Special Mandatory Additional Requirement (MAR) Activities Convenient During Lockdown

Special Activities of Mandatory Additional Requirements (MAR)

suitable during Lockdown period at MAKAUT, WB

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT) is trying its best to help the students during the present crisis created by the breaking out of Corona Virus Pandemic. The Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor Sir Prof. (Dr.) Saikat Maitra, the Hon'ble Controller of Examinations (COE) Sir and other faculties & officials of the University have identified a list of activities suitable for the students, while they stay indoor, in an online meeting on 27.03.20.

MAKAUT hopes that such activities will help the students to be cheerful with their families, despite the present grim situation. These activities will help them to make up any shortfall in MAR points, as many other activities are now not possible due to Lockdown. The other activities are, however, valid as before.

Such activities must be guided by the College Faculties and then uploaded in  the college facebook, YouTube and other pages. Video Documentation can be done by following the same technique. A particular space in the College website may be dedicated for such activity uploading to encourage the students.

A list of such activities, along with MAR points is provided below:

Sl No	Activities	MAR points	Max points admissible
1	Theme Photography (photographs to be taken inside home, by selecting a particular theme) & publishing online	3	6
2	Video Film Making inside house using mobile phone & publishing online	5	10
3	Writing of poetry, story, blog & publishing online	4	8
4	Reviewing of story books, novels, films, documentaries, YouTube videos	4	8
5	Cooking recipes and/or cooking (with video documentation)	3	6
6	Recording of Song/Music (with photos/video documentation) & publishing online	5	10
7	Gardening within the house (with video documentation)	3	6
8	Helping parents and family members in household work/matters. e g., cleaning, reorganization of furniture, washing, decoration etc	1	3
9	Creation of Social Networking Groups to spread social awareness and give messages	2	4
10	Writing of technical (scientific & management oriented) review article & publishing online	5	10
11	Mobile App development/Coding Solution & publishing	7	14
12	Learning of Foreign Languages with certification	6	12

 It must be noted that App Development has to be certified by departmental committee of instruction, and they would upload the credit in portal. 

Certification and awarding on the activities of MAR for outstanding activities/special achievements in these areas would be considered by the University.

Students may achieve more than maximum admissible points and total MAR points would be reflected in the final certificate.

Online Classes at MAKAUT, WB

Online Classes using Teaching-Learning Software at MAKAUT

Faculties attending a session on Online Communication at Salt Lake Campus on 18.03.20

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), WB is taking resort to different modes of Online Communication, to ensure continuity in the teaching-learning process of the University in the midst of Corona affected environment. The University is also communicating digitally for internal matters and with the affiliated Colleges and Institutions.

Internal Meetings of the University are now being conducted with the help of ZOOM Digital Platform. Cisco Webex is used for online teaching. MAKAUT has also purchased a platform named My Perfectis which has in-built Question Bank for MCQs. The provision for online evaluation is also there.

The Classroom Equivalent online courses are also identified by various departments for credit transfer of the students.

As regards online teaching, a faculty will have to create an account and install the Cisco Webex App. The teacher will join as a host and send a URL id to the students via whatsapp or SMS, so that the student can join. Dr. Somdatta Chakravortty, HOD of IT Department pointed out, that IT and CSE Departments are already using Learning Management System (LMS). The other Departments will also be using it, because physically students are not allowed to attend classes to prevent the spread of Corona virus.

Already the students are informed about the new schedule of Online Classes, so that they can l0g-in through their desktops/laptops/mobiles.

For further information, the contact numbers are: 7980899652 and 7059147441.

MAKAUT Prepares Hand Sanitizer for Free Distribution and Campaigns Against Corona Virus

The Fight Against Corona Virus: A Great Leap Forward by MAKAUT, WB

The Vice-Chancellor, other faculties and staff busy preparing hand-sanitizer at the Salt Lake Campus on 20.03.20.

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), WB is taking an active part in the fight against Corona Virus, under the able guidance of its Vice Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Saikat Maitra. He has prepared hand sanitizer according to the guidelines provided by World Health Organization (WHO) in his own initiative. It is being produced at the Haringhata and Salt Lake Campuses on war footing. Initially it has been distributed amongst the staff of MAKAUT. Prof. Maitra said, "MAKAUT will soon produce it in a large scale, so that the needy common people and various Government Departments can get it free of cost."

Prof. Maitra himself preparing sanitizer at Salt Lake

   Distribution of Hand Sanitizers prepared by MAKAUT will start soon as a part of the University's commitment towards social responsibility. The University has also distributed masks to its staff and is campaigning against the spread of Corona Virus.

MAKAUT has also taken an initiative to meet the demand-supply gap of sanitizer in the market. The Assistant Registrar of MAKAUT Mr. Anup Kumar Mukherjee said, "Everyday 1000 bottles of sanitizer are being prepared. Each bottle is of 100ml. These are being sent to the College of Medicine and JNM Hospital, Kalyani, Haringhata Municipality and BDO Office."

The faculties like Dr. Somdatta Chakravortty, Dr. Madhumita Das Sarkar, Dr. Prasanta Narayan Dutta and several staffs took part in the preparing and bottling of hand sanitizers.

Sanitizers being prepared at Haringhata Campus

The Vice-Chancellor of MAKAUT always tries to inculcate social consciousness within the MAKAUT family and amongst the students. MAKAUT is making this fight against Corona in a war footing and is developing a team spirit and has the will of iron for protecting public health and serve the needy common people.

Bottled Sanitizres Ready to be Distributed

WEBINARS by SIMPLILEARN for Faculties and MAR Activities of Students from 17.03.20.

WEBINAR for MAR Activity

 According to the MoU signed between Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), WB and Simplilearn on 14.06.2019 in the context of Online Certification Training Courses, the University has decided to allot 1 extra Credit Point per Webinar for Mandatory Additional Requirement (MAR) activities of students. For Phases I and II registrar by 16.03.20 and 18.03.20 respectively.

Simplilearn has proposed webinars for students and also faculty members of MAKAUT, WB and its affiliated colleges on different dates as per schedule appended here under in tabular form.

For more details log on to the official website of MAKAUT: 
makautwb.ac.in

Please find below the links :

The Registration Link appended below in respect of the faculty members, HODs and Head of the Institutions is available up to 16.03.2020 for Phase - I and 18.03.2020 for Phase - II.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1wajbMoJS-6ObuDuHp8z63joN2iBVElic5k5-SQuDz3k/edit

The Registration Link in respect of the students is available up to 16.03.2020 for Phase - I and 18.03.2020 for
Phase - II.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nI-PWCqUSjIrGt56iElZGLLVzqeDmzFZbVz1990Bbp4/edit

About Simplilearn

Simplilearn is one of the world’s leading certification training providers. They partner with companies and individuals to address their unique needs, providing training and coaching that helps them achieve their career goals.

Seminar on Bakery Products BAKEOLOGY-2020 at Haringhata Campus on 19.03.2020

SEMINAR ON BAKERY PRODUCTS: TECHNOLOGY AND QUALITY ASPECTS
(BAKEOLOGY-2020) ON 19th MARCH, 2020

Bakery industry is characterised by creative art of craftsmanship, novelty in skill, and innovation in presentation with each passing day. The bakery segment of food industry in India has stretched itself to the top gallant; in terms of business growth, its ameliorating quality and acceptability. 

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), WB intends to encourage entrepreneurial spirit among its students and alumni community by organizing a seminar for innovative discussions. The Seminar will be on Bakery Products: Technology and Quality Aspects, BAKEOLOGY-2020 at the Auditorium of Academic Building at the Haringhata Campus on 19.03.2020 from 11 a m onwards.

The growth opportunity and employability in bakery industries has been categorised by Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Govt of India, which is expected to expand at an average rate of 9.3 % during 2019 - 2024. At this juncture, the Department of Food Science & Technology of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology is organizing this seminar to build up linkages between Institution –Industry-Govt. organization in view of reporting the challenges of Technology & Quality Aspects being faced by the industry today to face the growing demand of consumers for more quality based healthier products of long shelf life and at affordable prices. The University also intends to encourage entrepreneurial spirit among its students and alumni community by organizing this seminar. 

The following Key Questions are to be addressed:

1. How has the Indian bakery market performed so far and how will it perform in
the coming years?

2. Which are the popular product types in the Indian bakery market?

3. What are the major distribution channels in the Indian bakery market?

4. What are the various stages in the value chain of the Indian bakery market?

5. What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Indian bakery market?

6. What is the structure of the Indian bakery market and who are the key
players?

7. What is the degree of competition in the Indian bakery market?

The affiliated Colleges are requested to encourage the students and faculty members to participate in this seminar. The Colleges/Institutions must identify a competent member of the
 assign him/her the responsibility coordinating this initiative at your end.
They may get in touch with either of the two coordinators:

Prof. Utpal Raychaudhuri ( 9830329408 )
or
Dr. Sebak Ranjan Roy (9775903854)
and
event organizer  Dr. Sushil Pareek (9163167145)
of MAKAUT, WB as soon as possible.

All participants will be awarded with participation certificate.
Deadline for REGISTRATION FOR PARTICIPATION: March 16, 2020.
Participation is free.
Participation for industries: 10 heads (maximum on first cum first basis)
Participation for Students/teachers: 25 heads (maximum on first cum first
basis).

The Names and other Details must be sent as follows:

1. Name in Block Letters:
2. Name of the Institution/ College/ University/ Industry:
3. Department/ Division/ Section:
4. Student/ Scholar/ Faculty/ Industry Representative/ Entrepreneur/ Other :
5. Contact No. and E-mail ID:

REGISTRATION E-mail ID: urcfoodtech@yahoo.co.in 
or
roy_sebak@rediffmail.com

New Activity (Webinars) for Mandatory Additional Requirements (MAR) of Students and Faculty Members

WEBINAR for MAR Activity

 According to the MoU signed between Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), WB and Simplilearn on 14.06.2019 in the context of Online Certification Training Courses, the University has decided to allot 1 extra Credit Point per Webinar for Mandatory Additional Requirement (MAR) activities of students.

Simplilearn has proposed webinars for students and also faculty members of MAKAUT, WB and its affiliated colleges on different dates as per schedule appended hereunder in tabular form.

For more details log on to the official website of MAKAUT: 
makautwb.ac.in

About Simplilearn

Simplilearn is one of the world’s leading certification training providers. They partner with companies and individuals to address their unique needs, providing training and coaching that helps them achieve their career goals.

Centre of Excellence on Emerging Technologies to Develop at MAKAUT, WB

MAKAUT Developing Centre of Excellence on Emerging Technologies

A 360 degree camera for VR photography

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology has decided to set up a Center of Excellence on Innovation at its Salt Lake Campus, dedicated to emerging technologies, with special focus on animation, VFX, AR-VR-MR-XR and more. (VR- Virtual Reality, AR- Augmented Reality, MR – Mixed Reality).

MAKAUT has already introduced B.Sc degrees in animation, film making, AR-VR-MR-XR, VFX, 3D printing and so on. The demand for experts in these fields every year has been on the rise.

Under the able leadership of vice chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Saikat Maitra, MAKAUT has already introduced a Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on VR, MR, AR, XR technologies to train faculty members of the University as well as its affiliated colleges and also other degree colleges. In his words, "I want to encourage the young generation to develop their career by embracing these new technologies, so that they do not have to look back in life."

Next comes another two programmes: 

• A Master Class on Photography/Videography/Cinematography, including VR/AR technology will be conducted by Canon India for the students of MAKAUT, WB and its affiliated colleges/institutions. The Inaugural Program for the Master Class will be held at the Salt Lake Campus of MAKAUT on 28.03.2020 (Saturday) at 11.00 a m and the First Class will be held from 2-4 p m at IBM-2 Lab in the same campus. 

• A Master Class on VR/AR Film Making will be conducted by MAKAUT, WB for its students and also students of its affiliated Colleges/Institutions. The Inaugural Program for the Master Class will be held at the Salt Lake Campus of MAKAUT on 28.03.2020 (Saturday) at 12 noon and the First Class will be held from 2-4 p m at IBM-1 Lab in the same campus.  

The Head of the Department of Emerging Technologies, MAKAUT, Samir Mukherjee said, “With more than 200 affiliated colleges, there is a huge scope for imparting these job oriented Courses. From last year, we are focusing more on immersive technologies based od VR/AR. Today, corporate sectors are also looking for innovation and new technologies for projects. For instance – in the Architectural front, VR enables one to give a walkthrough the design rather than presenting a mere sketch. But in college life, students are hardly aware of these.”

Prof. Mukherjee, who travels overseas like Europe, Germany, China and so on to give lectures on emerging immersive technologies, is connected with various international projects and organisations like World VR Forum (WVRF) Geneva of which he is looking at the India part. He said, “VR-MR-AR, will be everywhere in a few years time. So, at MAKAUT we are focusing on preparing students so that they can master these technologies."

The use of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) is growing across sectors by leaps and bounds. The organizations and institutions involving entertainment, media, education, retail, real estate, automobiles etc are using these technologies to involve their core audience, Customers or users. The faculties teaching in different colleges can never keep themselves aloof from this emerging technology, as they are the key persons entrusted with the task of nation building and influencing the minds of the young generation. In fact, VR/AR technologies are becoming more and more important as media of instruction in the teaching-learning process. It is needless to mention that through this mode of instruction the learner can penetrate in the subject matter lucidly and vividly. So MAKAUT wants to be the pioneer in gearing up the students in this direction by setting up the Centre of Excellence.


It is in this perspective that Maulana Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), West Bengal is going to arrange the Faculty Development Program (FDP) for 10 days, pertaining to a Training for Virtual Reality (VR)/ Augmented Reality (AR), commencing on 19^th December 2019. It will be arranged at the City Campus of the University at BF-142, Sector I, Salt Lake, Kolkata-700064 in Saturdays and Sundays, for the convenience of the faculties It may be mentioned at this point that MAKAUT is the nodal State University in the field of Engineering, Management and other Technical areas with more than 200 affiliated colleges.

The Course Co-ordinator is Prof. Samir Mukherjee, the Head of the Department of Emerging Technology & VR/AR/MR/XR, MAKAUT. An eminent personality in this field, Prof. Mukherjee is the Founder and Creative Technologist of VR AR Academia, India. His field of interest is amalgamation of art, culture and technology into a distinct bend of novelty. He is the Ambassador of World VR forum, Geneva, Director of International VR Foundation, Beijing, China and Chapter President ARVRA, USA.

VR AR Academia is a Virtual/Augmented Reality Training organisation dedicated to transforming the way content is delivered and consumed globally. It does so by creating experts and trainers on VR/AR who can integrate VR/AR in schools, news & media, hospitals, engineering and various industries and even in retail and logistics business.

Day by day it is being widely accepted that VR/AR technologies are becoming more and more important as media of instruction in the teaching-learning process.

For more information about the University please visit: https://makautwb.ac.in/

National Seminar on Climate Resilient Agriculture, Food Safety, and Environmental Sustainability on 27, 28 March

Papers Invited for the National Seminar on Climate Resilient Agriculture, Food Safety, and Environmental Sustainability

A National Seminar on Climate Resilient Agriculture, Food Safety, and Environmental Sustainability is being organized on 27th and 28th March, 2020 at  Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT) WB. It will be organized at the Haringhata campus, jointly by the Department of Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science, University of Calcutta, Kolkata & School of Energy and Environmental Science, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), W.B.

About Seminar

Soil and water are the most important Natural Resources which need to be managed scientifically for sustainable development and to mitigate on side and off side effects on natural system. Conserving earth’s biological diversity and safeguarding the benefits of ecosystem services are the two major objectives of natural resource management. Natural resource management is a multi-disciplinary area that integrates the complex interrelationship among soil, plant, animal, human and the environment. India is blessed with vast natural resources viz. land, water, vegetation, human and livestock, but their unplanned and unscientific exploitation has led to serious environmental and land degradation processes.

Access

With the objective of popularizing the knowledge on natural resources, a National Seminar On Climate Resilient Agriculture, Food Safety, and Environmental Sustainability will be organized jointly on 27-28th March, 2020 by Department of Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science, University of Calcutta, Kolkata & School of Energy and Environmental Science, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), Haringhata, Kalyani , West Bengal.

Call for Papers: Submission of Papers and Abstracts

Abstracts are invited on any of the following theme areas or other related areas. The abstracts should not exceed 350 words, should be typed in double space leaving 2.5 cm margin on all sides on A-4 paper. Three to five key words should be given below the abstract in italics. The font should be Times New Roman in 12 pt. size. The abstract and full paper should be sent through e-mail at nationalsymp.2020@gmail.com in MS word format. A committee will review the abstracts and decide about the nature of presentation (oral/poster). Author(s) will be intimated regarding the acceptance of the papers. Awards will be given for the best poster presentation.

SEMINAR THEMES

1. Management of Soil and water resources for Sustainable Crop production 

2. Climate Change and Carbon Sequestration in Soils for Sustainability and food security

3. Recent trend in Agricultural and Environmental research 

4. Soil ,air & water pollution and Environmental Sustainability 

5. Organic Farming, soil fertility and Bio-diversity Conservation 

6. Biotechnological and Microbiological development for crop production 

7. Recent trend of Research in Plant Science for future sustainability 

8. Renewable energy and Natural Resource Management 

9. Recent Agronomic practices in development of crop production 

10. Horticultural development for future sustainability in food security 

11. Agricultural engineering for modern crop production 

12. Recent trend of research in Animal Science for future sustainability in food security 

Please visit the caluniv.ac.in and makautwb.ac.in websites to get the other information, including details of conference program, and organization committees and Registration Form.

Contact(s): S. K. Khan +91-9153795405 (C.U.), K. Chowdhury +91-7003790190 (MAKAUT) 

Important Dates

❖ Last date of Abstract submission: 15th March, 2020 ❖ Intimation of acceptance of abstracts: 16th March, 2020 ❖ Last date for extended abstract for poster: 24th March, 2020 ❖ Last date for Registration (without late fee): 26th March, 2020 

Registration Fee 

Conference is open only for the registered participants. Registration fee is as under: 

❖ For Faculty/Scientist – Rs.1200/- 

❖ For Research Fellows– Rs.800/- 

❖ For Students-Rs. 600/- *Late fees of Rs. 500/- will be charged after registration due date (26th March 2020) 

Registration fees include the kit (including seminar Souvenir and Abstract book), access to technical and poster sessions, lunch etc. The research fellows/students are required to produce a valid certificate from Principal Investigator/ identity card of the institute for availing the student discount. Confirm your registration by completing the attached form along with the non-refundable registration fee either by demand draft in favor of National Seminar on “Climate Resilient Agriculture, Food Safety, and Environmental Sustainability” 2020 

Name of the account holder: Climate Resilient Agriculture and Environment

A/C No. 39158926410 

Bank Name: State Bank of India IFSC Code SBIN0003692

Accommodation 

A limited accommodation is available in the MAKAUT guest houses and hostels . On request, the organizers will arrange accommodation on priority basis. A wide range of hotels and guest houses are available. The likely tariffs are as under: Hotels – ₹ 2000 to 5000/- Guest house – ₹ 500 to 1500/-

National Science Day 2020 : MAKAUT, WB Salutes all Lady Faculties

MAKAUT, WB Felicitates All Lady Faculties

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), WB observed the National Science Day on 28th February, 2020 in accordance with the theme for this year 'Women in Science'. Each year a theme is set by the National Council for Science and Technology Communication (NCSTC). Additionally, MAKAUT had the objective of spreading the message of importance of science and its applications among the school and college student fraternity. The University exhibited innovative projects created by the young students from 50 school and college teams in this event in EXPLORA-2020, as a part of Science Day celebrations. Oral Presentations were there for 3 categories: Computational Sciences, Management Sciences, Biological & Environmental Sciences.

As the theme of this year's Science Day Celebrations is 'Women in Science', the Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Saikat Maitra decided to bring all the lady faculties and staff in the limelight.They organized the whole event and the Programme was inaugurated by the lady faculties Ms. Sarani Bhopwmik and Ms. Sayantani Roy of Management Department. The Vice Chancellor Sir was with the audience.

         

The Lady Faculties Inaugurating the Programme by lighting the lamp 

 

Watering of a plant by the lady faculties

 The respected lady faculties also watered a plant after the inauguration of the Programme. It was very symbolic, as students have to be nurtured for their overall development, just like a plant.

At the outset Prof. (Dr.) Somdatta Chakravortty thanked everybody, including the Vice Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Saikat Maitra for engaging all women to conduct the Programme.

Prof. Maitra felicitating Prof. Rina Rani Ray

After the inspiring inaugural Rabindrasangeet 'Prana Bhariye Trisha Hariye' by the staff and faculty members of MAKAUT, the keynote address was delivered by Prof. (Dr.) Rina Rani Ray of the Biotechnology Department. She paid her tribute to Indian women scientists through her short presentation "Indian Women in Science- A Saga of Success".

The Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor Prof. Maitra and
Registrar Dr. Partha Pratim Lahiri among the audience.  

   

In addition to conventional awards, promising projects by the students will be inducted to the EKTA incubation center of MAKAUT,WB for start-up assistance and mentoring. MAKAUT, WB intends to encourage entrepreneurial spirit among its student and alumni community by providing a launching platform to this community in EXPLORA-2020 to display their technical talent and demonstrate their innovative ideas. 

A panel of experts assessed the techno-commercial potential of the projects presented and prizes were distributed among the enthusiastic students. Quality projects recommended by the panel will be selected for nurturing at MAKAUT,WB’s EKTA Incubation Center for comprehensive start-up support.

Prof. Jaya Bandyopadhyay of the Dept. of Biotechnology is being
felicitated by Prof. Sibamoy Dasgupta.