UTTARAKHAND TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY e-NEWSLETTER An Official e-Newsletter of Uttarakhand Technical University, Dehradun Uttarakhand Technical University 1. Joining of Registrar and Officiniating Vice-Chancellor Uttarakhand Technical University got new officiating Vice-Chancellor and full time Registrar under the dynamic and worthy leadership of H.E Governor of Uttarakhand and Chancellor the University got two officials, Dr. U.S Rawat has been conferred with new responsibility of officiating Vice-Chancellor of the University in addition to his present responsibility as Vice-Chancellor of Sri Dev Suman Uttarakhand University. Dr. RAwat has joined his new assignment on 30th October 2017. The Uttarakhand Technical University also got new full time Registrar Dr (Mrs) Anita Rawat, a senior Associate Professor and an established researcher in the field of aquatic biodiversity has also joined as Registrar of the University on 1st November, 2017. All the University officers, teaching and non teaching staff have warmly welcomed both the officers and expressed their concern and hope that under the able guidance of both top officials, the University will see new dawn of progress to achieve the desired Academic Heights. 2. 17th Foundation Day The 17th foundation day of Uttarakhand state was celebrated by the University with great valor and enthusiasm. An environment of happiness, concern and responsibility prevailed during the festive celebration in the University among all officials, teaching and non-teaching staff. The Vice-Chancellor, Dr. U.S Rawat in his address talked about the historical perspectives and background of formation of Uttrakhand state. Registrar, Dr. Anita Rawat emphasized upon the vital roles of women in the building of statehood. Se stressed upon further sharing equal responsibility in shaping the state to come out true and trustworthy in achieving the aims and objectives for the formation of new state. On this occasion an oath ceremony was organized and oath of dedication and integrity was taken by all officials, teaching and non-teaching staff of the University. The foundation dat celebration was also commemorated with Tree Plantation in the University campus by the University officials and employees. Amidst the celebrations of the University declared that on this day onwards a “Swatch Bharat” Pakhwada will be observed and everyone of the University will actively and happily participate in the same. 3. TEQIP III Workshop The TEQIP-III workshop cum training on PFMS (expenditure filling) & PMSS (procurement) for Uttar Pradesh & Uttarakhand was held on 13th November 2017 in Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. On behalf of University Dr. K.S Vaisla, Controller of Examination, Sh. J.P.S Tomar, Sh. S.P Rawat, Deputy Registrar and Sh. Rohit Kanauzia, Programmer participated in the workshop. November-2017 EDITION Page 1 UTTARAKHAND TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY e-NEWSLETTER An Official e-Newsletter of Uttarakhand Technical University, Dehradun 4. Open Ph.D Viva Voce held The University decided to conduct opne Ph.D viva-voce, the University conducted nine Ph.D viva-voce exams in Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Management, Mathematics and Pharmacy in the month of November, 2017 . Faculties, Researchers and students from the University campus and from affiliated colleges participated in open viva-voce exam. (Hearty Congratulations to all candidates for successful completion of their PhD program). SIHMCT&AN 1. Budding Chef Competition SIHMCT&AN has organized a Budding Chef Competition on 02nd & 3rd November 2017. On the first day of competition BHMCT 1st semester students have participated enthusiastically and prepared fantastic dishes of different regions of the country. The efforts of the students were appreciated by the chief guest, Mr. Romil Chaudhary, Treasury Officer, New Tehri and Director-SIHMCT&AN, Dr. Yashpal Negi. At the end of the event Mr. Aditya Dangwal was declared the winner of Budding Chef Competition at juni or level. Mr. Ashish Bhatt and Mr. Suraj Ramola were declared as 1st runner up & 2nd runner up respectively. On the second day of competition BHMCT 3rd semester students have entered in the kitchen with full of zeal & confidence. They prepared various delicious food stuffs of different countries. The competition was judged by our chief guests, Mr. Chatar Singh Chauhan, SDM, New Tehri, Mr. Sobat Singh Rana, District Tourism Development Officer, Tehri and Dr. Yashpal Negi, Director-SIHMCT, New Tehri. The judges have declared Mr. Manmohan Lingwal as a winner of the competition. Mr. Vivek Chamoli and Mr. Anujeet stood at second & third position respectively. 2. Paryatan Parv-2017: SIHMCT &AN has participated in a display stall competition on the occasion of Paryatan Parv-2017 held at Tehri Lake, organized by District Tourism Department, New Tehri. The Institute stood at second position in the stall competition at Paryatan Parv-2017. Mr. Pradeep Negi and Mr. Ankit Shukla were the coordinator of the event on behalf of SIHMCT&AN, New Tehri November-2017 EDITION Page 2 UTTARAKHAND TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY e-NEWSLETTER An Official e-Newsletter of Uttarakhand Technical University, Dehradun 3. Visit of Hon’ble Minister- Tourism, Govt. of Uttarakhand: It was indeed a matter of great honour that Hon’ble Minister- Tourism, Govt. of Uttarakhand, Mr. Satpal Maharaj Ji visited SIHMCT&AN, New Tehri on 18th November 2017. All the staff members were quite ready to welcome the Tourism minister of Uttarakhand. They were welcomed by the whole family of SIHMCT&AN by garlanding & traditional Tilak ceremony. Mr. Satpal Maharaj Ji was accompanied by the Hon’ble MLA-New Tehri, Mr. Dhan Singh Negi Ji. They both were greeted by the Director-SIHMCT&AN. On this occasion our kitchen team has prepared indigenous traditional Garhwali festive dishes such as Urad Daal Pakori with green chutney, Rotne etc. for the Minister-Tourism. Further tourism minister has interacted with the faculty members of the institute and asked about their trade specialities & past experiences. Tourism minister has also visited all the labs, library and general store of the institute. Tourism minister has also given various worthy suggestions on the usage of local indigenous ingredients in the development of modern Indian cuisine. Amrapali Group of Institute, Haldwani 1. Renowned Classical Vocal Artist Pandit Ritesh and Pandit Rajnish Mishra Renowned Classical Vocal Artist Pandit Ritesh and Pandit Rajnish Mishra performed at Amrapali Group of Institute , Haldwani Under SPICMACAY cultural events . Pandit Ritesh and Pandit Rajnish Mishra start their performance with a Bandish “ Tu hi rahim , Tu hi karim “ and followed they include the students with them to sing “Sur ki Vandana”. November-2017 EDITION Page 3 UTTARAKHAND TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY e-NEWSLETTER An Official e-Newsletter of Uttarakhand Technical University, Dehradun Before that the artists welcomed by Secretary Shri Narendra Dhingra , COO Prof. S.K. Singh and Director FCSA Prof. M.K. Pandey . All the students enjoyed this Cultural Performance of Renowned Classical Vocal Artist Pandit Ritesh and Pandit Rajnish Mishra. The concert was ended with vote of thanks by Dr. M. K. Sharma( Event Co- Coordinator, ) 2. Fusion Workshop The innovativeness through craft when introduced through food appeases the taste buds as effectively as AIHM made feel on 10th November, 2017. The Uttrakhand and Italian fusion brought from the wilderness of Uttrakhand ancient traditional Rasoi with the wild grass Shishun ( Bicchu Ghass), Binduli rice and Madua to the platter with Italian Cheese and Red Wine was an innovative creation and learning process for the students of Amrapali through the efforts of Amar Ujala. The one day Uttrakhand theme based workshop using Aipan ( Alpana),Pahari Dukan serving herbs of Uttrakhand using simple almost extinct utensils like the Supa( winnower/ sieve) Sil Batta( mechanical grinder) and Kanse Ke bartan( Copper and Tin alloy Utensils) displayed how the iron and fiber rich food of Uttrakhand marched well ahead in the beautiful display, a sphere where the delicacies of Uttrakhand dishes previously lacked. The creative team of Chefs and students lead by Mr. Vinod Negi created fusion dishes like Mushroom Risotto, a fusion of Binduli rice and mushroom, Mandua Ravoli Pasta, Gethi Carpaccio Salad, Mandua Raveli and Choiya roll revealing how a little foresightedness and planning can uplift the Uttrakhand culture reflected through its food in the International Market. The COO Dr. Shalendra Singh also called it a great planning to bring creativity in food as an attempt to launch it in the international market. When the world today is acknowledging ‘Indian spices and herbs’ and showing appreciation towards ‘Italian cuisines’, a blend would be no less than a magical shows inspiring the taste buds as much as they attract the beauty of display. The platter has now being laid and green signal sent forth for the students as a convention think tank process to get started. Amrapali Institute not just teaches but forces to think and be creative well before the budding professionals set their foot in the wonderful world of Hospitality. Himalayan Institute of Pharmacy & Research 1. National Pharmacy Week 2017 The national pharmacy week was celebrated in Himalayan Institute of Pharmacy & Research from 21 November to 25 November. The function was inaugurated with lamp lightening and a motivational speech by director of institute, Dr Divya