The theme of the Convention was “Digital Democracy – IT for Change”. The event was inaugurated by Justice Shri P.C. Ghose, Hon’ble Chairperson, Lokpal. Sri Sri Ravi ShankerJee, The Spiritual Guru via Skype, also addressed the gathering. On this occasion following dignitaries were present:

1.     Prof. AchyutaSamanta, Hon’ble Member of Parliament – Lok Sabha and Founder of KIIT University & KISS

2.     Shri Sanjay Dhotre, Hon’ble MoS, HRD, Communication, Electronics & IT, Govt. of India

3.     Prof. K.K. Aggarwal, Chairman, NBA

4.     Prof. A.K. Nayak, President, Computer Society of India

5.     Dr. Mike Hinchey – Vice President, IFIP

6.     Prof. Rajeev Kumar, Member Secretary, AICTE

7.     Shri TusharkantiBehera, Hon’ble Minister of State, E&IT and Sports, Govt. of Odisha

8.     Shri R.K. Vyas, Vice President, Computer Society of India

All the office bearers of CSI, Members of Execom, Regional Coordinators, State Coordinators, Fellow of CSI, Chapter Chairmen, leading Academicians of the Country from IITs, NITs, Central Universities, State Universities and leading Institutions, Researchers, Industry practitioners, Lifer members and Senior Members and other office bearers were also present.

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on “The FDP was inaugurated by Dr. M.M Pant renowned Academician, Researcher, Scientist & Former Pro-Vice Chancellor & Founder Chairman of PlanetEdu. After inaugural ceremony Dr. Pant took one session on “Changing landscape of Application Development & Emerging Technology”. He talked about the changing scenario of technology from floppy drives to Cloud based applications.

Director-IT, Dr. Sunil Kr. Pandey had also taken session on “Introduction to IoT: Its Applications and Scope” While addressing the participants Dr. Pandey said that application of IoT in mobile app development can lead to a greater efficiency and better utilization of resources and this integration will automate several processes which will give way to more smart cities.

While addressing the gathering Dr. Rahul Johri, GGSIPU, Dwarika discussed on Security Aspects of IoT.  

On Day 2 Prof. Abhay Kr. Ray took the session on “Introduction sensors, actuators ,boards : its applications and Technical Aspects Hardware and Software Components for IoT”. He also demonstrated the use of sensors and registers used while connecting devices with mobile phones. He also took hands-on session on Reading data from sensor and serial port  and programming  in details. Participants were happy while performing practical in IoT Lab.

On Day 3 & Day 4, Mr. Umang Kejriwal ,IoT Technical Expert  took practical sessions on Introduction to Integration of IoT application with cloud   using ESP8266 chip, Ultrasonic sensor, push button & buzzer and integration of IoT with Mobile Apps  using ESP8266 chip. Participants were allocated individual IoT kits to perform practical. He also discussed about  accessing the cloud data from IoT board. He also took some hands-on session on Creating own API to store sensor data using AWS using  AWS , PHP and Mysql.

On Day 5 Dr. Rahul Johri, GGSIPU, Dwarika took session on Security aspects on IoT.

On Day 6 Professor & Dean(IT), JNU, New Delhi, Dr. T V Vijay Kumar took session on “Bigdata and its Applications” . He very nicely discussed about the life history of data implementation from databases to Big Data. He said that in recent years there has been demand of Big Data technology due to the growth of social media networks , the cloud and smart phones. Nowadays organizations are taking help of Bigdata analytics to take future decisions.

On Day 7 Mr. Pankaj Singh

On Day  8 Dr. Suneet Gupta from Bannet University, Greater Noida took session on Deep Learning Research Dimension. He also discussed about the Neural Networks in perspective of Research Development. He said that faculty members should also think about the research in Neural network which can be connected with artificial intelligence.

On Day 8 Dr. Ashish Arya, Gurukul Kangdi University, Haridwar took session on Tools for Data Collection, Steps of Research Methodology, Different Statistical Techniques for Data Analysis, Graphical Representation of Data, Parametric and Non Parametric Tests, 1-Sample Sign Test, Friedman test, Run Test, Mann- Whitney, Wilcoxon Test.

On Day 9 all the participants of the FDP were taken for Delhi Darshan where they visited many historical places like Raj Ghat, India Gate, Bawli and Bangla Sahib Gurudwara. All the participants were happy to visit these places. It was a full day visit.

On Day 10 Dr. Ashish Arya, Professor, Gurukul Kangdi University, Haridwar took session on “Tools for Data Collection, Steps of Research Methodology, Different Statistical Techniques for Data Analysis”. He also discussed about 1-Sample Sign Test, Friedman test, Run Test, Mann- Whitney, Wilcoxon Test. This session was also full of new learning about statistical tools used during research work.

On Day 11 Dr. Vishnu, Professor, IIT, Roorkee took session on SSPS : T-Test One Sample, Two Sample & Paired T- Test, Z-Test, One way ANOVA, Two Way ANOVA. He also discussed some examples where using ANOVA participants solve the problems. This session was also full of learning new concepts of statistical tools.

At the end of 2-weeks faculty development Programme valedictory session was organized where Sh. Upkar Singh, Director Technology, FIS Global was the chief guest of session. During this ceremony Vice Chairman, I.T.S-The Education Group, Sh Arpit Chadha, Director-IT, Dr. Sunil Kr. Pandey, Vice Principal, ITS-UG Campus, Prof. Nancy Sharma and Session Speaker of the day Dr. Vishnu was also present. While addressing the participants , Sh. Arpit Chadha congratulated Director-IT and the coordinators of the FDP for well organizing and concluding the 2-weeks Faculty Development Programme where participants from all over the country had attended this FDP.

While addressing the gathering Sh. Upkar Singh said that Department of IT is always ready to give opportunities to its students as well as faculty members. He said that such FDPs make faculty members updated and ready to deliver new content in the classrooms.

At the end of the valedictory Session, Vice Chairman, ITS-The Education Group, Sh. Arpit Chadha, Director-IT, Dr. Sunil Kr. Pandey, Vice Principal, ITS-UG Campus, Prof. Nancy Sharma and Session Speaker of the day Dr. Vishnu distributed the certificate of participation among the participants. The valedictory session was followed by lunch.

This FDP was coordinated by Prof. Saurabh Saxena, Prof. K P Singh, Prof. Puja Dhar, Prof. Varun Arora, Prof. Abhay Kr. Ray, Dr. Sandeep Garg and Dr. Charu Malhotra.

Overall the 2-weeks AICTE sponsored FDP ended on a success note.

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at UNESCO Cluster office, New Delhi. The workshop aimed at better preparing the corporates, both profit and non- profit organization for current and emerging mandate on CSR. The resource persons for the workshop included Mr. Nikhil Pant- CDO- REACHA, Former Chief Program Executive, IICA, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, GOI and Mr. Bobbymon George, Visiting faculty, Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs, Principal- Assessment, Sattva Consulting.

As we all are aware that CSR is a mandatory practice for corporates, at the same time its compliance becomes a very tedious and engaging job. Corporates facing challenges in compliance and managing their CSR budgets need awareness and education about the CSR law, various provisions and recent amendments. Mr. Nikhil informed and guided about recent amendments and developments regarding CSR law in India. He highlighted the importance of evaluating or assessing the impact of corporates’ social development program. It will not only help them to align inter- departmental subsystems such as legal, finance, procurement and CSR, but will also help them evaluate the impact they are making towards community development. Further, Mr. Bobbymon guided on the various frameworks and program run by Sattva for assessment of CSR impact. It was a very insightful and enriching experience.

Shashank started off the day with a session on why Christmas was celebrated across the world. Sudhanshu joined him to explain the different facets of the life of Jesus Christ, including his crucifixion and subsequent resurrection.

Next came an interesting session with role play by Nikita, Aditi, Khushboo, Kaushambi and Prabhanshu, based on the well known story of Unity is Strength. Shashank played the role of the narrator, as he went through the familiar tale of the father who was having problems with his feuding children. Finally he gave a stick to each child, asking them to break the stick. They did so easily. Then he tied all the sticks together and instructed them to break them. When they failed to do so, the father advised them why it was necessary to stop fighting and stay together.

Then it was time for some fun with Abhishek dressing up as Santa Claus and the party got going as he danced around all the kids. Naturally the kids also got into the mood. Things got even better as the well known Christmas tune Jingle Bells was played out, and the kids held hands while dancing together. 

Pencil boxes which had been bought through contributions from the Parivartan volunteers were then distributed among the children.

Finally Sunfeast Cakes and Parle Mango Bite Toffees were distributed among the children before they headed homewards. Dr. Indraneel Mandal accompanied and motivated the student volunteers. 

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In the first segment of the activity, students were taken to computer labs to learn MS Word and taught how to make documents using different tools of MS word and were asked to prepare the document on the theme.

In the second segment, students were taught moral values by student volunteers of I.T.S and a quiz session based on general awareness was conducted for them.

Students were given Santa Caps and gifts at the end of the activity by Dr. Vidya Sekhri, Director (Management) and Faculty Coordinator of Utthan.

The day concluded with the distribution of refreshments.

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Prof. Yachna focused on importance of Clinical communication in Medical Profession and for achieving professional excellence. With experiential exercises, and Listening techniques, she sensitized the importance of active listening to improve doctor patient relationship.

The training was a mix of both the slide show coupled with some interesting activities to sensitize the Faculty members (Doctors) for giving effective and quality service in general and making their interactions with patients more polite, clear and result oriented.

An interesting activity on Tree of Time Management was conducted which helped the doctors to understand the techniques to manage time in both their personal and professional life. Various exercises helped participants to identify specific tools they need to use, to gain control of their time for effective decision making. The learning environment was highly interactive and resulted in deep routed team cohesiveness among the participants.

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The Conference was Addressed by Shri Narendra Modiji, Honorable Prime Minister of India at VigyanBhavan, New Delhi as the Chief Guest. In his address he enlightened the audience with Government initiatives tpo boost the Indian Economy and steps being taken to promote FDI and entrepreneurship. He said the in last few years Country has gained respect from globally and its rank for Ease of Doing Business has jumped to 63rd Position from 142 in 2014. Hon’ble Prime Minister assured that Government shall keep it continued to fuel the Industry and all the concerns of Industry shall be addressed with open mind. He spoke on various initiatives taken by Government of India with Social inclusion of every segment of society. 

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Dr. Pandey was invited on Day-2 as a Resource Person to speak and share his perspective on the theme "AI, Machine Learning, RPA and Deep Learning". In this Session other speakers were:

1. Mr. FaizAlam Shaikh, CIO, StopSpoof
2. Ganesh Viswanathan, SVP-PMO & CISO, Head-IT & Analytics, Aithent Technologies Pvt Ltd
3. Vivek Ahuja, Director IT - MEA & India, IDEMIA
4. SachinWaingankar, Assistant Vice President & Head - Cloud, Webwerks

 In his address, Dr. Pandey spoke on Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Deep Learning, its Business Applications, need of re-skilling and training of employees to prepare pool of competent resource with required skills, opportunity & challenges with systems coming up with applications of AI & Machine Learning and Security Challenges in these applications.

In this 03-Days Summit, about 500 CIOs of globally renowned Companies, CEOs and Top Leaders of all the verticals including IT, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Media, Security, Publishing Houses, Automobile, participated, Transport, Tourism, Public Sector, Government Organization etc.

The session was well appreciated by the Audience.

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Programme on “IoT and its application” organized by Inderprastha Engineering College, Ghaziabad in Association with E&ICT IIT Roorkee,  during  10th -Dec-2019 to 14st-Dec- 2019. The objective of this FDP was to increase understanding and skill set of Internet of Things (IoT),sensor programming with NodeMCU micro controller, controlling the IoT device form web and mobile apps, storing the sensor data on AWS cloud ,API development for IoT and its real life applications of home automation.

Prof. Dharma P. Agrawal,  University of Cincinnati, USA and Mr. Umang Kejriwal ,Technical Expert form IIT Roorkee were the resource person of said one week faculty development programme . Prof. Dharma taken a session  on first day based on IoT and its application in our day to day life with simple example of IoT enabled sports shoes , smart bands and their functioning. Mr. Umang  conducted the rest workshop on discussion cum hands- on mode . Mr. Umang demonstrated the NodeMCU microcontroller and integration of many sensors(Like LDR sensor , DHT sensor, Smoke sensors , ultrasonic sensor, etc   )to this chips and its programming using Lua (Some sort of C/C++)language , blynk app introduction and demonstration, thingspeak framework and its demonstration, AWS integration to the microcontroller and storing sensor data on the AWS database.

 The FDP was very useful and we learnt many new concepts and hands-on based on IoT and its application to our day to day life.

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Student volunteers of I.T.S explained the concept of balanced diet to the children. They emphasised on why it is essential to pay attention to all kinds of nutrients like carbohydrates, proteins and fats, explaining the importance of each.

Also, the different types of vitamins along with their disease prevention were explained with examples.

The second session was on General awareness followed by a quiz session in which children participated enthusiastically.

The day concluded with the distribution of refreshments.

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Solutions in Cloud Computing“ in IEEE International Conference on “Advances in Computing, Communication and Automation (ICACCA 2019)” 29-30 November, 2019 at MJP Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, UP. In the conference, various researchers and academicians particiapted and it was great to meet and listen some International delegates, Dr. Teddy Mantoro Professor at Sampoerna University, Jakarta, Dr Raja Kumar MurugesanAssociate Professor in Taylor’s University, Malaysia.

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Prof. Yachna focused on importance of Clinical communication in Medical Profession and for achieving professional excellence. With experiential exercises, and Listening techniques, she sensitized the importance of active listening to improve doctor patient relationship.

The training was a mix of both the slide show coupled with some interesting activities to sensitize the Faculty members (Doctors)  for giving effective and quality service in general and making their interactions with patients more polite, clear and result oriented.

Various exercises helped participants to identify specific tools they need to use, to gain control of their time. The learning environment was highly interactive and resulted in deep routed team cohesiveness among the participants.

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On day 1, various adventure activities like and swimming pool and games were organized. Students also visited famous Girjiya temple and river and got to know the interesting facts about temple .In evening students visited Jungle Safari also. Back at the Resort , The DJ night followed by dinner was organized for the students.

On Day 2, the group started for their visit to Nainital. The students enjoyed with  nature beauty on the way to Nainital and enjoyed photography at various points. They visited Naina Devi temple, seven points as major spots visited by the group. Students were exulted with sight seeing of "Naini Jheel" Where they enjoyed boating too. Students also got engaged in shopping, and other site seeing activities.  Fun filled day ended with the DJ where students enjoyed dancing. They enjoyed delicious dinner at Resort.

On Day 3, students visited Industry Uttranchal Ispat Himalaya Sariya . Student visited the manufacturing plant and seen the hazardous process of manufacturing of sariya. Students interacted with engineers and asked lot of questions related to manufacturing process, safety rules & processes. The group reached back to I.T.S Ghaziabad on 24th Nov’19, with lots of fun filled memories of the trip.

The trip was all about team building, adventurous activities, thrill, and making strong bond with friends.  Students had a great experience and a wonderful opportunity of learning the team work, knowing about different culture, foods, places.

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