A one week online AICTE-ISTE sponsored Induction Program was organized by the Department of Electrical Engineering, SVPCET from 14 th - 21st March 2022. The theme of the Induction Program was “Introduction to Electric Vehicle”. 

The inaugural program was conducted on 14th March, 2022. Dr. D.P. Kothari, Ex-Director Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, was the chief guest and in his inaugural speech he highlighted the significance of Electric Vehicles and its potential. Dr. Fr. Paul Chandrankunnel, Director, SVPCET, delivered the opening address, Dr. N. K. Dhote, Head, Electrical Engineering and Convenor, outlined the objectives behind organizing this Induction Program.

Many renowned Professors, distinguished experts and speakers were invited as resource persons for this online event. The names of the resource persons are mentioned below:

• Dr. Mohan Lal Kolhe, University of Agder, Norway
• Dr.Venkatasailanathan Ramadesigan, Department of Energy Science&Engineering, IIT Bombay.
• Dr. M. Lakshmi Suarupa, CVR College of Engineering, Ibrahimpatnam.
• Dr.M. V. Aware, Dr. R.K.Keshri & Dr. M. M. Lokahnde, Department of Electrical  Engineering, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur.
• Dr. A.V. Raviteja, Indian Institute of Technology, Roopar.
• Dr. Sandeep V, National Institute of Technology, Andra Pradesh.
• Dr. Kowaslya M, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore.
• Dr.Varsha Shah, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology,Surat.
• Dr. Pritam Gujrathi, Director, I-Switch Technology, Oman.
• Dr. Udaya Bhaskar M., National Institute of Technology,Warangal.
• Dr.Chaitanya Jibhkate, Research and Technology Consultant, TATA Consultancy Services,Pune.
• Dr. Rupesh Wandhare, Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad.
• Dr. P.V.V.Rama Rao, MVSR College of Engineering, Hyderabad.
• Dr. Gajja Prasad, GITAM University.
• Mr. Pravin Pisal and Mr. Kunal Onkar, St. Vincent Pallotti College of Engineering & Technology, Nagpur.

A Valedictory function was held on 21st March, 2022. Dr. S.V.Gole, Principal, SVPCET was the chief guest and he appreciated the efforts of the department for organizing an Induction program on “Introduction to Electric Vehicles” in a Multi- disciplinary manner.

Dr. N. K. Dhote, Convenor of the Induction program, Mr. Pravin Pisal and Mr. Kunal Onkar, Co-Convenor from Department of Electrical Engineering, worked hard for the smooth conduction and success of the Induction Program.