Workshop by Vigyan Prasar : A Report by Samprita Kuncolinkar of MAI(Journalism and Mass Communication)

Those who trust their work will bag a job , but those who trust themselves will offer jobs to others!"-Dr Irfana, Vigyan Prasar

                           
Every Enterprising students is a FutureEnterpreneur     

Department of Electronics Engineering is holding a short term programme at YMCA University from 22nd August to 27^th August on recent advances and entrepreneurship in renewable energy. On the 3^rd day which is 24^th August a workshop was conducted on radio kit by Vigyan Prasar (DST).

The event was covered by Credence a media solution which is a weekly news channel for Rajya Sabha TV, Vigyan Prasar. Mr. M.S Saini (COO of Credence Media), Jyoti Singh (Assistant director program of science faculty), the reporter and interviewer and Mr. Sanjay (cameraman) covered the event as they also taught the media students of YMCAUST  'the ropes of the trade'.

                                                     

                                               

The two interviewed the students of the electronics engineering department to know about their views in the radio transmission program. They also shot videos of the students working in groups and also individually on the radio kits to show their efforts. They also interviewed Dr. Irfana Begum (Project Officer- Vigyan Prasar Department).

In her interview she emphasized the need to teach about the new advances and 'state-of-the-art'  in the field of science and technology to students and the teachers both, so the students can receive a better understanding and stay informed.

She gave credit to the University for extending a hand for this joint venture with Vigyan Prasar for more awareness and knowledge for students. The telecast of the video will be done on RSTV on Saturday at 11-11:30 A.M in English language and 11:30 to 12 A.M in Hindi language.

Inspiring words by Dr. Irfana Begum

On the 3rd day of the programme of recent development and entrepreneurship of renewable energy at YMCA the students got a chance a chance to interact with Dr. Irfana Begum who is the Project officer (EDUSAT) of Vigyan Prasar, Department of Science and Technology.

Dr Irfana enlightened the students with the motive of the programme held by the department and shared some tips on the ways to achieve success in the field of mass communication. 

Dr. Irfana is a prolific writer and has worked with Dainik Jagran since her 6th grade for 4 -5 years. She writes in Hindi, English and Urdu and has published various books like 'ganit and khel', ' dharti hili' and more. 

She explained the link between the renewable energy and its relevance with entrepreneurship. She asserts that the energy needs to be accessible to all the public at cheap and affordable rates. Therefore, the scenario offers an opportunity for power to be brought to the market with startups or business skills. 

She further enumerates the skills one needs to have as an entrepreneur- like leading power, communication skills, readiness to face any difficulty, skills to cope up with financial crisis and other such life and business related issues.

Later she shared her experience of being a science student but accidentally getting into the field of journalism. She inspires the students with her personal experiences of success with parental support.

She briefs the students about the roles of a mass communication student to excel in this field including- being confident, having good eye contact, having command over language, good vocabulary and word choice and habit of reading a lot of books. 

“Jo apne kaam pe yakeen karta hai vo naukri karta hai aur jo khud pe vo business karta hi"-

These were her ending words in the small chat we had with her which moved a lot of students on a personal level to work in the field of mass communication and also she successfully created awareness amongst the students about the advancements and entrepreneurship.