-By Chandan Anand, Group Editor, ArdorComm Media
February 27, 2025
“All these technologies, including immersive VR, often fail when introduced to Tier-2 or Tier-B colleges, where students struggle with fees and loans” said Dr. Sanjeev Sharma
Q: How was your experience at today’s event?
A: It’s a great event, Chandan. It’s a unique experience for me, with eminent speakers, scientists, and media professionals present. I travelled from Ghaziabad to Mumbai for this, though I could have attended a similar conference in Chandigarh. However, after coming here, I feel it was definitely worth it.
Q: What are your thoughts on digital education and initiatives for students?
A: All these technologies, including immersive VR, often fail when introduced to Tier-2 or Tier-B colleges, where students struggle with fees and loans. However, we are doing a lot to support them through CSR funds and MSME grants. MSME and DST provide financial assistance to our college for student development.
Q: What skilling initiatives are you working on?
A: We have collaborations with NSDC and MSME, which fund our students’ projects. Recently, we developed a drone and a 3D printer, which has gained popularity among our students.
Q: Do you have incubation centres for entrepreneurship?
A: Yes, our college has 7 to 8 entrepreneur cells. We have partnerships with Ulex, JCB, and Samsung, which have set up labs where students can develop their own products. Some of these innovations are even patented, allowing students to earn through them.
Q: Any initiatives for teacher training programs?
A: Yes, we conduct multiple Faculty Development Programs (FDPs) in collaboration with IIT Guwahati and NIT Chandigarh to enhance teaching skills.
Q: How does media support your institution?
A: Media plays a significant role in securing support from organizations like MSME and NSDC. It also helps in maintaining government accountability. Through media, I can invite ministers, government officials, or even the Police Commissioner to my college, which strengthens our institution’s reach and credibility.
Q: Apart from RD Engineering College, are you involved in any other initiatives?
A: Yes, apart from education, I run a company focused on lateral hiring. Through this initiative, we have placed over two lakh students in various companies. As an advisor at Abdul Kalam Technical University, I have also contributed to placing over 15,000 students in a single year.
Q: What is your feedback on this forum?
A: Chandan, I have attended several such platforms, but yours stands out as a truly national-level platform. You bring together people from Chandigarh, Haryana, UP, and Mumbai, making it a unique and impactful event.
Q: Any good wishes for ArdorComm Media?
A: Of course! My best wishes to ArdorComm Media. Everyone here is talking about this event, whether over tea or lunch. It’s truly a one-of-a-kind experience.