On 16 April 1853, the first passenger train in India ran between Bombay and Thane. Since then, Indian Railways have progressed very significantly to become the lifeline of the country (in last year, ~ 648 crore passengers travelled on Indian Railways, besides carrying record 1591 million tonnes of Freight). It is now on a tremendous growth path, adopting most modern technologies. Ashwini Vaishnaw Jaya Varma Sinha Anil Kumar Khandelwal Naveen Gulati Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (A Central University under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India) celebrated the "National Rail Transport Day 2024", on 16 April 2024. On the occasion, we were privileged to have topmost leaders and experts with us, to share their perspectives on "Technology and Skills for the Railways Sector":

Chief Guest: Sh. Rajesh Kumar Singh (Secretary, DPIIT) emphasized the crucial role of capacity building and skill development in the logistics sector to establish efficient and cost-effective logistics and infrastructure systems. He further highlighted on integrating Logistics and Infrastructure Development courses into the curriculum of CTIs and State ATIs, so that officers are better prepared to tackle the complexities of infrastructure development, enhance logistical efficiencies, and contribute significantly to India's economic growth and development agenda. Purpose of Workshop: Capacity Building to Strengthen Knowledge of PM GatiShakti and its role in Developmental agenda through Education & Training. The workshop aimed to provide a common platform for brainstorming on the pedagogical strategies, curriculum development, and the integration of real-world logistics and infrastructure challenges into administrative training discourse of government officials. Attendees: The workshop saw participation from more than 100 officials, comprising senior officials from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), BISAG-N, Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya as well as representatives from Line Ministries/Departments, Central Training Institutes (CTIs), State Administrative Training Institutes (ATIs), Karmayogi Bharat and related educational/training institutions.

Today, Prof. Evgeny Korovyakovskiy (Rector's Advisor for International Cooperation) and Prof. Vorobyev Aleksandr A. (Head of Department of Ground Transport and Technological Complexes), from Emperor Alexander I St. Petersburg State Transport University Russia visited Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya In order to foster collaboration between both universities (and countries) in the transportation sector, an MOU was signed. The MoU was signed between myself and Prof. Oleg Valinsky (Rector of the Emperor Alexander I St. Petersburg State Transport University, Russia). The MoU incorporates (1) Development and implementation of joint educational and research programs, (2) Joint research efforts in fields of mutual interest and in accordance with the funds available, (3) Joint publication of the results of research to be conducted, (4) Exchange of students, faculty members, researchers, and experts in accordance with requirements accepted in both countries, and (5) Exchange of information concerning scientific achievements, important conferences and symposia of mutual interest, etc.

The annual Tech-Fest EPITOME'2024 of India's first-ever transportation university is scheduled for 2-3 March 2024. It is poised to be a transformative initiative at the crossroads of academia and the dynamic transport industry. It features various competitions, seminars, and diverse activities to serve as a catalyst for innovation and collaborative learning. Through strategic collaboration with key players in the transportation infrastructure, logistics, and supply chain management sector, Tech-Fest provides participants with practical insights into real-world industry challenges, fostering a holistic understanding of the sector's dynamics. This strategic partnership enhances the depth of discussions. It ensures that the event is deeply rooted in solving real-world challenges and exploring opportunities in the transportation sector. The second edition of EPITOME'2024 (2–3 March 2024) is set to receive extensive media coverage, underscoring its significance in driving industry-driven innovation. This technical festival highlights Vishwavidyalaya's commitment to shaping the future of transportation and amplifies the broader discourse on the role of technology in advancing sectors. EPITOME, therefore, stands not only as a technical event but also as a pivotal juncture in the ongoing dialogue between academia and the transportation industry, contributing substantively to the collective knowledge, ideas, and solutions that can propel the transportation sector forward to make India a developed nation by 2047. The following technical sessions are planned along with student competitions for EPITOME'2024: • Technology Trends for Railways • Transportation Security & Sustainability • Human Resources for Transportation and Logistics Sector • Logistics Policy and Management • Entrepreneurship and Innovation Student's competitions: • Hackathon • Ideathon(2-1st prize, 2- 2nd ) • Nirman (Bridge Making) • Model Competition • Autocad Competition • Debate Competition • RC Car Competition • Cryptic Hunt • Ai Poster Generation

Republic Day Celebrations 2024 at Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya and National Academy of Indian Railways: With patriotism and youthful energy, celebrations galore. We were graciously joined by Vadodara MP Ranjan Ben Bhatt ji, and Sh. Anil Kumar Lahoti ji (Distinguished Visiting Professor - GSV, and Former Chairman of Railway Board) on the occasion. The participants proudly wore T-Shirts carrying "Viksit Bharat @ 2047" in their hearts and dreams. We also carried out a Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra. Meritorious staff from both GSV and NAIR were recognized for their contributions.

Sustainability Conclave at Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya on 20 Jan 2024. Organized in collaboration with National Productivity Council (NPC) India Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade INDIAN POTASH LIMITED and INDIAN POTASH LIMITED - Centre of Rural Outreach (ICRO), Topic: Productivity and Green Growth. The program focused on logistics in agri-sector and sustainable transportation. Media coverage at: https://lnkd.in/dSh73WaD Had distinguished speakers - Dr. Rajeev Ranjan (Former Chief Secretary of Tamil Nadu, Director - ICRO), Sh. Rahul Kirkire (Regional Director, NPC, Gandhinagar), Sh. Sagar Panchal (IG Drones ), Sh. Tarun Purohit (Lime Light), Sh. Natarajan Pratap (NPC), Sh. Namdeo (Baroda Productivity Council) etc. Sessions were held on Drone Applications in agriculture sector, Industry 4.0 in Logistics sector, green logistics and multimodal transportation. Students from Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya presented their ideas and research papers. The event was very well organized by Dr. Venkat Chintala (Associate Professor, GSV) and the students volunteers from GSV.

This workshop is open to Faculty Members working in any academic/Universities/Research-Institutes and college teachers. This workshop is also open Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students (BSc/MSc), Research Scholars in various disciplines to participate to get awareness. We are happy to invite you to attend the workshop in physical mode. The Resource Persons are from IITs, NITs, Central and State Universities.

GSV visit to Delhi Metro Rail Academy (DMRA).We visited DMRA for possible academic collaborations. Visit helped to understand key value propositions of DMRA. Model rooms of DMRA can offer great learning experience.

Part of the celebrations, GSV also organized a workshop on “National Development and GSV's role” in the evening. Mr. RL Gupta (Dean - Delhi Metro Rail Academy Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd ) and Mr. Pradeep Garg (Retd. Secretary - Railway Board, Ministry of Railways, Government of India) delved talks on the topic, while the Chief Guest of the function, Ms. Ruma Devi ji (Winner - Nari Shakti Puruskar - 2018), noted social entrepreneur and symbol of women empowerment emphasized the power of dreams and perseverance.

B.Tech./BBA/BSc/MBA Senior Batches

HOW TO APPLY & IMPORTANT DATES Online short-term training program on Prospective applicants for participation in the training program should register through the following link: https://forms.gle/6jvwQtvhXUFnvRZm7 The payment and identity proof should be uploaded in the Google form. Last date for registration: August 20th 2023. Information to the candidates: August 30th 2023 Training Program Dates: September 4th -8th 2023.

B.Tech (Rail Infrastructure Engineering) students celebrated the World Water Day on 22/03/2023. The following activities were organized during the celebration: 1. Playing of a Documentary 2. Students Debate 3. Interactive Quiz 4. Q&A session with the faculty, Dr. H.M. Patel

Students of 3rd Year have visited ERDA on 9th November 2022. Prof. V.Chintala has coordinated the industrial visit and Dr. Satish Chetwani - Incharge Director, ERDA, Mr. Rajib Chattopadhyay - Head of Division & Assistant Director, ERDA, Mr. Pranav Parikh - Head of Section, Business Development Department has nicely explained the guidelines on safety rules & regulation for industry visit and how to perform in the areas where Research work on: - Lamps and Luminaries Lab - Solar Panel Testing Lab - High Voltage/Impulse Lab - Motor & Pumps Lab - Switchgear

Engineering department has arranged a half day industrial visit for: 1. B.Tech. in Rail Systems & Communication Engineering (RSCE) 2. B.Tech. in Rail Infrastructure Engineering (RIE) 3. B.Tech. in Mechanical & Rail Engineering (MRE) at Western Railway Workshop, Vadodara. 240 students of Semester 3th and 5th have visited Western Railway Workshop on 9th & 12th September 2022. Prof. V.Chintala has coordinated the industrial visit and Mr. Hemsingh Banoth- Chief Workshop Manager and Mr. V.S.Prasad- Dy. Chief Mechanical Engineer has nicely explained the guidelines on safety rules & regulation for industry visit and how to perform in the areas where loco engine maintenance is going on, the various functions of different sections of Workshop. Students learned how periodic maintenance of coach and trolley works. Students visited and understood functions of various sections like mechanical maintenance of coach, trolley, shock absorber maintenance section, break system, bearing section, bio toilet, paint section etc.