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SSIP Robotics Outreach at Vidhyamandir School
2021-22
Electrical department students served as experts in practical sessions on robotics and drone-making for standard 5-to-8 students at Vidhyamandir School, Palanpur, organized by the…
Old Clothes Donation Drive
2021-22
Faculty members and students collected old and unused clothes from across the institute for distribution in slum areas of Palanpur, led by institute NSS coordinator Prashant…
Return to Offline Classes and Practical Examinations
2021-22
After relaxation of COVID-19 protocols, regular offline laboratory and lecture sessions along with progressive assessment tests resumed, with students experiencing offline theory…
Student Technical Activities — Hackathon, Toy Innovation & Robotics Training
2021-22
Mechanical students took part in several technical events in 2021: two teams competed in the state-level KDP Hackathon 2021 Grand Finale at K D Polytechnic, Patan (22/11/2021,…
Health Awareness Camps — Thalassemia, Tobacco Control & De-addiction
2021-22
The department co-hosted several health and social awareness camps on campus in 2021: a Thalassemia screening camp (07/10/2021) with blood tests for students, a tobacco control…
Semester Toppers — Mechanical Engineering 2021
2021-22
GTU examination toppers recognized by the department in the 2021 edition of Sampark, including Daiya Hardik Ishvarbhai (Sem 5: SPI 9.26, Sem 6: SPI 9.89), Raval Akshaykumar…
SSIP Activities - School Outreach
2021-22 (Throughout the year)
Students from our department actively participate in various activities of SSIP Cell, GP Palanpur. Students from our department contributed as experts in practical sessions…
COVID-19 Vaccination Program
April 2021 (First week of)
The institute hosted a COVID-19 vaccination program on campus during the first week of April 2021, with health workers setting up vaccination stations for students and staff.
GUJCOST-Sponsored Online FDP on Tools and Trends in Online Education
15 March 2021
The department organized a GUJCOST-sponsored one-week online Faculty Development Program on 'Tools and Trends in Online Education System' from 15 to 19 March 2021, in which more…
Industrial Visit — Banas Dairy, Palanpur (2021)
22 February 2021
Semester 1 students (42 students, 2 faculty) visited Banas Dairy (Banaskantha District Cooperative Milk Federation), Palanpur, Asia's largest milk producer, on 22/02/2021.
Road Safety Seminar
16 February 2021
A road safety seminar was conducted at Government Polytechnic, Palanpur on 16/02/2021, with local police officials on the dais addressing students on traffic safety.
Student Patents — Water Alarm Tap & Glass Washing Machine
29 January 2021
Alumnus Dhavalbhai Prakashbhai Nai and co-inventors (Barad Dipendrasinh Mahendrasinh, Naileshbhai Nagjibhai Parmar, Hitenkumar Virabhai Patel and others) were granted Indian…
Road Safety Seminar
2021
A road safety awareness seminar was organized at the institute, with Mr. Ankit Panchal, RTO Inspector of Palanpur, Banaskantha district, delivering an expert lecture on road…
Tobacco Awareness Program
2021
The Tobacco Control Office, Palanpur organized an awareness program at the institute, with Mr. Kamarali Nodoliya delivering an expert lecture to educate students on the dangers of…
Tree Plantation Drive 2020
5 September 2020
Staff members carried out a tree plantation drive on campus on September 5, 2020, planting saplings while observing COVID-19 precautions such as face masks.
Fire Safety Awareness Demonstration
2 September 2020
On September 2, 2020, a fire safety expert conducted a practical demonstration of fire safety equipment at the institute, showing students and faculty how to operate fire…
74th Independence Day Celebration
15 August 2020
A flag hoisting ceremony was organized at Government Polytechnic Palanpur on August 15, 2020 to celebrate the 74th Independence Day, with students and staff participating while…
Installation of 3-D Printer at Campus
2020-21
A 3-D printer facility was installed under the SSIP scheme to improve the quality of student prototypes. Students from the Electrical department and other departments used the…
Offline Laboratory Sessions Resume Amid COVID-19
2020-21
With university guidance, the department arranged masked, socially-distanced offline practical sessions for final-year students during the pandemic, with recorded videos shared…
Farewell for Faculty Transferred to Other Institutes
2020-21
The department bid farewell to three faculty members transferred to other government polytechnics: Shri A.R. Nijanandi (GP Himatnagar) and Shri H.R. Makwana and Shri N.A. Sunasara…
Student-Built Auto Street Light Control Device
2020-21
Sixth-semester student Wasim Manasia designed a low-cost (about Rs. 300) LDR-based 'Master ALC' device that automatically switches street lights on at sunset and off at sunrise,…
Participation in State-Level Hackathon at Ganpat University
19 February 2020
A group of Electrical students travelled to Ganpat University on 19-20 February 2020 to participate in a state-level Hackathon, coordinated by Shri B.M. Patel, Shri P.K. Bhavsar…
Industrial Visit to Charanka Solar Power Plant
18 February 2020
Fourth- and sixth-semester students visited the Solar Power Plant at Charanka on 18 February 2020, accompanied by HOD Smt. M.B. Shah, Shri H.R. Makwana and Shri M.R. Patel, to see…
Campus 100 kW Solar Rooftop Tour
7 February 2020
Second-semester students were taken on a guided tour of the institute's 100 kW rooftop solar installation on 7 February 2020 by Shri B.M. Patel, learning about the installed…