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(Erstwhile Govt. Polytechnic, ) PAKUR () Established by Govt. of Jharkhand & Run & Managed by Cybobhubaneshwar Educational Foundation

Vol. 01 • Issue 01 May-June 2017

Education, Govt. of Jharkhand and A FUTURE ORIENTED INITIATIVE for upgradation, operation, mainte- Pakur—a district in north-east fices of Santhal warriors who waged nance and management under PPP corner of Jharkhand—is known for war against the British, tyrant Mode, the Institute has been vibrant people and black stone and Zamindars and debauch money awarded to M/s Cybobhubaneswar one of the most revenue earning lenders. Their sacrifices are the living Educational Foundation. of Jharkhand. contribution to the independence of Polytechnic has a builtup area of over Pakur played its part in the the Country. 1.5 lakh sq/ft spread on 7.1 acre land, country’s struggle for freedom. Pakur was upgraded as a district surrounded by natural beauty. Martello Tower is now the reminds in 1994 and presently is a part of The infrastructure includes about the struggle between the Santhal Pargana Sub-Division. Other Administrative & Teaching blocks, British and the Santhals in Pakur districts in this Sub-Division are Workshops, Labs, Centralised Town. The tower was built in the year Sadar, , , computer lab with uninterrupted 32 1856 by Sir Martin the then S.D.O. of and . MBPS internet, Library with Delnet Pakur with a view to protect the Pakur Polytechnic, an initiative of network and Boys’s hostel. A from the onslaughts of the Jharkhand Govt., is probably the first mechanized kitchen serves hostel Santhals. A panoramic view of the institute in this part of the state, inmates. A new 200-bed Girl’s hostel adjoining hills towards west and hills established with an aim to impart is almost ready. of Rajmahal towards north east and quality job-oriented technical Pakur Polytechnic received Jangipuru about 24km. east is visible education. affiliation of AICTE and SBTE from the top of Martello Tower. The Pakur Polytechnic is owned by (Jharkhand) in year 2016 and first Martello Tower has seen the sacri- Department of Higher and Technical batch of students were admitted in

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AICTC, SBTC, Jharkhand the same year. Academic activities JHARKHAND DISTRICTS started from 1st August 2016. More than 260 students in five different streams are studying. Polytechnic has a team of 40+ highly qualified faculty members. Upgradation of teaching/training facilities are taken up regularly. Other highlights include a modern canteen; grounds for football, volleyball, cricket and badminton; facilities for indoor games like carrom, chess, etc.; Yoga classes, regular medical check-up. Presently Pakur Polytechnic ment as polytechnic facilitates the The role and the field depends on offers 60 seats each in three-year admission to B.Tech. 2nd year or 3rd the branch one take up. engineering diploma courses in semester, in most of the states. •Those who choose to continue the Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, The project works of the courses studies can either get admission in Metallurgy and Mining Engineering. or the colleges take up provide B.Tech. The institution will soon have an practical work experience which can •Machinery production companies ISO (International Organization for also be useful during the employ- like automobile and auto part Standardization) Certification. ment. production, Defence Industry, Process is underway and expected to FUTURE PROSPECTS Electrical companies, Shipping be complete in 2017. •Plenty of jobs are waiting. industry, Rail Industry, Aviation Polytechnic organises opportuni- •Ease to go further technical study. related companies & Technology ties of practical knowledge with the •One can choose either earning or Centres are the major recruiters. industrial visits and industrial or continuing studies after attaining •The Government bodies like technical exhibitions conducted by diploma of polytechnic. irrigation departments, Water the colleges in different levels. •Those who wish to earn have the supply, Railways, BHEL, textile Chance of qualification improve- opportunities of junior engineer. companies etc are the other fields.

With the launch of launched its A Leap in Sky : ISRO made us Proud largest, 640-tonne, 43.43 metre-tall, GSLV India’s most powerful rocket GSLV MK-III Mk-III-D1 rocket, carrying communica- launched on 5th June 2017 from Sriharikota tion satellite GSAT-19, ISRO again crossed a milestone. The rocket started its journet at 5: 28 pm, Monday, 5th June 2017 from from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. It was show of clockwork precession and the GSAT-19 satellite was placed at its geo-stationery place as scheduled. BBC-News called the rocket a ‘mon- ster’, but for every Indian it is a moment of immense pride. It’s been a big day for India. The rocket will reduce the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)’s reliance on European vehicles to launch heavy satellites. After the successful launch ISRO Chairman said, ‘‘Our focus is to achieve 12 launches per year. We did 199 tests for today's launch of GSLV MARK III since Dec 2014.’’ It certainly was a big achieve- ment for Indian space scientists. We congratulate them and also extend a big thank you for making the nation proud. A Scintillating Weekend in Association with Spic Macay

One may ask what relation is there explained the finer points of Indian importance to facial expressions. with traditional performing arts and dances and then presented a mesmer- Instead, they emote through exagger- modern technical education. It is a fair izing presentation of classical kathak ated body movements. The dancers question and the most plausible on 21st April. She was accompanied wore elaborate costumes consisting answer is, nothing exists in a void, by Ustad Zuheb Ahmad Khan on embroidered velvet jackets and there are techniques are in every art Tabla. Ustad Shuheb Hasan provided striped baggy trousers. It was a visual and application of any technical vocal support. It was an evening to delight for the audience. knowledge needs some art, finesse. remember. The program was wit- Mr Manish Singh Thakur, the state It was a weekend to cherish for all nessed not only by the staff and coordinator of SpicMacay hoped that at the Pakur Polytechnic when well- students of the college, but also by a more educational institutions will known Kathak danseuse Mahua large number of local elite. take up active role in reviving Shankar and a group of Purulia Next evening, the 22nd April, was traditional and folk art forms. He also Chhau dancers performed under the reserved for the performance of appealed to teachers and parents to leadership of Sri Tarapada Rajak. The Purulia Chhau dance. The folk dance- play an important role in initiating program was organized in associa- drama was performed by Sri new generation into country’s rich tion of SpicMacay. SpicMacay Tarapada Rajak group from West cultural past. (Society for the Promotion of Indian . The leader of the group, Pakur Polytechnic Director, Shri Classical Music And Culture Tarapada Rajak, narrated the history Abhijit Kumar and Principal Shri P.K. Amongst Youth) is a voluntary youth of the Chhau dance, which has its Das thanked the artists and thank- movement which actively promotes origin in . Chhau is a fully acknowledged the cooperation Indian classical music, classical blend of dance and martial arts. The of Spic Macay. Shri Abhijit Kumar dance, folk music, yoga, meditation, dancers wore elaborate masks and hoped that the program must have crafts and other aspects of Indian portrayed characters from mythol- inspired the students to learn more culture. It was established by Dr. ogy. Made of peacock feathers and about the traditional Indian arts. Kiran Seth in 1977 at IIT Delhi. hair, these masks are painted in The program was very well Danseuse Mahua Shankar, a vibrant blues, oranges and reds. The received by the local intelligentsia disciple of Guru Birju Maharaj, Chhau dancers do not give much and got good press coverage. GLIMPSES OF POLYTECHNIC ACTIVITIES

Kathak danseuse Smt. Mahua Shankar

An image of colourful Chau dance

Republic Day : Involving local children Observing the Birsa Munda Jayanti

Parent-Teachers Meeting

Students participating the ‘Shramdan’

List of Academic Activities and Holiday's t28th May : Cricket League Final t4th June : Pakur Polytechnic Common t26th~30th July : Monthly Vacation. Match. Entrance Test (PPCET-2017). t1st August : New Batch start. t28th May at 6-7:00 am : Yoga classes. t10th June~2nd July : Summer t6th & 7th August : Raksha Bandhan. t29th May at 11:00 am : Activity in Vacation t15th August : Independence Day. association with Dainik Jagran t3rd~8th July : Workshop cum Train- t21st~24th August : 2nd Internal (Topic: Save Birds- Save Ecology). ing for all Mechanical & Civil students Exams. t29th May : External Assessment of at SMIT (Manipal Group), Gangtok. t2nd semester exams are proposed in Mechanical & Metallurgy 1st Sem. t17th~20th July : 1st Internal Exams. the month of September.

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