Times of India Public Speaking Junior Contest
Signature Event of Podar World School; Maneja.
Flagship Program that aims to seek solutions to pressing problems of world Faces.
Theme for 2024: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Goals considered for the Projects:
1. SDG in health and Well being
2. SDG in affordable and clean energy
3. SDG in industry, innovation and infrastructure
4. SDG in clean water and sanitation
Loksabha MP, Vadodara Hemang Joshi was invited as chief guest.
11 projects were presented by various international school of Vadodara .
Keynote speech was given by 1. Dr.Sekar Saladi - Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering dept.
Specialization in Nanotechnology and Surface Engineering.
Got Financial grant for the Surface Engineering, Material Science and Engineering and Nanotechnology Lab with the help of research grant of Rs.49.50 LAKHS from the GUJCOST ( GUJRAT COUNCIL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ) , DST , Government of Gujarat.
- Certified American Science for Testing Materials ( ASTM ) Member.
. Dr. Hemang Joshi, MP Vadodara has sent his warm wishes to all the participating students and schools.
I quote him, “The field of quality Education is very close to my heart and witnessing such an event with the kind of initiative taken by Podar World School Maneja, is overwhelming.
I wish them all the success and to the students, SDG is an important part to make this a better world so with all faith in you, make change happen.’'
The esteemed panelists:
1. Mr. Mitesh Patel Prof Nanotechnology
2. Mr. Bimal Roy Deputy CEO, Torrent Group- Health Care division.
3. Dr. Rounak Pandit Renowned Psychologist
4. Mr. Nagesh Nanda Director and Scientific Advisor to Pharmaceutical Industries.