Principal’s message Inter-zonal Youth Festival, Xitij-2022

Dear students and teachers, The students of GECV College have performed exceptionally well at the inter-zonal 10th Youth Festival of GTU, Xitij-2022, held
from 14th-16th October 2022 at Ahmedabad. The college has showcased its talent and commitment to excellence in various
It gives me great pleasure to share with you all
the news of GECV's outstanding performance categories and emerged victorious in most of them. Dr. Pankti Desai, the coordinator, has played a pivotal role in guiding and
at the Inter-zonal Youth Festival, Xitij-2022. I supporting the participants, contributing to GECV's success at Xitij-2022.
am proud of our students who have
The students of GECV College have secured the Overall Champions title in the Literature category. The winners of the Quiz
showcased their talents and brought
competition were Prachi Trivedi from the Environmental Engineering Department, Vaishnav Anniyeri from Mechanical
accolades to our institution. I congratulate all
the winners and participants and hope that Engineering, and Vaibhav Kalsariya from the Chemical Engineering Department. GECV participants in the Instrumental Non-
they continue to excel in their chosen fields. Percussion category demonstrated their musical talent and dedication, securing the 2nd runners-up position by Rajvi Patel from
the Chemical Engineering Department. In the Instrumental Percussion category, Kirtan Solanki, a 7th-semester student from the
I am also delighted to announce that the
Mechanical Engineering Department, emerged as the winner for Classical Instrumental Solo (percussion) competition. His
Institution's Innovation Council (IIC) and the
exceptional performance highlighted his mastery of this art form, showcasing GECV's commitment to nurturing talent and
Student Start-up and Innovation Policy (SSIP
2.0) have been instrumental in fostering a encouraging students to excel in diverse fields. Adithi Pillai from the Environmental Engineering Department was declared the
culture of innovation and entrepreneurship winner in the Poster Making category.
among our students. The IICHE Student
Chapter has organized visits to different
industries, providing valuable hands-on
learning opportunities to our students. I
encourage all our students to take advantage
of these initiatives and make the most of them.
At GECV, we believe in providing our students
with a holistic learning experience, and our
NSS team has been at the forefront of this
endeavor. They celebrated India's 75th
Independence Day, organized a Garba Night, a
pledge-taking ceremony, and a Constitution
Training and Placement Cell
Day celebration, instilling a sense of pride and
responsibility in our students. In addition, Campus Placement for A.Y. 2021-22
various departments of the college have also The Training and Placement Cell at GEC Valsad is a
organized Technical Visits and Hands-On core area which compliments the efforts of the
Learning Opportunities, giving our students
members of faculty by organizing value-added
practical exposure to the latest technologies
programmes and providing placement and
and trends in their respective fields.
opportunities to students. The cell continuously
I also take this opportunity to highlight the coordinates with the various industries and
Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav Hackathon-2022 organizations for placement and internship of the
Regional Round, which was a resounding students. The T&P Cell conducts various value
success. Our students participated added programmes for the students, which
enthusiastically and showcased their supplement the University Syllabi. The learning
innovative ideas and problem-solving skills. programs are conducted by in-house faculties,
Furthermore, the SC ST Cell Seminar on industry experts, and subscription based globally
Review of Last Semester Examination Results reputed MooC platforms like EdX.
has been instrumental in providing our Faculty training data for A.Y. 2021-22
students with the necessary guidance and The T&P Cell team, led by Prof. S. T. Patel (TPO) and
support to excel in their academic pursuits. representatives across all departments including
Prof. V. S. Patel, Dr. S. K. Srivastava, Prof. R. M.
Finally, I would like to emphasize our
Kudatarkar, Prof. D. N. Tandel, Prof. N. M. Patel,
commitment to Faculty Research, Training
Prof. M. N. Patel and student volunteers, worked
and Development, which is vital in keeping
hard to achieve excellence in placement of students
our faculty up-to-date with the latest
year by year. In A.Y. 2021-22, total 30% of
developments in their respective fields. I wish
registered students are campus placed with highest
all our students and faculty members a
productive and fulfilling academic year package of 7.5 lacs/annum.
ahead.I am glad that regular offline education
is gaining momentum and we are increasingly
becoming accustomed to the pandemic SC ST Cell
protocol and adopting fitting ways to deal
On 21/12/2022, the SC ST Cell of the institute organized a seminar on "Review of last semester examination result" with the aim
with different variants of Covid like Omicron.
of reviewing the academic progress of SC ST students and encouraging them to improve their future exam results. The seminar
Our college has refurbished its facilities,
was conducted by Prof. N. S. Patel and Prof. S. K. Patel, and 80 students attended.
developed SOPs for student safety and are
now looking at levelling the learning gaps. It is During the seminar, each student was given ample time to describe the reason behind their performance in the last semester
also time for the educational institutes to get exam and report any problems faced by them. The faculty mentors discussed each problem in detail, with the aim of resolving
ready to implement the New Education Policy them in future. All students were instructed to write down their learning from the session and email it to the committee.
(NEP) 2020.
The SC ST Cell committee members were informed to assist the students and help them improve their overall academic
- Dr. V. S. Purani performance. The seminar provided a valuable opportunity for SC ST students to reflect on their academic progress and receive
(Principal, GEC Valsad) guidance on how to improve in the future.
 Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) Student Start-up and Innovation (SSIP)

The Institution's Innovation Council (IIC) at GECV has achieved a significant accomplishment by receiving a 3.5-star rating in the
IIC-2021-22 ranking, placing them among the top 10 Government and Grant-in-Aid Institutes in the Gujarat zone. This
achievement was made possible by the well-planned and organized activities conducted by IIC in accordance with the schedule
provided by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.

Dr. V. S. Purani, the Head of the Institute, congratulated the IIC President, Dr. Rajesh Malan, Convener Prof. Rahul Prajapti, SSIP
coordinator Dr. Kashyap Mokariya, and the entire team of IIC-SSIP for their national-level achievement. The IIC-GECV aims to
enhance students' skill development beyond the curriculum, preparing them for new career opportunities in the fields of
innovation, start-ups, and entrepreneurship. Two new faculty members, Prof. Jinal Patel and Dr. Yogendra Tandel, have joined
the team to further this objective. A screenshot of the IIC Annual Performance 2022

Various events and activities have been organized by IIC-GECV to provide a platform for holistic student development, making them self-sufficient through technical skill development.
Under the IIC, several programs have been organized at the institute. The IIC-SSIP also organized a workshop on "Entrepreneurship as a career opportunity in the field of Opto-
electronic semiconductor technology," on 25th Nov, 2022, which was funded by RUSA-GECV and coordinated by Dr. Rajesh Malan and Prof. Rahul Prajapati. The talk was delivered
by Mr. Sanjay Godvani, L. R. Electro Rajkot. L. R. Electro is the leading manufacturing brand of various types of LED lights. The institute also arranged a session by Dr. Vivekananda D.,
Professor at Electrical and EC department, IIT Mumbai, on National Education Day, (11th November 2022) where he motivated the engineering aspirants of the institute to work hard
and be sincere in their studies.

Talk delivered by Mr. Sanjay Godvani, L. R. Electro Rajkot Talk delivered by Dr. Vivekananda D, Professor, IIT Mumbai

GEC Valsad, a recipient of the State Government's Student Start-up and Innovation Policy (SSIP 2.0), has successfully
Sr. Department Number of Number of Number of
implemented the policy at the institute level. As part of the initiative, the institute called for innovative proposals No. projects projects proposal Proposals
from students across all departments to develop their ideas from proof-of-concept to prototype/IPR. After careful proposal presented at Inst. suggested
presented at level scrutiny for support
evaluation by the jury members, Shri U. K. Jethva and Shri Jitendra Vyas, total 07 proposals were selected from the dept. level
college and will be supported through mentoring and financing under SSIP, with an approximate amount of Rs. 1.63 1 Chemical 09 6 2
lakh.
2 Civil 02 0 0

As part of its initiative to promote innovation, start-up, and entrepreneurship, the institute organized sessions on 3 Electrical 04 3 2
"Save Fuel Save Money" and “Industrial Controllers” on 23/12/2022. The former session highlighted the importance 4 Environmental 04 2 1
of fuel and energy for the country's future and discussed the role of Petroleum Conservation Research Association 5 Mechanical 15 9 2
(PCRA) in promoting energy efficiency in various sectors of the economy was delivered by Shri Jitendra Vyas. The 6 ASH 01 1 0
latter session focused on the concept of industrial control systems and associated instrumentation used for industrial
Total 35 21 7
process control. The sessions provided an opportunity for the students to learn about the latest developments in
these areas and their practical applications in various industries was delivered by Shri U K Jethwa, Ex V.P Reliance
Industries limited.

NSS and Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav

The NSS team of the Government Engineering College in Valsad celebrated India's 75th Independence Day by organizing various events under the banner Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav.
The events focused on promoting social awareness, teamwork, and leadership skills among the students. The college organized a Garba Night celebration on October 1, 2022, which
saw the participation of 425 students, and a Thalassemia, Eyes, and Dental Check-up Camp on October 7, 2022, which was attended by 463 students.

The college celebrated National Unity Day from October 28 to October 31, 2022, and a pledge-taking ceremony was held on October 28, 2022, which was attended by 72 faculty and
staff members. The NSS team of the college also organized a Letter Writing Movement and a Slogan-Making Event from November 9, 2022, to encourage voting awareness for the
upcoming Gujarat State Election of 2022, with 9 students participating in the slogan-making event and 17 students participating in the Letter Writing Movement.

As part of the Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav Celebration, a Constitution Day celebration was organized at the G-120 Seminar Hall, Department of Civil Engineering. The seminar was
attended by 153 students, and 51 students participated in the online preamble reading competition, and 51 students participated in the online quiz. Overall, the events were
successful in promoting leadership and teamwork skills among students, as well as social awareness, unity, and the celebration of India's independence.

Glimpse of Navratri/Garba celebration under the aegis of Azadi ka Amrut Glimpse of Thalassemia, Eyes, and Dental Check-up Camp
Mahotsav
Industrial Visit:

1. The IICHE Student Chapter (for Chemical Engineering Dept.) organized visits to three industries for Chemical Engineering students. The industries visited were the Common
Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP), Fine Hydrochem Pvt Ltd, and Industrial Boiler Ltd, all located in Vapi on 4/10/2022. During the visit to CETP, students were introduced to the
process of effluent treatment used in various industries in Vapi. They also had the opportunity to observe different unit operations and unit processes at Fine Hydrochem Pvt
Ltd. Finally, the students visited the large-scale boiler units at Industrial Boiler Ltd.

2. The Department of Civil Engineering organized technical visits to the Sardar Sarovar dam site on 6/10/2022, where 117 civil engineering students from 5th and 7th semesters
had the opportunity to gain practical insights into the workings of a dam. The students were able to observe the actual structures and understand the various design
considerations involved in constructing a dam, thanks to the technical staff's detailed explanation. The visit was informative and beneficial for the students, helping them to
relate their classroom learning to real-life applications. Faculties who have also joined the visit are: Prof. Priyanka S. Patel, Prof. Neha M. Patel, Prof. Soham H. Mistry and Prof.
Abhishek H. Rana.

3. The Department of Civil Engineering organized technical visits to Valsad railway station on 18/10/2022, where 61 students from the 5th semester learned about the various
aspects of railway engineering, including track construction, signaling mechanisms, and controlling systems. The visit included sections such as Loco shed, Railway track,
Platform, Yard, and Signal controlling tower. The faculty members, Prof. Dhaval T. Barot and Prof. Abhishek H. Rana, shared their knowledge and expertise with the students,
giving them valuable insights into the world of railway engineering.

Industries visit at Fine Hydrochem Pvt Ltd, Industries visit at Industrial Boiler Ltd, Vapi Industries visit at Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP), Vapi
Vapi

Industries visit at Sardar Sarovar Dam Industries visit at Valsad railway station

Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav Hackathon 2022 - Regional Round

The Mechanical, Chemical and Environmental dept. sent total 20 teams to participate in the regional round of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav Hackathon-2022. The event was held at
AURO University, Surat on 7th and 8th October 2022. The teams were given their selected problem statements and worked continuously for 36 hours during the two days. The
teams performed exceptionally well, and their group leaders and members answered all the questions asked by the jury.

The hard work and dedication of the students paid off, as 02 teams from the Mechanical, 03 teams from the Chemical and 01 team from the Environmental dept. were selected
for the final round. The achievement is a source of pride for the department and reflects the talent and skills of the students and their faculty mentors.

Webinar Expert Lecture/Talk delivered by Faculty Members

✓ An online talk was delivered by Dr. Rajesh Malan, Applied Science and Hum Dept. on “Physics of Advanced Engineering Materials” organized by Dr. S. & S. S. Gandhi
Government Engineering College, Surat on 30/12/2022.
✓ An invited talk was delivered by Dr. Rajesh Malan, Applied Science and Hum Dept. on ‘Start-up India” at Government Engineering College Daman.
✓ An Invited Talk was delivered by Dr Kashyap L. Mokariya, Electrical Engg. Dept. on "Electric vehicles challenges and opportunities" Online Mode in GUJCOST & DST Sponsored
Two-day National Level Workshop at Parul University on 29/12/2022.
✓ A talk was delivered by Dr. B. R. Sudani, Asst. Professor Chemistry, on “Selection process of innovative science fair models” organized by GCERT and DEO Valsad on
13/12/2022.
✓ A talk was delivered by Dr. B. R. Sudani, Asst. Professor Chemistry, on “Voter awareness and Matdan Sankalp” organized by Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, at Vapi
on 12/11/2022.
✓ A talk was delivered by Dr. B. R. Sudani, Asst. Professor Chemistry, on “Think Tank for National Unity and Concept of Akhand Bharat” organized by Veer Narmad South Gujarat
University, at Vapi on 17/10/2022.
✓ A talk was delivered by Dr. B. R. Sudani, Asst. Professor Chemistry, on “How to prepare effective science project; discussion on importance of SDGs for the better future”
organized by GCERT and DIET Valsad on 16/11/2022.
✓ A talk was delivered by Dr. B. R. Sudani, Asst. Professor Chemistry, on “Prepare effective and innovative science project ideas among Science teachers from government
institutions” organized by GCERT and DIET Valsad on 17/11/2022.
Book Chapter/Paper Publication by Faculty Members
✓ Dr. S. K. Srivastava,Assistant Professor, Chemical Engg. Dept., has presented paper on “Application of green algae towards CO2 sequestration and solid fuel production using
photosynthesis coupled with torrefacation” at National Conference on Environmental and Industrial Biotechnology (NCEIB-2022) on November 10-12, 2022 organized by
Department of Biotechnology, Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology for Handicapped, Kanpur, India.
✓ Dr. S. K. Srivastava,Assistant Professor, Chemical Engg. Dept., has presented paper on “A novel route for the synthesis of cellulose and starch based bio-plastic for packaging
purpose” at National Conference on Environmental and Industrial Biotechnology (NCEIB-2022) on November 10-12, 2022 organized by Department of Biotechnology, Dr.
Ambedkar Institute of Technology for Handicapped, Kanpur, India.
✓ Prof. Khyati K. Modi, Env. Engg. Dept., presented a paper titled “Working of a Modified Rotating Biological Contractor (RBC) for Enhanced Reclamation of Dye Wastewater”
in an International Conference on Sustainability in chemical processes through Digitilization, Artificial Intelligence and Green Chemistry, December 2022, organized by
Harcourt Butler Technical University, Kanpur-208002.
✓ Dr Kashyap L. Mokariya, Electrical Engg. Dept as a co-author presented a paper titled “Prediction of EV charging and Impact analysis on Indian Grid” at PIETDS Parul University,
on 11/11/2022.
✓ Dr Kashyap L. Mokariya, Electrical Engg. Dept as a co-author presented a paper titled “Energy Efficiency Enhancement in Pumping system boosting Nations Economy” on
29th December at ICETET22 International Conference at Laxmi Sarigam on 29/12/2022.

Patent/Design by Faculty Members

✓ A Design (No. 368276-001) entitled " Box type Solar cooker" by Prof H A Vaidya and Dr. S A Channiwala from SVNIT, Surat is accepted by
Controller General Patents, Design, and Trademarks, department of industrial policy and promotion, ministry of commerce and industry,
India.

Other achievements by Faculties

✓ A research paper is reviewed by Prof H A Vaidya in International Journal of Thermofluids.

✓ Prof. B G Patel, Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering represented Gujarat Secretariat in the “ALL INDIA CIVIL SERVICES CARROM
TOURNAMENT” for the year 2022-23, held at Exhibition Hall Hapaniya Ground, Agartala, Tripura during 16th to 20th November 2022.

Faculty transferred from GECV

Name of Faculty Transferred to Department Date of
Relieving
Prof. H. S. Wani VGEC Chandkheda Power Electronics 31/10/2022 Faculty transferred to GECV
Dr. B. K. Seth VGEC Chandkheda Chemical Engg. 20/10/2022 Name of Faculty Transferred from Department Date of Joining
Prof. Jalpa Shah L.D.C.E. Ahmedabad Chemical Engg. 16/12/2022 Prof. M. A. Chaudhari GEC Bhuj Electrical Engg. 01/11/2022
Dr. N. J. Modi GEC Gandhinagar Chemistry 31/10/2022 Prof. A. S. Mishal GEC Dahod Electrical Engg. 02/11/2022
Prof. H N Lakdawala GEC Surat Mechanical Engg. 30/10/2022 Dr. N. R. Vaghela VGEC Chandkheda Chemical Engg. 20/10/2022
Dr. Shashi Ranga GEC Gandhinagar Chemistry 13/12/2022
Faculty left service Prof. B. C. Patel GEC Surat Mechanical Engg. 01/11/2022
Name of Faculty Designation Department Date of resignation Prof. K. A. Patel SSEC Bhavnagar Mechanical Engg. 01/11/2022
Prof. S. H. Mistry Asst. Prof (Contractual) Civil Engg. 12/12/2022 Prof. J. Y. Patel GEC Bhuj Environmental Engg. 01/11/2022

STUDENTS CREATIVITY

A Hindi Poem by Jash Shah (210190105132) 3rd Semester Chemical Engineering

कर रहा था ईश्वर को धन्यवाद, अच्छा ररजल्ट आने के लिए , धीरे से खु द को कहा "अगर लमि न पाए तो यादोां में ही जीिेंगे"।। आज भी अपने गाां व की याद आती है, नीांद में भी सताती है ;

मुझे क्या पता था ये पैगाम है, अपनो से दू र जाने के लिए ।। लजस िड़की से प्यार लकया, लजसको हर साां स में लजया , लजतनी कोलशश करू
ां भूिने की, उतना ज्यादा रुिाती है ।।

पररवार को समझाया, सबको मनाया, उनसे दू र जाने के लिए ; उसको अपने लदि की बात कहे लबना ही चि लदया ।। लिर भी नही छोड़ सकता साथ, इस बेरूखी लजांदगी का ;

सोचा न था की कभी पढाई छु ड़वाएगी घर , घर चिाने के लिए ।। दे खते ही दे खते स्कूि का मीठा शोर छूट गया ; क्योांलक यही सहारा है मेरे उज्जवि भलवष्य का ।।

माां ने खु द को सांभािते हुए, लपता ने हौसिा बढाते हुए, पता ही नही चिा कब बचपन का वो दौर छूट गया ।। हकीकत से अनजान नही हां , सपनो में जीनेवािा इां सान नही हां ;

उन्ोांने मुझको खु द से दू र भेजा, छु पकर आां सू लगराते हुए ।। अब शहर में आके बस गया और यही का मैं हो गया ; लिर भी मन मेरा सोचे .......

जाने से पहिे दोस्तो से लमिा , उनसे बातें कर मन हल्का लकया ; लजांदगी की भागदौड़ में जैसे मैं खु द ही खु द से खो गया ।। काश वो पि लिर से आए , वो वक्त खु द को दोहराएां ;

लिर हर छु लियोां लमिने का (जूठा ही सही ,) एक वादा लकया ।। माां की रोटी छूट गई, मीठी नीांद जैसे टू ट गई ; हम सब लमिकर लिर से वही मासूम बच्चे बन जाए ।।

मैने सब दोस्तो को गिे िगाकर कहा "लिर लमिेंगे" , होटि के पकवानोां से तो जैसे मेरी भूख ही रूठ गई ।।
Posters by Ms. Adithi (200190113002), Environmental Engg. Dept

Wall painting and Rangoli by Ms. Dhanashree Goti (190190113014), Environmental Engg. Dept

INSIGHT TEAM
Editor:
Dr. Pankti Desai, Applied Science & Humanities Dept.

Co-editor:
Prof. Sandip Patel, Mechanical Engg. Dept.

Contributors:

Prof. Reshma Malan, ASH Dept.

Prof. Jugal Panchal, Mechanical Engg. Dept.
Dr. Sanjay Srivastava, Chemical Engg. Dept.
Prof. Monali Patel Environment, Engg. Dept.
Prof. Neha Patel, Civil Engg. Dept.
Prof. Dipendra Parmar, Electrical Engg. Dept.