Amity University Gwalior Organizes A Three Day Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp in Association with MPCON

Lt Gen V K Sharma, AVSM (Retd), the Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, AUMP addressing the audience

Dignitaries on the Dais. from right : Mr Ashish Bhargava, Zonal Officer, MPCON, Prof A K Saxena, Professor (Retd), MITS Gwalior, Lt Gen VK Sharma, AVSM (Retd), Vice Chancellor AUMP and Dr BK Bahinipati, HOI ASET

Mr Sudeep Jain Keynote Speaker of the second day II session delivering his keynote address

Mr Anoop Chobey Keynote Speaker of the third day I session delivering his keynote address

Mr Atul Guch Keynote Speaker of the second day I session delivering his keynote address

Amity School of Engineering and Technology (ASET), an institute of Amity University Madhya Pradesh (AUMP) Gwalior, organized an Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp. from 09th to 11th Feb 2015 in its premises. The Camp sponsored by Madhya Pradesh Consultancy Corporation Limited (MPCON) with held the objective of developing entrepreneurship skills in PG and UG students of various streams.

The program started with the lighting of the lamp. The event was inaugurated by the Vice Chancellor of Amity University Gwalior, Lt. Gen. V. K. Sharma AVSM (Retd.).The other dignitaries present on the occasion were Mr. Ashish Bhargava, Nodal Officer of MPCON, Dr. Bikram Bahinipati, Dy. Director, Amity School of Engineering & Technology, Gwalior and Program Coordinator and Head of Civil Engineering Department Mr. Mohan Kantharia ,  ASET, Gwalior.

Lt. Gen. V. K. Sharma,in his inaugural speech, emphasized upon the need of development of entrepreneurship skills in the young engineers in the present scenario of increasing unemployment amongst engineers. He said that most of the engineering students see their secured future in Government jobs but it is not just possible for any government to provide jobs for all, and most of the students do not get Govt. jobs and in private sectors, the employment situation for fresh engineers  is not very encouraging.Private companies want more work for less payment. In such a situation, he added that the better alternative before the new generation is to be an employer by establishing own enterprise rather than to becoming an employee.  He further added that a determined, self employed person can achieve great success even with a little investment. He also gave examples of several young entrepreneurs who have been successful and have also created jobs for many other people. Lt. Gen. V. K. Sharma advised the students to come forward to get proper guidance and training from the institutes like MPCON, so that they can also become successful entrepreneurs.

The Guest of Honour of the inaugural function, the Nodal Officer of MPCON Gwalior Mr. Ashish Bhargava,in his address, explained in detail about the constructive cooperation being extended by MPCON to the new entrepreneurs. He described that MPCON helps new entrepreneurs at all stages right from project preparation to financing and setting up of industry. It also provides a complete solution to various problems that are faced by young entrepreneurs.

The  first key note speaker of the function Prof. A. K. Saxena, in his speech, clarified the exact meaning of entrepreneurship.He explained to the audience what qualities are required in an entrepreneur to be successful. He gave many interesting examples to stress his point. He analyzed how one can face odd situations by developing entrepreneurial skills within himself.

The second day of the workshop had two sessions comprising interaction with new entrepreneurs. The first session was addressed by the Chief Speaker Mr. Atul  Guch. He shared with the students some real and useful experiences of entrepreneurs and also gave his valuable suggestions about how to establish a new industry.

The second session,after tea, was a lecture by witness a lecture by Mr. Sudeep Jain is an entrepreneur who after doing his textile engineering, established his carpet industry. He shared his experiences, hurdles, problems  in establishing his industry.

The third day of the program started with address by Mr. Anoop Chobey, Managing Director of MP Industry Corporation.  He apprised students of many provisions of the Department of Industry that are helpful in setting up of new industries. He explained different schemes run by M.P. Govt. like Khadi Gramudyog. Then he explained the rebate given in different scheme on different services and industry . Mr. Chobey also enumerated many financial relaxations that are applicable and  allowed to the young entrepreneurs. In the second session, Dr. K. K. Dixit addressed the function and motivated all by sharing his own experiences and examples .

The camp conclude with the certificate distribution by Dr. Bikram Bahinipati HOI ASET and Guest Speaker Dr. K. K. Dixit to each participant. More than eighty students of Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering participated along with some faculty members. The programme was coordinated by Mr Mohan Kantharia (HOD CIVIL). The program ended successfully with a vote of thanks by Dr. Bikram Bahinipati, Dy. Director,ASET.

Amity University Gwalior organized Workshop on ‘Quardcopter and Robomobi’

Report on Workshop 

"Quardcopter and Robomobi"

Er Pranjal Kumar, Sr Research Engineer addressing the student

Hands-On Training

Prof (Dr) B.K. Bahinipati HOI, ASET addressing the gathering

Distribution of Certificates

Participants with Prof (Dr) B.K. Bahinipati, HOI, ASET and Dr Pankaj Kumar Mishra, Programme Co-ordinator

Participants with the organizers of the event

Amity School of Engineering and Technology of Amity University Gwalior conducted a work shop on “Quardcopter” and “Robomobi” on 6-8 February 2015. Workshop was organized by Robospecies Pvt. Ltd. Noida. The Workshop was conducted by the recourse persons Er. Pranjal Kumar (Sr.Research Engineer) and Er. Mohd Asif Khan (Research Engineer). During this workshop, the students were exposed to the basic ideas of micro controller, microprocessor, embedded technology and some basic interfacing of useful modules, like ultra sonic sensor, LEDs, Digital Display, Seven Segment, Motor interfacing with microcontroller tools, which are typically used in industry for designing of advanced projects in DTMF, and Mobile communication based Technology.
This workshop was very helpful for engineering students for making their career in Advance Security System, Electronics Surveillance,Industrial Automation, Industrial Heavy Devices Controlling, Safety Tools Designing System, Defense, Aeronautics, Medical Equipment Designing, Fast Transport System, Secure Communication Systems and many others advanced systems. The workshop provided a good platform for the students to design their own working models by using the concepts of robotics.

The programme conveners Dr. Pankaj Kumar Mishra, Asst. Professor (Applied Physics) and Dr. Manisha Jain, Asst. Professor(Applied Mathematics) coordinated this three day workshop. More than 100 students registered for the workshop. A Quiz competition and Robo Race competition were conducted by the Robo Species Team. Participation certificates were distributed to all participants of the workshop by Prof.(Dr.) Bikram K.Bahinipati, Deputy Director and Head of Amity School of Engineering and Technology, Amity University Madhya Pradesh. The workshop was hosted by the students coordinators, Ms. Apoorva Singh Jadon and Mr. Manish Tirthani. A vote of thanks was proposed by the Programme Coordinator Prof.(Dr.) Bikram K. Bahinipati.

DAY 5 – INSPIRE Internship Programme 2015 Organized by Amity University Madhya Pradesh

FifthDay : 23 January 2015

The Fifth day of INSPIRE Internship Programme started with the felicitation of Dr. Ajay, Associate Professor, Department of Physics, IIT Roorkee. He inspired the students through the “Life achievements of Sir C.V.Raman and Raman Effects”. He inspired the students by tracing Sir C.V Raman’s scientific journey. This session was followed by the oral quiz session conducted by Dr. Vinod Bhatt, Amity University Gwalior. In this quiz, student of Army Public School Master Abhay Singh and student Jayesh Chaurasia from Ebenezer Higher Secondary won the first prize.

Valedictory Function : 23 January 2015
The programme ended with the Valedictory Ceremony which began with the traditional lighting of lamp and Saraswati Vandana. Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, AUMP Lt. Gen. V.K.Sharma, AVSM (Retd) presided over the function. Prof. Avinash Chandra Pandey, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Bundelkhand University, Jhansi was the Chief Guest. In the valedictory address, Esteemed Chief Guest Prof. Pandey presented the facts about Nano-Technology with numerous examples. In his concluding remarks, the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Amity University Gwalior Lt. Gen. V.K. Sharma asked the students to understand the fundamental concepts of science, so that the accepted theories can be challenged by future researchers. He strongly advised the students to work very hard to innovate and to take up new challenges in the field of science research and development. The winners of the quiz competition were given prizes by the Hon’ble Chief Guest and Guest of Honour. The Hon’ble Vice Chancellor felicitated the principals of the participating schools by offering mementos and participation certificate to the students. The vote of thanks was proposed by the Programme Coordinator of INSPIRE Internship Programme-2015 Prof. (Dr) Bikram K. Bahinipati of Amity University Madhya Pradesh. Student, Members from print and electronic media along with the faculty members of Amity University Madhya Pradesh were present on the occasion.

Feedback

The participants of the Inspire Internship Programme have been provided an opportunity to evaluate the infrastructural capacity of the organizing institute, boarding, lodging and logistics, interactive talks delivered by the mentors, practical demonstrations/ hands-on experience, scientific discussions with the mentors and the overall impact of the inspire Internship Camp. The programme was well appreciated by the participants from all the schools, whichis clear from the intern’s feedback report. Approximately 68 percent of thestudents termed the programme as “Outstanding”, 23 percent termed the programmeas “Very Good” and the 9 percent termed the programme as “Good”.

DAY 4 of INSPIRE Internship Programme 2015 Organized by Amity University Madhya Pradesh

Fourth Day : 22 January 2015

The Fourth day of INSPIRE Internship Programme started with the written science screening test for Quiz competition among the bright interns. The Quiz test was conducted under the active supervision of Dr. Iti Roychowdhury, Dy.Director-ASCENT of Amity University Madhya Pradesh and her team to shortlist the top eight participants for oral quiz session scheduled for the next day. The next session was mentored by Dr. B.S. Dwarakanath Scientist-D, Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Science, New Delhi, who delivered an inspiring talk on “Ionising Radiations: Friends or Foe of the Mankind”. He motivated the students to take up the challenges of the research for developing applications of radiation technology. The post-lunch session was a field visit to DRDE, Gwalior, wherein the participants visited various high-tech research labs, such as Synthetic Chemistry Lab, Vector Management Division, Microbiology Division,Discovery Centre, Viriology Lab and so on. The students were overwhelmed with the practical exposure and were bubbling with energy while interacting with the eminent scientists of DRDE throughout the visit.

DAY 3 – INSPIRE Internship Programme 2015 Organized by Amity University Madhya Pradesh

Dr. GS Sodhi, from Dept of Chemistry & Forensic Science, SGBT khalsa College, Delhi University talking on Importance & Role of Forensic Science in Crime Detection

Third Day : 21 January 2015

The third day of the INSPIRE Internship Programme started with the welcome and felicitation of the Mentor Dr.M. Boopathi, Scientist-E, DRDE, Gwalior. He delivered a talk on “Defence against Chemical Warfare”, while motivating the participants to take up careers in science and research. The next session was mentored by eminent Professor of Physiology, Dr.H.N. Mallick, from AIIMS, New Delhi. He delivered a talk on “Discovering:The secrets of sleep”. Grappling with sleep’s mystery and its insights, Dr. Mallick motivated the students towards the study of brain science and inspired them to be clear and precise in questioning the problem. He asked the students to think simple and develop a habit of digging throughout the studies, which may lead to research. The post lunch session was mentored by Dr.G S Sodhi from Deptt. of Chemistry & Forensic Science, SGTB Khalsa College,Delhi University, delivered a talk titled “How Forensic Chemistry helps in Combating Crime”, He presented the various perspectives of figure print development techniques, which can detect even the faintest finger prints clear and sharp. His talk was followed by the most exciting hands-on sessions on “Forensic Science”.

DAY 2 – INSPIRE Internship Programme 2015 Organized by Amity University Madhya Pradesh

Second Day : 20 January 2014

The second day of the INSPIRE Internship Programme started with the welcome and felicitation of the Mentor Prof. (Dr.) R.S. Tomar, Professor and Head, Amity Institute of Biotechnology and Dean Academics, Amity University Gwalior. He delivered a talk on“Biodiversity and its consequences”. He stressed on the role of biotechnology in maintaining the biodiversity and motivated students to work to develop biotechnology for the sake of society.

The next mentor of the day was Prof. (Dr) S.P.Bajpai, Dean Research, Amity University Gwalior. He addressed the participants on the topic “Environment and its challenges”. In his address he proposed various counter measures to protect the environment for a better tomorrow. He made students realize their role in maintaining the environment. The next mentor of the session was Prof. D.L. Sapra, Professor, Amity School of Science and Technology, Amity University Madhya Pradesh, Gwalior. In his lecture titled, “Science Technologies and Growth” he stressed on development of concepts through observation. He captivated the audience by number of practical examples and demonstrations. Post lunch session began with the Inspiring lecture on "Science and Innovation" by Prof.(Dr.) Pankaj Shrivastava from Department of Physics, ABV-IIITM, Gwalior. He stressed on the need to develop the potential brains to think and innovate for the beneficial development of society. In the last session of second day Prof. Joydeep Dhar, Department of Applied Mathematics, ABV-IIITM, Gwalior, presented a motivating lecture on “Fascinating Mathematical World” wherein he emphasized on importance of mathematical modeling for quantification of any observation.

DAY 1 of INSPIRE Internship Programme 2015 Organized by Amity University Madhya Pradesh

Lt Gen VK Sharma, AVSM (Retd), the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, AUMP addressing the gathering

Floral Welcome of Dr. W. Selvamurthy, President (Honorary), Amity Science Technology & Innovation Foundation & Chairperson for Life Science, Amity University Noida and the Chief Guest of the Inaugural Session

Dr A. Mukhopadhyay, Staff Scientist – VII, National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi talking on Cell Biology

General

Amity University Gwalior organized a five day Inspire Internship Programme from 19-23 January 2015. The aim of the programme was to encourage the brilliant young minds to the study of basic sciences and technology at an early stage and select R&D as a career. The programme was sponsored by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) Govt. of India, New Delhi. The bar of eligibility for the students participants was fairly high, with students scoring more than 95 percent marks in ICSE or A1 grade in CBSE or 84.5 percent marks in MP Board in 10th class were eligible to participate. Approximately 200 students from 11 different schools of Gwalior participated in the events. The science teachers from various schools also participated in this INSPIRE Science Camp.

Inaugural Session and First Day : 19 January 2015

The Inaugural session started with traditional lighting of lamp and Saraswati Vandana. Inaugurating the programme, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Amity University Gwalior Lt Gen VK Sharma, AVSM (Retd) delivered the opening remarks and presented the importance of INSPIRE to the student participants. Dr.W. Selvamurthy, President (Honorary)-Amity Science, Technology & Innovation Foundation (ASTIF) and Chair Professor for Life Sciences, Amity University was the Chief Guest and key note speaker of the seminar. He delivered the keynote address on objectives of the science based research. He stressed that in order to improve the quality of life and combat hunger and diseases, the future researchers need to develop the next generation products and technologies, which can be achieved only by research in basic sciences. Dr. Selvamurthy encouraged and motivated the students to do what they love and enjoy a better living. He viewed that wonders can be achieved only by combining talent, technical skills, logical minds through proper human interfaces. Prof. (Dr.) S.G. Deshmukh, Director, ABV-IIITM, Gwalior was the Guest of Honour of the Inaugural Function.He delivered the address on “Nature Inspired Innovations”, he motivated students to observe and use nature’s design principles to innovate and learn to adapt. Next Mentor of session was Prof. R. K. Singh, Senior Principal Scientist and Deputy Director, Division of Toxicology CSIR – CDRI Lucknow. He motivated the audience through his talk on ”Safety Assessment of a New Male Anti fertility Injection- RISUG in India for 21st Century”. In Post lunch session, the students were inspired by mentor Dr.R.K. Sharma from Department of Mathematics, IIT New Delhi, by his lecture on “Mathematics in Daily life”. Emphasizing on role of symmetry, while playing with numbers and fundamentals of coding and decoding, he gave the tricks of solving puzzles to he participants. The last mentor of first day was Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Awardee Scientist, Dr. Amitabha Mukhopadhyay of National Institute of Immunology (NII), New Delhi. He emphasized on the need to understand the biology of pathogens and develop a defence systems, which will destruct the pathogens like bacteria and virus on entering the human body. He motivated the students to take up careers in “Cell Biology” by presenting various perspectives and challenges. He focused on these perspectives through examples, and demonstrated the same through the hands- on -session.

Amity University Madhya Pradesh Organises Two Days National Seminar on Challenges to Indian Democracy - A Socio - Legal Perspective

Release of Book

The HODs, Faculties and Students of ALS with the Chief Guest Prof. A. Lakshminath, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Chanakya National Law University, Patna

The Amity Law School, Amity University Madhya Pradesh, conducted a two-day National Seminar: “Challenges to Indian Democracy– A Socio-Legal Perspective” on 29th & 30th January 2015.  Research papers from participants comprising research scholars, faculties, professionals and students were invited through brochures.  In response, the ALS received a number of abstracts and research papers, out of which 23 best papers were presented during the Seminar.  Renowned academician, who headed one of the top law schools in India, the NALSAR Law University, Hyderabad, and who is now heading the Chanakya National Law School,Patna, Prof. A. Lakshminath, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, was invited to deliver the keynote address during the inaugural session of the Seminar.  Academicians of the Jiwaji University, Gwalior and the National Law University, Bhopal, and legal practitioners from the legal fraternity of the Hon’ble Bench of the Gwalior High Court were invited to be the resource persons of the Seminar.  A CD of forty abstracts on various topics received from the participants, and a book of sixteen selected research papers (with ISBN accession) were also released on the occasion. The proceedings of the Seminar were held at the University auditorium and the Moot Court Hall of the ALS.  The National Seminar was given a wide coverage by both the print as well as electronic media. The brochure and the poster of the National Seminar are enclosed.  A report on the Seminar is given below.

INAUGURAL SESSION

The two-day National Seminar: Challenges to Indian Democracy-A Socio-Legal Perspective was inaugurated on the 29thJanuary 2015 amidst pomp and gaiety by lighting of the lamp and recitation of Goddess Saraswati prayer by Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Lt. General V.K. Sharma, AVSM (Retd), Prof. A. Lakshminath, Hon’ble  Vice Chancellor, Chanakya National Law University, Patna, Dr. Tapan R. Mohanty, NLU, Bhopal,  Prof. (Dr.) A.P.S. Chauhan, Head Department of Political Science, Jiwaji University, Gwalior, and Dr. Ch Narasimha Swamy, Dy Director, Amity Law School and Organising Secretary.  The HOIs/HODs, faculties, participants of the Seminar and students of the Amity University were present in the auditorium.

The dignitaries were felicitated by presentation of bouquets.

In his opening remarks, the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor had dwelt on the situation obtaining in the country in the last two decades and how poverty and corruption were challenging the Indian Democracy. Referring to the various aspects of governance, the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor stated that poverty is the main social hindrance to the Indian Democracy and if poverty is removed, the challenge will automatically be overcome.

KEY NOTE ADDRESS

Prof. A. Lakshminath, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor,Chanakya National Law University, Patna, the Chief Guest of the occasion,delivered the key-note address on the topic. Stating that the concept of democracy was a controversial one, he commented that democracy itself is a challenge to democracy.  He pointed out that there were discriminations at every level. If we were to face the challenges of democracy, one has to go the gross-roots level.  Referring to the functioning of democracy in India, he stated that of the four pillars of democracy none of them were functioning efficiently. Explaining in detail the challenges facing the Indian Democracy with respect of social and legal perspective, he stated that responsibility was on all of us, for the challenges were created by us and we ourselves have to find a solution to them.  He referred to the defending speech made by Edmund Burke on his impeachment. While referring to Jefferson’s role in the US Constitution and freedom of the Press, he quoted Mahabharata stating that the freedoms enshrined in the Constitution were not absolute and advocated that too much of anything should be avoided.  He was referring to RK Laxman’s cartoons projecting the common man and how sarcastically the cartoons were pointing out the vices of our rulers as also the Administration.

Dr Tapan R. Mohanty, Assoc. Professor, NLIU, Bhopal spoke on Women: A Critical Analysis of PC-PNDT Act, 1994.  It was followed by the speech of Prof. (Dr.) A.P.S.Chauhan of the Jiwaji University, who spoke on Democracy, Civil Society & Law.

RELEASE OF CD OF ABSTRACTS & BOOK

After the deliberations, the CD of the abstracts of the participants numbering 40 and the ISBN book with 16 papers selected for publication, were released by the dignitaries. Thereafter, mementos were presented to the Chief Guest, the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor and the guest speakers.

FIRST SESSION

The first session of presentations was held in the afternoon at the Moot Court Hall. The programme was chaired by Dr Tapan R Mohanty, Assoc. Professor, NLIU, Bhopal, and co-chaired by Dr Ch Narasimha Swamy, HOD/HOI, Amity Law School and Mrs. Bharti Sharma, Faculty, ALS. Eight papers were presented in the first session.

After lunch, the Chief Guest, Prof.A.Lakshminath was interviewed by the Press led by Dainik Bhaskar. The Chief Guest opined that corporate positions and legal profession were the best options of career for the Law students.  Later on, the Chief Guest was also interviewed by the Amiradio under the auspices of the ASCO Department of the Amity University Madhya Pradesh, Gwalior.

SECOND SESSION
The second session the National Seminar commenced at the Moot Court Hall in the forenoon of 30th January 2015 at 1030 hours, during which there were 15 presentations by the participants.

It was chaired by Dr. Kondaiah Jonnalagadda, NLIU, Bhopal, Dr Ch Narasimha Swamy, Dy Director, ALS,and  Dr. M.K. Sharma, Sr. Advocate, Gwalior Bench of High Court.  

Dr. M.K. Sharma, Senior Advocate, Hon’ble Gwalior High Court spoke on Rule of Law..Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Dean (Research),Prof. S.P. Bajpai, and Dean (Academics) Prof. Rajesh Singh Tomar attended the session.

THE VALEDICTORY FUNCTI0N

The valedictory function commenced at 1515 hours in the auditorium.  Dr Kondaiah Jonnalagadda, Asst. Professor, NLIU, Bhopal, spoke on Corruption & Violation of Human Rights.  It was followed by the speech of Ms. Anuradha Singh, Advocate, Hon’ble High Court,Gwalior Bench, who spoke on Women Empowerment.

The Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, AUMP, while making his closing remarks observed that if we want to fight corruption, its beginning is to be made by ourselves. He suggested that let us pledge not to give and take bribes.  Hon’ble Vice Chancellor also thanked Prof. A.Lakshminath for gracing the National Seminar and delivering the keynote address.

Thereafter, Dr C N Swamy, Dy Director, & Organising Secretary submitted the consolidated report on the Amity Law School.  Dr Swamy observed that the Amity Law School was leaving no stone unturned in creating the awareness among the students to develop good English language base as all ‘Law’ is in that language, and also keep themselves abreast of what is happening in the society, State and the international arena, as Law is all about human beings and the world.

Later on, certificates were presented to Ms. Titasha Banerjee, Faculty, and Ms. Deeksha Goklani, student, being the Best Speakers selected among the presentations made on the eve of the Seminar.  Mementos were also presented to the guests of the afternoon session Dr Jonnalagadda Kondaiah, Asst. Professor, NLIU. Bhopal,and Ms. Anuradha Singh, Advocate, Hon’ble Gwalior Bench of the High Court.

VOTE OF THANKS

The National Seminar ended successfully with the vote of thanks proposed by Mr. Abhinav Upadhyay, the Convener of the Seminar.  The Convener thanked Hon’ble Vice Chancellor for all the encouragement and guidance, the Administration for the logistics,the ASCO for their cooperation in planning, the Chief Guest for the keynote address and the faculties and the students for making the National Seminar a grand success.

The Chief Guest Prof. A. Lakshminath, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Chanakya National Law University, Patna delivering his key note address

A token of remembrance

                               

Prof. A.P.S. Chauhan, Dept. of Polytical Science, Jiwaji University, Gwalior delivering his talk

                            

Hon'ble Vice Chancellor Lt. Gen. V.K. Sharma, AVSM (Retd) addressing the gathering

Mr. Tapan R Mohanty, Associate Professor NLIU, Bhopal delivering his talk

Presentation of Certificate to the Best Speakers

Participants during the seminar

Amity University Madhya Pradesh Organized 'Principal's Conclave- 2015'

Amity University understands the role of teachers, school managements and parents in the ultimate objective of nation building through the development of human resource. With the objective of broadly covering the issues related to the challenges faced by the students, and to give a deep insight into 'Opportunities for pursuit of Higher Education in India, options to students after 10 + 2'. Amity University Madhya Pradesh organised a one-day Principals' Conclave - 2015 on 23 January 2015.

Mr Sunil Bhalla, Principal, DPS School, Rairu, Gwalior moderating the talk

Participants during the conclave

Mr Rajat Pathak, Director Admissions and CRC proposing Vote of Thanks

Lt Gen V K Sharma, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, AUMP welcoming Ms Nishi Misra, Principal Scindia Kanya Vidyalaya, Gwalior and the Guest of Honour of the conclave

Ms Nishi Misra, Principal Scindia Kanya Vidyalaya, Gwalior addressing the gathering

Lt Gen V K Sharma, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, AUMP delivering his key note speech

The Vice Chancellor, the Principals and HOIs/HODs of AUMP

Participant Principals:

Ms.  Nishi Misra - SKV, Gwalior

Mr. Sunil Bhalla - DPS, Rairu

Ms. Rajeshwari Sawant - Gwalior Glory H.S.School

Dr. Shabana Rehan - Little Angels High School

Ms. Rekha Saxena - KV No.2

Ms. Rekha Sharma - Rishi Galav School

Mr. Munendra Singh - KV. No. 4

Dr. Manohar Sharma - Ebenezer School

Amity University Madhya Pradesh, Gwalior celebrated the 67th Republic Day

Amity University Madhya Pradesh, Gwalior celebrated the 67th Republic Day of the country with great gaiety and fervor  on 26 January 2015.

Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, AUMP Lt Gen VK Sharma, AVSM (Retd) hoisting the National Flag on the 67th Republic Day

Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, AUMP Lt Gen VK Sharma, AVSM (Retd) addressing to the gathering

Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, AUMP Lt Gen VK Sharma, AVSM (Retd) interacting with the students

Patriotic fervor of AUMP

Amity Family with the National Flag

 The programme commenced with the hoisting of the National Flag by the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor Amity University madhya Pradesh, Lt Gen V K Sharma AVSM (Retd) to the tune of the National Anthem.

Speaking  on the occasion, Gen Sharma  said that each citizen of the country, be it a student, teacher, guard, or helper, can contribute to nation building by discharging his/her duties diligently and honestly.   Gen Sharma  also said that  the need of the hour was to feel collective responsibility towards national welfare and development and work earnestly towards it.

The Hon’ble Vice Chancellor’s address was followed by a rendition of patriotic songs by staff and students which aroused  patriotic fervor amongst  the students, staff, members of faculty, Heads of Schools and Departments present on the occasion. The programme culminated with the distribution of sweets to all present.

Vastu As Science By AR.MONIKA S. GUPTA, Amity University Gwalior

VAASTU IS A SCIENCE AN ART OF LIVING IN HARMONY WITH THE NATURE. IT IS BASED ON RESEARCHES, INSTRUMENTS, DATABASE CASE STUDIES.

Vastu is the scientific study of directions, which aims at utilizing the natural energies that are available free of cost, for the benefit of humans, by creating an equilibrium between man and material. As a science, it extracts the positive energy from the natural elements of the universe - the panchbhootas, namely, earth, water, air, sun and sky. It all these five elements, for creating a congenial setting or a place to live or work in, in most the scientific way, exploiting the benefits bestowed by the five basic elements.
Vaastu is a science of balancing building with the laws of nature. A Vaastu friendly or nature friendly building is perfectly balanced with nature, subtle energies around and five elements. Now a days we are having National Building code, which gives us certain regulations to construct building, whereas in past our ancestors were having Vastu Shastra as a religious code.Vaastu is known as Sthapatya Veda or the Science of architecture. In the ancient period, Vaastu and architecture were one. Vaastu is in fact an architectural science which focuses on designing building considering the latitude, longitude and altitude of the place, climatology, land, location, subtle energies around and psychology of occupants.  There are lots of benefits easily possible through Scientific Vaastu. Sound sleep, efficiency, comfort level, relaxation, concentration, mental stability, strong immune system, better energy levels, fresh active feel and improved relationships are some of them. Vastu can be used for every room, every house, every temple, every shop industry, town planning, tour, cities and even for earth. Vastu can be used for micro as well as for macro level.
 Vastu shastra is based on various natural energies, which are available in atmosphere, mainly:

• SOLAR ENERGY
• COSMIC  ENERGY
• MAGNETIC ENERGY

1. SOLAR ENERGY  Every creature on earth starts its life with sunrise as it performs day & night. Hence there is much importance of sun in every one life. It gives ultra violet rays in morning and infra red rays in evening which one basic need to reduce / generate bio-chemical germs, N2/ Oxygen / CO2 on earth.
Sun indicates light (illumination) will power, generosity, solar system, luck or fate, mobility and in body. It rules over bone, eye, heart, spinalcord, blood circulation and soul etc. Hence east direction is auspicious; it belongs to lord Indra. North is considered auspicious since magnetic lines of forced moves from North to South, thus origin of all the life.
There are three forces in action to create harmony. Wind, water and fire or, vaayu, jal and Agni. If these forces are kept in their appropriate places, then there will be no disturbance. But if water is put in place of fire and wind in place of water or in any other combination, the forces will start acting accordingly and create disharmony and unpeacefulness.

2. COSMIC ENERGY OR ‘PRANA’
Prana is the Sanskrit  for “vital life”.. It is an auto-energizing force which creates a magnetic field and permeates each individual as well as the Cosmos at all levels. This self-energizing force is is the bond between the galaxies, the planets, humans and molecules which keeps the whole Cosmos in order. All beings are born through it and live by it. When they die, their individual breath dissolves into the cosmic breath.
It is surprising that the Vastu pundits of ancient times knew of this ‘life-force’ and so, “Prana” or the cosmic energy was considered an important Vaastu factor and taken into account while designing buildings. One of the goals of Vaastu in designing, is to restore balance between the building structure and the cosmos because when buildings echo the underlying cosmic principles, they vibrate in harmony with the universe and these vibrations affect the inmates in a positive way creating peace, prosperity and contentment in their lives.
Restore the balance of cosmic energy “prana” in buildings In Vastu, the movement of cosmic energy also called ‘prana’ through a 4-sided building is believed to be similar to the flow of energy across the Earth. It flows in a definite direction – from the North-East direction towards the South-East and North-West corners before heading to the South-West. Keeping this flow in mind, Vastu Shastra prescribes an ideal plan called the “Vastu Purusha Mandala” to ensure that the ‘prana’ or ‘cosmic energy’ moves smoothly through a building and around it. In the Vastu Mandala, the main entrance door is positioned  in the North-East to facilitate the entry of prana into the house from the North-East. Also, there is a central open court which facilitates the flow of prana into all the rooms.

3. THE MAGNETIC ENERGY
The Earth’s magnetic field is similar to that of a bar magnet with one pole near the geographic North pole and the other near the geographic South pole. The Earth’s magnetic field is mostly caused by convection of molten iron within the outer liquid core, along with a Coriolis effect caused by the overall planetary rotation, which organizes these “electric currents” in rolls aligned along the North-South polar axis. The magnetic energy flows out of the stronger magnetic North pole (near the geographic South) into the magnetic South pole. To avoid confusion just remember that the magnetic energy is stronger in the South and flows to the North.
‘Earth’s magnetic field’ an important vastu shastra factor Though geomagnetic storms have a negative effect on humans, on the positive side, it has been observed that the stronger magnetic North pole (Earth’s geographic South) has a positive effect on the body while the magnetic South pole (Earth’s geographic North) has a negative effect. The reason for this has not been scientifically explained.
One of the goals of Vastu in designing buildings, is to ensure that humans are constantly aligned in the right magnetic axis while they are inside the house, so that the Earth’s magnetic field has a positive effect on them rather than the opposite.

Vastu Shastra take into account the earth’s magnetic field in the design of structures
Some of the Vastu Shastra principles that ensure humans benefit from the positive effects of the Earth’s magnetic field are explained below. Since Vastu is a science, every guideline is based on logic and reasoning. As an Architect, I have attempted to explain these guidelines rationally and scientifically, so that you can decide what you want to follow and what you don’t.
One should never sleep with the head in the North. In fact it was said that only a dead body should be allowed to lie with the head in the North. To make it easy for us to remember, Vastu Shastra likened the Human body to a magnet with the Head as the North Pole and the feet as the South pole.  Therefore, if the head is directed towards the Earth’s North Pole, the two North Poles will repel each other and cause tension, disturbed sleep and other related health problems. So, the Vastu rule is that one should always keep the head away from the North while sleeping or sitting for long periods.  The Scientific Explanation - Since the Earth’s magnetic North pole (situated near the geographic South) is stronger and has a positive effect on humans, especially on their brains, one should always try to sleep or sit with the head in the South. Also, because the magnetic South pole (located near the Earth’s geographic North) has a negative effect, we must avoid sleeping with our heads in the North.
When sitting at the dining table or in the living room, one should sit facing East, North or West but avoid sitting facing South: The Scientific Reasoning - When you sit facing South,  your head is effectively in the North and your feet in the South. So, this causes the negative effect described above.
In the Puja room avoid idols facing North because then the worshipper has to face South which is not advisable. The Scientific Reason – When a worshiper sits facing South, his feet are towards the South and his head is in the North. This causes the negative effect explained above.