REPORT ON INDUCTION PROGRAM FOR FIRST YEAR ENGINEERING BATCH 2018-19
Ujjain Engineering College, Ujjain (MP), organised an induction program for first year students of 4-year B tech
degree course on 20th August 2018 to 31st August 2018. Dr Umesh Pendarkar Principal ,Dr Atul Sthapak Vice
principal and Chief Warden, Dr sunil Punjabi Dean academic and TEQUIP Coordinator, Dr J palsania Dean
DSW, Dr B K Sing Controller Examinations , Prof Ravi Nagaich, Prof Ashok K Sharma& Prof. Sanjay Verma
Induction programme coordinator and all HOD’s started programme by Lamp lighting in front of godess
sarswati. Principal delivered the inaugural address in the Sir Vishveswariya Hall and welcomed the students and
advised them with their words of wisdom. Principal has also given tips to the students to become responsible
and good citizen of India. Prof Sunil Punjabi in his speech informed the students about the various qualities they
need to inculcate in themselves in order to become good engineers. Dr B K Singh encouraged the students and
informed them about scheme of examination system, how to make a study time table and follow it. Prof J
Palsania addressed the students about role and responsibility of engineers and importance of communication and
technology. Prof Atul Sthapak inspired and highlighted the responsibilities of engineering students. Prof Ravi
Nagaich appreciated the efforts and gesture of UEC in conducting such informative and effective program first
of its kind to groom and nurture young engineering students to mould students fraternity in the days to come.
Prof Ashok k Sharma informed the participants to fully utilize the inputs to impart better learning methodology.
It was an Inspiring session where first year students were highlighted by the respective HOD’s with all kind of
facilities and state of art technology available for them in the Institute.
The aim of the programme was to give the students who are joining the college a bird’s eye view about various
dimensions of engineering and the career opportunities for the engineering students and to acquaint them with
the systems and procedures of the college and to ensure that every student feels welcomed, engaged and excited
to begin this new important stage in their education. The idea was to show them the path they have adopted to in
order to become successful engineers.
The speakers included a mix of internal and external resources and following topics were covered in the
induction program: Motivational talks by eminent personalities from the fields of social, spiritual, academic,
environmental science, technology, time management, yoga and meditation, communication & leadership skill,
interpersonal skills, stress management, group dynamics and team building, field visits, sports, Examination
Skills and New Dimensions of engineering.
Padmshree Dr Janak McGilligan Palta graced the Induction programme on 30th August 2018 as a social
engineer.She made the students understand about the basics of engineering and advised them to have an
interdisciplinary approach while learning and applying their knowledge for the cause of welfare of deprived
section of societies.
There was icebreaking sessions on fun, to know each others, team building, interactions with senior students and
free hand poster making competitions. The sessions were well received by the students.
Dr Rajeshwar Musalgaonkar Shashtri professor and head department of Shanskrit and Jyotish Vigyan graced the
valedictory function on 31st August 2018 as the Chief Guest. He elaborated on the uniqueness of our culture,
moral values, freedom of speech, the world today and the value of a good education while stressing on the need
for well qualified and motivated professionals.
The Programme ended with the summary of activities presented by Prof Ashok K Sharma and vote of thanks
proposed by Prof Ravi Nagaich. The entire programme was anchored by Prof Sanjay Verma.
Team Induction programme coordinator UEC-Ujjain would like to express their gratitude to the TEQUIP,
Deans, HOD’s all teaching, non teaching, supporting staff and the students of first year course for their kind
cooperation in this novel cause.
Induction programme Inaugural lamp lighting by Dr Umesh Pendarkar Principal UEC-Ujjain
Ianugural welcome speech by Induction Programme coordinator Prof. Ravi Nagaich
Workshop on Mitti ke Ganesh prepared by the students
Students enjoying sport during Induction programme
Felicitation of Padmashree Dr janak Mcgilligan Palta by first year batch student
Padmashree Dr janak Mcgilligan Palta Motivational speech on social engineering
AOL Spiritual meditation music enjoying students
Delicious Dal Bafla Laddu malwa special Lunch at Gambhir dam
Group Photo with Mentors at Gambhir dam Visit
Chief guest Dr R Musalgaonkar shashtri with Principal and Motivational Speaker
Motivational speech by National trainer Dr Vikrant singh Tomar
Chief guest Dr Rajeshwar Musalgaonkar shashtri speech on valedictory session