of some of the relationship between SGI, MIMIT and landscaped with the same rocks dignitaries like Dean & Associate PTU by sharing knowledgebase and encompassed by lush green lawns, Director Prof. H.L. Chhatwal, Ms. Sarita resource persons. He appreciated the making it such a scenic spot at SGI. Goel (Member Executive), Dr. Praveen efforts by SGI Management in the field The bright morning on 26th Jan’12 Bhatt (HOD-ASH), Mr. Vikas Uttreja of Faculty Development and skill witnessed a rather modest gathering (HOD-ECE), Mr. Kapil Chopra (HOD- development of the students of SGI. of approximately thousand students, ME), Mr. Vijender Sharma (HOD-EEE), all faculty & staff members like Prof. B.S. Mr. Manoj Sharma (HOD-CSE) .

Samalkha Group of Institutions 54 Newsletter - January 2012 What if not IIM-B School Survey 2012 by SiliconIndia

his view is primarily indented to aspirants wrote CAT in 2011 and only a Samalkha Group of Institutions (SGI) evaluate best non- IIMs Business hand few of them made it to IIMs. This has been awarded: TSchools in India. It is a unique survey is done to help students who A) 6th Rank among Top B-School in observation, unlike other surveys didn’t make it to IIMs or to students North Zone, which keep featuring IIMs amongst who are considering a management B) 9th All India Rank in Placements, top rating Business Schools. According d e g r e e f r o m o t h e r r e p u t e d C) 24th All India Ranking. to B-School survey 2012, nearly 2 lakhs Institutions.

Making The Right Choice: The Pioneer, New Delhi, 14th December 2011 he last few years have seen the you need and each business serves a emergence of some very good B- specific need and also has different TSchools in the private sector as outlooks. The rise in the number of B- well in the Universities. Sometimes Schools in the country is a bad thing. back, an MBA degree from the IIM was There are however many things to the dream of every aspirant but with consider before choosing B-School the emergence of several private B- like Approval, Faculty, Placement Schools, the scenario has undergone a Records and Arrangement of Summer paradigm shift. Internship by the Institute. Experts feel this is a healthy trend and Based on the All India survey has opened new avenues for students. conducted, ”The Pioneer “has Awarded One needs to look at it from a different SGI the 33rd Rank amongst India’s Top angle, it’s like any product.” The Market Private B-Schools. gets segmented according to what NEWS LETTER

FEBRUARY 2012 Students of Management participated in SAMALKHA FACULTY OF ENGINEERING Interview Program Organized by VIEC ?B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering ?Mechanical Engineering ?Electronics & Comm. Engineering ?Electrical & Electronics

SAMALKHA FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT ?BBA ?MBA ?Samalkha Faculty of PGDM PGDM

Salient Features & Highlights

nHi-Tech & AC Classrooms n24x7 Online Library nWell equipped Computer, Mathematics & Software labs nWi-Fi (Internet) enabled and Fully Air Conditioned Campus tudents of Samalkha Group of able to know the importance of Global I n s t i t u t i o n s , S a m a l k h a Education. SGI provides such a nVarious Indoor & outdoor Sparticipated in the Interview platform to the students where they games Program 2012 organized by Viv's get exposure and see the things n International Education Centre (VIEC) happening around them. SGI provides Tie-up with more than 85 in Royal Plaza Hotel, 19, Ashoka Road, knowledge and understanding of companies National/Multi- New Delhi on 2nd February2012. With culture, language, geography and national a network of over 50 offices across global perspectives to its students. SGI nInteractive mode of training via Australia, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Students are trained to access and latest techniques like Vedic Pakistan, Philippines and Sri Lanka, evaluate international information Mathematics, Psychometric VIEC is one of the leading education resources. SGI curriculum enables profiling etc. consultants worldwide. VIEC represent students to understand the world by more than 350 education providers attending various National & nRegular visits to Science including universities, colleges, International seminars & summits Museum, Industries, Picnic vocational institutions and schools where they get experience & exposure. spots across Asia, Australia, Europe and The Program was coordinated by n North America. Since its inception in enthusiastic students of SGI, Deepak Well managed Cafateria 1997, VIEC has recruited more than Antil (PGDM), Sonu Jha (MBA), under 30,000 students to its partner the guidance of Ms. Preeti Dhingra, institutions. The Participating Faculty in Management Department. Universities in the Interview Program were Australian Catholic University, Deakin University, Edith Cowan University, Griffith University, La Trobe University, Charles Sturt University, Victoria University; Thompson Rivers The difference between a successful person University. Students from SGI and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack participated in this program and were " of knowledge, but rather a lack in will. Samalkha Group of Institutions 57 Newsletter - February 2012 " Open Campus Placement Drive

he Training and Placement cell of have been offered packages ranging Samalkha Group of Institutions between 2.0 to 4.2 Lakhs per annum. T(SGI) has organized Open The Placement Drive was well Campus Placement Drive for coordinated by Mr. Manoj Sharma and placement in Vodafone India, Policy Mr. Gaurav Bhatia, the Faculty Bazaar, Kotak Mahindra Bank, coordinators and Kapil Khanchi, Techmahindra, Tikona Digital Network, Mandeep, Sompal, Amit, Jaiparkash, Reliance Capital & Unicon Investments Kunal Bhutani and Sushil Wadhwa the to hire Graduates (B.A/B.COM/B.Sc.), student coordinators. The candidates Diploma Holders & Post Graduates were hosted very well and all the (MBA) on 4th February 2012. More a r r a n g e m e n t s f o r t h e b a s i c than 500 candidates from several In- requirements were taken care by the stitutes/colleges of Punjab, Haryana, institute's management. Students of Delhi, Rajasthan, Himachal and the institute have also taken active Chandigarh registered for interviews. participation in the fair to manage the The selection process consisted of event. Written Tests, Technical Interview and then HR talks. The selected candidates

SGI CO-Sponsored 2nd National Conference on “Chemistry and its Impact on Environment” n 4th & 5th February 2012 , around 200 faculty members and S a m a l k h a G r o u p o f students of relevant field from OI n s t i t u t i o n s , H a t h w a l a , Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Samalkha, co-sponsored 2nd National Punjab University & Banaras Hindu Conference on “Chemistry and its University. Prof.(Dr.) O.P Arora, Director Impact on Environment” , organized by Department of Pharmacy, KUK was the ARYA P.G College, Panipat -one of the Chief Guest and among the special well known and reputed colleges in invited guests were Prof. Dr. Rajesh Har yana. The conference was Goel, Professor & Director SGI, Dr. sponsored by Higher Education Amrendu Paul, Director & Professor Commissioner Haryana. For such type Pharmaceutical Deptt. KUK, Prof. Dr. V.K L A N D M A R K S of conferences, SGI Management Rattan, Prof. Dr. S.P Singh, Prof. Dr always render a whole hearted any Mishra from Punjab University and nEstablished an ERDC time support to faculty members for many others who delivered expert (Embedded Research & their consideration and involvement lectures and shared their experience Development Center) to the event. A team of Faculty on the subject. nEstablished a Cyber Forensic members of SGI consisting of Dr. The conference was coordinated on Lab Praveen Bhatt (Prof. & Head A.S.H), Mr. behalf of SGI by faculty members of Shyam Singh Saini (Assistant Applied Sciences & Humanities nEducation Partner of IBM Professor), Ms. Parmjeet Kaur Department along with energetic n (Assistant Professor), Ms. Priyanka students of SGI Amar (ME -1st Sem), Established a SPICMACAY Duhan (Assistant Professor), Ms. Sushil(ECE-1st Sem), Pardeep(ECE-1st student chapter Rachna Chauhan (Assistant Professor) S e m ) , D e e p t i ( C S E - 1 s t S e m ) , nDeveloped Soft Skill and and Ms. Anupam Mann (Assistant Priyanka(CSE-1st Sem). Personality Development Professor). These faculty members also The conference was a great success, all Center p r e s e n t e d a p a p e r a s t h e i r the faculty members and students contribution to the conference which were very happy and very much nEstablished Software Solution later on can be advantageous to the enthusiastic to get such an experience Services Lab society, for the maximum support and of its kind. nEstablished English Language benefits of the environment and Lab human life. Samalkha Group of Institutions always withstand for elite nCurriculum of Siemens for cooperation whole heartedly. PLM program The Conference was attended by

Samalkha Group of Institutions 58 Newsletter - February 2012 Visit to 2nd India Supply Chain Logistics & Excellence Awards, summit Industrial Visit to Yakult factory by the MBA tudents of Samalkha Group of students Institutions MBA-4th Semester Sbatch 2010-2012 had a very tudents of Samalkha Group of the students that Yakult Danone India insight visit to attend 2nd “India Institutions MBA-2nd Semester (P) Ltd is a 50:50 JV between Yakult Supply Chain Logistics Summit & Sbatch 2011-2013 had a very Honsha, Japan and Groupe Danone of Excellence Awards, summit”, organized insight plant visit to the probiotic drink France, both of which are global by “Indian Chamber of Commerce” on plant on 8th February 2012. Yakult probiotic leaders. The JV was formed in 08th February 2012 at Hotel Taj Mahal, Danone India is a joint venture 2005 to manufacture and sell probiotic Man Singh Road, New Delhi. between Japanese health drink products in the Indian market. Yakult, a The introduction section was manufacturer Yakult Honsha and probiotic drink was launched in India conducted by Mr. Rajeev Singh French Groupe Danone. Yakult, in 2007, and is presently available in (Director-General, Indian Chamber of Sonepat, has a total bottling capacity Delhi, NCR, Chandigarh, Punjab, Jaipur, Commerce). of One million bottles a day. Students Mumbai, Pune and Bangalore. Yakult is Various eminent personalities like Mr. were given a power point presentation manufactured at an ISO 9001: 2008 Harry Lagad (Vice Presi-dents (Corp) on the working of a plant as well as a and HACCP certified manufacturing S.E Asia at Toll Global Logistics), global perspective of diversity facility in Sonepat, Haryana in India. Mr.Amrit Pandurangi (Senior Director management. Aspects of Supply chain SGI team had presented a momento as at Deloitte), Mr.RK Saboo (Chairman at m a n a g e m e n t a n d p l a n t a token of thanks to Mr. Vipin, As- EICI) and Prof Anwarul Hoda (Former manufacturing processes were also Member – Planning Commission Govt. discussed. Of India) Mr.PSS Prasad (Director- The students and faculty of SGI were Apollo logistic Solutions) gave their exposed to the work culture and presentations and discussed on corporate environment of the factory, different topics like Global Trends and Mr. Vipin, Assistant General manager - the Indian Markets. Operations of the plant addressed the The Summit was participated by students and faculty of SGI and shared enthusiastic students of SGI, Sunil their Technical and Managerial Bhanwala (MBA), Sonu Jha (MBA) and experience with them. The students Gautam Tyagi (MBA), under the were exposed to latest technologies guidance of Ms. Massoda Ameen & Mr. and machines used in the plant and Munish Marwah. the students also acquired some management tips from them, they told

Samalkha Group of Institutions 59 Newsletter - February 2012 sistant General Manager-Operations Raina (MBA), Nivedita Rani (MBA), Students of MBA won of the Plant. Mr. Vipin appreciated the Jaishree Gaur M.B.A (2nd Sem) ,Vipin interest of students and faculty and Dhiman , M.B.A (2nd Sem), Priyanka 1st Prize in Debate the steps being taken by the SGI M.B.A (2nd Sem), Jugal Kishore M.B.A Competition management to enhance industrial (2nd Sem), Arun Singh M.B.A (2nd exposure amongst their students. Sem), under the guidance of Ms. Pooja tudents of Samalkha Group of The team of SGI visited the plant Batra & Mr. Vikas Nain, Faculty in I n s t i t u t i o n s , S a m a l k h a comprising of sixty students of MBA Management Department. Sparticipated in the Inter – 2nd Sem were coordinated by college Management Fest “Manthan enthusiastic students of SGI, Vinay 12” organized by J K Group of Institutions on 18th February 2012. Aditya Bali & Deepak Antil Stu-dents of Samalkha Group of Institutions has been awarded 1st Prize for Best Team in Debate Mathan? 2012 by the Management of J K Group of Institutions. Aditya Bali has been awarded 2nd prize for Best Speaker in Debate Manthan "2012. The topic of Debate is “The Institution of L o k p a l l h a s t o b e t o t a l l y Autonomous and Free”. There were around five teams participated in Industrial Visit to NSIC by the MBA students debate. Deepak Antil Participated in tudents of Samalkha Group of small enterprises. Favour of topic & Aditya Bali against Institutions MBA-2nd Semester SGI exerted greater efforts to promote the topic. SGI provides such a Sbatch 2011-2013 visited the and nurture entrepreneurship. SGI platform to the stu-dents where they works of National Small Industries provides such a platform to the get exposure and see the things Corporation Ltd. (NSIC); Okhla Phase III, students where they get exposure and happening around them. SGI is a New Delhi-110020 on 10th Febru-ary see the things happening in the medium for its students to reach 2012. Students & Faculty members corporate world. SGI provides their destination. SGI provides were received by Sh. Vipresh Sharma knowledge and understanding of knowledge and understanding of coordinator Incubator (TSC- Division). culture, language, geography and culture, language, geography and National Small Industries Corporation global perspectives to its students. SGI global perspectives to its students. Ltd. (NSIC) is an ISO 9001-2008 certified Students are trained to access and SGI curriculum enables students to Government of India Enterprise under evaluate corporate information u n d e r s t a n d t h e w o r l d b y Ministry of Micro, Small and Me-dium resources. SGI curriculum enables participating in various Na-tional & Enterprises (MSME). NSIC has been students to understand the world by International seminars & summits working to fulfill its mission of attending various National & where they get experience & promoting, aiding and fostering the International Industrial Visits where exposure. The Program was growth of small industries and in- they get experience & exposure. coordinated by Ms. Preeti Dhingra, dustry related micro, small and The Program was coordinated by F a c u l t y i n M a n a g e m e n t medium enterprises in the country. enthusiastic students of SGI, Anil Jain Department. Over a period of five decades of (MBA), Jitender (MBA), Rizwan Ali Expert Lecture by Mr. Jim Cross from transition, growth and development, (MBA), and Aruna Rani (MBA), under Edith Cowan University NSIC has proved its strength within the the guidance of Ms. Preeti Dhingra & country and abroad by promoting Mr. Vikas Nain, Faculty in Management modernization, up gradation of Department. technology, quality consciousness, strengthening linkages with large medium enterprises and enhancing exports - projects and products from

Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out. " " Industrial Visit to NSIC by B.Tech. CSE students amalkha Group of Institutions presentation and explained in an (SGI), Delhi-Chandigarh Road, interactive manner. The challenges SS a m a l k h a , o r g a n i z e d a n faced by entrepreneurship during the industrial tour for its 1st year and 3rd course of self employed and the year students of B.Tech. CSE Branch to benefits enjoyed by them after they National Small Industries Corporation overcome these obstacles and (NSIC), Okhla, New Delhi to educate challenges. He explained the growth the students about the practical of entrepreneurship during the last 60 aspects of Entrepreneurship. The tour years in India while explaining the role was lead by Mr. Gaurav Bhatia, o f va r i o u s e n t r e p r e n e u r s h i p Programmer in CSE Department. A development organizations like NSIC, team of 28 students from CSE were Ministry of Micro, Small and medium gone there. Kundan (CSE 3rd year) and enterprises and Small Industries Bank Sushil (CSE 1st year) were the student of India etc. He gave the following brief coordinators for CSE 3rd year. Deepti introduction about NSIC. National (CSE 1st year) and Prerna (CSE 1st year) Small Industries Corporation Ltd. was the students coordinator for CSE (NSIC), an ISO 9001 Certified company, 1st year. since its establishment in 1955 has The Coordinator from NSIC Mr. Anand been working to fulfill its mission of assisted by his staff explained the promoting, aiding and fostering the details of each project in detail and an- growth of small scale enterprises in the swered all their queries effectively and country. Over a period of six decades of to the best of students satisfaction. The transition, growth and development students also took a very keen interest NSIC has proved its strength within the in understanding the real world country and abroad by promoting aspects of their education which will modernization upgradation of help them use their knowledge in their technology quality consciousness careers in future. strengthening linkages with large and In the second session Mr. Vipresh medium enterprises enhancing S h a r m a , C o n s u l t a n t i n exports projects and products from entrepreneurship gave an audio visual small industries.

EDP on “Industrial Motivation Campaign” by economic goods". This may result in new organizations or may be part of MSME, Dev. Institute, Karnal, A Statutory Body revitalizing mature organizations in under Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India response to a perceived opportunity. T h e m o s t o b v i o u s f o r m o f amalkha Group of Institutions providing seminars which enhances entrepreneurship is that of starting again has taken a step ahead to their knowledge about industries and new businesses (referred as Startup Senhance the knowledge of the work culture in industries.MSME - Company); however, in recent years, students about Industries. Samalkha Development Institute, Karnal is a field the term has been extended to include Group of Institutions invited Mr. Vikas o f f i c e o f t h e D e v e l o p m e n t social and political forms of Gupta, Deputy Director, MSME (MICRO, Commissioner (MSME), Ministry of entrepreneurial activity. When SMALL & MEDIUM ENTERPRISES) Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, entrepreneurship is describing Development Institute and Mr. Trilok Govt. of India, New Delhi, which is an activities within a firm or large Gupta, Assistant Director, MSME a p e x b o d y f o r f o r m u l a t i n g , organization it is referred to as intra- ( M I C R O , S M A L L & M E D I U M coordinating and monitoring the preneurship and may include ENTERPRISES) Development Institute policies and programmes for corporate venturing, when large along with Mr. Mahesh Chand, Lead promotion and development of entities spinoff organizations. Mr. Trilok Bank Officer, Punjab National Bank, MSMEs in the country. Gupta had given talks on the topic “ Panipat for enhancing the knowledge On this occasion Mr. Vikas Gupta given Role of Promotional Agencies in the of the students about Micro, Small , speacialized talks on the topic of Development of MSME sector”, while M e d i u m i n d u s t r i e s a n d “Prodeedure & Formalities requiring to Mr. Mahesh Chand had explained the Entrepreneurship and facilities of become an Enterpreneur”. He said that role of Banking sector in the process of Banking and loan etc. MSME is running Entrepreneurship is the act of being an starting a venture and facilities of loan an “Industrial Motivational Campaign” entrepreneur, which can be defined as etc by the banks. Mr. Trilok Gupta in which they approach various "one who undertakes innovations, added to the words of Mr. Vikas Gupta reputed institutes and motivate the finance and business acumen in an by saying Entrepreneurial activities are students for Entrepreneurship by effort to transform innovations into substantially different depending on

Samalkha Group of Institutions 61 Newsletter - February 2012 the type of organization and creativity involved. Entrepreneurship ranges in scale from solo projects (even involving the entrepreneur only part-time) to major undertakings creating many job opportunities. Many "high value" entrepreneurial ventures seek venture capital or angel funding (seed money) in order to raise capital to build the business. Angel investors generally seek annualized returns of 20-30% and more, as well as extensive involvement in the business. Many kinds of organizations now exist to support would be entrepreneurs including specialized government agencies, business incubators, science parks, and some NGOs. In more recent times, the term entrepreneurship has been extended to include elements not related necessarily to business formation activity such as conceptualizations of entrepreneurship as a specific mindset (see also entrepreneurial mindset) resulting in entrepreneurial initiatives e.g. in the form of social entrepreneurship, political entrepreneurship, or knowledge entrepreneurship have emerged. At the end of the “Industrial Motivation Campaign” at Samalkha Group of Institutions, guests were honoured with Momentos presented by Dean & Experts from Ministry of MSME presents "Industrial Associate Director for their enlightening talks. The seminar was ended with vote Motivational Campaign" of thanks given by Ms. Anupam Mann, Faculty in the department of Applied Sciences & Humanities. The Seminar was attented by senior members of Management and Faculty including Dr. S. K. Matta, Head- Faculty of Management, Dr. Praveen Bhatt, Head Do not wait to strike till Department of Applied Sc. & Humanities, Mr. Vikas Kumar, Head Department of ECE, Mr. Vijayendra Kumar Head Department of EEE, Mr. Kapil Chopra, Head the iron is hot; but make Department of ME, Mr. Manoj Sharma Head Department of CSE along other staff " members and large number of Students of M.Tech, B.Tech, MBA, PGDM & BBA. it hot by striking This motivating seminar on “Industrial Motivation Campaign” was well organized by Mr. Vishal Dora, TPO, Mr. Neeraj Bawa, System Administrator, Rahul Kaushik, CSE 6th Sem., Amit Kumar, ME 2nd Sem. & Sandeep EEE 2nd Sem. " Personality Development Class organized at SGI for MBA and PGDM Students organizations which have expertise in the field of improving personality of the candidates. Starting from their English language improvement, they taught the students the etiquette of clothing and presenting themselves. Then they will teach them the skills of the Group discussions and Interviews. SGI has tied up with Manpower Services India Pvt. Ltd., for improving the personality of its students and providing them knowledge about the communication and interview skills to Personality Development Programme improve their placeability. MANPOWER Services India Private Ms. Ankita from ManPower Services Limited, a 100% subsidiary of India Pvt. Ltd gave their expert talks on Personality Development Programme Manpower Inc. USA, offers services in the “Communication & Interview Skills”. P e r m a n e n t H i r e , Te m p i n g & She said that way of communication is GI is committed to provide best Contracting and Volume Hire in India. a very important part of personality of and quality professionals to the Recognizing that each industry has its a person as it is not only help you to get Sglobal market. Therefore besides own nuances in terms of management importance at the work place but at academics SGI has taken a step to style, hiring practices, compensation yo u r s o c i a l p l a c e s a l s o. S h e improve the personality of students. norms etc., MANPOWER has expertise appreciated that SGI management is Personality is the key point taken into in the following practices for doing its best to inculcate best consideration before making any permanent hire, to provide clients with corporate culture among its students selection by the recruiters. SGI has specialized and value added recruiting and this trend will be way of success at called special trainers from different solutions. SGI.

Samalkha Group of Institutions 62 Newsletter - February 2012 Open Placement Drive posts of Business Development officers and Sales Officer in E-Next (A for E-Next and Aircel Tata Enterprise) and AIRCEL for amalkha Group of Institutions Chandigarh and Punjab Region. (SGI) has organized a two day The selection process consisted of SPlacement Drive from 24th-25th Screening and Technical Interview S e l e c te d s t u d e n t s v i s i te d to February 2012, for its Internal students followed by Final HR talks on 25th Chandigarh for Final round were of MBA & PGDM in association with February 2012 at Chandigarh Offices accompanied by Ms. Preeti Dhingra IKYA Global Services to hire Post of the respective companies. The and Ms. Pooja Batra, Faculty of Graduates (MBA & PGDM ), for the selected candidates have been offered Management Department. packages ranging up to 2.4 Lacs. The

Seminar on CADD This motivating seminar was arranged and co-ordinated by Mr. Kapil Chopra Training (Head of Mechanical Engineering GI had organized a seminar on Department), the energetic faculty Computer Aided Design (CAD) members of Mechanical Engineering Sand Project Planning and Department Mr. Dinesh Jain, and Mr. Management for all Engineering Anil Sharma, Faculty of C.S.E students. The seminar is delivered by department Mr. Gaurav Bhatia and Mr. Amit from CADD Centre Training students of Engineering. Services Pvt. Ltd.

Industrial Visit to Yakult Students were given a power point presentation on the working of a plant factory by the BBA as well as a global perspective of students diversity management. Aspects of Supply chain management and plant tudents of Samalkha Group of manufacturing processes were also Institutions BBA-2nd & 4th discussed. SSemesters batch 2011-2013 & The team of SGI visited the plant 2010-12 had a very insight plant visit to comprising of more than sixty the probiotic drink plant on 24th students of BBA 2nd & BBA 4th Se- February, 2012. Yakult Danone India is a mesters were coordinated by joint venture between Japanese enthusiastic students of SGI, 2nd semester, under the guidance of health drink manufacturer Yakult Gagandeep, Manisha, Ripamshi, Dhiraj Ms. Sonia Sardana & Mr. Amit Bansal, Honsha and French Groupe Danone. of BBA 4th Semester and Sarthak, Faculty in Management Department. Yakult, Sonepat, has a total bottling Prince, Anjali, Shruti, Priyanka of BBA capacity of 1 million bottles a day.

research initiative taken by SGI and "Clean Energy Options and Nuclear SGI Celebrated inspired the students to become an Safety”. National Science Day Entrepreneur rather than mere job Professor Dr. Praveen Bhatt gave an seekers and explore their talent and excellent presentation on “Raman ational Science Day was mind in the research oriented studies. Effect and Its Significance” and celebrated in SGI with great It was followed by an excellent explained the Physics involved in it. He Npomp and show on 28th presentation by the Dean and gave the overview of Raman Effect, February. Celebration was attended by Associate Director, giving profile and S c a t t e r i n g o f L i g h t , R a m a n senior members of the Management, contribution made by Sir C V Raman, in Spectroscopy and Raman Microscopy. Director, Dean & Associate Director, all his unique discovery of “Raman Effect” This was followed by Science Orations HODs, faculty members and all which led to the growth of new given by various students of SGI students of M.Tech, B.Tech, MBA, d i s c i p l i n e c a l l e d “ R a m a n Avinash Kumar(ECE,2nd Sem) on PGDM & BBA. Spectroscopy”. He also inspired “ D i s cove r y o f R a m a n E f fe c t ”, In his inaugural speech, the Director of budding technocrats to do their best Ankita(CSE 2nd Sem) on “Objectives of SGI inspired the young minds to follow to fetch another Nobel Prize for India. N a t i o n a l S c i e n c e D a y ”, the great scientists and engineers of He also explained why India Prashant(ECE,2nd Sem), on Sir CV India and being laurels to the Nation, Celebrates National Science day on Raman-A Great Legendary”, Yogesh through interesting videos and 28th February every year and K u m a r ( M E , 2 n d S e m ) o n presentation. He also narrated the addressed the Theme of NSD 2012 i.e “Consequences of Raman Effect”,

Samalkha Group of Institutions 63 Newsletter - February 2012 of Sir C V Raman”, Amit Kumar(ME-II) on Management), Mr. Vikas Utreja(HOD “Sir C V Raman-A Journey to his Life” E C E ) , M r. B. S Pa t e l ( E C E ) , M r. a n d P r e r n a B h a s i n ( C S E ) o n Vijayendra(HOD,EEE), Mr. Kapil(HOD, “Importance of Research in Science & ME), Mr. Manoj Sharma(HOD,CSE),Ms. Technology” through presentations Paramjeet Kaur(Lect-Physics) and Ms. and videos. Priyanka Duhan(Lect-Maths) was The students were given 1st, 2nd and formed to judge the perform-ance and 3 r d Pr i z e s a l o n g w i t h s o m e knowledge of the students during c o n s o l a t i o n p r i z e s f o r t h e i r presentation. presentations by the Director of the The celebration was ended with vote Salman Khan(ME,2nd Sem) on Nuclear Institute Dr. Rajesh Goel. A committee of thanks by Prerna(CSE-2nd Sem) Safety and National Science Day”, of 8 Senior Faculty members along with Ms. Anupam Mann, Faculty Vipul(ECE,2nd Sem) on “Contribution commencing Prof. V.K Batra (Prof, Applied Sciences & Humanities.

MBA student Open Campus participated in NDTV Placement

show “Politically he Training and Placement cell of Incorrect” Samalkha Group of Institutions T(SGI) has organized Open tudents of Samalkha Group of Campus Placement Drive for Institutions participated in the placement in Tech Mahindra & AI Swell known show “Politically Yellow Pages to hire B. Tech., Diploma, Incorrect” recorded on NDTV on 29th Graduates & MBA students. More than February 2012 at Archana Complex, GK Rush of students on registration counter for placement 500 candidates from several drive Part-1, New Delhi. The theme of the Institutes/colleges from Punjab, show was “Can the Union Budget Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, Himachal Lacs. The candidates were hosted very Change things around for UPA and Chandigarh registered for well and all the arrangements for the Government”. The show was hosted by interviews. The selection process basic requirements were taken care by Ms. Ankita and the guests of the show consisted of Written Tests, Technical the institute's management. Students were Mr .S. Das Gupta & Mr. Mani. Interview and then HR talks. The of the institute have also taken active The Program was coordinated by selected candidates have been offered participation in the fair to manage the enthusiastic students of SGI, Naveen, packages ranging between 2.5 to 3.5 event. Anamika Bansal, Pooja Jain & Ashish Srivastav under the guidance of Mr. Vikas Nain, Faculty in Management Presentation on “Engineering and Technology- Department. The start of a great Career” by Mr. Jim Cross from Edith Cowan University amalkha Group of Institutions Samalkha Group of institutions. Mr. Jim organized a presentation at Cross has over 30 years of experience SCampus for Associate Professor & in higher education as an academic Associate Dean (International), Mr. Jim and senior leader. He has received a Cross from Edith Cowan University on variety of awards including the 29th February 2012. The presentation University Medal and Award for focused on “Engineering and Excellence in promotion of students in Technology-The start of a great Career”. postgraduate research. Jim is a Fellow It provided an overview of the great of the Australian Mathematical Society opportunities that are available and a member of the Institute of internationally in "Engineering and Mathematics and its Applications and Security Technology" along with some the Natural Resource Modeling Obstacles are those latest research that provided new Association. Jim has initiated and frightful things you see opportunities for the future. contributed to international projects " In addition to the PPT presentation, a in South East Asia including AusAid when you take your short video file called “Engineers are and World Bank Projects, international Cool” was also shown. education research and international eyes off your goal. P r e s e n t a t i o n s t a r t e d w i t h conferences/workshops. SGI feels enlightening the Lamp in front of proud to collaborate with such an Goddess Saraswati, by Mr. Jim Cross eminent University and personality. " and Prof. (Dr.) Rajesh Goel, Director, During his presentation, he told about Samalkha Group of Institutions 64 Newsletter - February 2012 Presentation on “Engineering and Technology-The start of a great Career” by Mr. Jim Cross from Edith Cowan University

Edith Cowan University (ECU) while many connections and partnerships at groups as commercial enterprises. explaining that Engineering is the a local, national and international level, Students can get all these foreign third highest earning career behind with each level being equally study facilities if they are from SGI. ECU law and medicine. Life is full of important. Along with this, SGI also has education in engineering and j o u r n e y s f r o m C h i l d h o o d t o Student Exchange Programme and technology will give you the versatility Adulthood, from School to University, Faculty Exchange Programme. to cross over into many different from Working to working better and Students got the knowledge about professions. All the students of M.Tech, learning more. Everyone's journey is studying abroad from ECU in B.Tech, MBA, PGDM and BBA programs unique, reflecting personal hopes and Engineering and Technology. At the attended the presentation. Many of aspirations. The road is open at SGI to ECU there's a great future ahead. ECU the students raised queries for their help you realize your ambitions and engineering and technology courses career and future growth. SGI students reach your destination. ECU has a cover a vast spectrum of fields – from were enthusiastic after listening about longstanding commitment to electronics to industrial design. their career growth in Globalization e n g a g i n g a n d s e r v i n g o u r Become an ECU-qualified engineer era. communities. Increasing social and it could open the door to career All the faculty members from Faculty complexity creates an imperative for opportunities around the world. In o f E n g i n e e r i n g , F a c u l t y o f the University and communities to Globalization-Production engineering Management, Teaching Support Staff, work together and share ideas, courses open doors in manufacturing Technical and Library Staff attended knowledge and expertise in critical and industry; civil engineering leads to the presentation. Many of the faculties issues such as health and wellness, building bridges and roads; while raised queries for their career, future social justice, education, science, aerospace engineering could be the growth and Doctoral Programme. business, the environment and start of a career in the aircraft industry. community wellbeing. It maintains Ev en ECU runs its own manufacturing

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MARCH 2012 Best Technical Campus in Delhi NCR by Education Expo TV

amalkha Group of Institutions Research and Branding solutions have (SGI) has been awarded by the an impact on more than 0.5 million Sresearch team and management decision makers spanning from the of Education Expo TV with the award of industry, professional, academician to Best technical campus in Delhi NCR. students. Education Expo TV is a The name of the event in which they unique company in the dynamic gave this award is South Asian education industry, education Expo TV Academy award - 2012. The aim behind is set to provide various global the South Asian Academy awards is to comparisons and indepth analyses on c e l e b r a t e t h e s u c c e s s a n d research institutions, and the decisions achievements in educational field of m a d e b y g o v e r n m e n t s a n d South Asia, Mainly India. universities in national context. Samalkha Group of Institutions is one Prof. (Dr.) Rajesh Goel, Director SGI got which qualify for Management (Best this opportunity to attend the event Institution & Best Placement), and received the award. All teaching E n g i n e e r i n g ( B e s t Te c h n i c a l and non teaching staff was highly Infrastructure & Best Placement) & encouraged after getting such type of special awards (Best industry award for the institute. Prof. (Dr.) Rajesh interaction & Global Exposure) Goel, Director SGI, gave message that category. SGI always participated and won many Education Expo TV is the India’s largest such type of awards for the institute and still expanding Education time to time. Branding and Research Company. The

Students of SGI participated in Gadget Guru Conclave & Awards' 2012

tudents of Samalkha Group of Institutions participated in the Swell known show "Gadget Guru Conclave & Awards" 2012 on 12th March 2012 at Kingdom of Dreams, Gurgaon. The Gadget Guru Awards are the biggest the country has seen in the field of Consumer Electronics, Gadgets and Technology and provide a unique opportunity for experts from the industry to ideate, discuss and analyze latest trends. The event was hosted by NDTV's Tech Gurus Rajiv Makhni and Vikram Chandra, the duo behind the flagship tech show Gadget Guru, brought the latest technology related news and reviews to the consumers. The star studded event was attended by Kapil Sibal, Honourable Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Rishi Kapoor, Randhir Kapoor, Jacquline Fernandes, Asin and Sajid Khan and Gul Panag amongst others. The Program was coordinated by enthusiastic students of SGI, Sonu Kumar Jha, Aditya Bali, Nikhil, Dheeraj, Prince and Sarthak, under the guidance of Mr. Vikas Nain, Faculty in Management Department. Presentation on “First orkut, Now Facebook……….. What's next? Learn the latest in Social Media!” By Mr. Gaurav Mendiratta amalkha Group of Institutions organized a presentation at SC a m p u s b y M r . G a u r a v Mendiratta on 16th March 2012. The presentation focused on “First orkut, Now Facebook… What’s next? Learn the latest in Social Media!” Gaurav Mendiratta is a seasoned technology professional with experience in Internet Applications, Marketing and online Video. Prior to starting AKG Technologies Inc.( The parent company of socio square) he was working with a major cable and internet service provider of US for over 4 years. In this short span, Gaurav has risen to the position of principal engineer at the office of the CTO. In his work, he has led several successful projects and products of their i n c e p t i o n t o a n a t i o n w i d e Engineering in Electronics and following contents. deployment. Gaurav also worked with Communications, from Barkatullah, All the faculty members in Faculty of the Asian Plastic Company, India where Bhopal, India. Engineering, Faculty of Management, he led a team of 7 people who During his presentation he told about Teaching Support Staff, Technical and designed a circuit of a transducer, Social Media. Social media is a phrase Library Staff attended the Seminar. currently being used by the India being tossed around a lot these days, C o m p l e t e P r o g r a m m e w a s Railways. Mr. Gaurav Mendiratta holds but it can sometimes be difficult to coordinated by Mr. Vikas Nain and Ms. masters in telecommunications & answer the question of what is social Preeti Dhingra, Assistant Professors, networking in Electronics and media. Is it social networking? Is it Faculty of Management with taking Communications, from University of social bookmarking? Is it wiki? After the help of four student coordinators. Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of that Mr. Mendiratta gave his views on SGI Participated in Technical Fest-“NASET 2012” at Kurukshetra University Technical Fest-“NASET 2012” Representation and Poster Making. Squad Robot”. But among self financed was organized at Electronics Students of various colleges Institutiuons the position was 1st. The AS c i e n c e D e p a r t m e n t , participated in the Technical Fest. Robot was designed to Save the life of Kurukshetra University, on March 16- Some Students of our College - human being, animals etc. from the 17, 2012. National level Symposium on Samalkha Group Of Institutions(SGI), man made disasters . Our robots is that Electronics Technology [NASET] is a Samalkha also Participated in the one which saves human life for this National Level Technical Event focused Technical Fest in the event named kind of attacks . It detects many bombs on the fields of Electronics and –“Hardware Representation”-Name of and under ground blast mines, so that Computer Science & Engineering. The the students are -Mohit Chhabra, our army works regulary and moves fest promised to be a complete Av i n a s h K u m a r, Va r u n O j h a , forward consistently . Pure robot works experience for learning, innovation Raghvendra Mani Yadav, Manu Dipesh, in any conditions and in any weather. and out of box thinking in an Harmeet Singh. They made “Bomb The Robot was made at ERDC SGI entertaining way. In that Fest there Squad Robot” and “Waste Sorting under the guidance of Ms. Priyanka were following Categories- Paper Machine”. Among them Mohit & Varun Sharma and Ms. Preetika Bhasin Presentation, Quiz, Hardware Secured 3rd position in the “Bomb Research Associate at ERDC.

The difference be-tween a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a " lack in will. Samalkha Group of Institutions 68 Newsletter - "March 2012 SGI students visited INDOASIAN Pvt. Ltd. xtending its commitment of to enhance industry exposure strong industry relations, SGI amongst their students. The students Eorganized industrial visit for were also told about the scope and Engineering students on 17th March opportunities in the industry. The 2012 to INDOASIAN Pvt. Ltd. at students were very happy with the Murthal(Sonepat). The students were exposure and awareness gained accompanied by two faculty members through this visit. The visit was well Mr. Sagar Bhosle and Mr. Hemant organized and coordinated by the Chugh of Faculty of Engineering. This students of EEE 6th sem Gurudayal & visit was organized by Electrical & Anil Kumar Thakur and Ajay Verma & Electronics Engg. Deptt. SGI team Puneet Khurana of EEE 4th Sem along presented a memento as a token of with two faculty members Mr. Sager thanks to the management of the Bhasle & Hemant Chugh under the company. The Sr. Manager of the guidance and support of the Head of company appreciated the interest of the Department of EEE Mr. Vijayendra students and faculty and the steps Kumar. being taken by the SGI management Presentation on “To lend valuable information & knowledge on TEAM WORK” By Mr. Aashish Khanna Marketing, Location and Commerce Vertical. He created a PAN India sales network with all the mobile service operators for handset building. He also increased the distributor count by 50% by acquiring new distributors and penetrating the market. He got multifold increase in volumes of handsets sold and revenue generated. During his presentation he told about Team Work. Teamwork is an action performed by a team towards a common goal. A team consists of more than one person, each of whom typically has different responsibilities. A team also includes seven common elements: 1. Common Purpose; 2. Interdependence; 3. Clear Roles and Contributions; 4. Satisfaction from Mutual Working; 5. Mutual and I n d i v i d u a l Ac c o u n t a b i l i t y ; 6 . Realization of Synergies; and 7. Empowerment. The Seminar was very interactive and Excellent. All the faculty members in Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Management, Teaching Support Staff, Technical and Library Staff attended the Seminar. C o m p l e t e P r o g r a m m e w a s amalkha Group of Institutions Science programme in Marketing. He coordinated by Mr. Navneet Jindal and organized a presentation at has an experience of Sales & Marketing Ms. Anupam M ann, Assistant SCampus by Mr. Aashish Khanna professional with over 13 years of Professors in Faculty of Engineering on 17th March 2012. The presentation working in various industry segments with taking the help of four student focused on “ To lend valuable w h i c h i n c l u d e i n f o r m a t i o n coordinators Prerna Bhasin CSE 2nd information & knowledge on TEAM technology, Internet ser vices, Semester, Aditya Bali MBA 4th WORK”. Mr. Aashish Khanna is a corporate trainings and Telecom. Semester, Kirti Batra CSE 4th Semester bachelor of Management Science Currently he is working with Nokia and Dheeraj Kumar BBA / 4th along with Master of Management India Pvt. Ltd., as Head of Customer Semester.

Samalkha Group of Institutions 69 Newsletter - March 2012 Students of SGI participated in “National Robotics Challenge” at SBIT “National Robotics Challenge” Competition. Students of our College, was organized at SBIT, Sonipat Samalkha Group Of Institutions(SGI) Aon 22nd March 2012. NRC was also participated in this Competition. organized by Building Blocks, in Varun Ojha(1st Year ECE), and Mohit collaboration with IEEE student Chhabra (1st Year ECE) participated in branch, Computer Society of India the Event-“Robo Race”. They Secured (CSI) student chapter and Indian 3rd Position. It is a Great Achievement Society for Technical Education (ISTE) for our college. The robot designed student branch and sponsored by HCL. was a pick and place robot that can NRC is an Indian Premier Robotics pick the balls and drop them in a Competition that brings the genius bucket, the robot made by SGi under one roof. The competition was students was unique in design divided into three main cadre - Robo because no other robot was there to robots. Also students are working very Race, Robo War and Line Follower. pick the balls. Students of SGI were hard for achieving their goals. This type More than 100 students from various guided by the engineers ERDC Ms. of activities help students to shape colleges par ticipated in this Preetika and Ms. Priyanka for making their career. Open Campus Placement Drive for placement for iYogi and VoiceFone

Institutes/colleges in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, Himachal and Chandigarh registered for interviews on both days. The selection process consisted of Pre Placement Talks, Written Tests, Data Interpretation and then HR talks. The selected candidates have been offered packages ranging between 2.5 to 4.3 Lacs/Annum. The candidates were hosted very well and all the arrangements for the basic requirements were taken care by the institute’s management. Students of the SGI have also taken active participation in the fair to manage the event. The event was Coordinated by Mr. Vishal Doora, TPO at SGI campus he Training and Placement cell of placement for iYogi and VoiceFone to with students Sudhir (EEE-1st Year), Samalkha Group of Institutions hire Graduates (BA/B.Com. /BCA etc.) & Amit (ME-1st Year ) and Vikas T(SGI) has organized Open MBA students on 23rd March 2012. (ME 2nd year). Campus Placement Drive for More than 300 candidates from several Workshop on Robotics by Techtronics Robotics Workshop was held was on the basics of robotics. The on 24th March 2012 in participants were taught how to build ASamalkha Group of Institutions and operate simple manual robots by Techtronics. Techtronics Education during the course of the workshop.It (India) Limited has been a pioneer in was attended by our Embedded promotion of "learning by doing" Research & Development Center concept and has established itself as a members -Ms. Priyanka Sharma, Ms. leading importer and distributor of Preetika Bhasin & Mr. Ashwani Robotics development platforms and Dhiman(Head of ERDC ), also by other hands on learning aids. Techtronics the students and the faculty members. faculty members- Ms Ritu Pahal, Ms Education (India) Limited is exclusive Robotics helps us to open our minds Priyanka Saluja, ,Mr. Anil Sharma, Mr. distributor with LEGO Education and and enhance our creativity as it covers Ashish Dawar, Mr. Dinesh Jain, Mr. PITSCO for their entire range of ever y branch of Science and Gaurav Bhatia & by some students of products in India. Engineering –Mechanical, Electronics, our college- Varun Ojha, Mohit The workshop was an initiative to Computer Science etc. This workshop Chhabra, Manu Dipesh , Harmeet. enhance practical knowledge among

Samalkha Group of Institutions 70 Newsletter - March 2012 Students of SGI Participated in "Techno Spark 12" in Bharat Institute of Technology at Sonepat tudents of Samalkha Group of the mind sets. The tale of the play I n s t i t u t i o n s , S a m a l k h a revealed dark secrets of the Indian Sparticipated in the Inter-college societ y-female infanticide in Technical Fest “TECHNO SPARK 12” outstandingly thought provoking way. organized by BITS (Bharat Institute of The theme of play is set on the angle of Technology, Sonepat) on 26th & 27th those unborn babies and their March 2012. Vijay Dagar, Dheeraj imaginative perspective. The unborn Ghalayan, Ashish Tawar, Dheeraj children have their own world where Kumar, Priyanka, Neetu, Jatin, Rohit, they all share their stories, sorrows and Arvind, Vicky and Harish, students of dreams which could not be fulfilled. Samalkha Group of Institutions have Female feticide is a scary truth of India. up Comedy. Students of Samalkha been awarded 1st Prize for Best Team This sick and gruesome practice still Group of Institutions have been in SKIT Competition . The skit was on exists in few rural places of India like awarded 2nd Prize for Retro dance in the theme entitled “Female Feticide Rajasthan & Madhya Pradesh. There the Inter – college Technical Fest and Trafficking among Women" as were many colleges participated in the “TECHNO SPARK 12”. The Program was Socio-economic empowerment of competition. Vijay Dagar student of coordinated by Vijay Dagar student of women is essential for making Samalkha Group of Institutions has M.Tech under the valuable guidance of informed decisions and for change of been awarded 1st Prize for the Stand Ms. Preeti Dingra, Asst. Professor. Open Campus Placement Drive for placement in RUVA he Training and Placement cell of candidates have been offered Samalkha Group of Institutions packages ranging between 2.5 to 6.5 T(SGI) has organized Open Lacs/Annum. The candidates were Campus Placement Drive for hosted ver y well and all the placement for RUVA to hire B. Tech. & a r r a n g e m e n t s f o r t h e b a s i c MBA students on 28th - 29th March requirements were taken care by the 2012. More than 500 candidates from institute’s management. The event was several Institutes/colleges in Punjab, Coordinated by Mr. Vishal Doora, TPO Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, Himachal at SGI campus with students Rahul and Chandigarh registered for Kaushik (CSE 3rd Year), Gaurav Goel interviews on both days. The selection (CSE 1st year), Prerna Bhasin (CSE 1st process consisted of Pre-Placement year), Priyanka (BBA- 1st year), Sudhir Talks, Written Tests, Data Interpretation (EEE-1st Year), Amit (ME-1st Year) and and then HR talks. The selected Vikas (ME 2nd year). Best Professional Institute in NCR by Big Brands Research amalkha Group of Institutions and still expanding Education team. Firstly, research team shortlisted (SGI) has been awarded by the Branding and Research Company. Our 2 0 a p p l i c a t i o n s o u t o f 1 0 0 0 Sresearch team and management Research and Branding solutions have nominations, which qualified for the of Big Brand Research with the award an impact on decision makers awards. Prof. (Dr.) Rajesh Goel, Director of Best Professional Institute in NCR. s p a n n i n g f r o m t h e i n d u s t r y, SGI got this opportunity to attend the The name of the event in which they professional, academician to students. event and received the award. All gave this award is Education Brands Academy is a unique company teaching and non teaching staff was Excellence Award – 2012. The aim in the dynamic education industry, highly encouraged after getting such behind the Education Excellence Brands Academy is set to provide type of award for the institute. Prof. Award – 2012 is to celebrate the various global comparisons and (DR.) Rajesh Goel, Director SGI, gave success and achievements in indepth analyses on research message that SGI always participated educational field. Samalkha Group of institutions, and the decisions made by and won many such type of awards for Institutions is one which qualifies for governments and universities in the institute time to time. Management, Engineering & special national context. Final decision was awards. Big Brand is the India’s largest depend upon research and marketing

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APRIL 2012 Open Campus Placement Drive for GENPACT he Training and Placement cell of Talks, Written Tests, Data Interpretation Samalkha Group of Institutions and then HR talks. The selected T(SGI) has organized Open candidates have been offered Campus Placement Drive for packages ranging between 1.5 to 2.5 placement for GENPACT to hire B. Tech. Lacs/Annum. The candidates were & MBA students on 2nd April, 2012. hosted ver y well and all the Genpact is a global leader in business a r r a n g e m e n t s f o r t h e b a s i c process and technology management. requirements were taken care by the The entire organization has over institute's management. Students of 53,000+ employees is focused on the institute have also taken active process and engaged in improving participation in the fair to manage the client processes and driving business event. impact. Organizing events which contribute to Mr. Vishal Dora, TPO at SGI Campus More than 200 candidates from several better future prospective of students with Sourabh (ME 1st Year), Sudhir Institutes/Colleges from Punjab, has been key policy of SGI and (EEE-1st Year), Ashish (ME-1st Year) and Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, Himachal accordingly many such programmes V ik as (ME 2nd year) student and Chandigarh registered for and other related events are organized coordinators for the placement drive interviews on both days. The selection regularly. Students of any part of the to help out the students and company. process consisted of Pre Placement country can participate in such events. Student of SGI won First Prize at National Level Business Quiz e w D e l h i I n s t i t u t e o f in the competition. Aditya Bali of MBA position. Management, Tuglkabad final Semester and Mohit Sakhuja of SGI team was honoured with NInstitutional Area, New Delhi, PGDM final Semester represented certificates of securing the first organized its Annual Inter-College Fest Samalkha Group of Institutions. The position and Mementos by NDIM. 'SPANDAN', during the first week of team performed extremely well in all Winning such a tough competition April, 2012. Two students of SGI the elimination rounds and finally speaks about the caliber of SGI participated in the event of 'Business made to the final of 'Business Quiz'. students. Quiz' on 2nd April, 2012. In all, there A f t e r o v e r c o m i n g a t o u g h were forty teams of two students each competition, team of SGI won the first Pre –Joining Assessment Training for “Quatrro Global Services at SGI” uatrro Global Services Pvt. Ltd., company. assessment. The candidates were had selected Samalkha Group The 32 hours (Five days) complete provided with proper hospitality and Qof Institutions to conduct Pre training was well organized and accommodation free of cost. –Joining Assessment Training for the Prepared by the Corporate Relation After completion of the training the selected candidates in various cell of SGI in Delhi, headed by Mr. candidates were finally assessed by placement drives conducted by the Muneesh Marwaha and smartly the “Quatrro” HR department. company. delivered by the team of IT experts of The candidates were very much happy The Training was consisted of SGI Mr. Fuzail Shams, Mr. Neeraj Bawa, and satisfied with practical exposure complete hands-on experience of the Ms. Preetika Bhasin and Ms. Sunita gained during the training, the Computer Hardware, Operating Gahalyan at SGI campus. The five days delivery techniques of training was systems and Networking. The training training was ended on 1st April, 2012. very much appreciated by the was followed by assessment of the 20 selected candidates from Delhi, company “Quatrro Global Services Pvt. candidates for immediate joining on Faridabad, Karnal and Panipat had Ltd.”. various PAN India locations of the participated in the training and SGI Organized a fest on the Theme "National Integration & Social Harmony" amalkha Group of Institutions Chief Guest and Dr. (Mrs.) Charanjeet organized an event at campus on Kaur State Liaison Officer, NSS Haryana S5th April, 2012. The event was the Guest of Honour. It was a focused on “National Integration & proud privilege of SGI to call both the Social Harmony". Dr. G.K. Tuteja, eminent personalities as a guest in Assistant Program Advisor, NSS campus in such type of knowledge Regional centre, New Delhi was the delivery event. Firstly Ms. Anupam

Samalkha Group of Institutions 73 Newsletter - April 2012 Mann (FOE) and Prerna, student of CSE also assured that he will try his best to (ECE) and Amar (ME) gave their views gave a brief about the Theme and give approval for creating One unit of about the theme. Salman (ME) Guests. Dr. Rajesh Goel, Director SGI NSS at SGI shortly. Dr. Tuteja presented an excellent talk on then gave an excellent presentation appreciated the initiatives taken by "Mazhab Nai Sikhata Aapas Mai Bair on the theme as well as National S G I t o h o n o u r t h e i r S o c i a l Rakhna" followed by a group song by a Service Scheme (NSS). He also Commitments towards the Society group of students consisting of Deepti, highlighted the steps taken by SGI to using talent of Students. It was Manish, Shubham, Anita, Ankhush, discharge its Social responsibility. followed by excellent presentations Ashish, Ankita, Yamini and Priyanka. Dr.(Mrs.) Charanjeet Kaur was then from faculty and students. Ms. Preetika In addition to Director, Prof. H.L. invited for giving a brief about NSS and (ERDC), Ms. Preeti Dhingra (FOM) and Chhatwal Dean & Associate Director, its relevence. Dr. G.K. Tuteja, Assistant Mr. Navneet (FOE) gave their views on HODs and all the faculty members of Program Advisor, NSS Regional centre, the topic “Role of Youth in National Faculty of Engineering & Faculty of Delhi then addressed the gathering Integration & Social Harmony”, Management were present in the highlighting the importance of Social “Religion Identity & National event. The event was coordinated by harmony and role of NSS in inspiring Integration in India” and “Achieving Mr. Gaurav Bhatia (FOE) and Ms. the youths of India in serving the every Communal Harmony” respectively. Anupam Mann (FOE). segment of Society. He also inspired Students of SGI Nivedita (MBA), Amit young minds to be a 'Proud Indian'. He (ME), Avinash (ECE), Salman (ME), Lalit Open Campus Placement Drive for “Radix Media” he Training and Placement cell of of its team gives them the unique Samalkha Group of Institutions ability to understand their customers T(SGI) has organized Open need and satisfy them with excellence. Campus Placement Drive for Organizing events which contribute to placement for Radix Media to hire MBA better future prospective of students (Marketing & Finance) candidates on has been key policy of SGI and 10th April, 2012. Radix Media Tech Pvt. accordingly many such programmes Ltd. (Rmt Media), is India's leading and other related events are organized media company provides extensive, regularly. Students of any part of the p e r t i n e n t a n d t r u s t w o r t h y country can participate in such events. information solution crosswise all Mr. Vishal Dora, TPO at SGI Campus media. Radix Media Tech is growing as with Sudhir (EEE-1st Year), Amit (ME- a one-stop solution for all Indian 1st Year) and Vikas (ME 2nd year) buyers and sellers, offering them easy student coordinators for the to use interfaces across print, voice, placement drive to help out the online (IT) & mobile platforms. Its students and company. global span of business and expertise Students of SGI Won 3rd Prize in UNIVERSUMM 2012 at Mullana University tudents of SGI participated in a Kumar(ME Third Year), Sidharth(ME team stood third position and three day National Level Fest - Second Year), Vivek(EEE Second Year) awarded with certificates and shield. S“UNIVERSUMM 2012” organized and Balwant(BBA First Year) and the The Director of SGI had congratulated by Mullana University, Mullana, Badminton Team Consisting of Ankur the students and faculty for the Ambala at University campus on 10th - Jain(CSE Third Year), Anup Hota(ME achievement and motivated them for 12th April 2012. Two teams of SGI had Third Year), Ankit Chillar (ME Second much better performance in the participated in sports competition in Year) and Dheeraj(ME Second Year). future.He said that the institute will Volley-Ball and Badminton under the There were several teams of different provide full support and facilities for guidance of faculty members Mr. colleges and Universities including the preparation of such activities and Hemant Chugh and Mr. Anil Sharma. PTU, Kurukshetra University and invite students to come forward and The volley-ball team consisted of various affiliated colleges of these perform in such competitions. students Manish Sambyal(MBA First Universities. Both the teams of SGI Participating and organizing such Year), Gaurav Tyagi(ECE Third Year), performed well and reached to events which contribute to better Ujjwal Chaubey(ME Third Year), Mohit s e m i f i n a l s i n t h e r e s p e c t i ve future prospective of students has Chauhan(ME Third Year), Neeraj competitions. However the volley-ball been key policy of SGI.

Samalkha Group of Institutions 74 Newsletter - April 2012 A visit to Modern Machine Shop-2012 D e p a r t m e n t , S G I , S a m a l k h a ) coordinated and organized a visit for B.TECH 4th and 6th semester Mechanical Engineering students on 7th April, 2012. The transportation was provided by the college itself. The venue for the exhibition was INDIA EXPO MART, GRATER NOIDA. Around 40 students from 2nd and 3rd year came forward and take the advantage of this great opportunity. Mr. Anil Sharma, Mr. Ashish Dawar, Mr. Mukesh, M r. R a j e s h w e r e t h e f a c u l t y coordinators from Mechanical Engineering Department. The student includes Mohammed Abdullah, Yashwant Saini, Aditya Nath Jha , ith growing demand of latest organized an exhibition gives an Mohammed Shahid, Samarth Sikka, technologies and modern opportunity for the Industrialist and Dheeraj Kumar, Abishek Khanna, Wequipments in the day-to- engineering students. Keeping in Sachin Taneja, Satish Kumar, Ravinder, day life, INDIAN MACHINE TOOL m i n d t h e d e v e l o p m e n t a n d Simranjeet, Arvind, Manpreet, Gaurav, MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION, enhancement of students, Mr. Kapil Praveen, Anil and Sandeep. ( I M T M A ) co m e s fo r w a rd a n d Chopra (HOD, Mechanical Engineering Students of Electronics and Communication Engineering department visited SIMULATRIX-12, a seminar on Electronics CADD amalkha Group of Institutions is Projects demonstrations such as committed to provide best and Smoke Detector etc. and practical Squality professionals to the applications in different fields of global market. Therefore, besides engineering (Mechanical, Automobile academics SGI has taken a step to etc.). Guest of Honor Prof. A. P. Mittal improve the personality of its students. was invited for the Seminar from Netaji S t u d e n t s o f E l e c t r o n i c s a n d Subhash Institute of Technology, New C o m m u n i c a t i o n E n g i n e e r i n g Delhi. Seminar started at 11:00 a. m. department visited SIMULATRIX-12, a S t u d e n t s g a i n e d v e r y g o o d seminar on Electronics CADD. The experience by this seminar and seminar was organized by Cadd t h a n k e d E l e c t r o n i c s a n d Centre at FIRE'N'ICE, Sec. 10, Dwarka, C o m m u n i c a t i o n E n g i n e e r i n g Ashok ECE 6th Sem., Arun ECE 6th New Delhi. Students were provided Department, SGI for taking them to Sem., Sompal ECE 6th Sem., Reena ECE k n o w l e d g e a b o u t v a r i o u s such a knowledge gaining Seminar. Mr. 6th Sem., Manisha ECE 6th Sem., re q u i re m e n t s fo r E l e c t ro n i c s Hemant Chugh, Lec turer ECE Moumita ECE 4th Sem., Nitish ECE 4th Engineers, Various job opportunities in department, SGI along with Kapil ECE Sem. and Simranpreet ECE 4th Sem. PCB designing, OrCAD software, Live 6th Sem., Mandeep ECE 6th Sem., visited the SIMULATRIX-12. Third Party Audit for ISO 9001:2008 Quality system held successfully at SGI GI is an ISO 9001:2008 certified Auditors Committee made an tend to take this for granted. The institution since its inspection. Its enormous and positive contribution committee told if products, systems, Sthird party audit held at SGI to most aspects of our lives. Auditors machinery and devices work well and campus on 5th April 2012. On this Committee checked desirable safely then it is often because they occasion Prof. (Dr.) Rajesh Goel characteristics of products and meet standards. congratulated all the faculty members services such as quality, environmental The committee suggested about three in Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of friendliness, safety, reliability, main phases of an ISO standards Management, Teaching Support Staff, efficiency and interchangeability - and development process. First is the need Technical and Library Staff for at an economical cost at SGI. for a standard is usually expressed by suppor ting and following all After the Audit all services meet to a n i n d u s t r y s e c t o r , w h i c h standards made by ISO 9001:2008. their expectations and committee communicates this need to a national

Samalkha Group of Institutions 75 Newsletter - April 2012 member body. Second is to make an institutes of 163 countries, one government. On the other hand, other agreement which has been reached member per country, with a Central members have their roots uniquely in on technical aspects are to be covered Secretariat in Geneva, Switzerland, that the private sector, having been set up in the standard. The final phase coordinates the system. ISO is a non- by national partnerships of industry comprises the formal approval of the governmental organization that forms associations. Therefore, ISO enables a Result. ISO (International Organization a bridge between the public and consensus to be reached on solutions for Standardization) is the world's private sectors. On the one hand, many that meet both the requirements of largest developer and publisher of of its member institutes are part of the business and the broader needs of International Standards. ISO is a governmental structure of their society. network of the national standards countries, or are mandated by their Technovision 2012 Celebrated in SGI amalkha Group of Institutions and faculty members of the institution. celebrated Technovision 2012 on Students from Various colleges & S12th -13th April with great Schools of the region were invited to enthusiasm. The convenor was the participate in the various categories of Director of the institution Prof. (Dr) events. Professor Jagmohan Singh Rajesh Goel and the co-convenor was Rajput (Nephew of Shahid Bhagat Prof. H.L. Chhatwal Dean & Associated Singh & well known educationist) was Director of SGI. The event was present as chief guest of the closing organized by Mr. Ashwani Dhiman ceremony on 13th April 2012, along (Research Engineer & Head ERDC ), Ms. with Mr. Ram Mohan Rai (Gen. Sec. Hali Priyanka Sharma (Research Associate Panipat Trust), Father Pankaj IMS, ERDC), Ms. Preetika Bhasin (Research Manager St. Marry's Convent School, occasion. A cultural programme was Associate ERDC) and Student Panipat were the special invitees on presented on the closing ceremony in Members of ERDC. There were 38 the occasion. Chairman Sh. Ajay Goyal which various students of SGI showed events including two workshops on and other Senior members of SGI their talent and entertained the Ethical Hacking and Robotics. All the Management including Sh. Hari Om audience. In this ceremony SGI events were organized by students Goyal were also present on the management has honored 13 Sarpanches of various villages of operators with machinery to assist e.g Guru Nanak make a transformation Panipat District and several other them with muscular requirement of and in the fight of our freedom the important social workers of the work; automation decreases the need episodes “Jalia Walan Bagh”, “Quit India Panipat District. The Chief Guest of the for human sensory and mental Movement” transformed the people of event distributed the prizes to the requirements as well. Automation whole country into freedom fighters winners of various categories of event plays an increasingly important role in and as a result finaly we got the and also presented the academic the world economy and had a notable “Freedom”. achievement awards to various impact in a wide range of highly visible Dr. Rajesh Goel in his concluding students of SGI. Around 200 Students industries beyond manufacturing. The speech said that SGI is grooming its from various Institutes and schools Workshops were of two hours for both students to best fit in the today's including JK Polytechnic, Chandan Bal the days. Basic Topics Covered in the “changed” corporate culture and had Vikas School, Bal Vikas School and Workshops: Types of Robots, Different adopted a different approach in Modern School from Sonepat, Panipat Components of Robots, and Future student's career development and Samlkha regions visited the 'Tech- Aspects of Robotics and Some Ethical planning. The basic mantra for success fest' and showed keen interest in hacking Concepts Like How To Protect adopted by SGI includes three steps: understanding the novel ideas in your Operating System from virus, Academic & .Eligibility, Transformation various areas of Technology. The How to install Programs without & Placement or Self Employment. At Technovision also included some administrative rights etc. The SGI, special additional modules for the competitive events like ROBO Puller, Workshops was really very interactive. skill development of a student have Robo Soccer, Robo Race, Robo Rides, All HODs and Faculty Members developed along with hard skills and Electromoania, Bread Storming, Black effectively participated in this event. develop multifarious and industry fit Box, Degital Designing, Simu, They guided the students about their professional for immediate induction Automized mind, Reassemble, Krazy Projects and Presentations. for professional deliverance. For this Bridge, Apsurd, Code Magneto, Codex, The Chief guest Prof. Jagmohan Singh they involve senior industr y Debug, Ideaz, battlefield etc. The Rajput had shared his views on “Higher professionals in making their Technovision also included separate Education” and given expert advice to curriculum for real world applications workshops for Ethical Hacking and the students and faculty of SGI. He and invite experienced corporate Robitics. The workshops was invited the students to follow the trainers and HR Practitioners to train coordinated by Mr. Neeraj Bawa paths of patriots like Bhagat Singh and and make their students aware of the (System Administrator), Mr. Vishal Dora be honest towards country. He gave practical implementation of the (TPO) and Ms. Sonia Sardana (Asstt. the example of Lord Vishvkarma and theoretical concepts. In the end Dr. Professor in Management). The explained the philosphy of four Goel proposed a vote of thanks for Workshops were basically to create different things in the four hands of Hon'ble Chief Guest, Chairman, awareness about the upcoming Lord of Engineering & Construction. Distinguished guests and everyone technological areas of Robotics & He asked the students to live with the who participated and did their best in Automation. Automation is one step idealogy of truth and patriotism and making this event a great success. All b e y o n d m e c h a n i z a t i o n . not to follow money. He said that the guests, faculty and students were Mechanization provides human Transformation is the key of revolution, entertained with sumptuous lunch.

Prof. Jagmohan Singh Rajput, Chief Guest of Technovision'12 SGI Students Bharat Shiksha Ratan Award to Director, SGI by participated in the Inter Global Achievers Foundation College Fest-Zephyr Awards were also given in the fields of tudents of Samalkha Group of Health & Education, Commerce & I n s t i t u t i o n s , S a m a l k h a Industries, Hotel & Tourism, Co- participated in the Inter- college operative, Public Social Services & S other fields. The Awards was presented Technical Fest “ZEPHYR” organized by Hindu College of Engineering, Sonepat in special seminars which was chaired on 12th April, 2012. Vijay Dagar by Central Minister / State Minister & Student of Samalkha Group of National Leaders. On this special Institutions has been awarded 2nd occasion many dignities were on the Prize for Stand up Comedy from the dais like Shri Harish Rawat, Union hands of HCE, Management. There Minister of State, Parliamentary affairs, were many colleges participated in the rof. (DR.) Rajesh Goel, Director, H.E. Mr. Waven William, High competition. Samalkha Group of Institutions Commissioner of Seychelles, H.E. Mr. P(SGI) has been awarded by the W i l l i a m s N u k u ra n Z i z a , H i g h research team and management of Commissioner of Rwanda, sardar One Day Seminar on Global Achievers Foundation with Joginder Singh, IPS (Retd.) Former C.B.I. DigiClass by Pearson Bharat Shiksha Ratan Award for Director (India), Mr. S.S. Bhakri, Director outstanding individual achievements (Hony.)Institute of UN & Unesco Education Services Pvt. and distinguished services to the Studies, Major Ved Parkash, Chairman nation. The name of the event in which of Ex-Servicemen Department they gave this award is a National (A.I.C.C.), Mr. Pardeep Jain, Minister of Seminar on “Individual Contribution State for Rural Development, Mr. for Social & Economic Growth”. The Pardeep Tamta, Member of Parliament Global Achiever's Foundation honor (Lok Sabha), Mr. Anees Durrani, Individuals, Organizations and Secretary of Minority Department for I n s t i t u t i o n s w i t h Awa rd s fo r All India Congress Committee, outstanding contributions and Sh.Haripal Rawat, Secretary, Delhi achievements in their respective fields. Pardesh Congress Committee. Students of SGI participated in Money Mantra show at NDTV tudents of Samalkha Group of were actively involved in the Institutions participated in the discussion with the experts and one day seminar on DigiClass Swell known show “Money dignitaries. was held at Samalkha Group of Mantra” recorded on NDTV on 19th The Program was coordinated by AInstitutions. The seminar was April, 2012 at Archana Complex, GK enthusiastic students of SGI, Prateek organized by Pearson Education Part-1, New Delhi. The theme of the Kwatra, Rajesh Singh, Rohit Kansal, Services Pvt. Ltd. Edurite. Faculty was show was “ Delhi in 2025,will it be Nawazdeep Singh, Rahul Dayal, Lalit, provided knowledge about Online world class?”. The show was hosted by Bhrigu Sharma and Vandna under the education class. Guest of Honor Mr. Mr. Mehraj Dube. Team of 16 Students guidance of Ms. Preetika Bhasin, Sandeep Kumar was invited for the of SGI along with Ms. Preetika Bhasin , Research Associate & Head of Software Seminar from Pearson Education Research Associate& Head of Software Solution Center in SGI. Services Pvt. Ltd, Gurgaon. Faculty Solution Center in SGI, have gained very good experience by this participated in the discussion and seminar and felt motivated. The event coordinator for the said event was Mr. Vikas Uttreja (HOD,ECE), Mr. Pankaj Kakkar(ECE), Mr. Parveen bhatt (HOD ASH), Ms. Paramjeet(ASH), Ms. Manisha(CSE), Ms. Minakshi(ASH), Ms. Sonia Sardana (MBA), Ms. Garima(CSE), M r. S a n d e e p ( M E ) , M r. As h i s h Dawar(ME), Mr. Shyam Singh(ASH), Ms. Ritu Pahal(ECE), Mr. Rajesh(ME), Mr. VK Batra(PGDM) were also present on this event. Director of Samalkha Group of Institutions Awarded with “Vigyan Ratan” by All India Technical and Management Association(AITMA) t is another big achievement of SGI that its Director Dr. Rajesh Goel was Iawarded “Vigyan Ratan” by India Te c h n i c a l a n d M a n a g e m e n t Association (AITMA) in its 1st corporate Summit held at CII auditorium , Chandigarh on 26th April 2012. The award was given to him for his extraordinary contribution towards the development of science and technology by H.E Hon'ble Governor of Punjab Sh. Shiv Raj Patil. The dignitaries on the dais were Dr. Sudesh Aggarwal, Dr. Kuldeep Singh Dhindsa, Mr. Sukhbir Singh Hooda, YMCA Fbd., Mr. R.C Mishra,IPS and Sh. R.P Chander, IAS along with H.E Hon'ble Governor of Punjab. Governor of Haryana. Gaurav” Award. Dr. Goel has been a prominent Eminent Guest speakers from all over A l l t h e s t a f f m e m b e r s a n d researcher and educationist since India were present in the summit Management of SGI were very much 1996. He has an excellent academic including Prof. Dr. Kuldeep Singh delighted and congratulated Dr. Goel record during his Studies from School Dhindsa, Renowned scientist, Sh. I.P for this achievement. Level upto Doctorate. He has been Chander, IAS, Sports Authority of awarded many appreciations during Haryana, Dr. D.D. S Sandhu Hon'ble his studies. He was also awarded Gold Vice Chancellor of Kurukshetra Medal in M.Tech at NIT Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra were also (formally REC , Kurukshetra) by Hon'ble amongst the Awardees for “Haryana Two Days Technical Workshop at SGI Organized by ERDC two day workshop on professionally run by technocrats was also given by them. Industrial Automation and having decades of experience in The workshop was organized by AEmbedded system & Robotics Training/process/manufacturing Embedded Research & Development was conducted by Sofcon India Pvt. Ltd industry.This was attended by both C e n t r e , S a m a l k h a G r o u p o f on 20th - 21st April, 2012 at Samalkha students and Faculty Members. On Institutions. Dr. Rajesh Goel, Director Group of Institutions, SGI. Sofcon is an 20th April, 2012 a workshop was SGI motivated the students for ISO 9001-2008 Company Authorized conducted specially for ME, EE & EC learning new technologies by their Channel Par tner of Rock well Branch on Industrial Automation. A experiences. Mr. Ashwani Dhiman, Ms. Automation. They provide practical practical knowledge was given to Priyanka Sharma, Ms. Preetika Bhasin, training on different Industrial students & Faculty members on PLC, Mr. Neeraj Bawa, Mr. Vikas Kumar, Mr. A u t o m a t i o n P l a t f o r m s t o SCADA , DCS, etc. with the help of Vishal Dora, Mr. Kapil Chopra faculty Dip/BE/BTech Freshers , Engineering movies & presentations. A brief members of SGI were present in the professional & Technicians. SOFCON is introduction of AC , DC drives & HMI workshop. Students of SGI Won Prizes in Competition of Fine Arts at GGI, Bilaspur Inside the most conservative person, a hidden wild child wants to come out to play. Being painted as a wild green tiger, a fantasy, Amazon princess or a fanciful fairy, gives us permission to let the serious adult in Students take a nap for few hours and let the children out. Students of Samalkha Group Of Institutions(SGI) have also shown their Talent by participating in Technical Fine art Competition. Ashish (1st Year , CSE), and Saurabh (1st Year , ME) participated in Event-“Face Painting”. They Secured 1st Position , and the tkarsh 2K12” National level Competitions which were based on other team of Salman Khan (1st Year Techfest was organized at GGI, Technical theme. More than 100 ME) and Shubhum (1st Year ME) UBilaspur on 26th April 2012. students from various colleges participated in Event “T-shirt painting” T h e r e w e r e m o r e t h a n 2 0 participated in this Competition. and secured 2nd Position. Personality Development Classes for B.Tech Students at SGI amalkha Group Institutions is have a good personality but less of committed to provide best and academic knowledge then the Squality professionals to the selection can be made but reverse in global market. Therefore, besides not possible. So, SGI is also working on academics SGI has taken a step to improving the personality of the improve the Personality of the students. Students were very much students by organizing PDP classes for enthusiastic by such a PDP class B. Tech students. Training and organized by SGI and requested to Placement Centre is committed to continue to such classes so that they provide a good relation between may work on their personality as well corporate and campus. So it invited Ma as academic. Dr. S. K. Matta (HOD- Foi Randstad now Randstad, which is Management), Dr. Praveen Bhatt Summer Internship by world No. 1 HR Company to guide the (HOD-ASH), Mr. Vijayendra Kumar Aviva Life Insurance students about how to improve their (HOD-EEE), Mr. Vikas Uttraja (HOD- Pe r s o n a l i t y b y w e a r i n g a n d ECE), Mr. Kapil Chopra (HOD-ME), Mr. he Training and Placement cell of communication skills. Mr. Abhishek Manoj Sharma (HOD-CSE) and Mr. Samalkha Group of Institutions (Branch Head)and Mr. Gurpreet from Vishal Dora (TPO-SGI) along with T(SGI) has organized Interviews Ma Foi Randstand were addressed to faculty members and students of 3rd for Summer internship in AVIVA LIFE students. Personality plays a vital role year were present in the PDP classes. INSURANCE for MBA students. SGI is in the selection to any company. If you consistently working on placements and internships to help students to get more and more opportunity and to select the field in which they want to work in. More than 50 students of MBA of Samalkha Group of Institutions participated in Summer Internship Placement Drive. The selection process consisted of Written Tests, Technical Interview and then HR talks. The selected candidates have been offered packages ranging between 1.2 to 1.5 Lacs per annum. 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Verified by: Executive Manager Student Welfare and Academic Affairs Email: [email protected] SGI CAMPUS : Samalkha, NH-1, Delhi NCR -132115 (HR) HEAD OFFICE : B N-9, Shalimar Bagh (East), Near Azadpur, New Delhi-110088 FOR ADMISSIONS : +91 9873440268, +91 9996640268 E-mail : [email protected]