Vol-II Issue-III July 2012

EDITORIAL BOARD Second National Convention of State Boards of Technical Education

Second National Convention of State Boards of Technical Education was jointly organized by
Editor in Chief All India Council for Technical Education and Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education on
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Dr. P. M. Khodke 4th June 2012 at Hotel Rang Sharada, Mumbai on the theme "Polytechnic Education in Country :
Achievements and challenges ahead". The Convention was inaugurated at the hands of Hon'ble Shri
Kapil Sibal, Minister, HRD, Govt. of India. Hon'ble Shri Rajesh Tope, Minister, Higher & Technical
Editor Education, M.S.; Hon'ble Shri D. P. Savant, Minister of State, Higher & Technical Education,
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Deepak Kulkarni Medical Education, and Non Conventional Energy, M.S.; Dr. S. S. Mantha, Chairman, AICTE, New
Delhi; Shri Sanjay Kumar, Principal Secretary, Higher & Technical Education Department; Dr. S.K.
Mahajan, Director, Technical Education, M. S.; Shri Prataprao Pawar, MD, Sakal Papers and
MSBTE Coordinators Member, Governing Council, MSBTE and Shri. Firdose Vandrevala, Member, Governing Council,
MSBTE graced the occasion.
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Ravindra Vaidya
Dr. P. M. Khodke, Director, MSBTE,
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Sujata Bijwe
Mumbai greeted all the dignitaries, invitees,
and delegates from across the country. He
Regional Coordinators extended his thanks to Hon'ble Shri Rajesh
Tope, Hon'ble Shri D. P. Savant, and Dr. S. S.
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Gajanan Padmane Mantha for continuous support and guidance.
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Sangameshwar Ragte He elaborated that the purpose of Convention
is to brings forward achievements of
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Shekhar Kulkarni Polytechnic education and to uncover the
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Nirmala Kamble solutions to the problems faced by industries.
He stated that the major problem is non
Lighting of lamp by Shri. Kapil Sibal, Minister, HRD availability of technicians for recruitment due
to persuasion of Graduation programme by
Diploma students. He opined that the Convention, which brings together the Central and State
MSBTE Welcomes Government, industry and academicians, shall lead to improvement in Polytechnic Education.
During his address, Dr. S. S. Mantha affirmed that the future directions and policies for Polytechnic
Newly Admitted Students Education will be a larger view of Convention's outcome. As education is the cornerstone of every
country's development, the present status of Polytechnic education which plays major role in
2012-2013 industrial and economic development should be analyzed and more improvement should be brought
in its deployment. The policy should be such that it should fulfill the future demands of industry. He
also expressed that combined efforts of the Central and State government should empower the youth
with education.
Inside… Hon'ble Shri D.P. Savant in his address congratulated both AICTE and MSBTE for their
combined efforts for holding a National Convention. He said that the problem: 'why diploma student
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Second National Convention of State Boards instead of applying for a job opt for higher studies?' should be introspected with the pros and cons of
education imparted. With changing time, the technology is also assuming a new face, which
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Interview of Hon. Shri. D. P. Savant, continuously changes the demands. Hence, the curriculum may fall short off developing technology.
Minister of State, Higher & Technical Education, And with reference to practicality of the course, it's unaffordable for Central and State government
Maharashtra and even the Polytechnics to purchase the machinery required for the same. So he came up with a
novel suggestion of creating "District Instrumentation Center" that can be collectively shared by
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MSBTE’s Pool Campus Placement Activity Polytechnics for enhancing the practical and knowledge base of their students. He also opined that
the suggestions from the industries can play a major role in solving these issues.
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Interview of Hon. Shri. Prataprao Pawar, Hon'ble Shri Rajesh Tope thanked Shri
GC Member, MSBTE Kapil Sibal on behalf of the State government.
He also appreciated his efforts for bringing in
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Industry speaks on 'Magnetizing diploma holders the major reforms recently in Higher &
for jobs'. Technical Education to benefit the society at
large. He stated that all these reforms are
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Draft Action Plan of Second National Convention benefitting Maharashtra as it houses nearly
of State Boards 20% of Polytechnics. He too put forth the
issues related to Polytechnic education such as
shortage of technicians for recruitment, theory
oriented curriculum, diploma cadre recruited Shri. Rajesh Tope, Minister, Higher & Technical Education,
not having promotional avenues, increasing
Theme for next issue amount of fee reimbursement to weaker
addressing the audience

“Curriculam design and
implementation: Issues and reforms”
section students and dearth of qualified faculty. He suggested that the curriculum orientation should
be theory 40% and practical 60%, more Industry-Polytechnic collaboration, encouraging
Polytechnic students to join industries, dignifying diploma recruits, faculty training, bringing
industrial representatives for teaching the curriculum, increasing the number of Virtual Learning
Center's (VLC's), implementing concept of pool campus placement, establishing Polytechnics as per
Perspective Plan etc.
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Hon'ble Shri Kapil Sibal made it clear that he came with the intention to listen to the views of all stakeholders rather than addressing
the audience. He stated that every one out of six Polytechnics in India is located in Maharashtra. With the changing technology, the
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demand for qualified personnel is also changing. He also said that the demand for technicians and supervisory level personnel is
increasing but there is limited supply. The major reason is that diploma students are opting for higher education rather than joining
industry. To avert this problem he suggested there should be a radical change in the curriculum in collaboration with industries
depending on the demand curve in market, making training cost effective with the help of grants received from Central and State
Governments, and faculty should be encouraged to acquire higher qualifications. He appreciated the idea of creating "District
Instrumentation Center". He also mentioned that all Grampanchayats will be connected through OFC network in coming two and half
years which will open doors to the knowledge network between urban and rural regions.
Second session was for 'Open House Discussions' focused on the views of
States, Industry and private stakeholders and was chaired by Hon'ble Shri Kapil
Sibal. Shri K. Venkataramanan, CEO, L & T, Mumbai put forth a proposal of
collaborative framework between employer industries and Polytechnic institutes.
He named the scheme as "HUB & SPOKE" wherein leading Polytechnics will
collaborate with leading industries, with State and Central government agencies
and industry associations playing supportive role. This concept will improve
employability of Polytechnic students, reducing retraining costs of workforce,
improved infrastructure and teaching quality of Polytechnic institutes. Shri G. S.
Uppal, Head - Corporate Sustainability & Administration, Tata Motors, Mumbai,
opined that there should be shifting of focus from higher education employment to
Shri. Venkataramanan, CEO, L & T,
skill based employment. He agreed that there is a need to provide dignity to
presenting Industry perspective on technical education
Polytechnic students in jobs. He also said that along with qualification a person
needs to have interpersonal skills too, to succeed.
Dr. S. K. Mahajan in his presentation said that collaborative education in alliance with industry in areas like revamping the
curriculum, teachers training, curriculum delivery, collaborative projects etc. can surely bring about drastic reduction in challenges. Shri
Vivek B. Kamath, Director, Technical Education, Goa, said that the challenges faced by Goa are also similar in nature. In order to avert
them, State is running some quality programs such as Cyberage scheme, Goa scholar scheme, interest free loan scheme for students,
participation in seminar/conferences, Laptop scheme, QIP & study leave for faculty, and MOU with IIT Mumbai, CII (Goa), GCCI &
GSIA.
Shri. P. Kavimani, Commissioner, Deptt. of Technical Education, Tamilnadu suggested a formula that for one lakh population there
should be one Polytechnic. Counseling of parents is essential so as to divert diploma students for jobs. Shri UVSN Murthy, Jt. Director,
Technical Education, Andhra Pradesh narrated few initiatives like Skill Development Centers for faculty, Industry Institution Interface
through adoption of Polytechnic by nearby industries, implementation of Rajiv Yuva Kiranalu Apprenticeship Training etc. for
increasing employability of Polytechnic students. Shri H. U. Talwar, Director, Technical Education, Karnataka explained how industry
interaction is enhanced by establishing eight centers of competency in automation technology by BOSCH Group in Engineering
Colleges / Polytechnics. This has resulted in upgrading the skills of 80 teachers and continuous training of industry ready students.
Shri Z. H. Bhandari said that setting up and extensive usage of "Language Lab" can help in improving English speaking ability of
students. Also in - plant training should be made compulsory during summer vacation in nearby industries. Fresh recruit faculty should
be given induction training. Shri H. L. Sanghavi strongly suggested major changes in Education Policy. Mr. Firdose Vandrevala,
Member, Governing Council, MSBTE brought in spotlight the construction sector whose requirements are unique and having good
demographic dividend.
Hon'ble Shri Kapil Sibal in his concluding remarks highlighted that extensive
efforts will be undertaken to encourage Polytechnics through soft loans for
education, bridge courses to be drafted and affiliated to AICTE, changing the
curriculum in accordance with the industry demands, extensive use of language
labs. Introduction of Grade Point Assessment (GPA) system should be considered
for Polytechnic curricula and more practical orientation should be given to
curriculum. He also suggested that the faculty training should be organized in
association with industry. He requested organizers to give a thought to the
suggestions offered and after reaching consensus a National Policy for Technical
Education can be drafted.
The post lunch session, focused on presentation of State Boards, was chaired Various dignitaries on the dais during
by Shri Dhanpat Singh, Principal Secretary, Technical Education, Haryana. 'Open House Discussions' of Convention
Dr. P. M. Khodke focused on the wide variety of activities of MSBTE such as
curriculum development and revision with participation of industry representatives, academic monitoring for maintaining quality
standards, student counseling, career fairs and pool campus for better job opportunities, faculty approval and training, promoting patent,
virtual learning centers to relay live lectures of industry experts / academicians, learning resource development, no. of skill based
diploma programs approved by State Government etc. for the Polytechnics. He stated that nearly 90% of the activities of the MSBTE are
online and in future he expects it to turn into 100%. He also informed that MSBTE has ISO 9001:2008 as well as ISO 27001:2005
certification
Shri D. Venkateshwarallu, Director, Andhra Pradesh provided glimpses of state board such as setting up skill development centers,
e-lessons for faculty assistance, Rajiv Yuva Kiranalu Apprenticeship Training and providing appropriate private jobs. Shri P. R. Dave,
Joint Director, Gujurat State Board in his presentation focused on automation of different functions in the Polytechnics, running
Technoseva Project and Vishvakarma Project for students. The Gujarat Knowledge Society (GKS) offers specially customized short
2 term skill based program to bridge the gap between industry and institute.
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From Director's Desk…
I express my deep sense of gratitude
to the beloved readers whose cherished
response for April 2012 issue has elevated
responsibility of offering something more
informative and distinct. In view of this,
the theme of this issue, "Magnetizing
diploma holders for industrial jobs", shall
satisfy your views and taste. I congratulate
all the students, their parents and institutes
Dr. P. M. Khodke for their success in Summer 2012
examination. I am little reserved while
complimenting industry for this as I am doubtful about
availability of these successful diploma students for recruitment
in the industry.
We all are aware that technical education in the country is
based on three tier arrangements i.e. degree, diploma and
vocational education. An ideal ratio for intake capacity of
diploma to degree level education, as envisaged in different
reports including XIth and XIIth Five Year Plan, is 3:1 or higher.
Same ratio is expected for vocational to diploma level education.
These ratios are based on requirement of human resource in
industry at different levels. As the ratio in terms of seats available
for diploma and degree institutes in our country is 1:1.2,
Government is promoting to set up more Polytechnics.
Government is also promoting PPP model for Polytechnics to
ensure quality and reach of education.
If we see the statistics for last three years, around 5% degree
engineers / pharmacists join M.Tech. / M. Pharm., 5% go for
management courses in the country or abroad and remaining
90% either join industry through campus or search for the jobs.
Similarly, 10% of ITI certificate holders prefer to join
Polytechnics for diploma education and remaining 90% either
join industry as a skilled workforce or start their own enterprise.
However, story of diploma education is different. Though
diploma holders joining higher education in few states in the
country ranges between 30% to 40%, Maharashtra appears to be
an exception. The figures available for last three years indicate
that 70% to 90% of diploma pass outs in Maharashtra join
B.Tech. / B. Pharm. It means diploma education is used as an
easy route for entering into the degree engineering colleges. This
in turn has defeated the purpose of diploma education on one
hand and on the other hand has created an imbalance in the
industry at middle level management. Simultaneously, joining
of these diploma holders for higher education increases the no. of
degree engineers than requirements. As a result, degree
engineers either do not get employment or are appointed in place
of diploma holders. Thus, it is producing unemployment for
degree engineers while there is huge shortfall of diploma holders
in the industry. This is certainly posing a threat to industry.
Simultaneously, Polytechnic education is losing its identity and
importance, continuation of which may diminish the existence of
Polytechnics. The change in technology has suddenly raised a
demand of trained and skilled human resource in the industry.
Industries are adopting more and more automation necessitating
advance machines, equipments, and processes. Industry do not
find ITI certificate holder competent to operate machines with
programmable controllers and hence it needs competent
manpower in the form of technicians equipped with
programming tools. This need has to be fulfilled by diploma
holders.
It is, therefore, right time to introspect ourselves rather than
blaming each other. Policy making authorities like Govt. of
India, AICTE, respective State Government, regulatory
authority like State Boards, Industry, and Society at large are
expected to realize the danger and redo the entire process. I find
two major reasons for diploma joining degree education rather
than opting for jobs. Firstly, the diploma holders are not getting
dignity in the industry as compared to degree holders. Industry
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employ diploma holders under the scheme of Apprenticeship
Act for a year or two and are laid off on expiry of apprenticeship
period. This training is not readily recognised by other industries
while recruitment on regular basis. Therefore, they remain
unemployed on one hand and cannot join higher education due to
break in education on the other. This is scaring diploma
students from taking jobs on the assumption that diploma
education cannot make them competent to survive for longer.
The facility of part time education is not readily available at
every place which may attract such students to accept the job and
simultaneously continue their higher education. Other reason is
status a diploma holder receives in the society. Once industry
starts giving due respect to diploma holders, this problem can be
brought to minimum by creating confidence that diploma holder
gets dignified employment rather than remaining unemployed or
underemployed even after spending three more years on
education.
National Knowledge Commission has pointed out that
Polytechnics play an important role in trying to meet the
manpower requirements of the industry at the shop floor. While
education in Polytechnics is primarily connected with survival
tools for the individual, it is important to recognize that they are
sought after by the students having comparatively poorer
academics. Instead of theory classes, Polytechnics are supposed
to focus on actual skills by working in the "field". When it comes
to "field", industry plays a major role in the development of
education. It is a responsibility of State Boards to provide
curriculum relevant to the job profile of technician giving more
stress on practical training. Unfortunately practical training is
misunderstood in the academic world. In fact practicals are
necessary at every level of education including doctorate level.
Practical in diploma education refers to hands-on training on
relevant engineering systems consisting of machines,
equipments and processes. As per my observation, our
Polytechnics do not give importance to develop the laboratory
infrastructure. We have to accept the fact that institutes cannot go
on changing equipments so rapidly to match with advancements
in technology. Therefore, Industries are expected to spare their
infrastructure for practical training of Polytechnic students.
Though India produces over twelve lakh graduates and eight
lakh diploma holders through more than four thousand institutes,
yet there is an acute shortage of the right manpower across
industries. A severe attrition problem exists in many industries
other than IT. It is vital on the part of industry to retain these
technicians by providing avenues for continuing education so
that they can enhance their educational status simultaneously.
An enriched knowledge base, skill sets and confidence gained by
technician through this initiative shall ultimately benefit the
industry. The promotional opportunities offered to their own
technicians on acquiring higher education is expected to attract
diploma holders to join industry. This will definitely lead to
magnetization of diploma holders for industry jobs.
Industry needs to take initiative for providing industry based
and practice oriented education to their diploma employees
under the scheme of part time education within their own
premises. Industry may have a golden shake hand with nearby
reputed engineering college for sharing human resource and
infrastructure to complete theory based learning and practical
may be performed in industry itself. This will increase
employability of technician and more diploma students will
prefer employment. Even they can mentor the nearby institutes
as well as industries for creating qualified and trained human
resource.
Dr. P. M. Khodke
Director, MSBTE, Mumbai 3

Government Polytechnic, Mumbai, an autonomous
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institute of Government of Maharashtra, has promoted
Community Services, extension activities and projects for the
benefit of Society at large and collaborated with leading
industries, national institutions and organizations, since grant of
autonomy. The autonomy has inspired staff and students
towards quality assurance in technical education with due
importance to social and moral education. Government
Polytechnic, Mumbai was established in 1960 with an intake of
60 students in Civil Engineering program. The institute, located
at Bandra (East) on Aliyawar Jung Marg in Mumbai, has 780
intake in 9 disciplines of Engineering and Technology.
Government Polytechnic, Mumbai
Curriculum of diploma program is revised and
implemented every five years with active participation of
academic as well as industry experts. The Institution has modern
learning environment with hi-tech class rooms and laboratories.
The Continuing Education Cell of the institution organizes
short term training programs for students in various areas of
technology such as Animation and Multimedia, CNC
programming & operations with FMS, Programming in PLC,
SCADA Micro Controllers, Computer Hardware, Networking
MoU between Government Polytechnic Nagpur & BOSCH Ltd. Bangalore
Government Polytechnic, Nagpur (GPN) and BOSCH
Ltd. Bangalore have signed a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) to establish the State-of-the-art Automotive Training
Centre in the institute with an objective of scientifically
training technical manpower for automobile sector. The centre
will offer the programs in two categories namely Institute
Centric Training (ICT) program and Bosch Business Partners
Centric Training (BBPCT) program using unique training
philosophy being practiced by BOSCH all over the world. The
target audience of ICT program is budding craftsman,
technicians and technologists with persons serving already in
Automotive Retailing, Servicing and Repairs (RS&R) are at
the focus of BBPCT programs.
The centre comprises of a training hall, laboratories and
Auto workshop which are jointly developed by Government
Polytechnic, Nagpur and BOSCH Ltd. BOSCH has supplied
advanced equipments, tools, aggregates and copy right
training material, and has appointed a Local Trainer to work in
ATC.
By having this state of art centre with built in development
mechanism in line with changes in auto field, the department
will be able to provide most relevant education for their
students. Further, departmental human resources viz. faculty
members and technical support staff will also be updated
regularly as they are expected to work in organizing both
categories of training programs.
The terms and conditions under this agreement are
4 pertaining to identification of the programs, designing and
Success Storey of Autonomous Polytechnic
Government Polytechnic, Mumbai
with Multimedia, Auto-CAD, CAD/CAM Unigraphics,
Advanced Computer Programming, Quality Management etc.
Institute has good liaison with industries. Major National and
International Companies visit the Institute for campus
placements every year.
A diploma program in Rubber Technology has been started
in the institute in association with All India Rubber industries
Association (AIRIA) in 1999. Government Institute of Leather
Technology was merged in the Polytechnic as one of its
departments. A Satellite Design Studio for Footwear Design has
been established in 2005 as a joint venture of Polytechnic with
Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI), Noida,
working under Ministry of Commerce, Government of India.
The Institution has good networking of different
departments & sections and has initiated the activity for
development of comprehensive MIS for an effective
administration. Institution has received "ISTE -Narsee Monjee
Award" in 1999 for 'Best Overall Performance' in the State of
Maharashtra. Institution has successfully implemented various
Technical Education Projects such as World Bank Assisted
Project (WBAP), Canada India Institute Industry Linkage
Project (CIIILP) and Technical Education Quality Improvement
Program (TEQIP).
Institute offers testing services for construction materials,
furniture, auto-rickshaw meter and other electronic instruments.
More than 5000 persons have been trained by institute under the
scheme of Community Development through organization of
various need based technical/ vocational courses. The
Institution has a strong Alumni Association. A committed and
devoted team of faculty and staff and well disciplined students
are striving hard to elevate the institute as a 'World Class
Technical Institute'. ¬
Dr. R. S. Naidu and S. Mulidharan exchanging MoU document.
sharing course-ware and teach-ware, developing and sharing
hardware and resources and certification of participants. The
MoU signed will be valid for the period of three years from the
date of its signing.
Shri. G. R. Thakre, Joint Director, Technical Education,
Nagpur region, Dr. R. S. Naidu, Principal, Government
Polytechnic, Nagpur, Shri. S. Murlidharan, Vice President,
Autmotoive Aftermarket, BOSCH Ltd, Shri. T. S. Anand
Kumar, General Manager and Shri. S U Rawal General
Manager, BOSCH Ltd. (West Zone), Mumbai, Prof. Ganesh
Dalvi, Head, Automobile Engg, Prof. K. S. Dixit and Prof
Sameer Telang, faculty in Automobile Engineering were
prominently present during the inauguration of Automotive
Training Centre. Prof. Deepak Kulkarni, Head, Textile
Manufacture, conducted the proceedings of the program.
Members of Governing Body, Board of Studies, invitees
attended the program in large number. ¬
Interview of Hon. Shri. D. P. Savant, Minister of State,
Higher & Technical Education, Maharashtra
What are the plans and strategies of the
State Government regarding human
resource development in technical
institutes concerned with technological
advancements?
Well, before I respond to this
question, it is necessary to know the
present status of technical education in
the State.
Shri. D. P. Savant
Maharashtra has 135 post-graduate
institutes, 348 Engineering Colleges and 411 Polytechnics
offering different engineering programs. We also have 147
Degree and 197 Diploma Pharmacy institutes. The total intake
of different professional programs such as Engineering,
Pharmacy, Management, Architecture etc. is more than four
lakh. In our state, the intake of vocational courses in ITI's is 1.4
lakh, Diploma is 1.5 lakh and Degree is 1.4 lakh. Ratio of degree
to diploma in Engineering is 1:1.2 in Maharashtra which is
slightly more than the same ratio in our country.
Maharashtra Government has prepared a perspective plan
to normalize the skew ratio and to cater the industry needs
locally. The perspective plan is prepared so as to integrate degree
and diploma level education in the State and to bring the ratio of
diploma to degree intake to reality. We are committed to follow
the perspective plan scrupulously. In addition to traditional
courses, we are also ready with the perspective plan for other
skill based programs through MSBTE.
With the technological advancements, we have decided to
search for and design new courses so as to meet industry
requirements.
Government of Maharashtra is aware about the target of our
country for producing skilled human resource by 2022. We have
prepared a road map so as to achieve target of 50 million skilled
work force in next decade. We are experimenting PPP model as
well as started implementing the scheme envisaged in National
Vocational Education Qualification Framework. The
department is approaching State Cabinet for establishing
Maharashtra State Vocational Education & Training
Commission.
Diploma students occupy middle level of technician
(supervisory) human resource in industry. As majority of
students are going for higher education, there is huge
vacuum created in industry at middle level. What are your
suggestions to all stakeholders to address this issue?
In my opinion all stakeholder i.e. Government, State Board,
Institution, Industry and Society should sit together and decide
the action plan for themselves. I think, State Board and Industry
can play major role in this regard. State Board should modify
their curriculum and make it field oriented rather than class
room oriented. Similarly, industries should come forward and
give dignified status in appointment to the diploma holders and
should try to project success stories in the society.
In your opinion how diploma students can be counseled and
motivated for industrial jobs?
We see in the society that many engineering graduates are
remaining unemployed for indefinite period and thereby
wasting precious time of their life. Also, there is no assurance
that every degree holder shall get appropriate job. This is why
we find degree students remaining underemployed and working
at lower status even after spending additional three years in
education. Instead if they join industry immediately after
diploma, even though they get lower level jobs still they can
progress to higher level by their performance in three years and
simultaneously acquire higher education in due course of time.
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If we approach to the society with this message, it will
automatically counsel and motivate diploma students.
What are the challenges that technical education is facing in
improving employability of diploma engineers? How it can
be improved?
Expansion of technical education exponentially, delayed
admission process, quality & quantity of faculty, availability of
resources, gap between industry requirements and curriculum,
attraction of Diploma holders for higher education, limited
participation of industry in diploma education, large number of
seats remaining vacant, insufficient and below standard
infrastructure in the institutes are the important issues in front of
all of us. State Board can play major role in this regard. MSBTE
has to revise the curriculum as per industry requirements and
make it mandatory on the institute to acquire required
infrastructure and also implement the curriculum.
What message would you like to give to the diploma students
for becoming a successful entrepreneur?
In my opinion, diploma holder can become more successful
entrepreneur than graduate engineers. It is because diploma
students have sound practical knowledge and more attached to
industry during their three years of study. Only condition is that
they should spend some time in the industry after completing
their diploma. I am sure they will become successful
entrepreneur and can help the country in improving its economic
status. I wish them good luck for becoming successful
entrepreneur. ¬
Thirteen Years of MSBTE Autonomy
Dr. P. M. Khodke cutting cake on the occasion
of 13 yrs of MSBTE Autonomy
MSBTE has successfully completed 13 years of
autonomy on 1st April 2012. A small function was arranged
in MSBTE on 2nd April 2012 wherein Dr. P. M. Khodke cut
the cake to celebrate this occasion & expressed his gratitude
towards former officers & staff of MSBTE for their
contribution in continual progress of the organization. He
further appealed to the staff of MSBTE to ensure the same
dedication & devotion for achieving future goals of
organization and to take MSBTE to a new height of success.
Shri. R. N. Vaidya, Secretary, MSBTE recalled the
milestones of MSBTE's growth and appreciated the efforts
taken by various stakeholders for making MSBTE a brand
name.
The occasion was graced by the presence of Shri. D. P.
Nathe, Member, Governing Board, MSBTE, Shri. G. B.
Dhanokar, Former Director, MSBTE and Shri. D. M.
Makone, Former Secretary, MSBTE. While addressing the
officers and staff, Shri. Dhanokar reiterated the contribution
of MSBTE's former & current administration and staff
towards development of the Board. 5
 Interview of Hon. Shri. Prataprao Pawar, Governing Council Member, MSBTE
Shri. Prataprao Pawar, Bachelor of Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology & Science, (BITS)
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Pilani, is a Member of Governing Council, MSBTE and Chairman of Sakal Papers Pvt. Ltd. and ASK
Chemicals Foundry Solution India Pvt. Ltd., which is subsidiary ofASKChemicals GmbH, Munich, Germany.
He is also Director of various companies viz. Bharat Forge Ltd. Finolex Cables Ltd., Kirloskar Engines India
Ltd., Force Motors Ltd Pune, Patron of several social organizations. Shri. Pawar is a multidimensional
personality. He is a pioneer of 'EDUCON', an international university conference conducted from last five years
which has crossed national borders and attracting intelligence world wide. Excerpts of his interview conducted
by Shekhar Kulkarni, Regional Coordinator.

Shri. Prataprao Pawar

What is the status of Three-tier System of Technical
Education in your opinion today?
It's good for the Society as well as Industry to have 3-tier
Technical Education System. Parents and students, depending
upon socio- economic status can decide career path of a student.
The Industry too gets different skilled and knowledgeable
persons for different jobs. Each level of Technical Education has
its own significance and importance. I think Diploma Engineers
are the backbone of Technical Education System. Diploma
students from rural areas can get job as well as business
opportunities through Polytechnic Education. A Diploma holder
with multitasking abilities is preferred for a supervisory job than
Degree Engineer. The diploma students should try to gain more
practical experience and on-the-job training during their course
of study.
What do you feel about the Diploma Education as a
'Terminal Course'?
I am closely associated with College of Engineering Pune
and other Polytechnics in the State. I am basically an
Entrepreneur. I am of the firm opinion that a diploma course
should be a terminal course.
What efforts should be taken to make it a 'Terminal Course'?
Let me first put a million dollar question - How may
Diploma holders feel proud of their qualification? Whether an
Engineering Degree holder feels that it may be better to study
Diploma Engineering rather than Degree Engineering? People
may have different opinion on this issue. But I think less
satisfaction of Diploma holders tend them to go for higher
education. This is definitely not expected by the policy/ decision
makers like DTE/ MSBTE. A diploma program should be
designed to provide skilled personnel to the industry at a
supervisory level and /or should also encourage student for self
employment.
What Multi Tasking abilities a Diploma holder should have?
Technical Education is focusing on technical contents in a
particular branch of Engineering & Technology. There is a little
thrust on soft skills development. Like in foreign countries, every
branch of Engineering & Technology in India should have
subjects like Behavioral Science, Costing etc. Every engineer
should work as a Manager. An engineer always interacts with
different people like peer group, subordinates & superiors.
Secondly, every industry or organization thinks of cost reduction
at all stages of work. These facts underline the importance of soft
skills, Economics, Costing etc. I feel these should be a part of
diploma curriculum.
How to magnetize rural youth for a Polytechnic?
The industry shall be pleased in absorbing the Diploma
holders having knowledge in costing & trained in behavioral
sciences. It will save their time and expenses on training a
Diploma holder. The industry would like to offer better salaries to
retain these diploma holders with them for a longer duration. It
will benefit the Diploma holders & attract them towards
Polytechnics doing sincere efforts on this line. Also another fact
6 all the stake holders of Technical Education for future activities. ¬
is that the rural youth once selected for a job in any industry as per
their choice and satisfaction will stay in service for longer period
& tend to settle down in their life. The students from metro cities
jump from one job to another and hardly stay at one place for
long. This fact should be capitalized by rural youth. Now,
industries are also thinking on similar lines. You will see
industries mostly preferring students from rural areas than metro
cities. This will be the major advantage of Diploma education
spread all over Maharashtra State. Now, the qualifications are not
only important but the self confidence, multidimensional
personality, risk taking and intelligent students are required by
the industries.
How a Polytechnic can be strengthened? What should be the
role of a faculty member working in a Polytechnic?
An institute should come out with the complete list of
problems and issues in infrastructure, technology, technical
know-how and finance. Industry and society are ready to support
the institutes. Industry can offer sponsored projects to
institutions, train the teachers and students and extend all
possible help to a Polytechnic. This is my experience in
EDUCON. The atmosphere is changing worldwide. Institutions
are developing sandwich programs conducted partly in
institutions and partly in industries.
The changes in a system certainly take time to reach to the
grass root level. Initially, the process shall be slow. Once it gets
momentum, within five to six years, it will show the results. The
speed of the process rests in the hands of teachers in
Polytechnics. They should prepare themselves to undergo
industrial trainings frequently. Then only they can acquaint their
students with industrial work culture, discipline and attitude.
A teacher or a group of teachers in a Polytechnic should expand
their horizons and guide the innovative students in patent
procedures, marketing of a patent, a concept, a design, an idea
and a thought even.
The teachers in Polytechnics should go beyond the
traditional practices and outreach the real expectations of
students and industry.
What do you predict the role of Government in this process?
Government is promoting Technical Education in the state. I
think it is more important that the institutions should plan for
optimum use of resources. It will improve cost effectiveness of
their belongings. The institutes as beneficiaries from
governments should maximize usage of land, building,
machinery and expertise for well being of every section of the
society. It will surely reduce dependence of institutions on the
government.
How can Polytechnics act on these issues?
The Polytechnic willing to follow this process should form a
group of five to ten industrialists in close surrounding and start
discussing matters in this group. I believe the institute surely can
achieve their goals and targets. This can be even done at a district
level, zonal level and even the state level by empanelment of
experienced Industrialists. But, I will insist on individualized
efforts which will hold the key to success. MSBTE, technical
institutes, Industry and Society should come together. It shall be a
win- win situation for everybody. My best wishes to MSBTE and
Successful Journey of an Entrepreneur
Here is a story of Atul Mirajgaonkar, a Diploma Engineer
turned Entrepreneur, who started his career from scratch and
made big strides with his hard work to reach and stay at the top
as a successful Civil Engineer in the city of Aurangabad.
“I studied in Marathi medium till 10th
Std. in S.B. High School, Aurangabad. This
was 'THRESHOLD' of my career. Due to
change in medium of instructions at 11th and
12th standard, I could not secure good marks
at the H.S.C. examination. Hence, I had no
scope for admission to engineering college.
Basically, I was not at all inclined towards
Atul Mirajgaonkar
employment in the government service. I was
well acquainted with civil construction work due to my father's
profession and hence was attracted towards Entrepreneurship. I
wanted to be an 'Entrepreneur'. I got admission to Civil
Engineering course in Government Polytechnic, Aurangabad.
Prof. S. Y. Patki, Prof. Murthy, Prof. Bhanegaonkar, Prof. P. G.
Kulkarni and Prof. Mogre were my favorite teachers. I have very
high regards for them for my successful career.
After obtaining Diploma in Civil Engineering with
distinction, I decided to jump into Entrepreneurship i.e. a career
as a Contractor. I registered myself with Municipal Corporation
and Public Works Department. I started practice in the area of
Know Your Course
Diploma in Foundry Technology
Foundry industry had
indicated the need for
F o u n d r y Te c h n o l o g y
based manpower in
foundry industry. Experts
from foundry industry in
Kolhapur showed interest
and also expressed their desire to extend all possible help in
developing foundry technology courses. Government
Polytechnic, Kolhapur is presently running one such course
with the help of industry. To introduce such courses at State
level, MSBTE decided to take initiative and prepare
curriculum for appropriate courses in Foundry Technology
which could be run in the institute in the state affiliated to
MSBTE. These courses will have to have more practical base
and should have In-plant Training component as a compulsory
part of Curriculum. The course is designed as per
requirements of the Foundry Industry for manpower at
operation and supervisory level. All courses are terminal
courses with inputs suitable for specific jobs. Demand is
growing as there is a requirement of technical manpower in
Foundry industry. A course in CNC Machine Operation and
Programming is added as more and more automation and use
of CNC machines is being done in Foundries.
Duration: One year full time or One and a half year /three
semester part time.
Courses proposed:
1. Diploma in Foundry Technology
2. Diploma in Non Ferrous Foundry Technology
3. Diploma in Foundry (Development and Quality
Assurance)
4. CNC Machine Operation and Programming
Each course has six weeks Industry training/ In - Plant
Training.
Interior Decoration and Water Proofing. I got works of
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renovation, Interior decoration and many more along with routine
construction jobs. People started appreciating my works.
Presently, I have more than 100 skilled and unskilled workers in
my team. I was felicitated at the hands of Hon. Shri. Vilasrao
Deshmukh, Chief Minister of Maharashtra in Aurangabad. I was
also felicitated for my work of Cabinet Meeting Hall,
'Suvidhakendra' at Aurangabad and Gangapur, M.S.R.D.C. Camp
Office. Superintending Engineer, World Bank Project Circle gave
me appreciation letter for the construction of Computer Room
and Office. I did works of Maharashtra Jeewan Pradhikaran
Office & Conference Hall. I am an Honorary Consultant for
Vodafone for Interiors, Ultratech for Building Solutions and
Pidilite for Waterproofing. I am also an Advisory Committee
Member for Curriculum Development of Diploma in Civil
Engineering of Government Polytechnic,Aurangabad.
Recently, I have added another qualification of Bachelor of
Architecture from Y.C.M.O.U. I have visited more than
25 countries to enhance my knowledge and experience. 'I have
miles to go ahead, before I sleep'. I have few more ambitious plans
and projects. My advice to young generation is that there is no
substitute for hard work.
Atul Mirajgaonkar,
Managing Director,
K V Associates,
Aurangabad
Eligibility: For Courses
a) Diploma in Foundry Technology
b) Diploma in Non Ferrous Foundry Technology
The student must have:
Passed Standard XII Science examination of Maharashtra
State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education or
its equivalent OR Passed Standard X Examination of
Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary
Education or its equivalent, Completed ITI course in
Moulding or Pattern Making and has minimum one year
experience in related field OR Passed Standard X
Examination of Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and
Higher Secondary Education or its equivalent and has
minimum two years experience in related field
For Diploma in Foundry (Development and Quality
Assurance)
Passed Standard XII Science or Science with Bifocal,
subject examination of Maharashtra State Board of Secondary
and Higher Secondary Education or its equivalent OR Passed
Standard X Examination of Maharashtra State Board of
Secondary and Higher Secondary Education or its equivalent,
Completed ITI course in Mechanical Draftsman and has
minimum one year experience in related field OR Passed
Standard XII MCVC Mechanical of Maharashtra State Board
of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education or its
equivalent, and has minimum one year experience in related
field OR Bachelor of Science degree from any recognized
university OR Diploma in Metallurgy (Admissions to
diploma holder may be made if vacancies are there)
For Diploma in CNC Operation and Programming
Passed Standard XII Science or Science with Bifocal
subject, examination of Maharashtra State Board of
Secondary and Higher Secondary Education or its equivalent. 7

Magnetizing Diploma Holders for Industry Jobs
Praj Industries Ltd offers a
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package of Rs. Two lakhs per annum
to Diploma Engineers. Over eighty
Diploma Engineers are presently
working with our firm. While
recruiting diploma holders, we look
for strong technical knowledge base,
drawing & drafting abilities mainly
Auto CAD, fast learning abilities, and
Ravi Sinha good communication (verbal &
written). I suggest communication &
soft skill inputs must be included in the Diploma
Curriculum. Diploma pass outs must be motivated for
industrial jobs by reducing the gap between ranks of
diploma and degree holders as most organizations place
Diploma Engineers at much lower rank than Graduate
Engineers. The institutions should focus on developing the
overall personality of their students through confidence
building.
Secondly, Institutions should also make efforts to
narrow down the gap in the pass-out students capabilities
through bench marking their curriculum with international
standards. I suggest Corporates should focus on entry level
attractive offers for diploma engineers. Focus on training in
technical and soft skills must be a top priority. If proper
attention is given at diploma level education, qualified
technical manpower will be available to the industry .
Ravi Sinha
Vice President - HR,
PRAJ Industries Ltd., Pune
I am Manufacturing Head of
Coating Division in COSMO Films
Ltd., Aurangabad. More than 60
Diploma Engineers are presently
working in our unit. I think technical
as well supervisory skills such as
Coordination, Execution and
Learning to Learn skills are very
important for a Diploma Engineer.
V. N. Ramdasi We prefer Diploma Engineers over
Degree Engineers because Diploma
Engineers have better practical skills and are sincere and
devoted. In reality, industry does not make any
discrimination between Diploma Engineer and a Degree
Engineer. Industries are more interested in performance.
Diploma Engineer needs counseling by industry personnel
to go for jobs.
The expectations of a Degree Engineer from a job are
high as compared to skills they have and therefore are not
getting good opportunities where as Diploma Engineers do
not have many expectations in the initial jobs but have good
attitude and sound practical knowledge.
Institute is required to present the true picture of
strengths of a Diploma Engineer and make them aware
about the working environment of the industry. In a nutshell,
Diploma Engineer needs to be counseled properly about
his / her strengths and temperament. After all, it is the
performance that counts not just the degree alone.
V. N. Ramdasi
Manufacturing Head (Coating Division),
8 COSMO Films LTD, Aurangabad
Industry Speak
I am working in the construction
field since last 15 years. I have a strong
concern for diploma engineers as I am
myself a diploma as well a degree
engineer in Civil Engineering. Certain
issues like policy of Govt to start
number of Engineering Colleges,
failure of curriculum of Diploma
Education to impart practical skills
B. B. Naik during their studies, no provision for
internship during the diploma course,
no recognition for diploma engineer's work experience for
higher education are some of the issues which should be
seriously discussed.
As regards to magnetizing Diploma engineers for jobs,
I feel the ratio of Engineering Colleges to Polytechnics
presently available in the state should match industry
requirements. I also feel that at least six months to one year
of field training or internship in a Diploma Education should
be a mandatory part of curriculum which will create interest
in a Diploma Engineer to go for jobs rather than going in for
Engineering Degree. During internship / field training, the
industries would convince the diploma engineers to join
industry for a job. There is a need for providing specialized
form of education tailor made to suffice specific needs of
different areas of work such as Construction, Roads,
Plumbing and Water Resource Systems. Education in
specialized field may motivate a Diploma pass out to seek
for a job than higher education.
These strategies discussed above may help in changing
the mindset of Diploma pass outs to seek job in industry or
become an entrepreneur rather than aspiring for higher
education immediately after diploma education.
B. B. Naik
Managing Director,
B.B.Naik and Associates, Aurangabad
Cummins India Ltd. believes
that every human being has the
potential to do remarkable things.
However, organizations often fail to
tap human potential due to their
preoccupation with short-term results.
Hence, it should be made clear to the
students to work on 'smart work smart
attitude' based thinking. It is essential
for the students to acquire capabilities
Bhagyashri Inamdar required to perform various tasks
associated with their present or future
roles and develop their general capabilities as individuals and
basic engineering and technological knowhow, so that they
should able to perform the best. Cummins is one of the brand
names as far as power generation sets manufacturing are
concerned. There are over 220 diploma technicians working
in our organization. The industry pays Rs. 1.2 lakhs as annual
package to fresh diploma holders. The students must be
aware of Industry knowledge, current industry scenario,
basic product knowledge and customer base. It is hereby
suggested that needy students are to be advised to go for the
job and complete their further degree engineering education
on part time basis. This will ensure that they earn as well as
learn. By the time they complete their degree, they have three
years of industry experience with them.
Bhagyashri Inamdar
Sr. Manager - HR, Cummins India Ltd.,
Pune
Industry Speak
Magnetizing Diploma Holders for Industry Jobs
Larsen & Toubro Limited,
(CMB Division, Bengaluru) is a
pioneer business group dealing with
sales & after sales support of earth
moving machineries. We have around
450 diploma engineers working with
us across the country. The pay
package which L&T (CMBD)
recommend for diploma engineers is
Santosh Rudrawar at par with other industries dealing in
this sector. L & T takes sufficient care
to nurture their diploma engineers by imparting necessary
skills and knowledge for strengthening their engineering
fundamentals and essentials required to perform their role in
an industry. This organization also offers support benefits in
the form of mobile and internet facility, conveyance,
trainings etc. to make them comfortable so as to deliver
better services. Though L&T is taking due care towards
human resource development, I feel that the diploma
students should inculcate the essential soft skills which
mainly include good written and verbal communication
skills, presentation ability, clarity of thoughts, confidence
and self-motivation with positive approach, learning
aptitude, sense of responsibility and should have fair
knowledge of the things happening around during their
study at polytechnic level. Focus on following areas will
yield competitive and knowledgeable diploma engineer
who can take care of their roles and responsibilities in a
better way on the shop floor. These areas include - focus on
soft skill developments, exposure to industry requirements,
Industry experts to share their experiences with students,
periodic counseling with students regarding their career
interest and areas of improvements with the involvement of
parents which will bring a committed approach to our
efforts, grooming them for higher responsibilities and hands
on exposure to computer skills.
Organizations want their employees to upgrade their
skills in all respects. So an option of earn while you learn
should be introduced by the industries. The main theme is
that one cannot compel a diploma holder to go for jobs. The
above cited concept of 'learn while you earn' shall be the
strong motivator to the students. However, opportunity to
work with good corporate, job assurance, sponsorship to
higher education for the performers, exposure to new
systems, career interest shall definitely help to motivate
diploma holders for industrial jobs.
Santosh Rudrawar
Manager - HR,
L & T, CMB Division, Bengaluru
Industrial scenario is changing
at a very faster rate along with more
and more automation practices. It is
essential for industries to follow
change to maintain their reputation
and status in the field. Therefore,
Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing
Company Ltd. looks for Diploma
Engineers who have exposure to
Kiran N Suryawanshi industry and practical knowledge of
various processes and systems. The
concepts like KAIZEN,POKA -YOKE, 5S , ISO 9001, ISO
18000, Awareness on Safety & Quality System Tools etc.
must be known to them to survive in the Industry. About 50
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Diploma Engineers are working in our factory. We initially
appoint them as Trainee Diploma Engineers and pay a
stipend of Rs. 10,000 and thereafter regularize them with a
package up to Rs. 1.5 Lakh per annum. The pay is based on
the performance every year. Company expects that the
candidate should imbibe self discipline, develop good
communication skills, knowledge, ability to express and
develop his / her own ideas/concepts, good personality and
patience as essential key skills. In my opinion, Diploma
Curriculum should have at least one year practical
experience as Internship before joining Engineering Degree
course. A Diploma Engineer after completing 3 years and
one year internship should be admitted to direct second year
of an Engineering Degree course. This would be a better
combination to enhance practical and hands-on skills with a
confidence level at a higher scale. The Institute should offer
50% concession in fees to the students who prefer jobs after
diploma to motivate them for industrial jobs with a legal
bond. At least governing authority may pass resolution in
Governing Body about internship of one year for Diploma
students. I wish bright future to Diploma students in the
State of Maharashtra.
Kiran N Suryawanshi
AGM - Personnel & Administration,
Godrej & Boyce, Shirwal, Satara
Mahindra & Mahindra Limited,
Farm Equipment Section, is one of
the biggest industries producing
tractors. The Industry has nearly 100
diploma Engineers contributing in the
development of Mahindra tractors.
The company is paying a pay package
ranging from Rs. 1.20 to 1.50 lakhs
per annum. The students who want to
D. H. Junghare be a successful Engineer must learn
Information collection/ gathering
data , Planning, Measuring, Observing, Problem Solving,
Communication, Decision Making, Analyzing, Operating,
Maintaining, Testing , Interpretation/ analysis of data as pre-
requisite to work as trainee engineer. The curriculum of
diploma program must take care of improvement in written
and spoken Communication Skills, prompt and proper
decision making ability, Concepts of designing as basic
skills. Today's trend of using diploma education as stepping
stone can only be reduced if industries are permitted to
upgrade the educational qualifications by setting up their
own need based industry schools.
It is also important to offer good pay package,
conducive work environment, scope for challenging tasks,
opportunity for vertical growth, opportunity for higher
education, innovative work practices, scholarship during
diploma education so that diploma holders will be assured
as far as their career growth is concerned.
D. H. Junghare
Sr. Manager - HR,
Mahindra & Mahindra Limited, (Tractor Division),
Kandivali, Mumbai
9
 Promoting Talent and Creativity Program through Project Competition
MSBTE initiated the idea of promoting Innovation, Talent
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& Creativity Program through Project Competition. One such
program was organized in every region. A committee of
Academicians and Industry Experts assessed the projects on
the basis of a set of performance indicators which included
working model, prototype, virtual model, mock up model,
choice of technology used, eco friendliness, best use of
materials, functionality and user friendliness, aesthetic and
Nagpur Region Competition
Nagpur region Winner team receiving award from chief guest
Nagpur region "MSBTE Project competition 2012:" was
held at Priyadarshini Polytechnic, Nagpur on 24th March 2012.
In all 57 projects of Nagpur region were displayed in the
competition. The competition was inaugurated at the hands of
Dr. P.M. Khodke, Director, MSBTE, Mumbai. Shri. O. S.
Bihade, Executive Director, Lokmanya Tilka Janakalyan
Shikshan Sanstha and Prof. Vivek Ughade, Principal,
Priyadarshini Polytechnic were prominently present. Dr. P M
Khodke highlighted the importance of innovative projects and
patents and motivated students to take up industry based
projects in future.
Nagpur region Runner up team receiving award from chief guest
Results
Winner project batch students were Anil Jawale,
Sachin Sukalkar, Gaurav Burange and Shubham Ingole
from P.R. Pote Institute of Polytechnic, Amaravati. The
project titled "Three Axis Pneumatics Trailer" was
guided by Prof. Ashish Sonekar of the institute. The
innovative concept of this project will help in unloading civil
raw material from all three sides i.e. left, right and rear, which
can be considered as the advantage over the present trailer
having provision of unloading at one side only i.e. rear.
Second prize was given to a project titled "Modification
in Knapsack Spray" prepared by students of Agnihotri
Polytechnic, Wardha. The team members were Nikhil
Sathone, Piyush Sawarkar, Suraj Gomase and Sameer
Deshmukh. The students were guided by Prof. Sagar
Sonkusare. Knapsack sprayer concept facilitates the farmer
in spraying the different liquid fertilizers with minimal efforts
and can cover 5-6 rows of crops at a time. This will help in
reducing stress and fatigue of farmer particularly those
carrying heavy load of liquid fertilizers and thus help in
10 improving the efficiency of operator.
completeness of project, integrity and innovativeness and
social impact. Top two projects who were declared winner and
runner from Mumbai and Pune region were covered in the last
newsletter. The projects from Nagpur and Aurangabad region
are presented in this issue.
The students, guide faculty and Principal of winning
projects were invited to MSBTE Mumbai for assessing the
possibility of applying for Patent for the winning projects.
Aurangabad Region Competition
Aurangabad region Winner displaying their project
Aurangabad region "MSBTE Project Competition 2012" was
held at Government Polytechnic, Auranagabad on 22nd March
2012. In all 51 project teams participated. This mega event was
inaugurated by Shri. Sunil Rayathatta, Managing Director,
Vinodrai Industries Pvt. Ltd., Jalna and Dr. P. M. Khodke, Director,
MSBTE. Shri. Raithatta applauded MSBTE for starting such
initiative which would help bright and creative students to put
together their knowledge and find solutions to the problems in
Engineering Field. Dr. P. M. Khodke expressed his desire that such
competitions should result into truly worthy projects likely to be
patented. The dignitaries visited all the stalls after the inauguration.
Aurangabad region Runner up displaying their project
This event concluded in the evening with the distribution of
prizes at the hands of Shri. Mukund Kulkarni, President, Chamber
of Marathwada Industries and Agriculture. Shri. Mahesh
Shivankar, Joint Director, Technical Education, Aurangabad
Region, Smt. M. M. Ganorkar, Deputy Secretary, MSBTE,
Auranagabad Region and Prof. P. R. Pattalwar, Principal, Govt.
Polytechnic,Aurangabad were present during the prize distribution
program.
Results
The winner project batch was from M.V.P.S. Rajarshi
Shahu Maharaj Polytechnic, Nashik with project titled
"An emphasis on street light energy saver". This project
aimed at energy saving in street lighting system. The main
feature of this project was automatic glowing of lights
when vehicles approach street light post and go off when
vehicles pass off the street light. This project was guided by
Prof. S. S. Pawar.
Second prize of the competition was given to Ravindra B.
Deo, Pravin E. Gaidhani, Ketan S. Deokar & Chitanya
G. Jamangaokar from Government Polytechnic, Nashik
for project "An advanced emission reducer system".
Prof R. B. Tirpude guided the students for this project. This
project is aimed at reducing percentage of Carbon monoxide in
emission from fuel burning. This reduction was achieved by
adding cow's urine"GOMUTRA" to fuel.
Draft Action Plan of Second National Convention of State Boards
During the Second National Convention of State Boards
held on 4th June 2012 in Mumbai, discussions were held
among various delegates and dignitaries from Industries and
Academia from different states across the country on various
topics and issues on the theme titled, "Polytechnic Education:
Achievements and challenges ahead". As a result of the day
long proceedings, a draft action plan was formulated and
presented by Dr. P M. Khodke, Director, MSBTE before
participants in a special session. The plan was prepared in
consultation with AICTE with the objective of tackling various
issues and problems faced by diploma education today. Major
points of the action plan are as under:
Dr. P. M. Khodke presenting draft action plan
Ø It was decided that Polytechnic institutes and State Boards
will identify new diploma programs by conducting industrial
survey, recognizing the needs of industries and analysing to
confirm exact demand. It was further decided to share
responsibility of developing new program equally by
Institutions, State Boards andAICTE.
Ø It was resolved that a five year perspective plan promoting
local industrial need based diploma program is to be prepared
with a joint responsibility of Institutions, State Boards and
AICTE and will be reviewed after every two years. Certain
sandwich programs also need to be developed and encouraged.
Ø As a continuous activity, it is agreed upon by Institutions,
State Boards and AICTE to establish Industry Sponsored
Diploma Institutions by offering due concession to interested
Industries.
Ø AICTE will initiate plans to establish part time degree
programs for working professionals, may be from academic
year 2013-14, so as to facilitate the diploma holders to elevate
their educational status.
Ø CII and Industry is requested to share the responsibility of
planning and providing attractive career options in industries
for diploma holders so as to upgrade their social status.
Ø As far as skills and hands-on experience is concerned, it is
jointly decided by Institutes and State Boards to develop
practical based curriculum with the ratio of 70:30 for practical
and theory and carefully take up the responsibility of its proper
implementation. It is expected that industry should share the
responsibility of offering facility of in-plant training and
sponsorship for projects.
Ø It is a joint responsibility of Institutes and State Boards to
revise curriculum with a view to introduce product/process
specific programs and focus on quality, business scenario and
discipline on a continuous basis.
Ø An appeal has been made to AICTE for revising policy for
direct second year degree admission immediately which will try
to restrict such admission to 10 % of sanctioned intake and at the
same time industrial experience may be made mandatory for
vertical mobility.
Ø In order to strengthen the Industry Institute Partnership,
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faculty exchange programs and sharing of facilities should be
conducted as a continuous practice.
Ø A group of institutes with one nodal institute must be
formed to elevate the bondage between industry and academia.
State boards, Industry and State Government can share this
responsibility to achieve better results.
Ø It is affirmed by Institute and State Boards to make it
mandatory for Polytechnic faculty to publish one paper in
reputed journal as a yearly feature.
Ø AICTE and State Boards may jointly support in setting up
'Virtual Class Rooms' within a span of one year.
Ø Industries are requested to share responsibility of providing
facility of training to the students in vacation period as a regular
feature with rise of 10 percent students every year.
Ø State Governments and AICTE to establish "Community
Colleges" as per requirements.
Ø MHRD, AICTE and State Governments to set up State
Educational Infrastructure Corporation so that institutes /
industries can be supported in setting up Polytechnics.
Ø Imparting sound technical education is responsibility of
Institutes and State Boards. They should take an initiative to
depute 20 % faculty for industrial training per year. At least 5 %
of faculty must be involved in R & D and Consultancy activities
and induction training should be given to 20 % faculty per year.
Second National Convention of State Boards
of Technical Education
(Contd. from Pg 2)
The session on ‘Presentation of Polytechnics’ was
chaired by Dr. K. P. Isaac, Member Secretary, AICTE.
Shri V. R. Rao, Principal, Cursow Wadia Institute of
Technology, Pune highlighted the active participation of
alumni and involvement of industry experts in curriculum
design, implementation and evaluation. He said that
institute sponsors 25% - 30% live projects. Shri Utpal
Sharma, Principal, Dr. B. A. Institute of Technology,
Andaman and Nicobar presented the best practices such as
ISO-9000 and Environment Management (ISO 14000).
The project CONRUSTT (Connecting Rural Student to
Technology) differentiates the institute from other
Polytechnics. Shri K. P. Rajivan, Principal, Women's
Polytechnic, Kozikode, Kerala, Dr. Uday Kumar, Principal,
MNG Polytechnic, Pondicherry, Shri H. R. Parmar,
Principal, Govt. Polytechnic, Himmat Nagar, Gujarat, also
offered their views. Dr. Arvind Kulkarni, Principal, KHK
Institute of Engineering, Dharwad, Karnataka, presented
prominent features of Polytechnic such as Bosch Model,
Placement Utsav, CCTV monitoring of board examination,
digital library and NPTEL video library.
The valedictory function was set in motion with
comprehensive 'Draft Action Plan' presented by Dr. P. M.
Khodke. Dr. S. K. Mahajan during his address collated all
the suggestions arising from the daylong deliberations and
ensured the delegates that concrete steps will be taken to
make the diploma program all pervasive. Dr. K. P. Isaac's
concluding remarks addressed various issues that should
seek attention before approving to any decision in relation
to Polytechnics. Shri S. P. Yavalkar, Dy. Secretary, MSBTE
proposed a vote of thanks. 11

MSBTE's Staff Training
MSBTE NEWSLETTER
MSBTE believes in employee welfare and always
provide opportunity to enhance skills of employees to comply
the standards prescribed under ISO certification. Hence, it
organized two days training programs for its staff in four
batches during May & June 2012. Staff from MSBTE's head
office & regional offices attended these training programs.
The inaugural session of first batch was graced by Mr. M. A.
Kakde, Asst. Secretary, RBTE, Pune. Different modules of
first day of training program were Managing Change,
Harmony in Life (balancing personal & professional life),
Managing Conflict/Stress, Positive Thinking for Success in
Life and How to become an Effective Team Player. The
second day of training was oriented towards developing
leadership skills through Chanakya Niti. This module was
delivered by Mr. Radhakrishnan Pillai. He is known as
Chanakya Pillai because of his best seller book 'Corporate
Chanakya'. The book talks about the age-old formula of
success for leaders of the corporate world prescribed by
Chanakya, a leadership guru par excellence. On both days,
training commenced with yoga & meditation. All employees
found the program very insightful & assured to implement the
learning's in their professional as well as personal lives.
MSBTE Staff attending Soft Skills training at Panchagani
ISO / IEC 27001:2005 Certification
MSBTE is proud to declare itself as an ISO / IEC 27001:
2005 organization which is in compliance with MSBTE's
quality policy. The Certificate of ISO / IEC 27001: 2005 was
awarded by the International Certification Network and its
partner CISQ/RINA. This certification provides the
framework for a technology neutral, vendor-neutral
management system that enables an organization to assure
itself that its information security measures are effective.
This includes continued accessibility, confidentiality and
integrity of its own information and that of its stakeholders as
well as legal compliance. Benefits of Certification are
reduced operating costs, improved stakeholder
relationships, better legal compliance and improved risk
management.
Group of MSBTE Officers &
12 Staff during ISO Certificate handing over ceremony
MSBTE News
Pool Campus Placement
Normally industries visit institute located in urban areas
and students from such institute get opportunity to appear for
campus interview. However, students from rural area are
deprived of this opportunity. Consequently, MSBTE has
taken the initiative to create platform for improving
placement of Diploma Engineering pass-outs through pool
campus interview. Pool campus will provide equal
opportunity to students passing from urban as well as rural
areas. It will also overcome the problem faced by industry on
non joining of students selected. The main objective behind
this initiative is to create a mechanism to provide better
opportunity to both students and industries.
TPO’s attending pool placement meeting at Aurangabad
As a preparation in this direction, MSBTE has
conducted meetings of Training & Placement Officers of
various Polytechnics in each region. First meeting in this
regard was held at Mumbai on 16th April 2012 where 59
TPOs were present, the next meeting on 18th April 2012 in
Aurangabad region attracted 80 TPOs. Subsequently, a
meeting was held in Pune region on 20th April 2012 where 83
TPOs participated and also at Nagpur on 21st April 2012
where 71 TPOs attended the meeting. All the meetings
received an overwhelming response from the Institutes on
this initiative.
Industry HR Managers participating in pool campus placement meeting
On 30th April 2012 at Mumbai; MSBTE and BOAT
jointly called a meeting of Human Resource (HR) Executives
of renowned industries to make them aware of initiative of
pool campus placement. HR professionals from 42 industries
attended the meeting. Industries appreciated the initiative and
showed willingness to participate in pool campus placement
activity.
Online link for uploading the student information is
provided to TPO's of all Polytechnics. Region wise Pool
Campus placement activity will be coordinated by the team
of TPO's and one BOAT Officer and is scheduled in August
2012 at selected places. MSBTE appeals to all the students
declared successful in Summer 2012 examination to
participate in pool campus. The activity will help diploma
students to fetch them appropriate jobs. ¬
Institutional News : Students
Entrepreneurship Development Program
Sanjay Siddey presenting his views during the program
Government Polytechnic, Aurangabad, organized an
Entrepreneurship Development Program to motivate students for
becoming entrepreneur on 3rd April 2012. Students were guided
by Shri. Sanjay Siddey, a reputed Entrepreneur. About 100
students from various branches were enlightened by his lecture.
Project Competition
Deepika Pawar examining the project
A Project Competition was organized by Electronics and
Telecommunication Department of K. K. Wagh Women's
Polytechnic, Nashik for their third year students on 17th March,
2012. Ms. Deepika Pawar, R & D Engineer, Motwane Pvt. Ltd.
and Ms. Snehal Shejwal, Lecturer, Electronics and
Telecommunication Department were invited as judges for this
competition. This competition proved beneficial to students as
they got an opportunity to integrate the subject knowledge with
practical engineering applications. Besides this, they achieved
overall idea about how to present projects.
Campus Placements
Students appearing for written Test conducted by
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.
Government Polytechnic, Murtizapur (established in year
2009) got its first batch passing out in this academic year. The
Institute has taken the initiative of providing placements to the
aspiring students. In this regard, in campus and off campus
interviews were organized for the students of Mechanical
Engineering and Electrical Engineering Group. Nearly 90 percent
campus placement was attained by the institute. A major chunk of
45 students were screened by Mahindra and Mahindra, whereas
Tata Motors and Tata Technologies, Pune have selected 16 and 5
students respectively. L&T had picked up 4 students and Tata
Auto Components have selected 1 student from Mechanical
Engineering.
Soft Skill Training Program
MSBTE NEWSLETTER
Anjali Sharma, Trainer, Seed InfoTech. addressing students
on Soft Skill Development
Bhramdevdada Mane Polytechnic, Belati, Solapur,
organized a 'English Language & Communication Skills’
workshop for second year students and 'Personality
Development & Soft Skills' workshop for third year students of
all Engineering branches in association with Seed Infotech Ltd.,
Pune from 11th June to 28th June 2012.
Road Safety Quiz Competition
Prajapita Brahmakumari members with Dr. S M Ganechari,
Principal and his team during Quiz
As a part of Socal Awareness Campaign, a Quiz Competition
on Road Safety was organised by ISTE Chapter of Thakur
Polytechnic, Mumbai in collaboration with Prajapita
Brahmakumari, Borivali (E) branch on 20th March 2012.
A detailed presentation regarding road safety rules, regulations
and its impact on youngsters was delivered by Prajapita
Brahmakumari team. Over 50 students participated in the event
and the programme concluded with prize distribution and
student's feed back .
Campus Placements
Selected students of Satara Polytechnic
with Prof. A. R. Maner Principal and Prof.S. K. Kulkarni, TPO
Satara Polytechnic, Satara, received overwhelming response
from world class Industries for the placements of its final year
students of different disciplines. For the year 2011-12, total 233
students have been selected by Gharda Chemicals Ltd., SKF Ind.
Ltd., Lucas- TVS Ltd., Computek, Essel Propack Ltd., Supreme
Petrochem Ltd., Praj Industries Ltd., CIB-ACTS Ltd. and Ever
Electronics Ltd. Industry’s offers range from Rs. 80,000 to
Rs. 3.75 lacs per annum along with other perks.
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Induction Training Phase-I
MSBTE NEWSLETTER
Mrs. M M Ganorkar addressing the faculty during training program
MIT Polytechnic, Aurangabad organized Induction Training
Program Phase-I during 21st May to 4th June 2012. This Program
was inaugurated by Mrs. M. M. Ganorkar Dy. Secretary, MSBTE
Aurangabad region. Mrs. Ganorkar in her address said that such
programs help teacher to enhance effectiveness in teaching. The
training was attended by 40 teachers from Polytechnics of
Aurangabad Region. Prof. Mahesh Shivankar, Joint Director,
Technical Education, Aurangabad Region was the chief guest for
valedictory function.
ICT based Induction Training Program
Prof. P.R.Pattalwar, Prof. G. V. Umale, Prof. Dr. G. R. Sangwai,
Coordinator and Trainee participant
An ICT based Induction Training Program was organized at
Government Polytechnic, Aurangabad in association with
National Institute of Technical Teacher's Training and Research
(NITTTR), Bhopal from 4th June to 15th June 2012. This
program was sponsored by MHRD, New Delhi. The sessions of
the program were on - line and transmitted live. The lecturers
got intensive training from expert faculty from NITTTR, Bhopal.
Dr. P. M. Khodke, Director, MSBTE visited the training center
and guided the participants.
NBA Accreditation
Dr. S M Ganechari, Principal, Thakur Polytechnic,
Mumbai along with his faculty members
Accreditation is awarded to three diploma program of
Thakur Polytechnic, Kandivali which includes Diploma in
Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Electronics
Engineering and Mechanical Engineering on 15th March 2012.
The Institute has received the accreditation under the dynamic
leadership of Dr. S. M. Ganechari, Principal, and his devoted and
committed faculty and staff. In the global scenario of
competition, accreditation process ensures quality standards of an
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institution.
Institutional News : Faculty
Paper presentation
Mr. Abhijeet Pasi and Ms. Priyanka Lohat receiving prize
National Level Conference and Paper Presentation was
organized by Bharti Vidyapeeth Institute of Technology, Navi
Mumbai on 7th March 2012. Mr. Abhijeet Pasi and
Ms. Priyanka Lohat, faculty from Shah and Anchor Kutchhi
Polytechnic, Chembur, Mumbai won the First Prize of
Rs. 10,000 along with a memento. The paper titled “Security
implications in typical grid computing scenario” was presented
by the faculty in Computer Group.
Induction Training Program
Participants of Induction training program being organized by
Priydarshani Polytechnic, Nagpur
An Induction Training Program, Phase-I, was organized by
MSBTE, Mumbai, in collaboration with National Institute of
Technical Teacher's Training and Research (NITTTR), Bhopal,
from 21st May to 1st June 2012 at Priyadarshini Polytechnic,
Nagpur, for Polytechnic faculty having experience of less than
five years. Dr. Sanjay Agrawal and Dr. Parul Rishi from NITTTR,
Bhopal and Dr. G B Dalvi from Government Polytechnic, Nagpur
were the resource persons. The program was inaugurated at the
hands of Shri. O. S. Bihade, Executive Director, Lokamnya Tilak
Jankalyan Shikshan Sanstha, (LTJSS), Nagpur.
Awarded Ph.D.
Dr. Sadiya Raza, Lecturer, English at
Government Polytechnic, Nagpur, has been
recently awarded Ph.D. in English by
Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur
University for her thesis titled, "American way
of life in the novels of John Updike". She
Dr. Sadiya Raza completed her research work under the
guidance of Dr. Reeta S. Harode, Head &
Reader in English Department, Vasantrao Naik Institute ofArts
and Social Science, Nagpur.
Publications
A book on Fluid Mechanics and Machinery
for second year diploma course in Mechanical
Engineering is recently published by
Shri. M. T. Sohel, Lecturer, Government
Polytechnic, Murtizapur. The book is
published by Vision Publication, Pune and is
as per revised curriculum for diploma
M. T. Sohel
students.
Industry Institute Interaction
Each & every industry, irrespective What is the need?

MSBTE NEWSLETTER
of its size like Cottage, Small, Medium or
Economic liberalization has impacted
Large, will have to adjust themselves to the a lot on this country. The change has also
rapid changes in the market. The fast impacted our education system in our
changes in technology, automization country. What has changed?
& computerization have occurred in every
field. As a result, both the industries as well Ø
Change in Business Environment
as business houses need large number of Ø
Updating Technologies
smart & technically sound, skilled
Diwan Vinayak Vasant manpower to match the changing scenario. B A Damahe Ø
Management of Technology
There is a cut throat competition in the market both in quality Ø
Cost effective Management
as well as prices of goods. Various brands, varieties of models, Ø
Protective to buyer market
different packing & sizes are easily available to the customer. To
sustain in this global competition, companies need best Following table shows the change in business and
technocrats for quality assurance & cost controlling or cost competence required to manage the same.
curtailment. They need technocrats for all their activities from Major change in business Competence need
vendor development, bargaining in bulk purchase, logistics, Increasing competition o New management technique
material handling, shop floor works like casting, forging, o Learning new success factor
machining, assembly, painting, quality assurance, testing, sales, Fast developing technology o Higher knowledge base
demonstrations before & during sales, after sales services within o Need for continue updating
warrantee period, annual maintenance contracts, major repairs, New pattern of work o Higher competence need
o More individual responsibilities
installation of the plant, research & development etc. o Professional competence
o Need for broader skills
It is the responsibility of Engineering & Management
Internationalization o Need for excellent communication & interpersonal
Institutes to provide most competent, smart, energetic students skill
full of skills & knowledge. An engineer with a versatile Ageing workforce o Diversification , motivation management and
personality having good humor, punctuality, behavioral or soft leadership
skills, excellent communication skills etc. is now a need of the New value o Career growth
industry. Are we able to provide such a versatile engineer passing o More mobility
out from our institute? Many a times, we produce only large
number of engineers with diploma/ degree in their hand without Goal of Industry Institute Interaction
confidence to withstand in the industrial culture. We are Ø
To evolve education program to reduce gaps in competency
supplying not the quality manpower but only the quantity of Ø
Continuing education
technical manpower. Will it help India to be the super power by Ø
Opportunity of project work on live industrial project
year 2020 as per the dreams of Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam? There is Ø
Exchange of personal
a need for real evaluation of colleges, institutes, university
Ø
Take up joint project, R&D activities
departments & faculties. Industry Institute Interaction will boost
the major research by any IIT/ equivalent Institute / Colleges/ Ø
Organize sandwich program
University department as Research & Development is key to Activities to be undertaken
success of an economy. Industries cannot spare much time & Ø
Guest lectures
manpower due to production targets but the faculties & students Ø
Seminars
have got time and knowledge too. Ø
Curriculum development
Industry Institute Interaction can be enhanced by reducing Ø
Instructional aids
lethargic work environment in many institutes, inculcating Ø
Student evaluation
punctuality, imbibing decision making, improvement in Ø
Industrial training to students
employability of engineers, updating of curriculum after every 3
to 4 years, in-plant training' or 'hands on experience', good Ø
Industrial training to staff
interaction between Industries & Institutes, faculties undergoing Ø
Project work
industrial training, industrial experts to guide students, Ø
R&D and consultancy by teachers
involvement of Industrial experts in designing curriculum,
Improvised
project themes by industrial experts, projects on practical shop Technical
Education
floor problems, industrial sponsorship for students, use of System
Need Based
industrial infrastructure as laboratory, industries to decide new Effective
Resource Curriculum
courses intake and Indian education system in accordance with Sharing for Industry

Global demand & Technologies. Economic

Development
Shri. Sachin Menon, Industrialist, Menon & Menon Ltd, of the Nation
Kolhapur speaking in an International Conference held on Developing
Quality Enhance R&D
‘Mapping Excellence Policies for India -A March towards Vision Manpower Activities
2020’ had said, "Don't compare similarities but find out the Integration of
difference with your competitor. How better are your engineers/ Industry &
Technical
managers than other BE / MBA. Many of the faculties are afraid Education
Policy

of industrial exposure. This is the lacuna of present professional

education system." All these activities, in its full spirit, are required to be practiced
by every institute.
Dr. Diwan Vinayak Vasant B A Damahe
Chief Coordinator - MSBTE, Placements, Principal, L&T Institute of Technology, 15
Pune Region Powai, Mumbai
 Glimpses of Second National Convention of State Bords
MSBTE NEWSLETTER

Dr. S. K. Mahajan, Director, DTE, presenting memento to Shri. Kapil Sibal, Minister, HRD inaugurating MSBTE stall
Dr. S. S. Mantha, Chairman, AICTE

Shri. R. N. Vaidya, Secretary, MSBTE presenting memento to Dr. S. K. Mahajan, Director, DTE, addressing the audience
Shri. Sanjay Kumar, Principal Secretary, Higher & Technical Education Deptt.

Dr. K. P. Isaac, Member Secretary, AICTE, chairing a session Delegates attending the National Convention

Feed back.... The current issue of MSBTE newsletter is really fantastic... Editing work
is highly appreciable. I had read some feed backs on the pictures quality in the
newsletter; certainly there is bit scope for improvement. You should add one
Congratulations. A wonderful sixteen page bulletin covering much column for current openings in the industry by consulting them. It will help
needed information about the activities conducted in various Polytechnics in students and the organization both.
Maharashtra. Message from Director is really good and encouraging. This
newsletter should reach the maximum beneficiaries and the stakeholders. Mr. Rammurthy
Continue the good work! Asstt. Manager (HR) PEE VEE Textiles Ltd.
Ar. Sunil Degwekar JAM, Hinganghat
Chairman
Indian Institute of Architects
I appreciate the efforts taken by editorial team in bringing out a very
Maharashtra Chapter
meaningful and readable issue of newsletter.All institutes should compulsorily
appoint one member in institute to coordinate the happenings in their institute
Thank you very much for forwarding me a copy of April 2012 issue of to the regional coordinators so that all colleges will get opportunity to display
MSBTE Newsletter. I would like to give few suggestions for the newsletter. their happenings at their end. I suggest the list of topper to be displayed in the
Kindly keep one corner for Campus Placement related to career opportunity newsletter with their photo. This will give motivation to them. This page should
for Polytechnic students. One column for Internship learning and projects also be displayed on college notice board. The contents of the news letter are
completed. The expectations of Industry from Polytechnic students can also well articulated. My best wishes to the team.
be one area of coverage. Ms. Vidya S Lunge
Ms. Mandakini Awasarmon
Deputy Manager Training Lecturer
Morarjee Textiles Ltd. VES Polytechnic, Chembur, Mumbai

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