Messages From Faculty

The annual institute magazine ‘Renesa - Farewell Edition’ provides the perfect blend for showcasing the dizzying heights scaled by the students of SVNIT, as well as for bidding the final year students a goodbye they would always love to remember.

SVNIT has always encouraged its students to do well in academics as well as in sports and cultural activities and the latter too have made the institute feel proud of them on several occasions. Innumerable opportunities are provided for students to excel in academic as well as other extra-curricular arenas. Ours being an institute of national importance, it is the fundamental duty of the students to evolve into responsible citizens and live up to the expectations of the country and to work for the service of humanity as well. I am sure that our students are committed to the same.

‘RENESA’ is not just a magazine, but a phenomenon, which not only highlights the achievements of the fellow students of our institute but also gives the young writers, poets, and artists a chance to showcase their talent. It is a souvenir to all the students who will be leaving the college to start a new phase in their life.

It gives me pleasure to write this message and wish the final year students all the very best in life ahead and to come with a bright career. May you achieve success in all your future endeavours.

Dr. S. R. Gandhi Director - SVNIT

I am happy to know that the student team of SVNIT is publishing ‘Renesa - Farewell Edition 2021’ under the able supervision of the faculty advisors of the Institute. Renesa aims to keep the people of SVNIT well-informed and fully aware of the important issues, events, and achievements related to the college, and serve as a platform for the creative expression of thoughts through writing and design. This magazine is one of the platforms in SVNIT through which students can express their creative thoughts and literal potential.

The contents of the magazine are also accessed by people from outside SVNIT as the magazine is published and shared through online mode using social media platforms. I am sure that the contents of the Renesa magazine will give good exposure to the faculty, staff, and students about ongoing good practices of the Institute. Its publication through online media platforms will definitely improve the perception of the Institute to the outside world. I would like to extend my special best wishes to all the students of the passing out batch of

final year (2020-2021 Academic Year) for their future endeavours, and thank them for being part of SVNIT for four or five years. I am sure you will always remember your alma mater and keep on visiting the Institute in the near future. Please keep yourself and your family safe under the current pandemic situation prevailing all over the world.

I convey my best wishes and congratulations to the entire team of Renesa for bringing such a wonderful issue to all the stakeholders.

Dr. P. L. Patel

Deputy Director - SVNIT

Dear graduating students of the Batch of 2021,

Being the last semester of your course/program at the Institute, it is a time for you and your families where new careers and dreams are waiting after graduation.

Like all the other Institutes across the country and abroad, the COVID-19 pandemic has triggered an interruption in the classroom teaching–learning process from the last three semesters. With all effort from the teachers, students, and supporting staff, the Institute is continuously trying to enrich the students’ knowledge and skills.

Despite all the constraints during this pandemic, I am happy that students have actively participated in the activities of Chapters under the Student Council. They won prizes at various events. The Student Chapters organized multiple events in online mode. I am confident that your efforts to organize student activities and helping the junior batches will continue even after completing your course.

I am sure that many of you wanted to come back to campus in the final month to celebrate your highest achievements, meet with your friends and teachers, and indulge in fun activities. The Institute was also thinking of calling the final-year students of undergraduate courses sometime in April 2021. However, the situation of the COVID-19 pandemic unfortunately became very critical across the country. Looking at the safety of students, it was not possible to bring them back to campus.

I want to take this opportunity to congratulate all of you and extend my best wishes for the new journey of your life. Please stay in touch with the Institute and write to me when you get time. Share your achievements with us so that we can celebrate the same.

I appeal to the graduating students to help others in any form during this COVID-19 pandemic. Also, I request all of you take care of yourself and follow the principle of ‘prevention is better than cure’.

Dr. Ravi Kant

Dean (Student Welfare)

Dear young friends and graduating batch of the institute,

Surely you would be overwhelmed after the completion of the graduate degree program journey. Recall ‘Richard Feynman’ for his legendary intuitive, mathematical, as well as engineering understandings. He taught us that engineers model to understand, not to predict. Succinctly, those who understand, they do not predict. Those who predict, they do not understand. Understanding is the design.

Here, I discuss methods in general to resolve tomorrow’s technological and societal problems. Recollect the following three key points: ideas stemming from diverse fields and beyond the curriculum, the neighbourhood of broadly experienced mentors and finally, exploration over exploitation. That would fulfil the great expectation and bring guaranteed success. Please do not forget that ‘The society expects you to solve the formidable problems of the 21st century’. About me, I am always accessible to those who have good problems and wish to solve them. My good wishes are always with future generations. With best regards,

Dr. S. N. Sharma Dean (Academic)

Like previous years, the final-year batch is graduating from Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat. This batch is different from the others as the whole final year and part of third year were converted completely into online mode of teaching and learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is difficult to accept that all of you have enjoyed this off-campus life. I know that some of the students do not have laptops or tablets and some students have these but do not have a highspeed network. It was very difficult for them to cope with the situation. Still, I can say that this tough time has taught us many things that will help to overcome any difficult situation in the coming future. We have to think positive and keep aside all negative thoughts.

Now, I have some words for our graduating students. You will dissipate the SVNIT brand all over the globe. You have the blessings of all the members of SVNIT and your parents. You all have the potential in you to fulfill all your ambitions; no one can stop you from achieving them. The only thing required is to know the potential hidden in you. I am certain that you will accomplish the expectations of your parents and also serve our nation. I am in no doubt that you will not harm mankind knowingly. Be eager to learn everyday. Be a lifelong learner. With this, I wish all the best for your future endeavors.

Dr. A. K. Jana

Co-Chairman Renesa

Dear readers,

Welcome to the 2021 Farewell Edition of Renesa! This magazine is a glimpse of the thoughts, experience, and talent of our students and faculty. Renesa attempts to bring out the essence of creative writing in students, staff, teaching faculty, and also well-wishers. It offers an opportunity to express our minds to address the issues of the age. Sharing ideas and points of view are very noble human acts that need to be encouraged at all levels. This serves a social cause of reaching where knowledge or information is needed, thereby bridging the gap between those who are gifted with knowledge and those who are deprived of it for whatever reasons. Another important aspect of sharing knowledge is its unique feature of personality grooming for the younger generation. A small piece of literature by a student boosts his/her personality as he/she gets recognition, which is an example of early success that leads to many more in the future.

I appreciate the efforts of all the Renesa team members since they dare to bring the magazine in spite of so many difficulties. These glimpses will remain printed forever, as we all combat the COVID-19 crisis together. The journey is not yet complete, but we are indebted to all those who are putting their lives at stake, giving priority to health, and maintaining social ethics and human values.

Dear students, I am sure you all have many great and exciting years ahead of you! Everyone has a talent and so do you. Let it shine out, that’s all you have to do! Enjoy this time as it is fun! Be courteous and supportive to one another, to your friends in need, and to yourselves. I hope you enjoy your journey as you prepare for your future career. I wish you all the best for your brilliant future!

Dr. Amrut Mulay

Co-Chairman Renesa