Blessings from the President

Education does not serve a single purpose; instead, it serves manifold objectives. It has been a remedy; a solution to all problems across the world - be them social, economic, educational, political, technological, or cultural. Thus, Education has been the key to success in human life. Hence, by availing education opportunities to all, the society gives everyone an equal opportunity to succeed in life.
I strongly believe that the core objectives of education should be: to prepare children for citizenship, to cultivate a skilled workforce for the socio-economic growth of the country, and to prepare the students for competition in a global marketplace. In fact, the purpose of education should be focused more on social, academic, cultural and intellectual development so that students can grow up to be engaged citizens. In short, Education should prepare young people for life, work and citizenship.
With the same philosophy, Charotar University of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT) has been established to put India on a Global Education Hub through creation, augmentation and dissemination of knowledge. Since inception, CHARUSAT has been redefining and redesigning higher and professional education.
It focuses on converting eyes into sight and vision; information into knowledge and wisdom; and demography into citizens and harmonious living. Teachers also dedicate their efforts to construct and facilitate opportunities where the students can practice and experience creativity. Moving a step ahead towards the purpose of education, CHARUSAT aims to make its students Job Creators and not Job Seekers.
Further, CHARUSAT strongly believes in the ideals of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel - The Iron Man of India. He believed, "Education without character is futile". In order to inculcate right values in the students, CHARUSAT has been established as a University fostering High Moral and Ethical Values.
Research, particularly, socially relevant research has been the buzzword at CHARUSAT. A Research and Development Centre has been established on the Campus. Further, to initiate and foster research in Space Technology, Charusat Space Research and Technology Center (CSRTC) has also been established. It works in close collaboration with ISRO.
CHARUSAT also fosters a niche for world class education at the rural base. In the long run, it aspires to be a World Class University. Primarily, it strives to be in the league of Top 20 Universities at National Level. It has also charted out Road Map.
As a step in the direction, CHARUSAT has achieved the milestone achievement of being the First Private University of Gujarat by securing A Grade in the first cycle of assessment by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), Bangalore.
I am happy that continuing the march towards excellence in Education and Research, CHARUSAT has initiated the Publication of a Research Journal. I believe that it really proves to be an appropriate platform for all to share their knowledge and innovations.
My best wishes and blessings for the initiative of publishing CHARUSAT JOURNAL!

- Surendra Patel

CHARUSAT - A Haven of Research and Innovation
Dr. M C Patel Secretary, Shri Charotar Moti Sattavis Patidar Kelavani Mandal First (Honorary) Provost, CHARUSAT

Dear Readers,
Higher Education has always been a pre-requisite and also a foundation of all knowledge, discoveries, innovations, entrepreneurship, and hence, of National Development. In recent years, India has definitely met commendable improvements and advancements particularly in providing society at large the access to tertiary education. However, considerable challenges still persist. QS World University Rankings 2016-17 clearly indicate that Indian Universities hardly find their place in the Top 500 World Class Universities or struggle to retain the previous Ranks.
Hence, Charotar University of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT) has been conceived by Shri Charotar Moti Sattavis Patidar Kelavani Mandal to put India on global education map by making Charotar - the Land of Sardar Patel the Global Education Hub. Kelavani Mandal is a premier education trust of India. It has an ancestry of social service of more than 122 years old social organization - Shri Charotar Moti Sattavis Leuva Patidar Samaj - Matrusanstha.
CHARUSAT has been established by inclusion in the Schedule vide Section 3(1) of Gujarat Private University Act No. 8 of 2009. It is empowered to confer degrees under Section 22 of UGC Act 1956. It is the state university getting "A+" Grade in the second cycle by National Assessment and Accreditation Council, NAAC, Bangalore. It is also accredited with Grade "A" by Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat, Government of Gujarat.
Presently, CHARUSAT offers 70 programs from Undergraduate, Postgraduate to Doctoral (Ph D) under the tutelage of 9 Institutes, 6 Faculties, 4 Centres / Cells, employee strength of 550, student strength of 6500 and a Capital Outlay of Rs. 150 Crores. They are in the allied disciplines of Engineering & Technology, Pharmacy, Computer Applications, Management, Applied Sciences, Nursing, Physiotherapy, and other Paramedical Sciences.
As a University, CHARUSAT intends not just to hand a map to those willing to follow it, but to inculcate leadership and restlessness into a new generation. Hence, it endeavors to serve the society by striving to transform it through creation, augmentation, dissemination and perpetuation of knowledge. Therefore, the thrust at CHARUSAT, is on socially relevant Research & Development.
To further accelerate interdisciplinary research activities at CHARUSAT, various initiatives have been taken. As a result, 18 Patents have been filed and / or held by the students and faculty members of CHARUSAT. Further, CHARUSAT emphasizes, facilitates and encourages faculty members to conduct applied research and undertake industry relevant projects. For the purpose, highly sophisticated Research and Testing Labs have also been established at CHARUSAT Campus.
Dr. K. C. Patel R & D Centre has been established for focused research in physics and its applications in varied fields. It was established in 2006 when, in the Education Scenario of Gujarat, Research was not so sung a buzz word. Further, CHARUSAT Space Research Technology Centre has been established in collaboration with ISRO for focused collaborative research and training of students in space technology. CHARUSAT, at present, has on hand, 40 ongoing research projects of around Rs. 7.49 crores from funding agencies like DST/DBT, GUJCOST, UGC, DAE, SERI, CSIR, ABB, DNP Industry, GSBTM, CHARUSAT and many more in addition to 11 completed Projects worth Rs. 2.2 crore since 2009. It also has 52.6 lakhs Projects of Industry, Consultancy and Modrob Grants exceeding Rs. 34.5 lakhs.
Importantly, the university supports research projects of the students (UG as well as PG and Doctoral students) by giving them financial support. The cost of testing facilities availed outside CHARUSAT is also reimbursed.
Endowment Chairs are also established. Experts of eminence from around the World are invited to share their knowledge and skills. Quite uniquely, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Chair has been established. Padma Shri A S Kiran Kumar, Chairman, ISRO and Secretary, Department of Space visited CHARUSAT. He also delivered the inaugural and motivational / enlightening lecture on Space Technology and Development.
In order to promote research and innovation, in the very first year of its inception, CHARUSAT launched Ph D program. So far, 23 Scholars have been awarded with the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. In addition, presently, more than 240 Research Scholars are pursuing their Ph D from CHARUSAT. Distinctively, CHARUSAT has also initiated Post-Doctoral Fellowships, Best Research Paper Award, Patent and Intellectual Property Policy, and Collaborations.
Present Development at CHARUSAT Campus is indebted to renowned nuclear scientist and a prominent educationist of Gujarat, Dr. K C Patel, Former President of Kelavani Mandal who actually dreamt of a University at CHARUSAT Campus, Changa. Shri Surendra Patel, President of Kelavani Mandal and CHARUSAT has also always insisted on High Academic and Research Standards and Self-Reliance.
Further, Dr. B G Patel, Provost, CHARUSAT is also a good mix of Academics, Research and Administration who took the University on the next level of development. Equally, enthusiast and encouraging has been the Registrar of CHARUSAT - Devang Joshi. He has also been striving very hard to promote interdisciplinary research. Further, CHARUSAT has been a very Unique University. It follows the Founding High Moral and Ethical Values. Honesty, Integrity, and Transparency have been the benchmarks of CHARUSAT in both word and action. And hence, it works in synchronization with all of its stakeholders.
In the long run, CHARUSAT fosters an aspiration of being a World Class University. It strives, initially, to be in the league of Top 20 Universities at National Level. CHARUSAT wishes to achieve it through hybrid culture: A culture that represents the serenity of the oldest places of learning like Takshashila and Nalanda and the scholarship of the centres like Harvard and Stanford.
Finally, it is my heartfelt desire and faith that one day CHARUSAT will produce a Nobel Laureate.
In the Journey towards the fulfillment of these Dreams, CHARUSAT Journal is an important landmark. I hope it contributes in the creation and dissemination of knowledge and becomes an effective for the upliftment of modern sciences.
My best wishes and congratulations to the Team !
Regards,
Dr. M C Patel