SGSITS 82 Fellowship 2008 Development of Techno-economic Solution for Benefit of Society
A Concept and Rules
Engineers for Society (A group of alumni of SGSITS 82 batch) SGSITS campus, 23, Park Road, Indore, M.P. Introduction
Engineers, being steersman of the nation, do have enormous responsibility towards the society. All revolution, be it the wheel or ICE i.e. information, communication and entertainment, are the results of engineer’s dedication towards the society. However, since the development has no end, our marathon efforts for the prosperity of human life will continue till we are on this living planet. Undoubtedly, our efforts will bring our society and thus the nation to an unbeatable level.
In the series of ongoing efforts by the engineering community, the alumni of Bachelor of Engineering 1982 batch of SGSITS, Indore, during their Silver Jubilee celebration in December 2007, have decided to establish a fund to help and facilitate the students who have urge to do something beneficial for the Society. Consequently, a financial assistance in form of Fellowship has been envisaged for the students of SGSITS to capitalize their research potential to fulfill the need of society, especially in the rural sectors. SGSITS 82 Fellowship Schemes aims to attract students of proven caliber towards research activities at SGSITS, Indore
Objective
To inculcate research culture among students from their educational life itself. talents To help and facilitate the students who are keen to convert their dream into reality by virtue of their innovative research relevance to society needs. To identify and promote young and rising talents through proper encouragement and incentives. To provide Techno-economic solutions to fulfill the need of society. To create an awareness on multidisciplinary contribution made by engineers for upliftment of society.
Why Fellowship?
In developing country like India, the technical challenges have more concerned than a developed country. Moreover, technical challenges becomes more crucial as the majority of population belongs to poor or lower middle class economic status. Obviously, technical solutions must be addressed to provide maximum benefits to this sector of society. This can be achieved by providing the technologies which are simpler and are well within the reach of poor people i.e. solution which are technical as well economical.
SGSITS, our beloved alma mater, is shining as always and continues to be within 20th rank amongst the technical institution in the country including IITs and NITs. The Institute continues to be the first choice of the Engineering admission seekers in Madhya Pradesh and it enrolls top rankers among the entrants. Obviously, if the talent of the institute could be given opportunity to learn and serve for the society, in addition to their routine curriculum, they may prove an asset to our country. Considering the above fact, few of the recognized institute like IIT, Bombay and Jawahaelal Nehru centre for Academic Research (JNCAR) has already started fellowship for under graduate and post graduate students to brighten their currier. Recently, Rajiv Gandhi Prodhyogiki Vishvidhaylaya (RGPV) is also organizing a huge workshop to select a number of students for award of fellowship on different burning issues.. Activities run by these Institutes, shows that the approach of the Alumni of 82 batch was well in advance and in the right direction. Fellowship scheme, thus initiated, shall highlight the name and fame of our beloved alma mater at national and international level and will definitely serve the purpose for which it has been designed.
Concept
The fellowship has been deigned after having a series of discussion with various academic and legal experts. Accordingly, Fellowship will be for a maximum period of six months. Student of II and III year of B.E, and I year of ME studying in SGSITS will be eligible to participate in process of award. Student, if selected for the award of fellowship, will have to do additional efforts without affecting routine curriculum. This practice is being adopted in UK and USA since long where the student works for fellowship and other academic activities other than the college time. Experiences reveal that such activities not only contribute to the society but also heighten confidence of the Fellow to work independently, to be acquainted with legal and administrative procedure and to develop self personality.
Outcomes
EFS shall make all necessary efforts to highlight, promote and commercialize the outcome of the research so as to have the maximum numbers of beneficiaries among the society. Few of them are enlisted as follows:
Efforts shall be made to highlight the endeavor of the project at national and International level. Efforts shall be made to commercialize the outcome of the research project with industrial and other collaboration. If outcomes suggest more research on the subject, EFS may consider providing financial assistance subjected to recommendation of Jury and sanction Executive Council. Outcome shall be rewarded with proper acknowledgement and certificate by the EFS.
Governance
The Fellowship shall be funded and delivered by a society called as “Engineers for Society” (EFS). EFS is an Non Governmental Organization (NGO), constituted by the alumni of 1982 batch of SGSITS, Indore. EFS has been constituted to fulfill the legal and administrative requirement to work on such social activities like Fellowship. Executive council headed by the chairman of EFS, will have full authority to change, amend or to add in the rules framed for Fellowship. EFS shall work as per the Registrar, Firm and Society Act 1973. Contact
In case of any enquiry or other requirement, following members of EFS may be contacted:
Milind Dandekar Co-ordinator, SGSITS82 Fellowship SGSITS,23,Park Road, Indore. Tel: 0731-2544415, Mob:9425311447 EMail: [email protected]
Dinesh Gupta 50, Brijeshwari Annex, Kanadia Road, Indore Tel : 0731-2591281, Mob: 09827092506 Email: [email protected]
Anoop Shrivastava 46, Chhatrapati Colony, Chuna Bhatti, Kolar Road, Bhopal Tel: 0755-2425960 Mob: 09826089459 E-mail: [email protected]
All the information related to Fellowship has been up-loaded at www.sgsits82.org Rules for SGSITS 82 Fellowship to Develop Techno-economic solution for Benefit of Society
1. Title These rules shall be called the SGSITS 82 Fellowship to Develop Techno-economic solution for Benefit of Society, Rules, 2008. They shall come in to force from November, 2008.
2. Definition For the purpose of these Rules: (i) EFS means the Engineers for Society ( An NGO constituted by the alumnus of 82 batch of SGSITS, Indore) (ii) Fellowship means the SGSITS 82 Fellowship to Develop Techno-economic solution for Benefit of Society. (iii) Fellow means a person selected for the grant of SGSITS 82 Fellowship to Develop Techno-economic solution for Benefit of Society. (iv) Student means a student presently studying in BE Ist, IInd, IIIrd and IVth year and in ME Ist and IInd year in SGSITS, Indore.
For convenience, a fellow may be referred to by the year of grant of the Fellowship, for example, Fellow-2008-09 shall be designate a person who was granted a fellowship in 2008-09
3. EFS, in each financial year commencing from 2008-09 to 1012-13 will award maximum of five fellowship in each year for the innovative research projects relevance to society need in techno-economic way. At present, the fellowship will be awarded in first five consecutive years starting from 2008-09 to 1012-13; however, EFS may consider extending it in future depending upon the availability of funds and interest of students.
4. The fellowship shall be for a maximum period of six months from the date specified in the grant of such fellowship, and shall carry the following financial assistance:
(i) A monthly stipend of Rs.5,000/- payable in the first week of each month following the sanction of fellowship.
(ii) A maximum of Rs.1,000/- per month during the period for actual expenses on secretarial assistance. travel, purchase of books, stationary and other such items
(iii) A honorarium of Rs.1,000/- per month during the period to the academician under whom guidance and supervision the Fellow will perform his research project.
5. Eligibility (i) The fellowship shall be available only to the student of II and III year of B.E. and I year of ME studying in SGSITS, Indore. Fellowship will be awarded subjected to approval of Jury nominated under rule 10. (ii) Though the fellowship has been started for the student of SGSITS, Indore, however, if required, fellowship may be opened to the students of other Institutions also. 6. . Subject of Research The subject of research shall fall within the overall ambit of Techno-economic solution for the up gradation of society. The Technology projects must be especially for developing innovative technology to solve the problem of society in general & particularly rural and tribal areas. A decision whether the subject proposed by an applicant falls within this ambit or not shall vest with the jury nominated under rule 10.
7. Application (i) The application on the prescribed format as per annexure “A” can be made within fifteen days of circulation of notice or any other date as specified in the notice. Notice will be circulated through Institute’s notice board and EFS’s website i.e. www.sgsits.org. (ii) The application should be sent in a registered confidential sealed cover to the Director, SGSITS, Park Road, Indore. (iii) Application should be accompanied with a synopsis in five hundred words of the research project undertaken along with a resume of work already done in the country on the concerned subject. (iv) Certificate regarding academic abilities of the applicant from one academician (Other than Guide) of the repute in the concerned field should be enclosed with the application. (v) A letter of consent from the academician under whom guidance and supervision the applicant will perform his research project should necessarily be enclosed with the application. (vi) All applications received after the due date shall not be considered for the fellowship. (vii) Uncompleted application will not be consider for grant of Fellowship.
8. . Lapsed Application On grant of Fellowship each year, all other application pending shall be deemed to have lapsed. However, applicant can either make a fresh application or renew his/her application for the next year in case he/she whishes to pursue the subject.
9. Scrutiny and Selection After a preliminary scrutiny by EFS with regard to documents and enclosure etc, the eligible applications shall be placed before a Jury headed by The Director, SGSITS, Indore. A list of those applications, which are rejected in preliminary scrutiny, shall also be placed before the jury along with reasons for rejection, which in turn may consider any of the rejected application also.
10. The Jury (i) The EFS, in each financial year, shall nominate a five member jury under the chairmanship of The Director, SGSITS, Indore. The Jury members shall be eminent personalities in the various field of technology to advice regarding grant of fellowship. The Jury shall hold meetings at the request of EFS at such time and place as it may deem fit. (ii) EFS shall nominate one of the members as Convener who shall be present at the Jury meeting in order to assist it. The decision of the Jury shall be by consensus of the five members, to be recorded by the Chairman. (iii) All traveling, hospitality and incidental expenses of the Jury shall be born by EFS. Jury members and Convener shall also be entitled to an honorarium of Rs.1500/- including local conveyance for each meeting.
11. Sanction Committee
The Executive Council of the EFS shall be a standing sanction committee for the Sanction of the fellowship.
12. Condition of Fellowship
(i) Upon grant of Fellowship, a fellow will have to carry out research individually, but under supervision and guidance of a known academician. Fellowship, by any mean, shall not effect the routine curriculum of his/her study. (ii) Fellow shall submit a detailed work plan and shall, after commencement of work, submit a Monthly Progress Report (MPR), duly signed by the Research Guide, to EFS through Convener nominated under Rule 10. MPR shall be submitted by the last working day of every month. (iii) Final report shall be submitted to EFS within one month of completion of study. The fallow shall present the findings of the study before a panel of experts nominated by EFS at that time. (iv) The results of research, interim and final report shall be copyright of EFS and shall not be used by fellow without its prior permission. (v) All books, periodicals, documents, journals, photographic material etc procured by for the research shall be listed by the fellow and delivered to EFS at the end of fellowship period, which shall be property of EFS. (vi) No accounts shall be sought for the monthly stipend of Rs.5,000/- however second and onward installment shall be released only after submission and approval of Monthly Progress Report (MPR). (vii) Financial assistance for books, journals etc as mentioned in Rule 4, clause (ii) can be drawn according to actual or in a lumpsum not exceeding Rs. 1,000/- per month, provided when it is drawn in a lumpsum, details of accounts would have to be submitted before further release of funds. (viii) On successful completion of project, a certificate shall be issued to the Fellow and his Guide jointly by the Director, SGSITS and Chairman, EFS. (ix) EFS shall make all payment through crossed cheque.
13. Saving
In case of any discrepancy in the rules or any difficulty experiencing in the operation of the fellowship, a decision of the Executive Council of EFS shall be final and binding on all concerned. 14. Summery of Check list
a. Application on the prescribed format b. Synopsis in not more than 500 words. c. Certificate regarding academic abilities of applicant from one academician. d. A letter of consent from the Guide e. Certificate from the forwarding institution
Annexure-A
Application Format For nomination
1. Name of the applicant:
2. Address and email
Tel: Cell:
3. Date of Birth:
4. Academic qualification: (Present status)
5. Name of the Institute
6. Area of Research . 7. Specify whether the achievements of the nominee have been recognized earlier by any other award. If yes: Name of the body Name of the award Year of the award (A copy of the citation may also be enclosed).
8. The proposed pursuit bringing out its significance in the present national context and expected contribution to the Society (in not more than 500 words) to be attached as an annexure along with a certificate from the forwarding institution that necessary equipment and other facilities will be provided in case fellowship is awarded to the nominee.).
9. Name of Bank with A/C No.
(Signature of the applicant)
Guide's Signature Name Designation and Address Email & mobile
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