Conferences & Seminars
International Faculty Development Program
We are delighted to announce our upcoming International Faculty Development Program (FDP) on the theme:
‘Recent Global Trends in Higher Education’.
Dates: 24th May to 29th May, 2025
Location: Suryadatta Group of Institutes, Bavdhan, Pune
This 6-day FDP aims to empower educators by offering a series of insightful and engaging sessions on emerging trends, & global best practices in higher education worldwide.
For details of the resource persons/speakers and the full schedule, please refer to the brochure below.
Join us in our journey of academic enrichment!
Suryadatta Hosts HR Conclave and Presents Global HR Excellence Awards 2025
Addressing the gathering, Prof. Dr. Sanjay B. Chordiya stated, “Humans are not just resources, but a limitless source of potential. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is itself a manifestation of human potential.”
The awardees included:
- Ms. Surekha Bankar, Associate Vice President (HR), Plural Technology
- Mr. Shreyas Loni, HR Head, IVA Solutions
- Dr. Sudhindra Sarnobat, Chief Human Resource Officer, iSource Info Systems
- Ms. Manjiri Kulkarni, HR Head
- Ms. Aarti Purushottam, Principal Researcher and Forensic Expert
Dr. Deepak Shikarpur emphasized the pivotal role of HR in selecting skilled and adaptive talent aligned with modern technologies and evolving business models. He highlighted the need for emotional intelligence and a human touch in today’s tech-driven era.
Prof. Dr. Sanjay B. Chordiya added, “This HR conclave bridges industry and academia, while setting inspiring benchmarks for students. Suryadatta is committed to holistic, skill-based, and employment-oriented education. HR professionals must develop the right skills to select the right talent, which is vital for organizational growth.”
The awardees also delivered insightful talks:
- Ms. Surekha Bankar reflected on modern HR systems, emphasizing acceptance and adaptability.
- Mr. Shreyas Loni shared the evolving perspectives of HR in today’s dynamic workplace.
- Dr. Sudhindra Sarnobat encouraged students to understand what truly matters to employees in order to deliver fulfilling experiences.
- Ms. Manjiri Kulkarni stressed the importance of connecting with the new generation and adapting to the fast-changing world.
Interaction of IPS Shri Sunil Phulari ji under Indian Knowledge System
IPS Mr. Sunil Phulari and Special Inspector General (IG) for Kolhapur and five other districts engaged in an insightful interaction with the students, where he not only shared his experiences but also actively answered their questions. He addressed various queries posed by the students, providing valuable insights into leadership, law enforcement, and societal responsibilities. His thoughtful responses resonated with the young generation, offering them practical advice and guidance. Mr. Phulari encouraged the students to think critically, stay committed to their goals, and be proactive in contributing to the betterment of society. His interaction was an inspiring session, leaving students motivated and empowered to pursue their aspirations with determination.
Mr Phulari briefly touched upon the policing, law & enforcement & relationship between the police & public. He enlightened the students by elaborating the crime & its evolving nature these days with the outbreak of technology & social media, like cybercrime. He specifically emphasised on the importance of community policing, public trust, Initiatives for better police- public engagement & role of social media in policing. He also touched upon common cyber threats (digital arrests, financial frauds etc), safe internet practices and legal recourse for cybercrimes, role of police in digital forensics and cyber security. He answered one of the questions & concerns about women safety & legal provisions by explaining laws protecting women & how students can contribute to gender sensitization. He also provided career guidance and motivation for students interested in law enforcement. All in all, his session cum interaction was highly engaging, insightful, and relevant to students’ academic and professional aspirations
During the program Mr. Sunil Phulari, IPS Officer was conferred with the esteemed Suryadatta Suryabhushan National Award 2025. This prestigious award was conferred for excellence in the field of Leadership in Law Enforcement and Service to the Nation. Mr. Phulari, who has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to community welfare, law enforcement, and leadership excellence, was awarded for his exemplary contributions to public service. The award ceremony was followed by a special interaction session under the Indian Knowledge System where Mr. Phulari shared his wealth of experience and knowledge with students, leaving a deep impression on them.
During the interaction Founder President & Chairman Suryadatta Education Foundation Professor Dr. Sanjay Chordiya, who addressed the students with an inspiring message. He urged the students, “While pursuing education, do not limit it to personal development alone. Use your education for the betterment of society and the nation. Every experience in life shapes your future, so make every moment count.”
In an effort to maintain a disciplined and distraction-free environment, Professor Dr. Sanjay Chordiya has urged all students to refrain from using expensive mobile handsets during college hours. He has emphasized the importance of keeping handsets either on silent mode or switched off while on campus to ensure that students remain focused on their academic responsibilities. Prof. Chordiya’s words resonated deeply with the students, inspiring them to think beyond personal achievements and focus on contributing to the collective progress of society. His message encouraged students to see education as a powerful tool for social change and national development.
Suryadatta Hosts 3rd International Conference on Cyber Security
The Third International Conference on Cyber Security was successfully organized by the Suryadatta International Institute of Cyber Security at its Bavdhan Campus. Themed ‘Internet World, Cyber Attacks and Cyber Security’, the event brought together experts, law enforcement officers, educators, and IT professionals.
Renowned speakers included Dr. Deepak Shikarpur, Prof. Dr. Sanjay B. Chordia, Adv. RK Pillai, DCP Sagar Panmand, Adv. Rajas Pingle, Dr. Harold D’Costa, and others. Discussions revolved around rising cyber threats, the importance of awareness, and the need for cyber education.
Dr. Chordia emphasized that Suryadatta is the first institute in India to offer a B.Sc. in Cyber Security, aligning with the government’s ‘Cyber for All’ vision. Experts highlighted that cyber literacy is essential for both youth and seniors in today’s digital age.
Notable personalities including Dr. Shikarpur, Adv. Pingle, Dr. D’Costa, and others were honored with the Suryadatta Cyber Tech Award for their contributions. The event featured panel discussions, seminars, and valuable insights into emerging cyber threats and career opportunities in the field.
Inspirational and Motivational Workshop - Dreams to reality Jainam Jain and Jivika Jain at SNS Pune
A transformational and empowering workshop was held at Suryadatta National School, organized by Jivika and Jainam, aimed at motivating and inspiring students from Std I to IX.
The session was designed to encourage personal growth, resilience, and the pursuit of dreams among young learners. Jainam and Jivika, the sibling duo behind JJFuntime, have established themselves as prominent content creators focusing on fun, educational and entertaining videos. Jainam and Jivika create family-friendly videos that revolve around science experiments, fun challenges and DIY projects. Their goal is to make learning enjoyable and interactive, particularly for children and young audiences.
They have been recognized for their success on YouTube, receiving the Silver Play Button for surpassing 100,000 subscribers. Their creative experiments, such as the popular ENO fountain and Mentos in Coca-Cola demonstrations, have drawn widespread attention. Their videos emphasize creativity and hands-on learning, often including life skills, simple tricks and innovative experiments. The event opened with an inspiring speech by Jainam, who spoke about the power
of determination, hard work, and belief in one’s own potential. He emphasized how every student, regardless of their background or circumstances, can achieve their goals by nurturing the right attitude and mindset.
Throughout the workshop, students participated in various fun and enriching activities Students expressed great enthusiasm and gratitude for the workshop, with many stating they felt more confident and motivated to work towards their goals.
Two-Day Workshop on New Competency-Based Physiotherapy Curriculum Held at SIHS, Pune
Suryadatta Institute of Health Sciences – College of Physiotherapy, Pune, successfully conducted a two-day workshop on 28th & 29th April 2025, aligned with MUHS guidelines, to train faculty on the new Competency-Based Physiotherapy Curriculum. The event saw participation from physiotherapy educators across Maharashtra and was conducted under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Sanjay B. Chordiya and the Suryadatta management team.
Expert sessions by renowned faculty including Dr. Praveen Kumar, Dr. Rajshree Naik, and others focused on outcome-based education, skill development, and curriculum integration. The workshop was effectively coordinated by Dr. Seemi Retharekar, Dr. Anjali Sharma, and Dr. Harshada Kumbhar. Participants appreciated the initiative, marking it as a significant step towards enhancing physiotherapy education.
Suryadatta Group of Institutes Honours National Hero
Shri Zile Singh, Assistant
Commandant, with the Prestigious Suryadatta National Award
Staying true to its mission of honouring individuals who have rendered exceptional service to the nation, the Suryadatta Group of Institutes, under the visionary leadership of Founder Chairman Prof. Dr. Sanjay B. Chordiya, proudly conferred the Suryadatta National Award upon Shri Zile Singh, Assistant Commandant, in recognition of his extraordinary courage, dedication, and service to the country.
Mr. Singh exhibited unparalleled bravery during Operation Lethpora, a high-stakes counter- terrorism operation that lasted over 36 hours and was successfully executed solely by the CRPF. His fearless leadership, unwavering determination, and exceptional commitment to duty ensured the success of the mission. His actions not only saved the lives of his 12 fellow CRPF personnel but also neutralized three dangerous terrorists of the Jaish-e-Mohammed group. In recognition of this heroic feat, he was awarded the Shaurya Chakra by the Hon’ble Former President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, on 19th March 2019.
In a heartfelt gesture, Mrs. Sunita Zile, his wife and pillar of strength, was also felicitated during the ceremony with theSuryadatta Stree Shakti National Award. As part of theinstitute’s celebration of Women’s Month, the award honors her silent sacrifices, resilience,
and constant support, which exemplify the fortitude of the families behind India’s heroes.
The Suryadatta Education Foundation, established in 1999, has grown into a multi- disciplinary, integrated educational hub. It offers a wide range of NEP-compliant academic programs across diverse fields including Business Management, InformationTechnology, Hospitality & Tourism, Interior and Fashion Design, Animation, Health & Fitness, Performing Arts,Cybersecurity,Physiotherapy, Law, Pharmacy, Nursing, Home Science, Data Science, Teacher Education, Arts, Commerce, and other emerging domains. With K-12 schools, junior colleges, UG and PG institutions, research centres, and innovation hubs, SGI stands as a beacon of holistic learning and nation-building.
Through the recognition of real-life heroes like Shri Zile Singh, the institution aims to instill a spirit of patriotism, courage, and social responsibility among its students. Suryadatta is committed to shaping the leaders of tomorrow—brave, wise, and dedicated citizens ready to serve the nation with pride and integrity
National Conference on “Contemporary Trends in Management and Information Technology”
National Conference on “Contemporary Trends in Management and Information Technology” national conf 1 national conf 2
Two days National Conference on ‘Contemporary Trends in Management and Information Technology’ sponsored by Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) under Quality Improvement Programme (QIP) was conducted on 15th & 16th February, 2018. The conference was inaugurated by Mr. Prasad Mahale, Vice President, Indian Card Clothing, Pune. In his inaugural speech, he introduced and emphasized different values like Customer Centricity, Accountability, Respect, Diversity, Innovation, Nurture, Growth, Sustainability, Agility, Time Management, Teamwork, Talent, Dedication, Determination, Ubiquity etc.
The next speaker was Mr. Samir Kukade, Director, HR, Lear Corporation, Pune. His topic was ‘Management Challenges in Challenging Markets ’. He asked students to be well prepared to engage themselves in four Careers, especially, on the background of challenging emerging markets. He also explained the importance of the two concepts namely, Artificial Intelligence, Job Transformation, Job Attrition, etc.
The next speaker was Mr. Gaurav Ambedkar, who is the Corporate Trainer. His topic was ‘Path for Todays Managers for Tomorrow’. He spoke about the Man and the Robots. He guided the students about their roles and responsibilities to be discharged in future.-
The last speaker for first day was Mr. Santosh Talghatti who is the Management Consultant. His topic was ‘Change Management for Successful Results in Digital Technology’. He spoke about the need for Change Management and guided students as to how to be successful in the era of Digital Technology. The second Day, Friday, 16th February, 2018 started with the speech of Mr. Sumit Bulakh, Associate Manager, Accenture, Pune. His topic was ‘Human Interaction and Digitalization’. He spoke about the need and importance of Human Interaction in the world of Digitalization.
The last speaker of the conference was Prof. S .K. Verma. His topic was ‘Global Trends in Information Technology’. Through his speech, he acquainted the students with varying Global Trends in Information Technology as on today and he also predicted some future trends. He discussed about Distributor Denial of Service Attack, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data Analysis, Autonomous Cars.
One day workshop on ‘Power of Subconscious Mind’
Navin Parekh motivates students through his ‘Power of Subconscious Mind’, workshop
The Suryadatta Group of Institutes had organized an interesting and informative one day workshop on “Power of Subconscious Mind”, conducted by Sunil Parekh, an International Success Coach & Mind Power Expert, on 30th November, 2017. More than 100 participants including students & all the faculties of Suryadatta Group of Institutes attended the workshop.
“The Mind Power Unlimited” session by Sunil Parekh was very helpful to the audience, to unleash the potential of their brain by tapping the power of the mind. “Human Brain is an immensely powerful machine, which is capable of processing huge & diversified information better and faster than any supercomputer would. However, it has been proved that human beings do not use their brain to its full potential and as they age the percentage of the brain they use keeps decreasing. Most of this is due to the domesticated lifestyle that we tend to lead where we seldom go around exploring the potential of the brain”, explained Parekh.
During the workshop the participants learnt various innovative methods of handling problems by boosting the creativity. The participants also learnt various techniques to master the cutting-edge mind tools and technologies to overcome roadblocks, and for negotiations. Participants learnt various tools to stay focused, to connect with subconscious mind and to stay positive to attain the goal. The emphasis of the lecture was on the use of the power of subconscious mind to attain the goals one desire for one-self.
“Our institutes offer the best in terms of not just academics, state-of-art infrastructure, a sprawling campus to our students, but we also pay attention to their holistic development”, says Prof. Dr. Sanjay Chordiya, Chairperson, Suryadatta Group of Institutes.
"Workshop on “Capital Market Awareness & Investor Education Program” by Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) & Lotus Knowlwealth (LKW)"
“Capital Market Awareness & Investor Education Program” by Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) & Lotus Knowlwealth (LKW) for MBA-I, MBA II & PGDM students on, Saturday, 23th September, 2017.
Following points were discussed in the workshop:
- Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)
- Founded as The Native Stocks & Share Brokers Association in 1875
- Largest number of listed companies….. 5,900+
- 7th largest exchange in Asia in terms of Market Capitalization
- 8th Largest Exchange in World – number of trades in Equity Shares
- S&P BSE SENSEX is traded internationally on the EUREX as well as leading exchanges of the BRCS nations
- Purpose of Securities Market:
- Companies raise resources through public issues
- Buyers and sellers enter into transactions and make a profit or loss
- Components of Securities Market
- Bonds, Stocks, Mutual Funds, Derivatives of securities (Futures, Options)
- Financial Derivatives and Commodity Derivatives
- Primary (IPO) and Secondary Market
- BSE Market Offerings
- Cash Market
- Derivatives
- Currency Derivatives
- Interest Rate Derivatives
- Debt Market segment
- ETFs/Mutual Funds
- BSE SME Platform
"The Suryadatta Group of Institutes has organized and conducted a Workshop for all teaching staff members on “PEO’s, CEO’s and COs”
The Suryadatta Group of Institutes has organized and conducted a Workshop for all teaching staff members on “PEO’s, CEO’s and COs”. Workshop was conducted by Mr. R. K. Agarwal and assisted by Mr. Nimish Miglani, New Delhi. 24 staff members were present for the session. Mr. R. K. Agarwal has given information regarding PEO, CEO and CO in accreditation process of NAAC and NBA and its importance. He has taken practicals for each course for MBA and PGDM. Faculty members participated and made PEO and CEO and Cos of their respective subjects. He emphasized on the quality process and its importance.
Session was concluded by question and answer session where queries were asked by faculty members and Mr. R. K. Agarwal has satisfied all queries with explanation and examples.
At the end, Dr. S. G. Soni delivered vote of thanks on behalf of all participants and SGI.
The Suryadatta Group of Institutes has organized and conducted a Workshop for Teaching & Non teaching staff members on “Quality Excellence Through Accreditation”
The Suryadatta Group of Institutes has organized and conducted a Workshop for Teaching & Non teaching staff members on “Quality Excellence Through Accreditation” on Wednesday, 12th July 2017. Workshop was conducted by Mr. Nimish Miglani, New Delhi. 25 staff members were present for the session. Mr. Nimish Miglani has given information regarding accreditation process of NAAC and NBA and its importance. He emphasized on the quality process and its importance. Session was concluded by question & answer session where queries were asked by faculty members and Mr. Nimish Miglani has satisfied all queries with explanation & examples.
At the end, Dr. S. G. Soni delivered vote of thanks on behalf of all participants and SGI.
"Suryadatta Group Institutes and Global IT Commune jointly organized National IT Conference on 27th Feb 2016 at SGI Bavdhan, Pune"
To focus on emerging trends in Software Engineering and Technology, Suryadatta Group of Institute (SGI) and Global IT Commune (GIC) had jointly organized a National IT Conference recently. On the occasion, Suryadatta has conferred IT Excellence Award 2016 to 19 renowned IT professionals from various IT sectors/ companies for their immense contribution in the field of IT.
‘The annual conference was organized with a main motto to bridge the gap between academia and industry and keep student managers and future IT Professionals to align with the fast changing technical landscape’, informed >Prof. Dr. Sanjay B. Chordiya, Chairman, Suryadatta Education Foundation, Pune.
Present on the occasion were Chief Guest Maninder Singh Bitta, Chairman, All India Anti Terrorism Front along with bigwig of IT Industry Prasad Deore, Director Nasscom; Dr. Shankar Ramamoorthy, Director, Amdocs; Rajneesh Malviya, AVP -Infosys & Centre Head ( Pune DC); Shailendra Jha, vice-president, Cap Gemini; Sanjeeb Kumar Patjoshi, IPS, ADG, & Director Vamnicom; Sunil Avhad, Director, Igate; Anant Varade, Sr. VP & Head, Enterprise Services, Dr. Sharat Airani, Director, Intellinet; Poonam Jain, Manager, Tieto Software Technologies Ltd.
Bitta expressed his concern over how terrorists and people with criminal mindset are using social media to create cyber war as a new mean to spread hatred and discontentment amongst gullible people. Instead of reacting sharply or getting carried away by such content, every person should use their own senses to judge the things. He further said that there is an urgent need to understand the latest technologies to curb the menace. Along with the military people, civilians are equally responsible for overcoming terrorism, he added.
More than 400 students, 50 IT Professionals, 50 Faculty and staff members attended the conference.
Global reform in Landscape of Higher Education says Prof. Susheel Sharma Associate Dean and a Professor of Information Systems (IS) in the Miller College of Business at Ball State University (BSU), United States (USA)
Suryadatta Group of Institutes recently organized a Faculty Development Program (FDP) for its Teachers at its Bavdhan Campus. A cross section of faculties and teacher drawn from Suryadatta National School, Junior College, Department of Business Management, Travel & Tourism Management and other Departments attended the programme.
Prof. Susheel Sharma Associate Dean and a Professor of information systems (IS) in the Miller College of Business at Ball State University, United States conducted the FDP. Prof Sharma is an alumnus of BITS-Pilani and Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow (IIML). Prof. Sharma has a unique distinction of having earned two doctoral degrees. He has over 10 years of administrative leadership experience and more than 25 years of experience in higher education. A Leadership Fellow in Higher Education at Harvard University’s Management Development Program, he has co-authored/edited/co- edited twelve (12) books and published over 240 manuscripts including over eighty (80) refereed journal articles in some of the best journals in his field. His primary research interests are in information systems security, e-Learning, e-Government, computer-mediated communications, human computer interaction (HCI) and community and social informatics. Prior to joining the faculty at Ball State, he was a visiting research associate professor at the Department of Management Science at the University of Waterloo (Canada). He has taught several graduate and undergraduate courses on a variety of subjects including database management, ERP systems (SAP), electronic commerce, computer and network security, management information systems, systems analysis and design, distributed data processing systems, computer networking, and other information systems related subjects. He has earned recognition for his teaching and research and has been a recipient of the Miller College of Business ‘Extra Ordinary Year Award’ for three consecutive years (2003, 2004, & 2005), Outstanding Researcher of the Year Award at the university level (2006-2007), Outstanding Researcher of the Year at Miller College of Business (2008) and Outstanding Faculty of the Year Award at the university level (2008-2009). Prof Sharma has served as a consultant and advisor to numerous companies and organizations including World Bank funded projects. He, currently serves as editor-in- chief of The International Journal of E-Adoption. He has been a reviewer and member of the editorial boards for several national and international journals. He has travelled worldwide and lectured in several business schools around the globe in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and North America. While focusing his talk on theme “Changing Landscape of Higher Education”, he interacted with faculties and shared his vast experience on how learning process takes place in western countries.
Deliberating on what are the expectations from a Professor/Teacher, he mentioned that a Professor/Teacher is expected to contribute in three areas namely Teaching, Research and Service to Students. He emphasized on 3 Cs as indicator for changing landscape of higher education: Connectism, Constructism, and Collaboration. Through connectism, he emphasized on strong bonding of instructors and students as one cohesive unit which learns together to acquire knowledge. Through Constructism, he highlighted how an instructor now has to take the role of facilitator. Through collaboration, he shared his opinion how students and faculties can create learning committees to mutually gain from each other through lot of research. He encouraged the faculties to take up lots of research activities, and share the same with their students. He asked the faculties to be a catalyst for students in terms of igniting the creativity and challenge their limits. Keeping in mind the globally competitive scenario, Suryadatta Group of Institutes is exploring the possible foreign collaborator and in this context, would pursue such collaboration further with Ball State University (BSU, USA).
