Renesa | Times Of SVNIT - January 2024 Edition

A creation by Renesa

January 2024 Edition

Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat

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Messages From Faculty Message from Director With immense joy, I send my message to the students of this dynamic institute, which through grit and determination, have evolved into a vast oasis of learning.

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I am happy to see the students of SVNIT bring out yet another issue of the ‘Times of SVNIT’ newsletter. This newsletter acts as a platform to highlight all the accomplishments, events, and other activities that student chapters have been doing, as well as the success of individual students.

SVNIT ranked 65th among Engineering Institutes in India in 2023. Its excellent academic programs and rigorous research across several disciplines of STEM and humanities have helped us produce quality undergraduates who contribute tremendously to various sectors, both nationally and internationally. Our faculty has high research prowess, alongside excellent teaching skills. In fact, some of our faculty members have been ranked among the top 2% of scientists worldwide. Many members of our faculty have been actively contributing to the state and national government projects, in the form of consultancy services.

We have successfully adopted the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, from this year onwards. We hope that the initiatives taken by the government and our institute greatly benefit the students.

Alongside our faculty members, even our students are engaged in multiple endeavours outside of academics. This newsletter is proof of that. After seeing the tremendous effort of the students in bringing out this newsletter, I take great pride in congratulating the Renesa team.

Newsletters like these convey the achievements and creative ability of the students of SVNIT to other institutes. They help in making headways into the future, by providing students a fair outline of a plan of action. I can say proudly that SVNIT, Surat will continue to produce some of the finest researchers and engineers in the country.

Best wishes,

Prof. Anupam Shukla

Director - SVNIT

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Message from Dean Student Welfare The Times of SVNIT introduces the freshmen to all the cocurricular activities that our Institute has in store for them. Its agenda is to provide an overview of the various Student Chapters that play an integral role in the overall development of a student.

From Technical Clubs to Recreational ones and everything in between, each chapter stands out with its unique aims and eligibility.

As we stand at the beginning of another semester, I’m sure all of you must have had a great time at KASHISH. Some of your batchmates had actively taken part in various Inter-NIT Tournaments, LitFest, MMNCT and other such events. We will be organizing MindBend: The Technical Fest, Sparsh: The Cultural Fest and other sports tournaments.

SVNIT’s teaching community encourages every individual to explore their innate talents and broaden the versatility of their skillset. At the same time, the students are expected to balance their academic and social life. Negligence in attending lectures in the name of events is forbidden.

Each club has been doing its best in organizing a plethora of events.

I request you all to take the time to go through this newsletter and know about those initiatives. I strongly encourage each of you to actively attend the orientations of any student chapter that piques your interest. Spend quality time on polishing your skills to grow into a productive citizen of this nation.

Lastly, I commend the efforts of Team Renesa in compiling this house of information. Thanks to the Official Media and Publication House, this college has never been short of creative content. I look forward to more such great works from them.

Dr. Ravi Kant

Dean (Student Welfare) - SVNIT

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Message from Faculty Advisor A new semester brings with it new stories and events. I hope that you are having an enjoyable college experience so far, with access to a wide range of activities and events that encourage both competition and collaboration on campus.

We understand that the numerous clubs and festivals may seem overwhelming at times, which is why we are excited to introduce you to The Times Of SVNIT - This unique effort aims to summarise all the events, competitions, and festivals organised by various student chapters over the past few months. In its latest edition, this magazine covers the events that make the campus truly lively.

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I would like to commend the Renesa team for their efforts in compiling and designing the third edition of this newsletter.

Finally, I wish you, the reader, a wonderful time browsing through this publication.

Dr.Shilpi Gupta Faculty Advisor - Renesa

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Editorial Renesa brings to you our semesterly throwback,

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campus feels as lively as ever. Chapters are

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Chief Editors

Times of SVNIT is an initiative to journal such spectacular

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students and their clubs have achieved. It is, hopefully, a platform where younglings can be amazed by the feats achieved by every club on campus, giving them a sense of direction for where to head. Read on to find out what every student chapter has been up to for the past semester, and if you have achieved something extraordinary, chances are you can spot your name in here too.

We

would

like

to

thank

Prof.

Dr.

Anupam

Shukla(Director), Dr. Ravi Kant(Dean SW), our faculty advisors Dr. Shilpi Gupta, Dr. Sanjay Tolani, and Dr. Sourav Gupta for helping us release this version of Times of SVNIT. We would also like to thank them for sharing our vision for the purpose of immortalizing the clubs' efforts to engage all the students, faculty, and like-minded individuals. Times of SVNIT - Winter Edition 2023 would not have been possible without the combined efforts of all club heads. We would also like to extend our gratitude to the skilled editors and creative designers here at Renesa who have brought this edition to life.

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Table of Contents Messages From Faculty...........................................................................................02 Editorial.......................................................................................................................05 ACM.............................................................................................................................08 CHRD..........................................................................................................................10 AIChE - ChES...........................................................................................................15 Chintan Pratisthan.................................................................................................17 Civil Eng Society.....................................................................................................23 CEV..............................................................................................................................25 Drishti........................................................................................................................27 EEC..............................................................................................................................31 GDSC...........................................................................................................................24 Hindi Cell...................................................................................................................35 IETE.............................................................................................................................37 LAC..............................................................................................................................39 NSS...............................................................................................................................42 Nirvana.......................................................................................................................44 SCSH...........................................................................................................................42 SPICMACAY.............................................................................................................47 SAE...............................................................................................................................48 Contributors..............................................................................................................49

Cover Design By: Yash Paresh Bhardava

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Association for Computing Machinery Website Link

ACM Summer Challenge

Inception 7.0 and Epiphany 12.0

ACM SVNIT Surat conducted various coding events, workshops, long-challenges, volunteering drives and a flagship hackathon during the previous academic calendar. To begin the year, in the month of June, we conducted the highly beneficial ACM Summer Challenge which was a monthlong marathon coding contest for first-year students to get-hands on experience of competitive programming. To achieve this, hand-picked programming questions were given every week for the participants to solve, so as to progress from a beginner to an advanced level in the course of the month.

Furthermore, resources were provided and doubt solving was done to further expedite the learning process.

This contest was attended by 200+ students and the winners from the first year were awarded with prizes.

Following this, in the months of September and November 2022, we conducted a series of online blitz coding contests named Inception 7.0 and Epiphany 12.0, respectively, which had participation from students across the nation. Inception is a coding contest exclusively for SVNIT students where students are provided with post-contest guidance and open discussions for any queries. It consisted of 5-7 programming problems of varying difficulty that were to be solved within a span of 2 hours. The winners from first year students were awarded with encouraging prizes. Epiphany on the other hand is a nation-wide coding contest which attracted 300+ participants from across the country. The objective of giving SVNIT students the exposure of national competition was achieved successfully. These contests have the sporting spirit of coding in it and bring all the geeky coders on their toes.

Workshop on Git/GitHub & Open-source Besides, we also conducted an offline workshop on the industry tools Git and GitHub, with participation from over 120 SVNIT students. Students were instructed on the process of installation, were explained the necessity of its application, and were guided to perform some basic operations on their own machines. Furthermore, cheat sheets were provided to serve as not only a reference to basic instructions but also as a memory aid potentially useful further down the line. Solutions to common issues when dealing with these tools were provided and overall the speakers aimed at giving the students an introduction to industry level version control techniques 8

selected to finally present their product to the judges. Three teams out of these, were selected as the winner and the runner-ups and were provided with well-deserved prizes.

ACM Hour of Code To end the semester, ACM NIT Surat chapter participated in the worldwide volunteering campaign of spreading awareness on Computer Science as a part of Computer Science Week. In the week from 5th December to 11th December 2022, ACM Executives from SVNIT conducted one-hour programming sessions about HTML and CSS also called ACM Hour of Code. Students were taught how to design a webpage and some basic concepts of Web Development. Executives visited five schools across Surat and Vadodara, addressing a crowd of over 500 students.

ACM NIT Surat was also awarded by the Official ACM for reaching a large audience number.

CodeWars Finally to close the academic year, ACM conducted one more round of its blitz coding contest Epiphany 12.1, which had a similar format as Epiphany 12.0. In collaboration with MindBend SVNIT, ACM also conducted a national level coding contest, CodeWars, which was an offline event and was conducted in the computer labs of SVNIT. The questions were handcrafted by the problem-setters at ACM. It had 6-questions which were to be solved within a duration of 2 hours. There were over 45 teams on the event day and each team had 1-3 members. The executives from ACM volunteered and coordinated the event with the coordinators of Mindbend.

DotSlash 6.0 On 18th-19th February 2023, ACM in association with ASHINE, the incubation cell of SVNIT, conducted one of the largest student organized hackathons of the year DotSlash 6.0, with participation from over 17 cities across India, conducted offline in the lush-green campus of SVNIT. Participants were given 36 hours to develop their software product, during the course of which two mentorship sessions were conducted.

Each mentorship session involved the teams pitching their product idea, its implementation and current progress to a set of mentors who would then judge them based on the novelty of their idea and their style of implementation. The same mentors would then provide constructive feedback to the teams for how to improve their product further. At the end of these 36 hours, the top 8 teams that had the best projects were

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Centre for Human Resource Development Website Link

CHRD (Centre of Human Resource Development) is a recreational student chapter of SVNIT. Everyone possesses a special sense of creativity. It only requires a chance to show it out. Students get a platform to brush up their abilities while learning from people who have similar interests. The goal of CHRD is to help develop the skills of students who are interested in the performing arts, visual arts, music, dance, photography, filmmaking, and design.

The club is inclined towards the creation of improved human resources and holistic growth. Be Crazy, Be Creative! - Tagline under which the club functions. It emphasizes one to think outside the box and come up with something unconventional and unique, and, more importantly, presenting them without the fear of rejection. It also taps into the creative potential within, that encourages them to unleash their creative side, and promotes a mindset that embraces curiosity, experimentation, and accepting new perspectives.

AKRITI: The Arts Club • Workshops: The Sculpture Making and Resin Art Workshops immersed participants in the world of threedimensional art, equipping them with skills and techniques to bring their imaginative visions to life. These workshops were taken by professionals, Abhijit Pariyal and Prachi Chashmawala, respectively, that amplified the learning experience.

• Wall Painting: The Wall Painting Competition transformed walls into mesmerizing canvases as students showcased their artistic talents, adding bursts of color and creativity to the surroundings.

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• Rangavali: A Diwali rangoli competition,

The objective was to create a supportive

bringing together students from diverse

and

backgrounds to create intricate and vibrant

scriptwriting,

rangoli designs, capturing the essence of

editing, and sound design while sharing

this auspicious festival.

practical advice and personal experiences

• Rangeela: The event provided a platform

to inspire and guide the participants. The

for

event concluded with the screening of the

first-year Akriti

Club

members

to

inclusive

environment,

covering

cinematography,

directing,

express their artistic talents, leaving a

film "Rain Drop."

colorful impression on the club's artistic

• Reel-Making Competition: A Reel making

landscape.

competition with the theme of "College

• Live Art: In Shamiyana, Akriti Club

Life” was organized. The event showcased

members performed live art, showcasing

the diverse talents and creativity of the

their

fellow students, resulting in an exceptional

artistic

flair

and

the

power

of

exhibition of cinematic storytelling. The

creativity in action.

competition brought together a variety of

Additional Activities by the Club:

captivating and relatable narratives that

Akriti Club's Sparsh and Mindbend Wall

college experience, encompassing heartfelt

Painting and Art Expo created a visual

friendships

extravaganza,

capturing the highs and lows a student face

where

transformed

into

enchanting

viewers,

conversations

about

campus

vibrant

walls

masterpieces,

and the

effectively portrayed the essence of the

sparking

transformative

CINEPHILIA: The Film-making Club • Cinebattle: The intra college movie-making competition, "Cinebattle," brought together four teams, each with a mentor, to showcase filmmaking

skills,

creativity,

and

teamwork. The teams passionately worked for a week to create their movies based on themes like madness and satisfaction. The event

was

a

successful

platform

academic

during their college time.

power of art.

their

and

that

celebrated creativity and provided valuable mentorship, igniting a spark of storytelling within the college community.

• Workshop: Cinephilia hosted a successful filmmaking workshop with experienced club members mentoring first-year participants.

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challenges,

CONVEX: The Photography Club

KIRDAAR: The Dramatics Club

Workshop: A workshop on Basic Photography and Editing led by a professional international photographer, Ansh Sogani. The workshop proved to be a valuable platform for students to interact with an expert in the field and take their skills to the next level.

• Janmashtami Play: The journey of Kirdaar for 2022-2023 commenced with a play on Janmashtami, featuring Lord Krishna's Birth, His Lila of lifting Govardhan Mountain, and KansaVadh. It would not be wrong to say that Lord Krishna Himself blessed the students.

Convex covered several events conducted throughout the year within SVNIT. Apart from CHRD, convex have covered the events of Ganesh Chaturthi, the Unacademy UPSC session by CAC, the Session on Modi@20 by Honorable Minister Prakash Jawadekar, the Session on higher education by Shri Anand Kumar (Super 30), LitFest by LAC, GDSC Coding Competition, Mahashivratri, Sparsh, Kashish, Rahbhasha Prakoshtha by Hindi Cell and many more.

• Rangmanch: The event holds great significance for the Kirdaar Club, as it serves as an introduction to theatre.

Every year, the club organizes this event to help students enhance their acting skills. Each team is assigned a specific genre of theater, such as melodrama, tragic-comedy, poetry theatre, psychodrama, or farce.

• Nukkad: Every year on 26th January, the Kirdaar Club of CHRD organizes a Nukkad Natak Competition. Street plays are based on social issues. The performers attract the crowd through catchy jingles, using their powerful voices without microphones. With high energy, engaging the audience through rhythmic beats.

This art form requires minimal props, as the performers themselves become the props. At the end of each play, solutions to the showcased social problems are provided.

• Aahwan: It is the first event organized

by Kirdaar for freshers. Teams must create a play lasting a minimum of 6-7 minutes based on the given theme. There are no restrictions on the type of narrative, play, or script. This jolly and fun event takes place at Old CRC Lawns every year.

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MALANG: The Dance Club RAAG: The Music Club

• Dance Jam (Just A Minute): This group competition was held in September. It consisted of two rounds. In the 1 st round, groups were randomly formed, and participants were given an hour to prepare a one-minute dance routine. In the 2 nd round, the same groups had to perform choreography, and were given approximately one week to prepare. The event was a crowd-pleasing success.

• Encore: The much-awaited inaugural event of the year, Encore, marked the beginning of the 2022-23 events. After a two-year hiatus, the event returned in full glory, transitioning back to the offline mode. The new members showcased their remarkable talent on stage, captivating the audience and boosting the confidence of the performers, resulting in unparalleled success.

• Chhanak: This event is exclusively conducted to welcome newly admitted students. A flashmob is choreographed and performed at the Canteen Cements. A huge crowd gathered to watch this celebratory event for the freshers. Everyone enjoyed the classic songs, and cheers and applauses filled the air.

• Improv: A long continuous single-set concert-style event is the flagship event of Raag, showcasing mesmerizing performances in a unique island-style stage setup amidst an enthusiastic and interactive crowd. The event featured a wide range of music genres, from rock and funk to classical and jugalbandi.

• Workshop: Vatsal Margi, one of the 2 nd year student, conducted a hip-hop dance workshop. The routine was taught step by step for everyone to learn a new style and improve their dance skills. Highlights of the session can be seen in the reel that was shot and posted on the club's official Instagram handle.

• Soiree: A soul-soothing event, held amidst greenery with a mehfil-style setting, featured beautiful performances of slow, soft songs that created a soothing and pleasant environment, transporting the audience to a state of ethereal peace. The harmonious blend of various musical elements, including guitar, Cajon, tablas, 13

piano,

and

tension

mesmerizing

and

worries,

vocals,

dissolved

fostering

a

that govern effective design. This workshop

deep

included

connection to the music.

the

engaging

concepts

activities

and

foster

to

reinforce

a

fun

and

collaborative learning environment

SHAMIYANA

Shamiyana, bonfire

ek

night

shaam

shandaar

organized

by

was

CHRD.

a

The

event epitomized the perfect amalgamation of

both

performing

and

fine

arts.

The

Shaam became shandaar when cheers and applause filled the air, and the crowd had a

CHRD Design Group

multidimensional • Visual Content: Dedicated members have been actively involved in creating visually captivating

content

for

various

responsible

for crafting

graphic

design

software. Participants had the opportunity learn

features

various of

techniques,

Illustrator,

tools,

enabling

and

them

infra

and

acts

collided

Moreover,

in

in

a

this

work

as

well

as

many

locations

to

capture

some

priceless photos.

• Workshops: Adobe Illustrator is one of

to

synergy.

picturesque

unique

the spirit and identity of the club.

industry-leading

breathtaking

incredible

and appealing t-shirt designs that represent

the

art,

photo of themselves? Right, the event had

• T-shirt Design: Talented designers have been

dance,music,

where

social media era, who doesn't desire a good

events

organized by the club.

also

experience

to

create professional-level designs. workshop on the principles of design. The Principles of Design by Kushagra Gupta a was held at Old CRC, where participants learned about the fundamental elements and principles

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AIChE - Chemical Engineering Society Website Link

Chem-E-Jeopardy

Industrial Visit SVNIT's Chemical Engineering Society orchestrated an insightful industrial visit to Krishak Bharati Cooperative Limited, led by Dr. SK Sundar and 30 members. The trip effectively bridged the theorypractice gap, offering practical insights into operations and technology. Interaction with industry experts and employees further enriched their career perspective and invigorated the students.

In August 2022, the virtual Chem E Jeopardy took place on Google Meet, jointly organized by the AIChE NIT Rourkela student chapter and AIChE ChES SVNIT. The event aimed to enhance knowledge in chemical engineering and foster interaction among different institutions. Sixteen teams, each comprising 4-5 members, actively participated in the qualifying round, with 8 teams progressing to the semi-finals and 4 to the finale. Two high-scoring teams emerged as winners. Led by Siddharth Ray, the President of ChES AIChE NIT Rourkela, the event successfully strengthened the AIChE student community.

DWSIM Workshop In September 2022, the Chemical Engineering Society organized a DWSIM Workshop at SVNIT's Department of Chemical Engineering. Held over two days in Seminar Hall 303, the workshop aimed to acquaint students with the DWSIM Software, essential for addressing real-world chemical engineering challenges, especially during job placements.

Day 1 covered the basics of steady and dynamic processes, with participants solving part of a problem statement. The workshop concluded with a doubtclearing session. Day 2 delved deeper into DWSIM, assisting students in completing the remaining problem statement and providing a new challenge to apply their learning, due by September 15, 2022.

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K12 Outreach program The K12 Outreach initiative by AIChE fosters interest in Science and Engineering among school students. On November 12th, 2022, the K12 Outreach committee conducted an activity for high school students from grade 9 to 12, demonstrating electromagnetic induction and electroplating. ChES SVNIT members along with the school principal facilitated the event. Principal commended the efforts to raise interest in school students for STEM subjects.

Siphon 8.0 AIChE Chemical Engineering Society SVNIT hosted the 'Siphon' annual fest from 17th to 19th Feb'23. The three-day event featured an array of activities. Technical Bidding, 'Bhidu Bids,' engaged participants, while the stimulating Debate session fostered intellectual discourse. The thrilling 'Bloodprint' Murder Mystery challenged sleuthing skills. 'Venom Hunt' and 'Board Walkers' lured enthusiasts with intriguing board games. Competitive spirits soared during the 'Valorush' Esport tournament.

Additionally, the 'Goblet of Fire' Fun Experiment games sparked joy and curiosity among attendees, making 'Siphon' a resounding success.

Alchemy: The Manufacturing Quest

The Chemical Engineering Society orchestrated a triumphant two-day event, "Alchemy the Manufacturing Quest," commencing on February 2nd, 2023. The inaugural round, Brainy Bugtong, engaged over 250 participants in a swift riddlesolving challenge. Following this, the top 12 teams, comprising four members each, advanced to the Riddle Run Riot. This innovative scavenger hunt required participants to decipher clues, explore the college premises, and assemble diverse components to manufacture a final product.

Participants showcased their problemsolving prowess, making the event a memorable testament to their skills and the society's commitment to promoting excellence in the field.

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Chintan Pratishthan Website Link

Youth Day Celebration Topic: "Strengthening the Very Foundation of Nation: The Anand's Way"

Chintan Pratishthan celebrated National Youth Day on January 12th 2023 with a guest lecture by renowned educator Shri.

Anand Kumar. The event, titled "Strengthening the Very Foundation of Nation: The Anand's Way" During the lecture, Shri. Anand Kumar shared his insights on the importance of education in building a strong nation and discussed some of the critical elements that the youth needs to succeed and, in turn, build a strong nation. He also shared some of his life experiences and reflected on how characterbuilding automatically works in nationbuilding.

The event was attended by more than 400 students (including 80 school students of grades 10, 11, and 12 and 350 college students of various streams), faculty, and staff at SVNIT and was widely praised for its thought-provoking content and the valuable insights shared by Shri Kumar. The lecture also highlighted the relevance of Swami Vivekanand's teachings in today's education system and how the life of Mr. Anand Kumar is a reflection of Swami Vivekanand's ideals of selfless service and education for all.

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Discussion with Shobhit Mathur,

Chancellor,

Rishihood University Chintan Pratishthan held a discussion meeting with Mr. Shobhit Mathur, who is an alumnus of IIT Bombay and co-founder and vice chancellor of Rishihood University, Delhi. He is one of the youngest vice chancellors in India and has pursued everything from an international corporate career to building a grassroots volunteering movement to creating a higher education institution. Mr. Shobhit Mathur has rich experience building mission-driven projects. He intends to bring all his education and work experience together and reinvent higher education to serve the needs of society, the nation, and the world.

In the interaction, he shared about the various experiences he had had around the world and how our education system needs to be improved for the upcoming generations. He highlighted the importance of bringing back old traditions with a new technology mix for the perfect fit for the future leaders of the country. He emphasised the greater impact that education can make for the betterment of our nation and how students should think in the direction of developing the nation.

Orientation and Talk Session by IAS Tejas Parmar Chintan Pratishthan held its orientation on February 12 2023 to introduce the workings and events of the student chapter to the first-year students. The orientation served as a platform to familiarise the newcomers with the team’s activities and provide them with insights into the opportunities available.

Chintan Pratishthan is known for its active engagement with the student community and offers a variety of activities to enhance their skills and broaden their horizons. The team organises regular Sunday meetings, which serve as interactive sessions for members to discuss various topics of interest, share knowledge, and exchange ideas. Additionally, it emphasises the importance of alumni connections. The students were informed about the industrial visits, which provide them with practical exposure to various industries and workplaces. Chintan Pratishthan also conducts training camps, workshops, and interactions with distinguished experts.

These initiatives aim to enhance the skills and knowledge of the members, providing them with a holistic learning experience.

During the orientation day, Mr. Tejas Parmar, an alumnus of SVNIT and a 2016 18

batch IAS officer, graced the event. His

Round Table Meeting with Convocation

presence added value to the orientation as

Chief Guests and Batch of 2022

he shared his experiences and insights,

Toppers

motivating

the

students

to

excellence

and

make

most

the

strive of

for On February 20, 2023, Chintan Pratishthan

the

opportunities presented to them. Overall,

had

the orientation day serves as an excellent

toppers of Batch 2022 with our esteemed

platform

to

convocation chief guest, Dr. A. S. Kiran

understand and engage with the activities.

Kumar, former Chairman ISRO, and guest of

Through its various initiatives, Chintan

honour, Dr. V. Ramgopal Rao, ex-director, IIT

Pratishthan aims to nurture the potential

Delhi, joining with them our SVNIT Director,

of

Prof. Anupam Shukla, and Shree Dinesh Ji

its

for

members

first-year

and

students

prepare

them

for

an

incredible

evening

hosting

the

Patel, Mentor of Chintan Pratishthan and

successful careers ahead.

renowned Social Worker. The discussions were

centred

pursuing

around

higher

the

importance

education

and

of the

opportunities that come with it for the startup. Our chief guest shared their journey at IIT-Delhi and ISRO, emphasising how they focused on solving real problems and how young minds in India should work to make Bharat proud. The round table meeting was followed

by

a

mouth-watering

Gujarati

dinner, which was a perfect way to end the night. The knowledge and experiences shared during the meeting will help the young achievers shape their future endeavours.

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There were six major sessions on topics like careers in the civil service, core subjects, entrepreneurship, data science, management, and software development.

All students of the institute from all branches were eligible to be a part of this Varg, but the seats were limited to around a hundred students.

At the end of the Varg, all the students were taken to Rebounce, an activity area with trampolines, ball pits, inflatables, video games, and fast food. Overall, the Varg plays an important role in the shaping of an individual student and provides a great platform for them to interact and connect with the alumni of the institute. It is also seen as an important time for making lifelong relationships with people.

Prashikshan Varg 2023 Topic: Career Development Bootcamp

Chintan Pratishthan conducted its flagship event, Prashikshan Varg 2023, on March 19 and 20, 2023. Prashikshan Varg is a two-day residential training camp whereby students get insights and guidance from experts in various career domains who have done great things in their fields. The Varg comprises sessions on various domains, which widen the exposure and knowledge of the students.

The topic for this year’s Prashikshan Varg was Career Development Bootcamp. The main objectives of the Varg were to bring utmost clarity to students about all possible career options and paths to pursue them, to teach students various professional skills that build their career action paths, and to provide a platform for consistent guidance from the institute’s alums.

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renewable energy sources such as wind and solar energy. He informed us about the concept of net zero gain, which is significantly gaining attention, and how ONGC has targeted achieving net zero emissions by 2050 globally. He also familiarised the students with waste management at ONGC and why it is important. At last, he mentioned a crucial initiative towards environmental conservation and sustainability: tree plantations.

Talk Session on Greener Future by ONGC Overall, the session helped the students get

more insights on the steps taken by ONGC towards reducing their carbon footprint and moving towards a greener future using energy conservation and cleaner technology. It also helped the students learn more about the newer technologies that are being used by the oil and petroleum industries and what additional efforts are needed to make the future more sustainable.

Topic: Building a Greener Future: Navigating the Path through Energy Conservation and Clean Technology.

Chintan Pratishthan organised a talk session with Ashine on April 25th 2023, discussing the various ways for energy conservation and clean technology. The session was taken by Mr. Chandra Shekhar, Executive Director-Plant Manager, Oil and Natural Gas Limited, Hazira, Surat. ONGC, or Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited, is a state-owned enterprise and India's largest exploration and production company in the oil and gas sector. It is committed to sustainable practices and has implemented various measures to minimise its environmental impact. Mr. Chandra Shekhar very well explained how ONGC is committed to reducing the environmental impact by promoting efforts such as decarbonizing the cement industry, reducing food loss, increasing the use of public transport, retiring coal plants, and investing in clean technology. He also emphasised the importance of promoting

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staff would discard these belongings, resulting in unnecessary waste.

To address these issues, Endeavour to Help endeavours to collect and redistribute the abandoned items left by final-year students to those in need. Needy students are given access to these donated items for a minimal security fee, which is returned once the borrowed items are returned. This approach not only aids numerous students in their educational pursuits but also fosters a spirit of altruism, encouraging people to extend a helping hand to others in need.

Through the combined efforts of Chintan Pratishthan and the generous donors, Endeavour to Help aims to alleviate the financial burdens faced by students while fostering a culture of compassion and support within the institute.

Endeavour to Help The CHRD Design Team also conducted another event, Minimal Movie Poster. It was a month-long event starting from 18th of June and there was participation from all across the nation. As the name suggests, the designers had to make minimal posters on any movie of their choice and get exciting cash prizes. This event was in collaboration with Cinephilia. There were a couple of hundred registrations and marvelous poster submissions. Endeavour to Help is an initiative spearheaded by Chintan Pratishthan dedicated to supporting underprivileged students within the institute. The inception of this initiative stemmed from the recognition of two key issues Firstly, it was observed that a significant number of students were facing immense challenges due to their financial constraints, struggling to afford basic study materials and equipment necessary for their education Secondly, upon the completion of their final semester exams, the departing final year students would often leave behind various items such as bicycles, books, and stationery. Unfortunately, due to the absence of claimants, the cleaning 22

Civil Engineering Society Website Link

Introduction

Kaizen Fest

The Civil Engineering Society has consistently organized a series of engaging and informative events during the past even semester.

These events have aimed to enhance knowledge, foster collaboration, and provide valuable networking opportunities for students and faculty members. Here we reflect upon some of the noteworthy events conducted by the society during the previous semester.

The Kaizen Fest, held in the previous semester, was a resounding success. This departmental fest showcased the innovative spirit of civil engineering students through a range of technical competitions, presentations, and workshops. The fest provided a platform for participants to exhibit their skills in events like CANT IT a boomilever competition, CIVIC SHARK on entrepreneurship skills, ENIGMA ODYSSEY a CAT-based event, TWISTED TRACKS a roller coaster building event, DECODE THE FAULT on finding structural faults, and NEXT GEN CAMPUS on campus redesigning. The event not only encouraged healthy competition but also promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the civil engineering community.

Technical Workshops The society conducted a technical workshop focusing on emerging trends and technologies in civil engineering. This workshop was about computeraided design (CAD) software training i.e., AutoCAD. The workshops provided students with hands-on experience and practical knowledge, preparing them for real-world challenges in their future careers.

Industry Interaction Sessions The society organized an exclusive seminar on Higher Education through "India's No.1 Post Graduate Program (PGP) in Management" in association with the world's top-ranked institute for highest salary growth-Indian School of Business (ISB). The professionals talked about MBA as a future career path for engineers. The industry interaction sessions 23

facilitated inspired

valuable

students

to

mentorship pursue

and

excellence

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evacuation

their chosen fields.

on

systems

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ensure occupant safety during emergencies.

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the

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about

optimization The successful completion of the event on

all

techniques

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combinatorial

to

solve

intricate

pathfinding challenges in various domains.

the Morbi Bridge failure marks an important milestone in our efforts to raise awareness about

infrastructure

safety. The

knowledge

shared, insights gained, and lessons learned during

this

event

will

contribute

to

improving the practices and policies related to bridge maintenance and design.

Conclusion

The past semester witnessed the successful organization of various events by the Civil Engineering Society. These events played a crucial

role

dynamic

in

fostering

civil

a

vibrant

engineering

and

community.

They provided a platform for students to

Intra-Club Competition showcase

their

skills,

broaden

their

The newest addition to the events list was

knowledge, and establish connections with

the

industry

Intra-club

Series.

competition

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series

named Article

provided

valuable

success

professionals. of

these

The

events

continued

reflects

the

insights into the latest advancements and

dedication

challenges in engineering. It covered topics

Engineering Society to enrich the learning

like

experience of civil engineering students.

"Zero

Emission

City"

on

sustainable

practices and renewable energy integration to

achieve

environment, Engineering” potential

of

carbon-neutral

"Nanotechnology on

nanomaterials

applications

construction Code

a

materials

in and

Standardisation" on

compliance

standardization

and in

civil

in

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and

their

enhancing systems,

the

the

urban

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importance impact

of

engineering

practices, "Evacuation Patterns in High

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and

commitment

of

the

Civil

Cutting Edge

Visionaries Website Link

Quriosity 8.0 It was conducted on 26th February 2023. Over 150+ students registered. There were 2 rounds conducted to evaluate the participants' quizzing abilities across a wide range of domains. It aimed to foster a competitive spirit among the participants while encouraging them to expand their understanding of various subjects.

Yuva Voice CEV, in collaboration with the Student Council, organized YUVAVOICE, an open mic event, to commemorate National Youth Day. The event took place on 13th January 2023. The event had over 170+ attendees. The participants displayed a wide range of talents including singing, poetry recitation, speech, and more.

Caseption- Case Study Competition Caseption, a case study competition, was organized in collaboration with the Research and Innovation Affairs Council as part of the esteemed Startup Expo 2023. The event saw participation of 220+ individuals. The competition unfolded in two stages, providing an opportunity for budding entrepreneurs to showcase their problem-solving skills and innovative ideas.

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CEV Talks

Workshop on Web 3.0, Blockchain Dapps and future opportunities

These Talks keep the students in touch is

Conducted by Aman Pandey, an alumnus of

working and they can research related to

SVNIT. He is currently working at Polygon

the topics presented. Some of the Talks

as the Global Developer Community and

that

of

Programs lead. He started by giving an

individuals in Waste Management by Dr. K.

introduction to blockchain and software

D. Yadav and Steering into Supply Chain

development in the dapp ecosystem. He

Management by Sushrut Sardesai.

discussed

with

what

were

the

held

particular

this

industry

year

are

Role

how

interactions and

Orientation Session

various

conducted

its

orientation

for

the

freshers on 20th February 2023, which had 180+

attendees.

organized

at

department. the

the

orientation

seminar

hall

of

was ECE

The orientation highlighted

numerous

students

The

to

avenues

engage

available

in

for

extracurricular

activities related to their field of study and personal development.

Augmented, Virtual, Mixed and

Extended Reality workshop

On April 1st, 2023, a highly anticipated workshop on Augmented, Virtual, Mixed, and

Extended

Reality was

organized

in

collaboration with TECHXR as part of the MindBend

week.

The

staggering

attendance

event of

drew

over

a

150

enthusiastic students. The event proved to be

an

invaluable

opportunity

for

the

students to gain practical knowledge and explore the vast potential of AR, VR, MR, and XR.

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3.0

between

information

domain.

CEV

web

career

people,

flow.

paths

reimagines

in

Also the

the

businesses discussed Web

3.0

Drishti Website Link

Drishti DRISHTI is a technical student chapter of tech fanatics aspiring to spread technical knowledge via workshops, seminars, and events.

Manufacturing for various international, and national competitions, designing software, and workshops all under one roof. The journey of DRISHTI this even semester was as follows :

Orientation: DRISHTI conducted orientation on 9th February 2023, for first-yearites so that they can get better insights into the activities, values, and perks of being a member of the club. It's a trailer to the big picture of major projects that they would be undertaking, which will expose them to the prospect of the technical world. Information regarding the competitions, legacy, etc is given and they have a chance to interact directly with the members of DRISHTI.

Workshop: Orientation is the stepping stone followed by the workshop. Commencement of workshop took place on 13th and 14th February 2023. It is the members of the student chapter that put forth the workshops for students so that they get knowledge of various departments specifically and in-depth which forms the base of their further engineering journey.

Introduction to various power tools of mechanical, components of electrical, machine learning, and town planning in civil, all are made acquainted.

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Students get an opportunity to spot their field of interest. Salient feature of the workshop is multiple sessions of various genres in DRISHTI. QnA spell is a cherry on the cake as students think, process, discuss, and innovate.

Grand Roboprix: The first event that CHRD Design Team, the face of CHRD, conducted this year was Workshop on Adobe Illustrator by Harsh Nagrale. It was conducted on 11th June 2023 on Google Meet. Adobe Illustrator is one of the best design software and is a powerful tool for graphic designing. This workshop was conducted for beginners so that they could learn the basics of Adobe Illustrator. There was active participation of students from SVNIT and it was conducted successfully.

robust trusses, and comprehensive flowsheets.Through a carefully curated mentor-mentee pairing phase from 15th to 18th February,we try to impart them a flavor of various tech domains. After sleep deprived nights of hard work and brainstorming, this event was efficiently executed on 19th of February. With awe-inspiring, captivating tech competitions this event promises to ignite passion for technology and empower participants to shape the future with its aid.

The Grand Roboprix is the flagship event of DRISHTI marking the beginning of this techno-savvy journey. Here the best minds showcase their technical prowess and strategic thinking through events such as Farm Track, Line Follower Robot, Truss It, and Flowsheet Design. These events are exclusively for first yearites.Here the participants made automated line-follower bots, bots that would run on rough terrain,

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Major Project :

The post-recruitment drive phase serves as a

contribution

members This

of

the

newly

recruited

towards

their

Major

Projects.

semester

has

been

the

time

for

analysis, evaluation, and celebration, as we assess the outcomes and the impact of our efforts. A total of seven teams constituted for

this

major

Robocon,

Team

project

namely

Innovation,

Team

Team

Aero,

Team Rover, Team Chemical, Team Civil, and Team AI ML. This is roughly a sevenmonth

project

international These

teams

and of

aiming national

at

Achievements:

various

competitions.

DRISHTI

have

Azeotropy

set

is

Engineering

the

Annual

symposium

Chemical

organized

by

exemplary track records of achievements in

the Chemical Engineering Association

various competitions.

of

IIT Bombay. And this year, it was

held on 18th and 19th March, 2023 in which

Team

DRISHTI

secured

first

position The IRDC was an online event where the

teams

had

to

carefully

design

a

Rover for exploring the south polar caps of Mars wherein, we secured 15th rank internationally.

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An event was organized by the Space Robotics Society (SPROS). Our team after tremendous hard work secured the 12th position, making us the only NIT among all the IITs and international colleges to make it to the finals of IRC The team also participated in the International Rover Design Challenge 2022(IRDC) and International Rover Challenge (IRC) 2023. IRC was held at Presidency University in Bengaluru Team DRISHTI Civil has demonstrated excellence by achieving First and Second positions in ‘SEISMIC’, an event organized by IIT Bombay.

Team Robocon Cleared Stage 1 and Stage 2 of ABU Robocon 2023 successfully with 85 marks.

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Electrical Engineering Society Website Link

COLLOQUY 1.0

On September 6th 2022, the Electric Engineering Society (EES) hosted a captivating talk

by Dr. K Raghavan, an esteemed Associate Professor from IIT Gandhinagar, on the evolution and recent advancements in electric vehicle (EV) motors. The event drew 120 enthusiastic students, eager to learn about the field's progress.

Dr. Raghavan covered the challenges in developing efficient EV motors and introduced cuttingedge technologies to overcome them.

The talk ended with an engaging Q&A session, where students interacted with Dr. Raghavan, gaining insights and career advice in EV technology. The event proved highly informative and inspired students, deepening their enthusiasm for the future of sustainable transportation.

TECHX

The Electrical Engineering (EES)and the CoCurricular Affairs Council joined hands to organize an inspiring project exhibition. This event aimed to provide a platform for various clubs, including DRISHTI, PHOENIX AERO, FSAE, CEV, and IIW, to showcase their projects. On September 15 2022, the exhibition attracted a crowd of over 250 students and several esteemed faculty members in attendance.

The exhibition was graced by the presence of notable guests, including the Director of SVNIT and the Dean of Student Welfare, who attended as chief guests. Their participation added prestige to the event and emphasized its importance in promoting co-curricular activities and fostering an entrepreneurial spirit among students. Each participating club enthusiastically presented their projects, engaging visitors with demonstrations, presentations, and interactive sessions. The collaboration between EES and the Co-Curricular Affairs Council not only showcased student talent but also fostered an environment that promotes experiential learning, collaboration, and interdisciplinary approaches. It exemplified the institute's commitment to nurturing well-rounded individuals equipped with technical knowledge and practical skills.

The Electric Engineering Society's session on EV motor advancements, led by Dr. K Raghavan, left a lasting impact by expanding knowledge and fostering a passion for contributing to the field.

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COLLOQUY 2.0

The Electric Engineering Society (EES) organized an insightful talk session on the topic of "Electric Vehicles: Challenges and Opportunities" on 3rd October 2022. The session was delivered by Professor Krishna Vasudevan, a distinguished faculty member from IIT Madras, and attracted an audience of 150 students. Throughout the talk, Professor Vasudevan discussed the major challenges hindering the widespread adoption of electric vehicles and explored potential opportunities for overcoming them.

He shed light on issues such as limited range, lack of charging infrastructure, and high initial costs, providing valuable insights into ongoing research and development efforts to address these challenges.

The session concluded with a lively questionand-answer session, allowing students to engage with Professor Vasudevan directly.

The students posed thought-provoking questions, seeking guidance on pursuing careers in the electric vehicle domain and understanding the industry's prospects. The event left a lasting impact on the attendees, empowering them with knowledge and fuelling their enthusiasm to contribute to the sustainable future of transportation.

The Big Brain

The Electrical Engineering Society (EES) recently organized "The Big Brain," an innovative entrepreneurship event that brought together 35 teams, each consisting of 4-5 members. This event served as a creative platform for participants to present their groundbreaking startup ideas, with a focus on advancing technology in various domains.

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outside the box. "The Big Brain" encouraged students to think outside the box and provided them with the opportunity to transform their innovative concepts into viable business ventures. It facilitated ideasharing and collaboration among participants, fostering an entrepreneurial spirit within the community. This event aimed at driving future technological advancements and entrepreneurship opportunities.

Masked Bandits

The Electrical Engineering Society (EES) has been organizing "Masked Bandits" for the past three years, with this year's event taking place in February. The purpose of "Masked Bandits" is to acquaint newly admitted students with the institution and refresh their foundational knowledge. Approximately 400 students formed teams to engage in solving puzzles and answering questions related to the institution.

This interactive event allowed freshers to explore their new academic environment and gain a deeper understanding of the institution's functionalities while strengthening their bonds with fellow students and showcasing their problemsolving abilities.. "Masked Bandits" plays a crucial role in welcoming and integrating new students into the institution, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and collaboration in their future endeavors.

AATISH

The annual techno-managerial fest, AATISH, set the stage ablaze with its captivating theme inspired by cartoons from the early '20s.

Spanning over two action-packed days, the fest offered an array of events that seamlessly blended technical prowess with managerial acumen and saw a footfall of 300+ first-year students and 150+ second-year students.

DISCHARGE

The annual orientation of the student chapter, DISCHARGE, provided students with comprehensive insights into the workings of the chapter and the various activities it offers to facilitate their overall development.

During the orientation, students were introduced to the core values and objectives of DISCHARGE. They were informed about the wide range of activities and initiatives, such as workshops, seminars, industry visits, and community outreach programs, which are designed to enhance their skills and broaden their horizons.

The fest breathed life into beloved cartoon characters as students engaged in a range of thrilling events. "Supa Strikers" tested their strategic thinking and teamwork abilities, while "Courage's Courage Quest" challenged their problem-solving skills. "Dholakpur Premier Auction" added an exhilarating twist as participants showcased their negotiation prowess in a competitive bidding environment.

To cater to the tech-savvy minds, AATISH featured events such as "Star Wars," where students unleashed their technical genius, and "Power Rangers Led," which honed their technical & leadership skills. The fest also included "Fun Feud," an event combining technical and managerial trivia to ignite friendly rivalries and laughter. AATISH ignited the spark of creativity and set the stage for students' future endeavors in the realms of technology and management.

The orientation session aimed to create awareness among students about the opportunities and resources available through DISCHARGE. By participating in chapter activities, students can develop critical skills, build networks, and gain practical knowledge that goes beyond the classroom.

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Google Developer

Student Clubs Website Link

Open Source Workshop

Google Winter of Code

GDSC, SVNIT hosted an online workshop on 7th January 2023 on Introduction to Open Source and GSOC. The session was open to students from all years, with maximum participation from the second year.

In this session, attendees learned what is open-source and how GSOC is beneficial for doing open-source projects, GSOC i.e.

Google Summer of Code is a global, online program focused on bringing new contributors into open-source software development. GSOC contributors work with an open-source organization on a 12+ week programming project under the guidance of mentors. Also participating in GSOC makes one's resume stand out as well.

In the end, the students were strongly encouraged to participate in GSOC to the best of their capacities.

GDSC, SVNIT conducted an event exclusively for the second-year students of the institute. The main purpose of the event was to introduce the students to real-world problem-solving. Over the course of eleven days, students strived in teams of four to develop their best versions of solutions for the problem statements. The closing ceremony of the event was preceded by an informative seminar presented by Mr. Meet Zaveri, CEO of The Digineer.

Six teams from a total of more than 350 students were declared to be the winners

DSC Design Day GDSC Design Day was held with a primary focus on emphasizing UI/UX in the field of design. Problem statements were released on February 10, 2023, and participants had until February 13, 2023, to submit their final design projects. A total of 60 teams, each consisting of two members, enthusiastically participated in the design competition. After careful evaluation, three teams emerged as winners.

Hack the Tank On March 25th and 26th, 2023, GDSC NIT Surat organized India's first Shark Tank-themed hackathon, HACK THE TANK. Over 500 registrations , out of which the top 40 teams from across India tackled web development and AI/ML challenges. The hackathon concluded With a substantial prize pool exceeding Rs. 2,00,000 for both sponsors and the participating teams 34

Hindi Cell Website Link

Vishva Hindi Divas

The Hindi cell club of SVNIT organized various competitions on the occasion of World Hindi Day. The events were held between 8th January 2023 to 18th January 2023 in which Approval letter writing, Treasure hunt, Signature campaign, Poem speaking, and Drashtikon competition were held. In every competition the student's participation was good. In the Approval letter writing competition students wrote a very good letter of approval in Hindi. Treasure hunt competitions are always exciting for students to participate in. Poem speaking competitions also got a high response from students and faculties. In the Drashtikon competition, students had to solve interesting questions.

The signature campaign was a small effort to put Hindi into practice, which has been limited to books and stages. All these competitions were organized to spread awareness of our National language, Hindi.

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Pakhwada Pakhwada is an important event dedicated to the promotion and protection of the Hindi language. It is a fifteen-day event to promote the importance and usage of the Hindi language which is usually celebrated in the month of September. During the Pakhwada, various programs are organized to promote the importance of Hindi in government organizations, educational institutions, social organizations, and various public places.

Here is a general idea about the themes of some of the Pakhwada programs:

1. Opening ceremony

2. Debate competition

3. Open stage

4. Question & answer competition

5. Shruti lekhan

6. Drishti-kon

7. Rahasya

8. Hindi day

9. Hindi vyakhyan pratiyogita

The closing ceremony ends with the release of our half-yearly magazine Dhwani.

Rahasya

Rahasya is an interesting and healthy competition organized by the Hindi cell.

First of all the crew or organizing committee gives instructions to all participants (instructions given clearly and properly to all candidates ). According to the title of the event, Rahasya participants have to solve some mystery questions or riddles (it’s the first round of the event) After that top six teams qualify for the next round, in this round they have to solve some riddles which reveal key of the locations, you have to reach to the location

(total location are 4 for each team ) and you have to click photo at every location after reaching the final location you have to return your initial location where the instructions were given to the team ( each team contest 3 or 4 members in the team ).

For the winners, the top three teams are rewarded with prize money

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IETE Students’ Forum Website Link

Expert Talk

MOCK PLACEMENT is a simulation of the actual campus placements, for students belonging to all years and branches. QUIZ BATTLES is an online quizzing event, the quiz had 28 questions with 20 seconds for each question. This event was conducted on an online platform named Kahoot.RUN WITH MATHS was designed as a treasure hunt where participants had to solve fun math questions along with finding the treasure locations simultaneously.

The events of ISF SVNIT started with an expert talk on the 11th November 2022 on the account of the 69th foundation day. An excellent talk on IOT Infrastructure generic access and low-cost nodes was delivered by Dr.Suresh Dahiya. It was informative and the students enjoyed it a lot

Women Empowerment Events

IETE Students’ Forum (SVNIT) organized a Women Empowerment Event. This event had 2 activities: 'Women in Tech’ and Artfiesta. An online coding competition for girls 'women in tech' was conducted as a part of it on 12th February 2023.

ARTFIESTA (Women Empowerment Poster-making competition) was conducted on 7th February 2023. This competition was exclusively for girls of all years. All participants had to make their posters for one week. Digital posters as well as handmade posters were allowed.

Hertz 8.0

HERTZ 8.0 – The annual Technical event of the Electronics Engineering department was organized from 26th to 29th January 2023.

Under HERTZ 8.0, the events organized were Run with Maths, Flip Flop, Mock Placement, and Quiz Battles.

FLIP FLOP was a one on one debate. Two participants were selected and were given a topic to debate on, the debaters were required to switch their sides on the topic.

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Expert Talk 2.0

ISF SVNIT conducted an expert talk on the 3rd of February, 2023 on the account of IETE Students Day. The talk was on ‘Cyber Security is the Need of the Hour for Women’ by Dr. Chintan Pathak. ISF SVNIT also conducted a fun event along with the prize distribution event on the 24th of February, 2023 on account of IETE Students Day. In the prize distribution, all the winners of the Hertz 8.0 and women empowerment events received their certificates.

S.M.P.C. 2K23

IETE Students’ Forum (SVNIT) organized S.M.P.C. 2K23 on 25th and 26th March 2023.

Extempore and Innoquest were conducted as a part of S.M.PC. EXTEMPORE was a competition wherein participants had to speak on the topics that they got on their chosen paper notes. Each participant was given 1 minute to think about the topic. After which they had to speak for 1-3 minutes. The event INNOQUEST was conducted on 25th March 2023 The event was about presenting the startup idea, wherein the participants had to pitch their ideas to the audience and answer the questions raised. The participants had to present a proper PowerPoint presentation or any other equivalent.

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Literary Affairs Committee Website Link

LAC Recruitment

LAC is a vibrant community that focuses on quizzing, speaking, and reading. We aim to cultivate these skills among like-minded individuals within our community.

Our recent recruitment interviews for first-year college students were held on February 13th and 14th, 2023, at the Old CRC building. We received an overwhelming response of over 150 candidates.

During the interviews, candidates were asked to submit their resumes in advance. Members of LAC from different years conducted the interviews, assessing the candidates based on the pillars of LAC. We listened to their ideas, thoughts, and opinions, and some candidates were even given activities to showcase their skills, such as event promotion, speech, or designing a poster.

After careful consideration,50 exceptional candidates were selected who demonstrated the potential to contribute to LAC and create a thriving community. We look forward to their valuable contributions and the continued growth of LAC.

Ignus Model United Nations

The members of the Literary Affairs Committee participated in IGMUN, or Ignus Model United Nations on 18th and 19th February ‘23. It is part of the annual socio-cultural fest IGNUS of IIT Jodhpur. IGMUN is a fantastic event that provides a vast platform for the participants with stimulating and enlightening discussions on current world problems. It was conducted offline at IIT Jodhpur. The delegates could choose one out of the four committees, with the following agendas Lok Sabha: Reviewing the framework and understanding the credibility with respect to the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code across the Nation United Nations Human Rights Council: Ethiopia: Tigray Humanitarian Crisis United Nations General Assembly First Committee (DISEC): Addressing the Proliferation of Armed Militias in Destabilized Countries

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Murder Mystery

LAC organized its first flagship event of the year, Murder Mystery exclusively for the first year. The event was organized on 5th February 2023 from 10 am onwards.

The event drew a campus-wide audience of more than four hundred fifty participants.

The case revolved around Andrew Perry, heir of P&P Pvt. Ltd. who was found murdered in his backyard at the funeral of his grandfather. LACPD discovered that he died due to blunt force trauma to the back of the head followed by a brutal hit to the left eye. To solve this mystery one hundred and twenty-six teams participated with up to five members each. The suspicion went on the gardener, business partner, cook, sister, neighbor, and aunt. Some of the LAC members were impersonated as the suspects.

Emergency Special Session of UN General Assembly: Situation in Ukraine with Freeze Date of 25th February 2022

Each team was given 3 minutes to interrogate each suspect. After inquiry, each team discussed and filled out a google form in which they submitted the name and motive of the murderer.After a few days and a lot of suspense the guilty was declared and he was the business partner, Scott Peterson.

Many teams submitted the right answer but the teams close to the exact explanation were declared as the winners.The prize pool for the event was kept at Rs. 9000.

Five of LACs Members participated as members of Lok Sabha with the portfolios of Smriti Irani, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Anurag Singh Thakur, Pratibha Singh, Prahlad Venkatesh Joshi. It was a great learning experience and helped us expand our horizons.

The participants included not just students but also qualified individuals like lawyers and LLB graduates. The discussions were eye-openers and forced us to reflect on our understanding of law and how significant it is to abide by it and how the law can have flaws too. It was a thought-provoking experience.

The first position was occupied by Team Holson with team leader Abhishek Singh followed by Team Khufiya in the Second position with team leader Yashanki Zala and the Third position was occupied by Team Invincible Footprints with team leader Nachiket Shah.

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The

Asian

Parliamentary

debate

format

assigned roles for both the Government and Opposition

sides,

including

the

Prime

Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, Whip, and Reply Leader,

Speech

for

Deputy

the

Government,

Leader,

Whip,

and

and

Reply

Speech for the Opposition. Each side had a Intra LAC APD

10-minute

LAC organized an intra-LAC Debate in the style of Asian Parliamentary debates to foster informed

viewpoints,

active

effective

defense

stances.

format

mirrors

of

listening, This

parliamentary

and

proceedings,

the opposition occupies the treasury benches, decorum

and

arguments, initiating

inclusive

participation.

members,

creating

a

4v4

debate

structure conducted in two rounds. The top candidates

from

the

initial

round

advanced to the second round. Distinguished final-year

LAC

Seniors,

creating in

Naman,

two

a

4v4

debate

rounds.

The

candidates from the initial round

Seniors,

followed

by

the

age for marriage should be brought down to 16."

The

ultimate

round

focused

on

the

Milind,

hand.

Naman,

Milind,

Pakistan

in

their

Economic

event to

the

introduced world

of

many

debating,

instilling confidence and presentation skills, fostering open dialogue and the ability to express opinions effectively.

eight

advanced

Eshan,

The

participants

structure top

helping

crisis," with the Opposition gaining an upper

to the second round. Distinguished final-year LAC

motion,

Minister

"Gender Gap in India Is Justified" and "Legal

The event featured four teams, each with four

conducted

Prime

their

The preliminary round tackled topics like

Eshan, and Shubham, served as judges.

members,

the

the

present

Leader of the Opposition in opposition.

of

eight

with

to

motion, "India has the moral responsibility

The event featured four teams, each with four

limit

debate

where the government sets the agenda, and

promoting

time

and

Shubham, served as judges.

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National Service Scheme (NSS) Website Link

Industrial Visit

An industrial visit was organized by NSS unit SVNIT on January 21st , 2023. NSS volunteers and some non NSS members got a chance to visit HEATEX INDUSTRY located in Palsana,Surat in two slots - one in the morning and other in the afternoon.

After wearing a safety helmet everyone entered the plant. There we met an engineer at the efficiency department who came with us and explained in detail the working cycle of the boiler plant.He illustrated each and every process with keen interest. Application of each unit was illustrated. We also saw their self assembled control panel for electricity supply. We saw Variable Frequency Drive and we were able to relate the concepts taught to us in lectures.Specifications of all were too discussed.We learnt a lot and had a wonderful experience.

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The Fire Safety Mock Drill For the students of SVNIT, the NSS Unit organised a simulated fire drill.

Bhikhubhai, Dineshbhai, Dhruvbhai, Sayanbhai, and Prakash Patel Sir, officers of the fire and emergency services department, Vesu, gave up their valuable time to visit the campus and inculcate sensitivity and understanding on how to manage oneself during a fire crisis.

Additionally, the operation and function of a fire engine were explained to the students. All of the NSS volunteers in attendance as well as the other attendees found the workshop to be both beneficial and educational. They will benefit from it in difficult times and become responsible citizens of the nation.

Dr. Bade Mukund, the faculty advisor, worked in close collaboration.

NSS Exhibition(26th January)

The National Service Scheme (NSS) unit of the Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology

(SVNIT)

recently

thought-provoking exhibition was with

Mr.

organized

exhibition.

conducted

Jitendra

in

a

This

collaboration

Sharma,

a

dedicated

security guard at SVNIT, on the occasion of Republic SVNIT,

Day. the

remember

Held

event

the

at

the

aimed

Staff to

courageous

Club

of

honor

and

soldiers

who

NSS ANNUAL CAMP

sacrificed their lives for our nation.

A group of 53 students, accompanied by

The primary objective of the exhibition was

one stalwart faculty advisor, embarked on

to commemorate the valiant martyrs of war

a journey oblivious of the fact that what

and pay homage to the countless sacrifices

the future was beholding for them. These

made by our brave soldiers. It aimed to instill a

sense

among

of

patriotism

the

visitors

indomitable

spirit

and

by

showcasing

and

7

appreciation

days

are

etched

in

the

hearts

of

everyone, but the question is what did we

the

do? We explored, we learnt to be selfless,

unwavering

we developed a delta change, we bonded

dedication of our armed forces

for a lifetime, we worked for hours with a smile Words

and

enthusiasm

fall

short

to

in

our

hearts.

describe

the

everlasting feeling that this camp has left us with. “Wilderness is not a luxury but necessity of the human spirit” words truly define our stay at Khoba village, with bare minimum facilities but living our lives to fullest. Be it experiencing star gazing in a sky gleaming with stars and not hidden behind

a

layer

of

pollution,

breathing

the

freshest

of

or air

be

it

and

shivering at 5am in the morning to going up the hill and warming up ourselves.

There were some trademarks that are worth describing, some of them are

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Nirvana Website Link

Kite Festival for Unprivileged Nirvana brought smiles to the faces of underprivileged children through a joyous kite festival. To spread happiness and foster inclusivity, the club successfully distributed kites among the kids, providing them with an opportunity to experience the thrill of kite-flying.

The event became a colorful spectacle as vibrant kites filled the sky. The children, many of whom had never flown a kite before, reveled in the excitement and laughter that permeated the atmosphere. Volunteers from Nirvana Club assisted the children and helped them form teams, engage in friendly kite battles, and cheered them on. The event gave these children a sense of belonging and reminded them that they too deserve to soar high in life.

With colorful kites soaring high in the sky and the joyful laughter of underprivileged children filling the air, Nirvana Club's kite festival concluded as a remarkable success. Nirvana Club takes pride in making a difference in the lives of underprivileged children and looks forward to continuing its mission of spreading happiness.

Daily Activities The club's compassionate team of volunteers poured their hearts into creating a nurturing learning environment. They tirelessly organized engaging classes, inspiring workshops, and personalized tutoring sessions to cater to the unique needs of each child. By providing a well-rounded curriculum, the club aimed not only to impart knowledge but also to instill a sense of confidence and personal growth in their young students.

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Witnessing the positive impact on the children's academic progress, self-esteem, and aspirations brought immense joy to the members of Nirvana Club.Knowing that they have contributed to breakingthe cycle of poverty through education has left them with a deep sense of contentment and fulfillment.

With the successful completion of this semester, Nirvana Club remains inspired to continue bridging the educational divide and touching the lives of more underprivileged children. Their collective efforts are a testament to the transformative power of education, and they look forward to bringing even more smiles and opportunities in the future.

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Society for Cultivation of Science and Humanities Website Link

Workshop - Basics of designing

A workshop was conducted on the basics of designing

by SCOSH's convener Sauparnika Nair, giving handson experience in designing posters, and illustrations on

Canva

and Adobe

Illustrator. Participants were

given tasks to showcase their creativity.

BEYOND 2.0

BEings Yearn on New Delusions 2.0 was a two-day mega event conducted for SVNIT students and high school students of Surat.

The

first

stargazing

two as

days a

of

BEYOND

pre-event.

It

were

was

devoted

to

conducted

in

collaboration with the Surat Astronomy Club. The participants saw Venus, Jupiter, and its four moons, and got a close look at the Earth's moon's surface.

The

first

day

began

with

the

inauguration

and

interaction by Prof. V. H. Pradhan (Department of Mathematics, SVNIT), followed

by multiple

games

and a sci-tech exhibition (open for all). The exhibition was

conducted

Engineering

in

Society,

collaboration

with

SAE

and

AERO,

the

Civil

Racing

and

Drishti.

ii.

The

second

day

began

with

a

guest

talk

on

'Technological Advancements for Reducing Carbon Emissions' by Dr. Praveen K. Chinthala, Asst. Vice President, R&D, Reliance Ind. Lim.

Later that day, Debate in Illuminati was conducted.

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SPICMACAY Website Link

Virasat

Raag Marava The last eve of VIRASAT’23 was captivated by the euphonious voice of Pt. Jayateerth Mevundi accompanied by Smt. Anshula More and Shri Avinash Patil. He created a spiritual aura with Raag Marava. He melodiously performed ‘Guru Bin Gyan Kha Se Pau.’

SPIC MACAY SVNIT organized its flagship event, ‘VIRASAT 2023 – A Journey Towards Our Roots’, from 8 th February 2023 to 10th February 2023.

This three-day event was graced by the mesmerising performances of 4 prominent artists. The first evening of VIRASAT’23 was graced by Pt. Rupak Kulkarni and Pt. Mithilesh Kumar Jha, followed by Padma Shri Geeta Chandran. Pt. Rupak Kulkarni enthralled the audience with his flute by playing Raag Yaman. Padma Shri Geeta Chandran’s performance started with a ritual of Pushpanjali and Vande Mataram. She later depicted Meera Bhajan and the beautiful spring through her dance. The highlight of her performance was a story showing Maa Yashoda telling Shri Krishna about Ramayana as a lullaby. She concluded her performance with Mangalam. Her soulful performance spellbound the audience. The title of this performance was ‘Koormavataram – Incarnation of the Great Ancient Turtle.’

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Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Website Link

SAE Phoenix Racing participated in Pi-EV 2022, an electric powertrain design concept challenge, and secured 12th place. It even conducted interactive sessions with Mr. Ankur Sharma from MG Motors and Mr. Arvind Rabadia from Agni Motors to gain insights in regard to the Electric Vehicle Industry.

The team also participated in Formula Bharat Electric Vehicle 2023 where it emerged as the winner of the Concept Goal Management Report and achieved the position of second-runner-up at FBEV 2023 Class 1. Currently, procurement, development of lab facilities, Pi-EV 2023, and FBEV 2024 are the primary concerns of the team. Events such as webinars on World Environment Day in collaboration with NSS, workshops, and competitions such as Dr. Driving in collaboration with Mindbend are also taken up by the student body.

It organized an Air show wherein aeromodellers showcased their projects to the students. Aero+ is a workshop conducted to enlighten the students with the basic concepts of flight. The team secured 3rd place in the Best Technical Presentation category in SAEISS DDC 2023- Micro – Class. In collaboration with Mindbend events such as Drone Zone and Carry the Consignment were also organized. Along with the UAV Avionics lab DoEC, SVNIT, and MeitY, the team hosted Bootcamp 2.0. The team secured 9th position in the SAEISS ADC 2022. The team also secured 1st position in the Exhibition organized by RIAC, SVNIT, and SSIP on World Innovation Day. The team was able to obtain a patent on XSpartan. A paper is being prepared on AL-VOLTA and a patent is being filed for the same.

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Contributors Layout and Design Divyansh Verma

Sauparnika Nair

Kancharpu Sai Bhargavi

Varsha Shabolu

Fardeen Khan

Rushil Jariwala

Shambhavi Shinde

Om Tiwari

Anushka Ghushe

Poojita Mukundan

Krutika Joshi

Nidhi Borkar

Editing and Compilation Anirudh Peri

Himanshu Thakur

Krishna Shreeram

Geetanjali Ghatak

Misbah Shaikh

Muskan Vedi

Harini Mandapaka

Dakshraj Parmar

Dhruv Kulkarni Sebastian John Chacko

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