South Delhi Polytechnic for Women

CONVOCATION FOR THE SESSION 2011-2012

45th   CONVOCATION, 18th December, 2012 / PRESS RELEASE
The South Delhi Polytechnic for Women was established 49 years ago in 1963, under the aegis of the Vocational Education Society. It convened its 45th Convocation today Mr. Lalit Mansingh, Former Ambassador/Foreign Secretary,  was the Chief Guest. He, presented 50 first class first diplomas to the first-class-first and other exceptional students got trophies that included: Marg Dipty (for special/challenged students) , Marg Drishti (for unique achievements), Dr. Shah’s Trophy (for 100%attendance) and Jamila Kidwai Award (to best Hostel student).
In the session 2011-2012: 1146 students received training. There were 06 foreign students and 241  from other states of India, 02 gifted students and 145 students in the Campus Hostel. The total staff strength during the academic session was Full time: 29, Part time: 33, Visiting: 23.

     An Exhibition was inaugurated by the Chief Guest in the Campus Gallery 2000, on stones and pebbles titled: “Beauty in Hardness”. This was an exhibition in which the entire college participated. Students creatively explored from the point of view of their department’s perspective or their very vocational vision via the dense, solid and rigid medium of stones..
In the  Convocation address Mr. Lalit Mansingh, said, gave his appreciation of the exhibition and mentioned that students were fortunate to study here, as this college was the first of its kind, in India. He then took the audience on an erudite journey of social history. He traced the root symbolism and stature of women in ancient India, both of veneration and denigration. He then more positively stated that female students were very fortunate to be born at this point of time. When, the rights and freedom of women was never as before. He named famous contemporary women in public offices, most recently the first time woman Head of FICCI-Naina Kidwai. He added that was another thing in India, women did not have to forget their feminine qualities to stand equal among men. He inspired the students passing out in a very novel way.

Mr. Munis R. Kidwai on behalf of Dr. A.R. Kidwai Former Governor of Haryana, Bihar & West Bengal and President of the Vocational Education Society gave the Presidential address. He condoled the passing away of an eminent teacher and vice-president Of Vocational Education Society –Prof. Mohd Amin. While wishing the students all their best for the future, he stressed on important values like hard work and honesty. He added another key word- thirst for knowledge for further success in life.
There was also the Director’s report.

The Vote of Thanks was given by  Dr. Reyhan Chaudhuri. There was a parting message in it ,by the Founder Director  Ashima Chaudhuri- to all passing out students. She counseled that as continents were merging and countries were coming together as never before, due to newer technology like the internet. Students should think globally and be international. However, at the same time they should never forget their country and always think of ways that it can be proud of them.
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CONVOCATION
		The prestigious Convocation Ceremony is held annually. The passing out batch of Students are awarded with Diplomas, Certificates and Trophies, for various achievements and special performances. 1. First Class First for excelling in the final exams. 2. Director’s Shield for contribution in community upliftment, for the weaker sections of society or SUPW (Socially useful productive work). 3. Marg Drishti Award is to acknowledge the achievement of a Student, who has paved a unique path in her profession, and is thereby an inspiration for others. 4. Marg Dipty Award is conferred upon a challenged student, who despite her limitations has excelled in her field. She has therefore, illuminated a Vocational Lane in new ways, for those who come after her. This award was instituted in the memory of Late Dipty Chaudhuri, wife of Lt. General Bijeta Chaudhuri and great- grand daughter of Maharishi Debendranath Tagore. 5. Dr. Shah’s Trophy for 100% attendance in the entire academic Session. Late Dr. Shah was a civil surgeon, in the Central Provinces. He was an ardent promoter of female education, in the last century. 6. Jamila Kidwai Trophy is given to the most immaculate Hostel Student, who displays outstanding cleanliness, neatness, decorum and behaviour. This trophy is given in remembrance to the Late Jamila Kidwai, wife of His Excellency, the former Governor of Bihar, Bengal and Haryana.



CONVOCATION FOR THE SESSION 2011-2012 45th CONVOCATION, 18th December, 2012 / PRESS RELEASE The South Delhi Polytechnic for Women was established 49 years ago in 1963, under the aegis of the Vocational Education Society. It convened its 45th Convocation today Mr. Lalit Mansingh, Former Ambassador/Foreign Secretary, was the Chief Guest. He, presented 50 first class first diplomas to the first-class-first and other exceptional students got trophies that included: Marg Dipty (for special/challenged students) , Marg Drishti (for unique achievements), Dr. Shah’s Trophy (for 100%attendance) and Jamila Kidwai Award (to best Hostel student). In the session 2011-2012: 1146 students received training. There were 06 foreign students and 241 from other states of India, 02 gifted students and 145 students in the Campus Hostel. The total staff strength during the academic session was Full time: 29, Part time: 33, Visiting: 23. An Exhibition was inaugurated by the Chief Guest in the Campus Gallery 2000, on stones and pebbles titled: “Beauty in Hardness”. This was an exhibition in which the entire college participated. Students creatively explored from the point of view of their department’s perspective or their very vocational vision via the dense, solid and rigid medium of stones.. In the Convocation address Mr. Lalit Mansingh, said, gave his appreciation of the exhibition and mentioned that students were fortunate to study here, as this college was the first of its kind, in India. He then took the audience on an erudite journey of social history. He traced the root symbolism and stature of women in ancient India, both of veneration and denigration. He then more positively stated that female students were very fortunate to be born at this point of time. When, the rights and freedom of women was never as before. He named famous contemporary women in public offices, most recently the first time woman Head of FICCI-Naina Kidwai. He added that was another thing in India, women did not have to forget their feminine qualities to stand equal among men. He inspired the students passing out in a very novel way. Mr. Munis R. Kidwai on behalf of Dr. A.R. Kidwai Former Governor of Haryana, Bihar & West Bengal and President of the Vocational Education Society gave the Presidential address. He condoled the passing away of an eminent teacher and vice-president Of Vocational Education Society –Prof. Mohd Amin. While wishing the students all their best for the future, he stressed on important values like hard work and honesty. He added another key word- thirst for knowledge for further success in life. There was also the Director’s report. The Vote of Thanks was given by Dr. Reyhan Chaudhuri. There was a parting message in it ,by the Founder Director Ashima Chaudhuri- to all passing out students. She counseled that as continents were merging and countries were coming together as never before, due to newer technology like the internet. Students should think globally and be international. However, at the same time they should never forget their country and always think of ways that it can be proud of them. .----.