The annual award function is one of the most important ceremonies to be organized by any academic institute to encourage its students, faculties and staff members for the excellent performance in their field. With this thought PIIT (Poddar Institute of Information Technology), wing of Kamla Poddar Institutes , celebrated its Annual Award nite on the theme of SPECTRUM on 3rd September 2013 at Jawahar Kala Kendra – Rangayaen .
KPI has brought to Jaipur a wide range of new-age courses developed by leading institutes — INIFD (International Institute of Fashion Design), PIIT (Poddar Institute of Information Technology) Flying Cats & Talentedge in India. These include under-graduate, post-graduate, degree, diploma and certificate courses from 6 months’ to 3 years’ duration. The degrees and diplomas are awarded by recognized Universities and KPI acts as an excellent facilitator.
The Special guest were Professor Sandeep Sancheti – President ‘Manipal University ’ , Mr. Amit Shrivastav – Regional Manager — ‘ Sikkim Manipal University – West Zone’ , Mr. Jasmine Ganetra — Senior Territory Manager ‘ Sikkim Manipal University – West Zone’ , Mr. Simaran Patheja – Regional Manager ‘HDFC Sales Pvt. Ltd.’, Mr. Deepak Malhotra, Area Manager ‘ Sikkim Manipal University’.
During the event different cultural presentations were shown by students on the unique theme of SPECTRUM. The beginning of the wonderful event was commenced by Ms. Kamla Poddar , Chairperson KPI , by paying tribute to Lord Ganesh Ji & Goddess Saraswati Ji and students presented Ganesh Vandana to take blessings from Lord. Other performances given by students included Ballet Dance, Fusion Dance, Traditional Dance and Western Dance . On this occasion Fashion Show was presented by students on the theme with a unique message of “7 Deadly sins & 7 Heavenly Virtues” and students have also depicted diversity in their costumes though this show.
The most significant award, The Kalpana Chawla Super Achiever I CAN Award is given to the student keeping in view the overall academics. This award includes a shield, certificate and a scholarship for academic year, if the student pursues higher education from the Kamla Poddar Institutes. This year the award was bestowed to Swati Phophalia student of MBA. The award was presented by Ms. Kamla Poddar along with Professor Sandeep Sancheti – President ‘Manipal University ’ , Mr. Amit Shrivastav – Regional Manager — ‘ Sikkim Manipal University – West Zone’ . On receiving the award Swati Phophalia was overwhelmed with joy and showed his gratitude to Mrs. Kamla Poddar , Chairperson of Kamla Poddar Institutes. She also added that this award is a motivation and encouragement for the deserving students. Her parents also appreciated the step taken by the institute and said that it is a source of inspiration to the aspiring students. Faculties and staff members of the Institute were also felicitated for their contributions.
Also, students of different streams , enrolled in bachelors and masters program were awarded during the event for their outstanding performance in academic and cultural activities organized by the Institute throughout the year .The various categories of Awards were best students in academics, Outstanding Performance in Diwali Competitions , Outstanding Performance in Cultural Events , Best Performance in Fashion Show , Best Performance in SKIT , Outstanding Performance in Room Decoration , Outstanding Performance in Anchoring ,Mr. Fresher , Ms. Fresher , Best Product in Product Fair , Best Performance in Antakshari , Best Performance in Group Dance , Best Performance in Solo Dance , Best Performance in Rangoli competition , Best Performance in Mehendi Competition, Best Performance in Duet Dance ,Best Performance in Collage , Best Performance in AD Mad Show, etc.
PIIT under the aegis of Kamla Poddar Institutes imparts world class education in the fields of Information Technology and Management which is authorized learning center of Sikkim Manipal University situated at Bani Park Jaipur. Here students come from all over the country and meet the demands of their education needs. More than 2000 students are studying in the Institute. There is a separate placement cell which helps the students for getting placement in various prestigious companies like ICICI PRUDENTIAL, HDFC, IDEA, INDUS BANK, GENUS, INDIA BULLS, KOTAK MAHINDRA, RELIANCE , INDIA MART , INFOSYS BPO , STAR TECHNOLOGIES , TCS , INDIA INFOLINE , BAJAJ CAPITAL , SHOPPERS STOP , LIFESTYLE , UDB etc. The Institute organizes Industrial Visits for its students to enable them to grasp up practical as well as theoretical knowledge.
Here education is imparted through Audio Visual Techniques and also through EduNxt (Online Virtual Classroom Environment) in which working executives and students can access Self Learning Material, interact with the best business minds and experts in various areas, can chat with the university faculty to clear any doubts he/she may have, can plan his/her study timetable much better, can watch videos and make use of a variety of resources to further enhance soft skills. Sikkim Manipal University also offers scholarship to deserving students through their initiative- Vidyadeep. Under this a case study contest is held regularly where a student can display his/her skills at solving case studies and problems within the allotted time and motivated through scholarship. University also offers special feature for its students where in they can plan their exams as per their convenience. There are various courses like BBA, MBA, BCA, MCA, BSC IT, MSC IT, B.com and BSC NT.
Mrs. Kamla Poddar , Chairperson, Kamla Poddar Group, “congratulated and appreciated all the students , faculties and staff members for their efforts to make this award night a great success”.
According to Mr. Abhishek Poddar, Director, Kamla Poddar Group, “Awards ceremonies are a great way to recognize talent and we always appreciate the efforts put in by all.”
Mr. Ayush Poddar, Director, Kamla Poddar Group,said, “Congratulations to all students, your parents and your educators who supported your learning in different ways.”
According to Mr. Satyajit Saha, Location Head, PIIT, gave vote of Thanks to all students, faculty members and the special guests.
Students and Parents enjoyed the function very much and were talking high of PIIT.