VC launches Alumni Connect Platform and E-directory of MRSPTU Alumni Association (MAA)

VC launches Alumni Connect Platform and E-directory of MRSPTU Alumni Association (MAA)

Kanwar Inder Singh/ February 20,2023

An enthusiastic alumnus becomes nostalgic to recall success stories and alma mater memories…

Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University (MRS-PTU), Bathinda, organized Alumni Meet -2023 named as “Our Pride: Our Alumni” in an impressive function held in the University campus.

Vice Chancellor, Prof.  Buta Singh Sidhu launched Alumni Connect Platform of MRS-PTU Alumni Association (MAA) and E- Directory in the presence of august gathering of Deans, Directors, faculty, staff, retired professors and alumni from all across the world.

More than 300 dignitaries and alumni participated in the event from various parts of the country. Besides, the event was also joined online by alumni from countries including USA, UK, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Dubai and other countries from across the globe.

Alumni Meet – 2023 was Pearl Jubilee Celebrations for 1993 & 1994 Graduate Batches, while Silver Jubilee Celebration for 1995, 1996, 1997 & 1998 Graduate Batches of the institute. Besides Reunion celebration for all Graduate Batches.

Addressing the alumni, Prof. Buta Singh Sidhu said with the launching of the portal and E- directory everyone will get an opportunity to reconnect under one umbrella of MRS-PTU Alumni Association (MAA), which will play the role of mother as its name underlines.

“Our Alumni can pitch in to prop up and train students of their alma mater, donating time, money and their expertise in generous measure.  Our Alumni can tremendously support our Placement cell by linking the Industries wherever they are working. We are thankful to all, who took their initiative,” said Prof. Buta Singh Sidhu, while encouraging the alumni.

Prof. Sidhu narrated that the association with old friends will make life more meaningful, relieve the stress of hectic corporate chores and bring cheer to life.

Prof. Sidhu conveyed that alumni chapters would be started on the basis of geographical locations all across the globe where alumni would strengthen connection at regional level for mutual benefits. He pointed out that with the rapid changes taking place in the education and landscape in the country and the greater integration in the region and the world, networking among us is most valuable in contributing towards greater understanding and in increasing the potential for collaborative efforts that are of mutual interest.

While appreciating those who generously contributed for the alumni association and the institution, He said, “Our tradition suggests that we are indebted to our ‘gurus’. We can repay this debt by applying the teachings of our gurus and bringing glory to our alma mater. Nothing is nobler than giving back to one’s own alma mater and through it to the society at large”. He also congratulated Prof. Rajesh Gupta and his team for coordinating the entire event with grand success.

VC launches Alumni Connect Platform and E-directory of MRSPTU Alumni Association (MAA). The establishment of the MAA represents an important part of its commitment to provide a platform for members to maintain active networking and productive collaborative alliances.

Giving details, the man behind the mega event (Programme in-charge coordinator), Prof. Rajesh Gupta said   that our alumni are working in various parts of the country and more than 80 countries in six continents. They are working in almost every public sector organization may it be IAS, IPS, IFS, PCS,  Judiciary,  administrative, ISRO, public sector services, technical, start-ups, entrepreneurship, or may it be a semi government, public limited, private limited companies or else at state, national and international level in wide range of positions making their families and its alma mater of  proud.

The event was memorable for the participants. Many of them were feeling nostalgic meeting all the faculty, staff and their peer batch mates. Many of them paid their regard and respect to their teachers, who contributed a lot to shape their future. Maninder Singh, CEO, Manzeera Solutions (UK Based Company) contributed RS. 5 lakh in MRS-PTU Alumni Fund. Many other alumni offered to contribute for the alma mater to provide better employment opportunities for students, for arranging internships, as experts at various platforms in university activities, for technical collaborations in the area of research and development with university, for monetary contributions, for launching scholarships to students and to contribute in any form.

University Registrar Dr. Gurinder Pal Singh Brar extended the vote of thanks to all present and shared valuable thoughts about alumni connect programmes. He stated that Alumni have one unique thing that “everyone is equal” irrespective of their positions.

Campus Director, Dr. Sanjiv Aggarwal, Deans, Directors, Heads and senior faculty also attended the event. Programme Anchor Prof. Sunita Kotwal conducted the programme very well and got applause from everyone for her oratory skills. Co-coordinators Er. Gagandeep Singh Sodhi and   Er. Haramritpal Singh Sidhu played a crucial role in the programme.

(royalpatiala.in News)