Annual Day celebrations at Science City - focus on Innovation

Kapurthala, March 19, 2014: Creativity and innovation are the two key drivers for socio-economic development of a country. It is in this context that the Govt. of India is laying tremendous emphasis in promoting innovation in a big way, stated Director General Dr R. S. Khandpur in the Annual Day celebration function held at the Pushpa Gujral Science City, Kapurthala.
The Science City has joined hands with Punjab Technical University to promote innovation among the students of professional colleges. Competition on display of projects and models developed by the students of the engineering colleges, polytechnic colleges, industrial training institutes and teachers  has become an eagerly awaited annual feature. The competition receives an enthusiastic response from the students  as more than 1500 participant registered   for the event.
The Science City now occupies a prominent place in the heart and minds of the students and teachers of Punjab as is evident from the increasing number of visitors to the Science City. Dr. Khandpur thanked the public of the region for their overwhelming response as more than 29.50 lakh visitors have visited the Science City since its opening to the public in March 2005.
Dr. Khandpur also mentioned about the new attractions in the  Science City. The Climate Change Theatre which  was recently  opened to the public . This facility  offers a one-of-a-kind experience filled with magnificent environmental effects. The show  outline the menacing challenge of climate change. The show will focus on our current lifestyle and how it is impacting the entire planet, emphasizing on the steps that are required to be taken to minimize the impact of global warming on the planet.  The Show will provide a foundation for inspiring and educating Science City visitors and the community about climate change, sustainable development, renewable energy and environmental responsibility.
The Chief Guest Dr.Ajaib Singh Brar Vice Chancellor, Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar & appreciated the initiative of the Science City in promoting creativity and innovation and developing scientific temper among the general masses. He said that such programmes encourage competitiveness and entrepreneurship among young students and motivate them to take up careers in science and technology.
The various activities organised in connection with the Annual Day event called INNO TECH-2014 was spread over 2 days. These activities provided platform to the students to showcase their creativity and futuristic thoughts. On this occasion students of  Engineering colleges, Polytechnic and ITIs participated in the various competitions such as display of working models, quiz and science fiction essays.
Computer Software Engineering :Suneha seth from Rayat Bara college of Engineering Khara  stood first( Rs25,000)  (Project: Thriving Education,),second prize (Rs 15,000) has been received by Hitash (Project: Soft  SMS2) from Guru Nanak Engineering College Ludhiana. and Third prize (Rs.10,000) goes to Ishant Raju from  (Project: Data Shield) Chandigarh Engineering College Chandigarh.
Polytechnic Computer Software:Gourvjit Singh from Guru Nanak Dev Polytechnic College  Clinched  first prize (Rs 20,000 ) (Project : Lak Blogging Engine) Pawan from Mehar Chand Polytechnic College Jalandhar got second prize (Rs.10,000) (Project: Friends APP).
Post Graduate Computer Software: Rajvinder Singh from Punjabi Univeristy Patiala has received first prize (Rs 10,000) Project: Punjabi Pedia
Mechatronics and Engineering
Category :Engineering: Abinandan Singh From Chandigarh University Gharuan stood first (Rs25,000) Project: Stair Claiming, second prize has bagged to Navneet Kaur (Rs.15,000) (Project: Robotic Legs)from Baba  Banda Singh Bhadur Engineering College Fatehgarh Shaib,
Goagandeep from Sant Baba Bhag Singh Institute of Engineering Admpur Jalandhar has received the third prize (Rs 10,000) Project: Magnetic Levitation system.
Category :Polytechnic Pawan preet Singh from CTPC Shahpur Jalandhar has Clinched   the  first prize (Rs 20,000) Project: Motorized fire extinguisher mechanism,   Sunil Kumar from Mehar Chand Polytechnic College Jalandhar received second prize  (Rs 10000) Project: wheel Lock in Four Wheller,   and third prize (Rs 5000)has been clinched by Manish Kumar from BGPC Sangrur (Project: Intelligent  Vehicle Head Light System).
Post Graduate :First prize(Rs.10000) has been achieved by Misha Goyal  from Center for development of Advance Computing (CDAC Mohali)Project: Design and development of E-Baby Cradle.
Automobiles: Engineering Category: First prize  (Rs.25000) goes to Vikramjit Singh from Global Institutes Amritsar (Project Model: All Terrain Vehicle) and Yogesh From Global institutes of Management and Engineering Technology  Amritsar stood second (Rs 10,000) Project Model : Formula SAE car .
Polytechnic Category: Manpreet Singh from CTPC Shahpur clinched first prize (Rs.20,000)  Project : Hydrogen Fuel supplemented  gasoline engine, second prize (Rs.10,000) has been achieved by Simran Singh from Sidana Polytechnic College (Project: Supar-BAJA) and Third Prize (Rs.5000) goes to Palwinder singh belongs to  Mehr Chand polytechnic College Jalandhar (Project Model : E Trcycle for Handicapped).
Science Fiction: Engineering category: Taranvir Singh from Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Engineering college, Fathegarh Sahib got first prize, Second prize bagged to   Saanchi Minocha from CTIEMT Shahpur Campus.
Polytechnic Category: First prize has been achieved Shivam Sharma from Pt.J.R Govt.Polytechnic College Hoshiarpur. Tarandeep Singh also from  Pt. J.R govt. Polytechnic college, Hoshiarpur stood second, third prize goes to Aarti, Pt. J.R govt. Polytechnic college, Hoshiarpur and Consolation Prize  has been won by Chandeep Singh, from  Mehr Chand Polytechnic Jalandhar.
Quiz Competition Engineering: first Prize has been received by NIT Jalandhar, Chitkara University stood second and third prize  has  clinched   RIMT Khana Ludhiana.
Quiz Competition Polytechnic: Mehar  Chand Polytechnic Jalandhar stood first , second prize has been received by Guru Nanak Polytechnic college Ludhiana and Pt. JR Polytechnic college Hoshiarpur clinched the third Prize.