‘CILLAGE’ - A knowledge integrated sustainable village is need of the day: Dr Anil Kakodkar
| Date :25-Jun-2022 |
Staff Reporter
“In the contemporary knowledge era, one could have greater opportunities in villages than in cities reversing the industrial era paradigms. In this context, the frontline research institutions can be instrumental in setting up what I call a ‘CILLAGE’ - a knowledge integrated sustainable village development model that aims to leverage new and appropriate knowledge-based technologies, including some created locally, to create additional and higher-level livelihood opportunities in villages that also include manufacturing and service sector activities in addition to agriculture and allied activities,” Padma Vibhushan Dr Anil Kakodkar said at the third Graduation Ceremony of Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering and Management.
RCOEM witnessed its 3rd Graduation Ceremony on campus on Friday. Total 4,000 students received their graduation certificate while proud parents, teachers and friends watched from the sea of audience members who turned out for the event.
The graduation ceremony began with a grand and majestic academic procession along with recitation of Vedic hymns.
Padma Vibhushan Dr Anil Kakodkar, Chancellor of Homi Bhabha National Institute, Chairman of Rajiv Gandhi Science and Technology Commission, former Chairman of Atomic Energy Commission and Chairman of Academic Advisory Board, RCOEM, was the chief guest of the ceremony.
Satyanarayan Nuwal, Chairman of RCOEM, presided over the function. Dr Subhash Chaudhari, Vice-Chancellor of Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU) was the guest of honour. Dr M B Daigavane, Joint Director, Technical Education; Dr Sanjay Dudhe, Pro-Vice Chancellor, RTMNU; Chandrakantbhai Thakar - Vice Chairman of RCOEM; Rajendra Purohit - General Secretary, RCOEM; Dr Pramod Padole, Director, VNIT; Dr Praful Sable, Director of Board of Examinations and Evaluation, RTMNU; Kailashchand Agrawal, Secretary; Adv. Pradip Agrawal - Secretary; Ashokkumar Pacheriwala, Treasurer; Shyamsunder Rathi, Member; Suresh Kumar Lohiya, Rajesh Sanghani, Dinesh Agrawal, Vallabhdas Daga, Indrakumar Kejriwal, Sanjay Agrawal, Dr R.S. Pande - Principal RCOEM, Dr Manoj B. Chandak, Dean (Academics), RCOEM, Dr. Abhijeet Agashe - Controller of Examination RCOEM, Registrar - Prof Nikhil
Damle, Deans and Chairmen, Board of Studies of the various departments were prominently present.
Padma Vibhushan Dr Anil Kakodkar stated, “We are now in an era dominated by high end technologies like Semiconductors, Artificial Intelligence, Computing and Telecom, Clean Energy, Advanced Aerospace and Pharmaceuticals. Soon new knowledge frontiers exploiting disciplines like Genetics, Quantum Physics, Cognitive and Brain Sciences etc. would start dominating.”
Dr Kakodkar pointed out,“We need to quickly close-in the expanding gaps between us and countries advancing rapidly in technologies emerging from these disciplines. Not being able to do so would not only put us at disadvantage but could in fact make us vulnerable through emergence of new technology denial regimes even in commercial sectors, holding hostage entire segments of our nation’s economy. We thus must quickly become a massive producer of high-end frontier technologies. A well-knit research entrepreneurship ecosystem involving close triple helix partnerships between academia, industry and government is a critical necessity for this purpose. This is a necessity for our national security, our economic prosperity, and our societal wellbeing.”
Satyanarayan Nuwal, motivated the students, quoting verses from Upanishad. “If our education does not make us inculcate values, then in a way education, its purpose, would become a means of obtaining information or earning money. The basic aim is to gain knowledge, experience and insight in life”, said Satyanarayan Nuwal.
The graduands were presented with silver and gold medals for their academic excellence, at the hands of the chief guest. Ramdeobaba Medal for overall excellence was awarded to Urvashi Kodwani of Computer Science and Engineering (2018-19 batch), Rakshit Kathawate of Computer Science and Engineering (2019-20 batch), and Yavar Wazir of Computer Science and Engineering (2020-21 batch). Around 4000 students from 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2020-21 batches of B.E., M.Tech, MBA and MCA have been awarded their degrees during this ceremony.
Dr Subhash R Chaudhari, Vice-Chancellor RTMNU, commented, “The graduates coming out of the Engineering and Technological institutes must remember that they have to arm themselves by making use of their engineering and technological skill to solve the problems of the contemporary world.”
Satyanarayan Nuwal, as the Chairman, Board of Management, RCOEM, formally declared the graduation ceremony open.
Dr R S Pande, Principal of the College, gave a welcome speech. He expressed his heartfelt happiness and joy on this auspicious occasion. He urged the graduands to excel in their life and bring laurels to the family and institute.
Prof Akanksha Deshpande and Prof Paratishruti Singh-Agrawal conducted the proceedings of the ceremony.