Comprehensive Report of

Launching Ceremony of

Service Advisor Toyota Technical Education Programme

And

-2015
Technical Project/Models Exhibition
Date: 19th January, 2015, at 10:00am
at LJ Polytehnic
Address: L.J. Campus,
Near Sanad, Sarkhej Circle,
S.G. Road, Ahmedabad- 382 210. Ph: 29096539
Email: ljp@ljinstitutes.org, www. ljp@ljinstitutes.org
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About SA T-TEP
SA T-TEP Program is developed by Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) India, under One of Toyotas
main guiding principles is to contribute to the social and economic development of the community
which we operate in. With this guiding principle, T-TEP that is the Toyota Technical Education
Program has the objective of developing best Human Resources for the Automotive Service Industry
through training and development.
TKM is Joint Venture collaboration between Toyota Motor Corporation, a Corporation incorporated
under the laws of Japan and Kirloskar Systems Limited, a Indian Company and is involved in the
manufacture of the state of technology automobiles.
Toyota Motor Corporation, Japan (TMC) as a part of its global Corporate Image and Business
Policy, conducts programs on various aspects of automobile manufacturing and servicing
(
Toyota Technical Education Program / T-TEP) to the worldwide student community undergoing
certain specified and government recognized technical courses.
TKM is authorized by TMC to implement and conduct and impart T-TEP to selected students
undergoing the Diploma in Automobile Engineering in certain selected Technical / Industrial
Training Institutions in India that are recognized by the Directorate of Technical Education or any
other equivalent or appropriate board or authority.
The SA T-TEP, a 1 year syllabus, introduces students to Toyotas advanced technology and service
techniques. It also includes, on-the-job training, at Toyotas dealerships.
World class Hi-Tech Training Tools & Equipment has been provided by TKM.
Separate Workshop along with Training Room has been established by LJ Polytechnic & TKM
(Toyota Kirloskar Motor) as per Toyota Standards.

Inauguration Ceremony
Guests started arriving from 10 am to 10:25 am, gathered at LJK Conference Room and took light
refreshment. Including Mr. Mahesh N. Salkar; Senior Vice-President- CSG, Toyota Kirloskar
Motor, Pvt. Ltd. Bengaluru, Mr. B. Padmanabha; Vice-President - CSG, Toyota Kirloskar Motor
Pvt. Ltd, Bengaluru, Mr. Neeraj Sharma; Deputy General Manager, TKM, Excellence Centre
Bengaluru, Mr. Ajit Mehta; Dealer Principal, Infinium Toyota, Ahmedabad, Mr. Jigar Shah; CEO,
Infinium Toyota, Mr. Ankur Shah; Vice-President Service, Infinium Toyota, Prof. B. M. Pirzada;
President; LJK, Dr. Manish Shah; Vice-President, LJK, Shri Grish Patel, LJK Trustee, Prof. K. P.
Shah, LJK Trustee, Dr. P. K. Mehta; Director, LJMBA, Dr. K. Pundarikakshudu; Director, LJ
Pharmacy, Prof. Dipti Chudgar; Director, LJMCA, Prof. Viral Shah; Principal New LJ Commerce
College, Dr. Siddharath Bist; Dean LJMBA, Dr. A. C. Suthar, Director, LJIET, Shri Kiritibhai, Shri
Shaunak Shah, Management of Infinium Toyota, T-TEP Partner ITI Kubernagar and Other Well
Wishers of LJK.
Guests were welcomed by Mr. Mahesh Kella; Director, LJP, Mr. Atul W. Dabak; Assistant
Manager, TKM Excellence Centre Division, Mr. Darshan J; Assistant Manager, TKM Excellence
Centre Division, Mr. Pramod Mirajkar; Officer, Customer Service Operation Division, Mr. Sulay
Patel and Mr. Anant Songade; HODs, LJP Automobile Engineering Department, Manish Gaharwar;
Head LJ Industry Interaction & Placement Cell,
Guests were welcomed by traditional way (Tilak) by LJP Ladies Faculties, Ms. Shikha P. Shah, Ms.
Mili Bhavsar, Ms. Dhwani Joshi, Ms. Prakruti Kharasadiya, Ms. Jinal Thakkar, Ms. Pavitra Bhatt,
Ms. Anisha Modi and Ms. Kunj Kotadia.
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 At 10:25, Guests moved to inaugurate SA T-TEP Workshop. Mr. Harkesh Mittal; Advisor & Head,
National Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board also joined.

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 They unveiled the stone by removing curtain, and then cut tape. After that Mr. Atul W. Dabak
explained the training equipment and material to the guests.

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 After workshop inauguration, they moved for sapling of plants. Then they gathered for Group Photo.
In group photo, 20 trainees also joined, who are going to be trained as service advisors.

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 After Group photos, guests moved to LJ Auditorium for Inauguration Ceremony.

Ceremony Hosted by Mr. Pramod Mirajkar. He welcomed all.

Dr. Manish Shah gave Tulsi Pots to Mr. Mahesh N. Salkar and Mr. B. Padmanabha.

Mr. Mahesh Kella gave Tulsi Pots to Mr. Ajit Mehta and Mr. Neeraj Sharma.

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 Lamp Lighting Ceremony

From LJK, Dr. Manish Shah welcomed all guests and gave some brief introduction about LJK.

Toyota Management Message by Mr. Mahesh N. Salkar.

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 Toyota Management Message by Mr. B. Padmanabha.

T-TEP Presentation by Mr. Darshan J.

Memorandum of Understanding Handover by Mr. Mahesh N. Salkar to Dr. Manish Shah.

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 Handing over of Material Content Board by Mr. B. Padmanabha to Mr. Mahesh Kella

Handing over of Instructor Training Certificates by Mr. Neeraj Sharma to Mr. Sulay Patel and Mr.
Anant Songade.

Toyota Dealer Management Message by Mr. Ajit Mehta, Dealer Principal, Infinium Toyota,
Ahmedabad

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 Vote of Thanks by Mahesh Kella. Also token of Mementos given to Mr. Mahesh N. Salkar, Mr. B.
Padmanabha, Mr. Ajit Mehta and Mr. Neeraj Sharma by Dr. Manish Shah.

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 Unveiling the cloth of Engine.

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 After closing ceremony, all guests visited LJP Technical Exhibition, where more than 75
Projects/Models were showcased by more than 300 Students.
Students became very motivated with the presence of all these guests.
Whole event covered by various TV Channels and Newspapers.
Over all it was wonderful event, managed by both Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) and LJ
Polytechnic (LJP).
Both the organizations confirmed to prepare youth with technical as well as soft skills to fulfill
corporate social responsibilities.
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Technical Exhibition Highlights:

It was grand event followed by Technical Project Exhibition, Computer Live Projects and Technical
Posters Presentation.
It was held on Monday, 19th January, 2015 from 10am to 5pm at LJ Campus.
Mr. Harkesh Mittal; Advisor & Head, National Science & Technology Entrepreneurship
Development Board was warmly welcomed by LJ Family as Chief Guest at 09:45am.

Exhibition was inaugurated at 10am sharp by Mr. Harkesh Mittal; Advisor & Head, National
Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board, Dr. Manish Shah; Vice-President,
LJK, Shri Grish Patel, Trustee-LJK, Prof. K. P. Shah, LJK Trustee, Dr. P. K. Mehta; Director,
LJMBA, Dr. K. Pundarikakshudu; Director, LJ Pharmacy, Dr. A. C. Suthar, Director, LJIET,
Mahesh Kumar Kella; Director LJ Polytechnic, Prof. Dipti Chudgar; Director, LJMCA, Prof. Viral
Shah; Principal New LJ Commerce College, Dr. Siddharath Bist; Dean LJMBA, Prof. Manish
Gaharwar, Shri Kiritibhai, Shri Shaunak Shah, Prof. Abhijit Singh, Dr. C. R. Maiti; Former Director
LJIET, LJP Faculty Members, other Staff and Students.

More than 80 Technical Projects/Models and Technical Posters were showcased by the Students of
LJ Polytechnic of various disciplines; Automobile Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer
Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology and Architecture.
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 Mr. Harkesh Mittal visited all projects. He interacted and motivated participants for their effort and
hardworking. At the end of his visit, he gave his speech. He was very impressed.
Dr. P. K. Mehta gave Shawl and Memento to Mr. Harkesh Mittal.

Technical Exhibition has been also visited by Mr. Mahesh N. Salkar; Senior Vice-President- CSG,
Toyota Kirloskar Motor, Pvt. Ltd. Bengaluru, Mr. B. Padmanabha; Vice-President - CSG, Toyota
Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd, Bengaluru, Mr. Neeraj Sharma; Deputy General Manager, TKM,
Excellence Centre Bengaluru, Mr. Ajit Mehta; Dealer Principal, Infinium Toyota, Ahmedabad, Mr.
Atul W. Dabak; Assistant Manager, TKM Excellence Centre Division, Mr. Darshan J; Assistant
Manager, TKM Excellence Centre Division, Mr. Pramod Mirajkar; Officer, Customer Service
Operation Division, Other Guests from TKM , Infinium Toyota and ITI Kubernagar.

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 More than 4000 visitors including students & faculties of different colleges, parents, professionals,
and engineers visited the exhibition.
Technical Projects/Models have also evaluated, motivated and encouraged by Industrialists Mr. J. S.
Pandey; Research Fellow, ISRO, Mr. Elesh Patel; Manager, TCS, Mr. Bipin Gajjar; MD, Central
Engineering, Mr. Dushyant Bhatt; Amitech Catalic Converter, Mr. Khushru Hawa; Newyork
Municipal Corporation.
Participants explained their projects/models nicely. Every visitor was getting proper information
about projects/models.
1st, 2nd and 3rd Prizes for each branch have been announced by Mahesh Kumar Kella at the End of
Exhibition in the presence of all HODs, Faculties, Staff and Students.

The event was shown on various Television Channels; CNBC, TV9, GSTV, Sandesh TV and
Published in various Newspapers. Participants Interviews have been also shown in TV News.
Students became very much happy, motivated and encouraged after having such type of technical
event.
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Pictorial Demonstration of Technical Exhibition Organized by LJ Polytechnic

at LJ Campus, S. G. Road, Ahmedabad

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