Report on Installation of CESA Council (2017-18)
The installation of the new Civil Engineering Students Association (CESA) Council for the academic year 2017-18 was inaugurated on 11th August 2017, in the esteemed presence of the Chief Guest Shri. R.B. Bhatkar -Director, Operation DCS limited, Guest of Honour and key note speaker Shri. Richard Dias, General Manager -HWTPL, Director Rev Fr. Kinley D’Cruz, Principal Dr. Neena S. P. Panandikar , HOD Prof. Annapurna Sakhardande and Coordinators Prof. Jeffrey Valadares and Prof. B. R. Anirudha.
CESA which was initially installed in August 2013, was formed with the primary aim of exposing budding Civil engineers to the challenges of the profession. Through CESA the Department of Civil Engineering builds a bridge for lively interaction between the students and industry. The function began with the lighting of the lamp and a prayer song followed by a Welcome speech by Subrata Rai, a second year student. Mr. Kohen Duarte the former Chairman of CESA, delivered the annual CESA report for the year 2016-17.
The Principal , Dr. Neena Panandikar congratulated the initiative and efforts taken by the Civil engineering students for successful organization of intercollegiate technical festival – “Sankriti 2017” and advised the students to equally take interest in academics. In his speech, the Director, Rev. Fr. Kinley D’Cruz named a few successful people and motivated the students to move out from their comfort zone and take up challenges in the field of technology to be successful. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Guest Shri. R.B. Bhatkar congratulated the newly elected Council and advised them to give back to their Alma mater. The Guest of Honour and key note speaker Shri. Richard Dias gave an insight about “Replenish” the topic that he would cover in his session.
Later, Prof. Jeffrey Valadares introduced the new student Council 2017-18 who took the oath in the presence of all. The Chairman of the CESA Council (2017-18) is headed by Mr. Siddhant Porob, from the third year Civil Engineering. Thereafter, the CESA council 2016-17 was felicitated by the Chief Guest for their excellent work during their tenure as office bearers.
The Civil Engineering Department Newsletter-“Blueprint” and Souvenir of “Sankriti 2017” were also released on this occasion. After a talk on “Replenish” by the key note speaker Shri. Richard Dias, there was a photography and debate competition which were enjoyed by all.