Inauguration of IBM Center of Excellence at Shrimad Rajchandra Institute of Management and Computer Application, Maliba Campus, Gopal Vidyanagar, Bardoli, Gujarat
Since the day of inception itself, Shrimad Rajchandra institute of Management and Computer Application (SRIMCA) has been striving hard for the requisite knowledge, skills and attitude among the learners' fraternity. As part of this and continuous endeavor to provide world class education, SRIMCA is collaborating with leading industries. And on top of that is SRIMCA's proud association with IBM. SRIMCA has successfully accomplished more than 10 ventures as part of this. In as sociation with IBM, SRIMCA has organized 3 certification training programs with more than 50% success rate, 3 workshops with more than 100 participants in each, and secured rank in 3 national level software project development competitions. Finally on 22nd December 2009, IBM Academic Initiative and Shrimad Rajchandra institute of Management and Computer Application have join hands by signing memorandum of understanding and starting IBM Center of Excellence at SRIMCA.
In the inauguration ceremony patron shri Bhulabhai Patel, Shri Bhaktidada, Shri B. U. Patel, Shri Nalinbhai Vyas, and Shri Bhagubhai Patel was invited as guest. Mr. Parmantapa Dasgupta, Manager, Academic Initiative and Mr. Vikas Manoria, Technical Lead, Academic Initiative have represented IBM India Ltd. during the inauguration ceremony. IBM CoE is dedicated to Shri Narendra Ramanbhai Bhakta of "Shri G. H. Bhakta Memorial Foundation Trust", Mahuva. The IBM CoE is fully furnished ai r-conditioned audio visual conference hall with 30 latest computers with necessary software connected to Internet. Whole hearted efforts from Director Dr. Bankim Patel and Campus Director Dr. D. R. Shah have makes this dream come true. Patron Shri Bhulabhai Vanmalibhai Patel has inaugurated the IBM Center of Excellence by cutting the ribbon and following religious ceremony. The inauguration ceremony begins with prayer, one of the best practices of SRIMCA. During inauguration ceremony Shri B. U. Pate l, Shri Nalinbhai Vyas, and Shri Bhagubhai Patel has given their blessings. Mr. Parmantapa Dasgupta, Manager, IBM Academic Initiative has discussed that across the India only few students are getting benefits of IBM CoE and SRIMCA students belongs to that group. He has appealed to get maximum benefits out of this collaboration. Mr. Dharmendra Bhatti, Assistant Professor, SRIMCA has proudly represented few success stories of SRIMCA in collaboration with IBM. Mr. Vikas Manoria, Technical Lead, IBM Aca demic Initiative has suggested how/where SRIMCA and IBM can work together.
It was also appreciated by one and all for providing such great opportunity to SRIMCA students. The inauguration ceremony was celebrated in presence of over 300 guest, staff, and students.