2023-2024

Tech चाणक्य Download Broucher SGPC’s Guru Nanak Institute of Management Studies’s Department of IT (MCA) conducted an intercollegiate/inter-state IT Tech Fest TechChanakya 2024 on 4th April 2024 under the main event VIRSA 3.0 with the theme: Virtual world: Robotics & AI which is Management Fest, IT-Fest, Sports & Cultural event of GNIMS. The theme of TechChanakya 2024 was Cyber Security as security holds the Key to everything in today’s tech savvy world. The tech fest name “Tech Chanakya” was decided by the students which specifies that along with the technical knowledge one does require strategies to implement it.   Objective of TechChanakya 2024:   1. To develop, organize and deliver a range of activities related to science and technology.   2. To inspire, inform and create enthusiasm among young students for science and technology   3. To raise awareness of the application and relevance of technical subjects through games and project presentation.   Tech Chanakya 2024 Sponsors   1.  EduSikh(NGO, Major Sponsor)   2.  Stock Story Academy(Title Sponsors)   3.  Prahaar(Media Partner)   4.  Right Solutions(Technical Partner )   5.  Universal Tours and Travellers (Hospitality partner)   6.  Messy Adda(Food Coupon Partner)   7.  Eco-Travellers (Refreshment Partner) The fest TechChanakya 2024 was inaugurated on 4th April 2024 in the presence of following dignitaries: 1. Chief Guest Ms. Nikki Rodriques (Senior Cyber Security Analyst with Adiya Birla Group, Mumbai) 2. Guest of Honor Mr. Sagar Khandagale (Senior Manager in the Cybersecurity Department at TÜV SÜD South Asia) 3. Dr. Ratna Sharma (In charge Principal Khalsa College) 4. Dr. Satvinder Singh Bedi (I/C Director GNIMS) 5. Dr. Jasbir Kaur (I/C Director – GNIMS-B School, Head of IT and HR GNIMS and GNIMS-B-School) 6. Dr. Pratiksha Pahale (Director – Administration) The major highlight of the event was Robot Saarthi who had carried the Candle required for the Lightening of the divine Lamp during inauguration.  Dr. Ratna Sharma (In charge Principal, G.N. Khalsa College) had graced the occasion by being there for the inauguration. After inauguration Welcome address was given by Dr. Jasbir Kaur (I/C Director, GNIMS Business School, Head of IT and HR- GNIMS and GNIMS Business School) stressing upon the importance of data and data security, recent changes in the field of technology and upcoming challenges for the future generation with respect to data security.   After the welcome address Dr. Satvinder Singh Bedi (I/C Director, GNIMS) addressed the gathering by stating the importance of AI and its benefits to the future managers. He also discussed the case study of Singapore airlines and how the data analysis and simulation has helped them to keep the competitive edge in the airline business.   Chief Guest Ms. Nikki Rodriques, who is Senior Cyber Security Analyst with Aditya Birla Group had pointed out the various security fraud encountered by the global citizens and she had also elaborated upon the precautionary measures thereof.   Guest of Honor Mr. Sagar Khandagale (Senior Manager, Cybersecurity Department at TÜV SÜD South Asia) spoke extensively about the data security leakages and the various measures for data safety. He had also discussed the various categories of career opportunities available in the field of Data Safety and Privacy. The inauguration was summed up by the Edu Sikh and Stock Story representative and Thank you Note by Ms Ifrah Kampoo (Coordinator MCA). Tech Chanakya 2024 had multiple technical events though it was First year of Tech Fest. Event List: Category 1 : TECHNICAL 1.  Quiz (Cash Price of Rs. 500/-)   2.  Tech Hunt (Cash Price of Rs. 500/-)   3.  Key Rush (Cash Price of Rs. 500/-)   4.  Reel IT (Cash Price of Rs. 500/-) Category 2 : NON TECHNICAL 1.  Tech Debate (Cash Price of Rs. 500/-)   2.  Chess (Cash Price of Rs. 500/-)   3.  Carrom (Cash Price of Rs. 500/-)   4.  Table Tennis (Cash Price of Rs. 500/-) Category 3 : GAMING 1.  VALORANT (Cash Price of Rs. 5000/-)   2.  BGMI (Cash Price of Rs. 4000/-) List of Event Winners from various colleges: Category 1 : TECHNICAL Tech Hunt : Winner:   Ms.Kanchan Pravin Sali      Name of College : Sahyog College of IT and Management, Thane   Key Rush Winner: Ms.Soni Maurya     Name of College: Guru Nanak Institute of Management Studies Category 2: NON TECHNICAL Chess Winner: Mr.Deepam Bhusari    Name of College: Guru Nanak Institute of Management Studies Carrom (Singles) Winner: Mr.Ashish M Knojiya Name of College: Guru Nanak Institute of Management Studies Carrom (Double) Winner: Mr. Amir Mithagani and Shaikh Mohammad Zaid Name of College: SIES College Sion East   Table Tennis Winner: Mr.Tanmay Bhavdankar (MMS) Name of College: Guru Nanak Institute of Management Studies Category 3: GAMING Valorant Winner: Mr.Deepam Bhusari    Name of College: Guru Nanak Institute of Management Studies BGMI Winner: Team Envy 1.   Gangandeep Saini 2.   Rabjyot Singh 3.   Nishit Parmar 4.   Tanish Mehra Name of College:  Guru Nanak Khalsa College Matunga Apart from the above events the students had displayed various projects as given below: 1.  Project on Obstacles avoider 2.  Drone Kit 3.  Irrigation Project for Agriculture 4.  Solar Windmill Project 5.  Emotion Detector (AI project) 6.  Sign Language Detector 7.  IOT Car The Dark Room was created for displaying high-end graphic machines sponsored by our technical partner Right Solutions related to gaming and galaxy illusion was created in the dark room(Photo)  The fest received an overwhelming response with a total of 126 students participating in various events. Following departments/colleges participated in the event: 1.  Department of IT, University of Mumbai 2.  Guru Nanak Khalsa College Matunga 3.  Dr. D.Y.Patil College of Law, Nerul, Navi Mumbai 4.  Late Bhausaheb Hiray College, Bandra, Mumbai 5.  Sahyog College of IT and Management, Thane 6.  SIWS College, Wadala 7.  Navinchandra Mehta Institute of Technology and Development – [NMITD], Mumbai 8.  Dadar Vidya Mandir & Junior College in Mahim, Mumbai 9.  Vidylankar College of Polytechnic, Wadala Mumbai 10. Universal College of Engineering, Kaman 11. Artemisia College of Arts and Design, Indore, Madhya Pradesh 12. Thakur Institute of Management Studies, Career Development & Research (TIMSCDR),Kandivali East, Mumbai In a true sense the

Virsa 3.0 “VIRSA 3.0” meaning heritage was organized by SGPC’s Guru Nanak Institute of Management Studies and GNIMS Business School from 28th March 2024 to 7th April 2024. The theme for the year was Virtual World: AI & Robotics: The future is now.  Various inter and intra events from Blood Donation Camp, TechChanakya, Management, Sports and Cultural including dance, fashion show, singing, Mr. GNIMS and Ms. GNIMS were held.    The participation in the program was well received from other colleges, GNIMS MCA, MMS and PGDM students and staff. We thank all our judges for various events, for cultural, Mrs. Rashmi Pote, Mr. Vikas Sharma, Ms. Amy Amrapali, Mrs.Sukhwinder Kaur Deol and Dr. Pratiksha Palahe.     We thank all our sponsors for support.  The entire weeklong fest concluded with the legacy of Bhangra choreographed by Mr. Nitin Jaspal Duggal. The spirit showed by GNIMS students and staff in organizing the event is unbeatable.     All things were smoothened with the constant support of the Chairman, Sardar Gurinder Singh Bawa and our directors: Dr. Jasbir Kaur, Dr. Satvinder Singh Bedi and Dr. Pratiksha Palahe. GNIMS family rocks. 

Seed of Change Initiative – Cafeteria Chronicles One of the most unique activities undertaken by our institute is called as Cafeteria Chronicles.   This extra-curricular activity is envisioned to develop a strong student-teacher bonding through various team development motives. We thrive to create an ecosystem where we connect knowledge to spiritualism and create a niche for soul-growth.   Our 1st lecture was titled “GARDENING” and was organized on 23rd April,2024. Our guest speaker was Dr Chanda Maurya. She is a dedicated botanist, freelancing and helping people develop their own garden. She has completed her PhD in botany from Mumbai University and had the opportunity to lecture across many colleges. We had around 60 beneficiaries for the event. This event was also significant from the academic growth perspective as our current accreditation systems insist on sustainability as a key factor.   She began the lecture by providing various types of gardening, techniques employed in gardening, the parameters controlling plant growth. She laid special emphasis on the Dos and Don’ts in gardening which was well appreciated by the crowd. She also took us through the journey of terrace gardening and concluded by solving multiple queries from the audience regarding plant death and failure to flower.   We also announced the SEED OF CHANGE INITITATIVE under the cafeteria chronicles where we undertook the activity of planting Tulsi samplings. These samplings will be distributed to schools, colleges, establishments and corporates in our vicinity on the occasion of “WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY” on 6th June 2024.   Thus, through our initiative we would like to pass the message that gardening is a spiritual connect with Mother Earth. Like we give birth to humans, the growth of a plant signifies new life, birth and blossoming of femineity.  Growing of plants signifies positivity and provides a sense of soul connect with our roots. It symbolizes innocence and we learn the attributes of selfless contribution from the plants. With this we concluded the session with lot of warmth and excitement.   To conclude, I would like to quote Audrey Hepburn – “To plant a garden is to dream of tomorrow”.

PGDM BFSI students One-day Visit – YOTTA PGDM BFSI students One-day Visit to the World’s Second largest and Asia’s largest Data Tier IV Data Center – Yotta Data Services Pvt. Ltd, Panvel. A One day Industrial Visit was organized by GNIMS Business School under the guidance of Incharge Director Dr. Jasbir Kaur, Incharge Director (GNIMS) Dr. Satvinder Singh Bedi and Faculty Incharge (FIC) – Finance – Prof Kapil Bhopatkar on 27 th April 2024. Prof. Samidha Angne and Prof. Sonali Athawale took PGDM Banking and Financial Services (BFSI) students to Yotta Data Centre in Panvel. It offered a firsthand glimpse into one of India’s premier data management facilities. The visit aimed to familiarize PGDM BFSI students with the cutting-edge technologies and operational practices employed in Yotta Data Center. Upon arrival, the students were greeted by the facility’s staff and escorted to the main entrance. A brief introduction was provided, outlining the significance of data centers in today’s digital landscape and the role played by Yotta in enabling digital transformation. The students were guided through the various sections of the data center, starting with the exterior infrastructure. The exterior showcased robust security measures, including perimeter fencing, access control system and surveillance cameras, highlighting the importance of physical security in safeguarding sensitive data. It was a highly informative and enriching experience for the faculties as well as students. It provided valuable insights into the complexities of data center management and highlighted the critical role played by such facilities in powering the digital economy.

ReVibe 2k24 -Alumni Meet

World Environment Day – Tree Plantation Drive The Annual Certificate Distribution Ceremony & Convocation Ceremony was held on  4th May 2024 at the Multipurpose hall at Guru Nanak Institute of Management Studies. It was truly a momentous occasion on an unprecedented scale. The chief guest for the day was Dr. R. Gopal, Director, Former Dean, HOD School of Management, D Y Patil University, Sardar Gurinder Singh Bawa, Chairman – GNIMS. Dr. Harvinderpal Singh Timmy Mehta, Dr. Narinderpal King Anand, S. Charan Singh Sapra,  S. Saranjeet Singh Bunty Vohra, S. Surinder Singh Atal, S. Harpal Singh Bhatia, S. Gurbinder Singh Bachher-Member Khalsa Unity. Dr. Kiran Mangaonkar-Campus Director, Dr. (Mrs.) Jasbir Kaur Makkar- Director Administration and Sport & LMC Member, Adv. Ravleen Kaur Sabharwal- Legal Consultant Advisor GN Khalsa College & GNIMS B-School, Dr. Ratna Sharma- Principal GN Khalsa College, Dr. Satvinder Singh Bedi- Director GNIMS, Dr. Jasbir Kaur – Director GNIMS B-School, Dr. Pratiksha Palahe-Director Admin and Prof. Bins Mathew- Controller of Exams. The Annual Certificate Distribution Ceremony & Convocation Ceremony commenced with a grand academic procession, followed by the formal opening by Dr. Annie R. Pillai. The dignitaries graced the dais, inaugurating the event  by lighting the ceremonial lamp followed by a prayer song and  marking the beginning of the event. Dr. Kiran Mangaonkar-Campus Director, declared the graduation ceremony open and congratulated all the passed-out rank holders, and postgraduate students. Dr. Satvinder Singh Bedi and Dr. Jasbir Kaur gave the welcome speech and read out the annual academic report for GNIMS and GNIMS B- School The graduation ceremony 2024 was a significant occasion, celebrating the achievements of 192 postgraduates. Degrees were conferred by Mumbai University for MMS students, while the institute awarded diplomas for PGDM, PGDM (B&F), EMBA (Batches 19 and 20), and PGCSM&E (Sport Management) programs. The event featured an inspiring keynote address by the chief guest Dr. R. Gopal, who encouraged the graduates to aspire to greater heights. Following the motivational speech, the certificate distribution ceremony commenced. The convocation concluded with Dr. Jyotinder Kaur Chaddah giving the vote of thanks, followed by the National Anthem. The graduates expressed their gratitude to the faculty, marking a memorable end to a significant day.

World Environment Day – Tree Plantation Drive On June 5, 2024, Gurunanak Institute of Management Studies (GNIMS) and GNIMS Business School celebrated World Environment Day with a tree plantation drive. The event aimed to promote environmental awareness and sustainability within the institute’s community. Faculty from different disciplines actively participated. Administrative and support staff members contributed to the plantation efforts. During the drive, a variety of plants known for their environmental benefits were planted in the campus such as Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata): Known for its air-purifying qualities. Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum): Recognized for its ability to remove toxins from the air. Other Plants: Various other species suited to the local climate and soil were also planted to enhance biodiversity. One month prior to World Environment Day, Tulsi seeds were distributed among students, faculty, and staff members to germinate at home. During this period, participants diligently nurtured the seeds, providing them with adequate sunlight and water. On today’s occasion, the germinated seeds were brought back to the institute and carefully replanted in pots for better growth. Dr.Jasbir Kaur, Director GNIMS Business School gave a brief on importance of  World Environment Day. Everyone displayed sense of responsibility towards the environment. Faculty and Staff expressed their happiness and pride in contributing to a greener campus. The hands-on experience of planting trees provided valuable insights into environmental stewardship. It not only beautified the campus but also instilled a strong sense of environmental consciousness among the participants. The event underscored the collective effort required to address environmental challenges and highlighted the institute’s commitment towards sustainability. Everyone expressed their gratitude to the Director and Management for providing this valuable opportunity.

International Yoga Day On June 21, 2024, GNIMS and GNIMS Business School celebrated International Yoga Day with great enthusiasm. Faculty and staff actively participated in the event, which aimed to promote physical and mental well-being through yoga. Mr. Gagan Bhatiya introduced the guest instructor, Mr. Utkarsha Pitambare, a distinguished yoga instructor at Youths Yoga Academy with significant accolades. The session started with warm-up asanas, followed by Surya Namaskar, Bhujangasana, and Sukhasana, each explained for their health benefits. Breathing exercises and meditation techniques were also included for respiratory efficiency and mental clarity. Mr. Pitambare then showcased advanced asanas, inspiring participants with his expertise. The event concluded with a vote of thanks,  leaving attendees refreshed and motivated to practice yoga daily.

Gyanvardhini – Session 9 Gyanwardhini Session on Hypothesis Testing was organised on Monday 24nd June 2024 by Dr Rajashri Shengde Dr Rajashri Shengde took the first gyanwardhini session of academic year 2024 -25 . Her topic was Hypothesis Testing . She spoke on different aspects of hypothesis testing like different types of variables , importance of significance and confidence level .This session helped all the faculty members who are keen on pursuing research .

Blood Donation Camp