Tech चाणक्य
April 04, 2024
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 (Doubles)
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: Team Only Heads
1. Yogesh Salvi
2. Om Jadhav
3. Harpreet Wadekar
4. Aryan Mahajan
5. Vendat Dere
Name of College: Artemisia College of Arts and Design, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Carrom (Singles)
Winner: Mr.Ashish M Knojiya
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 fest had summed and enhanced the planning, execution, and presentation abilities of the students.
