Monthly newsletter of The Institution of Engineers (India) Gujarat State Center, for the month ending May 2016

1. The Institution of Engineers (India)
“96 Years of Relentless Journey towards Engineering Advancement for Nation-building”
GUJARAT STATE CENTRE
GSC News
Vol 2 Issue 7 Monthly News Letter of Gujarat State Center May 2016
WORLD TELECOMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION
SOCIETIES DAY 2016
From Chairman’s desk
Esteemed Members,
It is my pleasure to inform you
that we have established
Centre for Continuing
Education and Skill
Development (CCESD) at
Bhaikaka Bhavan to conduct
professional development
courses. We are also going to
commence AMIE Section B
Guidance classes from July.
Details of short term courses
are given overleaf. We shall
keep expanding the list
depending upon popular
demand. Members desirous of
joining may please get
registered in advance as seats
are limited. Details can be
available from our facebook &
google plus pages as well as
from our website and of
course Centre office.
We are also going to celebrate
for the first time our
Foundation day which falls on
1st
September. In a run up to
the event, we shall be
conducting several
competitions like poster
making model making, Web
designing, innovative projects
etc. We also intend to come
out with a coffee-table book
showing IEI GSC’s journey
from 1961 to 2016 in pictures.
If you have photographs of
important events of GSC
please let us know on
gujaratsc@ieindia.org or by
contacting the Centre so that
we can collect them & give it
back to you after scanning
them.
Your suggestions about
Foundation Day celebration
and about taking further short
term courses would go a long
way in shaping the future of
our engineers.
S.J.Desai
World Telecommunication & Information Society Day – 2016 was celebrated on
May 17, 2016, 6:30 pm in association with Gujarat State Technicians Chapter,
Institution of Electronics & Telecommunication (IETE), Ahmedabad Centre and
Computer Society of India (CSI) Ahmedabad Chapter, supported by Association
of British Scholars (ABS), Broadcasting Engineers Society (BES), Gujarat
Innovation Society (GIS), IEEE Communication Society, Association of Computing
Machinery (ACM).Theme of “ICT Entrepreneurship for Social Impact” was
attended by 160 participants.
Dr Manish Doshi, Chairman, Technician Chapter & Member ET, IE(I), Gujarat State
CentreCommitteewelcomedallandinformedaboutthelegacycarriedoutby IE(I)
to host this event every year along with other supporting processional
organizations. Dr Jayesh Solanki Chairman CSI, Ahmedabad Chapter and Dr
Kishor Maradia Chairman IETE, Ahmedabad briefed about their activities. Dr N P
Gajjar Chairman IEEE ComSoc Gujarat Chapter introduced all supporting
organizations.
Theme Speaker Dr Sunil Shukla, Director, Entrepreneurship Development
Institute (EDI) spoke about the Social Impact of ICT Tools and mentioned that
Four- A’s are important to have strong impact: Awareness, Accessibility,
Availability and Affordability. He emphasized on manufacturing entrepreneurship
which has indirect impact of usage of ICT highlighting ICT must be extensively
used in e- Health, Low Cost education (on-line course). He showed concern that
for online education, still there is no policy / rules regulations defined by Govt. of
India. There is need for it to grow e-Education in systematic manner.
Key Note Speaker Dr Neetaben Shah, Ex MD Gujarat Informatics Limited and
currently Director, Swaminarayan Vidyamandir, BAPS School for Girls, Randesan
Gandhinagar represented case study of Societal Application of ICT and shared her
experience about the growth ICT and its penetration in Government schemes to
improve the citizen’s user perspective. She motivated the students to show zeal
and enthusiasm to support, promote, create and innovate ICT for next generation
mentioning the smart city project/ Digital India movement, where students/
professionals can innovate to contribute to the growth of the Country. Dr Nilesh
Modi , Chairman ACM Ahmedabad chapter proposed vote of Thanks.

2. GSC News May 2016 Issue 2 Volume 7
 25/06/2016
11 am English For Engineers : Deepandra Dasgupta
 26/06/2016
11 am English Communication in Industry : Deepandra
Dasgupta
 July—December 2016
7 pm Guidance Classes for AMIE Section A Diploma
Winter Examinations
 July—December 2016
7 pm Guidance Classes for AMIE Section B Winter
examinations
 23 & 24/07/2016
11 am Two day Workshop : New Approach to
Mathematics for Engineers & Scientists: Dr. Chanchal
Dass, AMIE Alumnus & Advisor, GTU
 01/09/2016
7 pm Communication Skills Part I: Prof S Mashruvala
 10/09/2016
7 pm Communication Skills Part II:Prof S Mashruvala
 17/09/2016
7 pm Non Verbal Communication Skills :Prof S
Mashruvala
 24/09/2016
7 pm Personality development :Prof S Mashruvala
 01/10/2016
7 pm Memory Training :Prof S Mashruvala
 08/10/2016
11 am Certification Course: Contract Management &
Disputes Resolution: Shri B J Vasavada
7 pm Communication Skills : Voice Modulation :Prof S
Mashruvala
 15/10/2016
10.30 am Training Communication Skills :Prof S
Mashruvala
 22/10/2016
7 pm Listening Skills :Prof S Mashruvala
 12/11/2016
7 pm Managing Stress:Prof S Mashruvala
 19/11/2016
7 pm Stress Management through Hobbies : Prof S.
Mashruvala
 26/11/2016
7 pm Time Management :Prof S Mashruvala
 03/12/2016
7 pm Leadership Skills Part I:Prof S Mashruvala
 10/12/2016
7 pm Leadership Skills Part II:Prof S Mashruvala
 17/12/2016
7 pm Leadership Skills Part III:Prof S Mashruvala
 24/12/2016
7 pm Leadership Skills Part IV:Prof S Mashruvala
Centre for Continuous Education & Skill Development
(CCESD) has been established at the State Centre to
conduct various technical activities for educating the
engineers at different stages and shall work under the
State Centre.
Continuing Education Courses
EVENTS
 05/06/2016
10 am World Environment Day :
“Illegal Trade in Wild Life”
Distribution of Prizes,
Certificates & Trophy for
Elocution Competition 2016
11 am Engineering as career:
Guidance workshop for 10th
pass
students
 24/06/2016
6.30 pm Talk: Hazardous waste
management : Challenges &
Opportunities
Shri R.J. Shah, Retd SDC
 02/07/2016
7 pm Inauguration of Guidance
Classes to AMIE students for
winter exams: Section A Diploma
Stream & Section B
Shri V.P. Kapadia, Chief Engineer
& Addl Secretary, Govt of Gujarat
 02/07/2016
8 pm AMIE Alumni Meet
 30/07/2016
11 am One Day workshop:
Awareness of Indian Standards
with particular reference to NBC
Bureau of Indian Standards
 05/08/2016
11.00 am Talk: Floods & Disaster
Management
Dr I Satyanarayana Raju,Former
Chief Engineer, Government of
Andhra Pradesh
Venue: Govt Engg College, Patan
 06/08/2016
10.30 am One Day Workshop:
Floods & Disaster Management
In Association with Gujarat State
Technicians’ Chapter
 01/09/2016
10.30 am Foundation Day of
Gujarat State Center
 01/09/2016
6.30 pm Engineers’ Day

3. GSC News May 2016 Issue 2 Volume 7
1. Scholarship being given to 1st
& 4th
year degree engineering students is enhanced from Rs 7000/- to 10,000/- and
number of students considered eligible is also raised from 5 each to 10 each.
2. Fees for Students Chapters and Polytechnic Chapters have been increased with effect from 1st
April 2016, details
of which are available on IEI website.
3. Each State Centre has to form AMIE Alumni and a Committee to run the same. After receiving details from all
State Centre IEI HQ would think of funding at least one big event to be taken up by the Alumni.
4. Modifications were approved in Bye Laws and Regulations of IEI to be placed before EGM & SGM (which were
approved by EGM & SGM held on 15th
May 2016).
5. Modifications were approved in the election procedure to be followed.
6. New membership grade “Student Membership” SMIE under Non Corporate category was introduced details of
which are being worked out by IEI HQ.
7. In case of foreign members wanting to be IEI member, fees can be paid in USD as well as INR also.
8. Each Engineering Division of IEI shall do at least one International Conference by the year 2020.
AS ON DATE 31/3/2014 31/3/2015 % INCREASE 31/3/2016 % INCREASE
CORPORATE MEMBERS 7078 7560 6.8 8700 15.08
Gujarat State IEI Alumni Association has been constituted comprising of following: (IEI HQ has been informed)
1. Chairman, Gujarat State Centre, IEI …………………………………………………………………Chairman
2. Shri H A Patel, AMIE Alumnus & Member, Gujarat State Centre Committee……………Member
3. Prof Ravi Yadav, AMIE Alumnus & Member, Gujarat State Centre Committee…………Member
4. Shri V P Kapadia, AMIE Alumnus………………………………………………………………………Member
5. Shri Kanjia, AMIE Alumnus………………………………………………………………………….Treasurer
1. Shri P N Udani : Om Engineering College, Junagadh, Mechanical Engineering Chapter
2. Shri P N Udani : V V P Engineering College, Rajkot, Mechanical Engineering Chapter
3. Shri K V Patel: LDRP ITR, Gandhinagar, Mechanical Engineering Chapter
4. Shri K V Patel : Viswakarma Government Engineering College, Chandkheda, Mechanical Engineering Chapter
5. Shri C V Nadpara: Viswakarma Government Engineering College, Chandkheda, Civil Engineering Chapter
6. Shri S J Desai : U V Patel College of Engineering, Kherva, Civil Engineering Chapter
7. Dr Manish Doshi: Viswakarma Government Engineering College, Chandkheda, EC Engineering Chapter
8. Shri B S Patel: Viswakarma Government Engineering College, Chandkheda, Computer Engineering Chapter
9. Shri B S Patel: Saffrony Institute of Technology, Mehsana, Computer Engineering Chapter
10. Shri U I Mehta: Viswakarma Government Engineering College, Chandkheda, Electrical Engineering Chapter
11. Shri N B Vasoya: Viswakarma Government Engineering College, Chandkheda, Chemical Engineering Chapter
12. Shri S A Puranik : V V P Engineering College, Rajkot, Chemical Engineering Chapter
COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT
Progress in membership under Gujarat State Center
Constitution of Gujarat State IEI Alumni Association
Mentors for various Students Chapters (either formed or approved & being formed)
directly under the State Centre
Important Decisions taken by the Council in its 689th meeting held at Ahmedabad in April
2016
COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT
September 1,10,17,24, October 1,8 and 22; 7 pm duration 1 hour and October 15, 10.30am—5 pm
Those who aspire to progress and succeed by improving their effectiveness in their professional lives should attend this
program. This program shall cover:
1. Verbal Communication skills 2. Non-Verbal Communication skills 3. Personality development
4.Memory Training 5. Voice Modulation 6. Listening Skills
Fees etc details can be had from the Centre. Please register by sending your full name, email id, mobile no & Name of the
program, its date by mailing to gujaratsc@ieindia.org.
Disclaimer: The Institution of Engineers (India), Gujarat State Centre, as a body, accepts no responsibility for the statements made by
individuals. Printed and published by Er. C. V. Nadpara on behalf of The Institution of Engineers (India), Gujarat State Centre. Printed at
Creative Art Ahmedabad (Ph: 09825688856. Published at IEI-GSC, Bhaikaka Bhavan, Opposite Law Garden, Ahmedabad.

4. GSC News May 2016 Issue 2 Volume 7
POSTER PRESENTATION
Expressing your ideas and thought on paper
may not seem influential to you, but certainly
to the spectators. Use your ideas with a
signature design. Let it influence.
THEMES
1. Affordable Housing
2. Use of construction waste material
3. Green Building
4. Smart Cities
RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. Entries with inappropriate title and
content will be disqualified.
2. The poster should be of A2 size: (594 x
420 mm or 23.4 x 16.5 inches)
3. First round of the competition shall be
organized by respective engineering
colleges at their campus during the month
of July 2016.
4. The posters of winners of this round from
each of the themes shall be sent latest by
15th
August 2016 by the respective colleges
to the Institution of Engineers (India),
Gujarat State Centre; Bhaikaka Bhavan,
Law Garden road, Ellis-bridge,
Ahmedabad 380006.
5. Results of the final round declared by the
judges will be final and binding on all
concerned.
6. Winner as well as 1st
and 2nd
runners up of
the final round shall be awarded prizes and
all other participants of final round shall be
given Certificate of participation on 1st
September 2016 at The Institution of
Engineers (India), Gujarat State Centre,
Bhaikaka Bhavan, Law Garden Road, Ellis
Bridge, Ahmedabad 380006.
Write for More details to: gujaratsc@ieindia.org
ENGLISH for ENGINEERS
June 25 & 26 2016: 11 am, One hour duration
In an age of global communication, be an
effective part of the conversation
What impression do you make when speaking and writing
to an English language audience? English for Engineering is
an excellent way for engineers, students, faculty, working
technical professionals, and corporate research and
development teams to prepare for success.
The course teaches the communication skills and
specialized English language knowledge that engineering
professionals need. It is an interactive course.
Advance your technical communication
skills when speaking, reading, writing, and
listening to English
English is recognized as the international language of
science and engineering. As technology advances globally,
engineers must be able to communicate across national
and cultural boundaries. English is the vehicle for
professionals advancing technology today.
There is no fee. Register your name & phone no. at
gujaratsc@ieindia.org. You may send this on WhatsApp
9601762668. Please do not forget to mention the subject.
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
December 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2016, 7 pm, Duration: 1 hour
World’s greatest CEO Jeck Welch says “Lead don’t
Manage” What we are looking for ... are leaders at every
level who can energize, excite and inspire rather than
enervate, depress & control.
This program shall meet with the needs of an individual and
help him understand his personality, his own strength and
weakness and also his potential as a leader. It will help
 Developing appropriate leadership skills & strategies to
achieve team effectiveness
 Developing skills to be more effective
 Gaining insights into one’s own potential as a leader
 Articulating a vision, and sparking others to execute it
 Involving everyone & welcoming their great ideas
A certificate of participation shall be given at the end of the
last lecture to participants attending all the four lectures.
Fees etc details can be had from the Centre. Please
register by sending your full name, email id, mobile no &
Name of the program, its date by mailing to
gujaratsc@ieindia.org.
NEW APPROACH TO LEARNING
MATHS FOR ENGINEERS &
SCIENTISTS
July 23 & 24 2016, 10.30am – 6 pm
Math is the key subject in every sphere of life.
Be it solving complex equations, bargaining,
natural phenomenon or simple household
work, everywhere math plays its essential role.
The conventional methods of solving problems
involve high end calculations and complex
concepts. This workshop is meant to help
participants and professionals to visualize few
importantmathematicalconcepts,sothatthey
can correlate these into any other form and
develop a quick understanding of a problem
and instantly find a method for its solution
logically. The workshop provides few tricks
that will help analyze a problem without any
complexity. Mail us at gujaratsc@ieindia.org
your name, mail id/ mobile no or send this
through WhatsApp on 9601762668. Please do
not forget to mention the subject.
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If undelivered please return to:
Gujarat State Centre , Bhaikaka Bhavan Opposite Law Garden,
Ahmedabad 380006 Phone: 079 26400811, Fax: 079 26561825
E-mail: gujaratsc@ieindia.org Web: www. Ieigsc.org