The History Book

Acknowledgements

Not many get the opportunity of witnessing an occasion as momentous as the centenary celebration of an institution. The excitement, enthusiasm and euphoria are seen clearly in the eyes of all those who are associated with the university. Harcourt Butler Technical University (HBTU) has contributed significantly in the development of the state and the nation. A journey of hundred glorious years without compromising the integrity, by the institution is commendable. The Editors of this History Book feel privileged for having got a chance to prepare this document, The History Book. All stakeholders have significantly contributed in the growth and development of this legendary institution. The journey of hundred years is going to be completed on 25th November 2021. State and Central Governments are acknowledged for their continual support and encouragement in the making of this University. The History Book will be released by Hon’ble President of India, Mr. Ram Nath Kovind, on 25th November, 2021 during his visit to thisUniversity. Year 2021 is being celebrated as the Centenary Year by the institution, and various academic activities are being organised to commemorate it. Many landmark structures have been created as a souvenir of this event. All those people are being acknowledged, who have directly or indirectly contributed in the making of this gem, “The History Book”. Though due diligence has been exercised in the editing of the book, however for mistakes and omissions, the editors be forgiven due to obvious reasons. The data and information as contained in this book, is as received from the various units, sections departments, schools and the people associated with this University. From the core of our heart, we wish to acknowledge wholeheartedly the guidance and motivation provided by Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Prof. Samsher. Prof. Neeraj Kumar Singh, Registrar and Mr. Ajay Jauhari, Finance Controller, deserve special acknowledgement for their allout help and support provided at all times. We sincerely acknowledge the untiring hard work and valuable contribution of Prof. Pramod Kumar, Prof. Karunakar Singh, Prof. Ram Naresh and Prof. Deepak Srivastava for bringing this book in its present form. The overall contribution of staff members, faculty members, section incharges and all Deans/Heads of departments of the University is sincerely acknowledged. The team of present students and past students (Alumni), their parents and all stakeholders deserve special mention for their contribution in preparing this history book. In the end, we wish to sincerely thank one and all contributed for the preparation of this book directly or indirectly. - Editors 25th November, 2021

Student Team for History Book Preparation

Preface

“History is not a burden on the memory but an illumination of the soul” –

John Dalberg-Acton

History never looks like history when you are living through it. The History Book contains the contents as contributed by all the schools and the department of the University, which have been curated here in the book, and tried to presented before the reader in the best possible manner. It contains the details of various milestones and prominent events associated with this institution. Veracity of data and information as presented in the book has been established to the best possible extent. The book is dedicated to all the stakeholders of the institution. Compilation of data and information, and editing had been an exciting experience, replete with emotions for the Guides and the Editors.

“History is the version of past events that people have decided to agree upon” - Napoleon Bonaparte Vigorous and determined endeavours of Guides and Editors, who have worked their fingers to the bone to make this book, will be clearly perceived by the readers, and also, appreciated by them. It is being hoped that readers will take pride while going through this book, and will be filled with a sense of accomplishment. This book is not only a memoir and a souvenir of the distinguished and glorious past, a beautiful present, but also, a harbinger ofa golden and promising future of this great institution. - Editors 25th November, 2021

Prologue

“As I pen these words to leave a lasting record, I wonder myself where it all began” -

Richard Peck

The thing about books is that they let you travel without moving your feet.This book will not only take you on a different journey, but also to a different time zone; starting from the beginning in relation to this institution. This book is a chronicle of the journey of this legendary institution from erstwhile Government Research Institute, Cawnpore in year 1921 to Harcourt Butler Technical University, Kanpur in year 2016, and today in year 2021. From its inception in 1920, when the Government of United Provinces established this institute, as the first stone of foundation, to the current building, which was being initiated by Sir Spencer Harcourt Butler, the then Governor of United Provinces of erstwhile British India, this journey of this institution had been just incredible, and emblematic of the progress of this great nation over a century.The core belief and the spirit on which this institution was created, was to produce skilled manpower and professionals.The institution is spread across two campuses, viz. East Campus (74.84 acres) and West Campus (248.64acres). East Campus houses administrative and instructional buildings.The path to success hasn’t been a straight and simple for this institution from six students enrolled with the first c

The Genesis

Sir Spencer Harcourt Butler was one of the most reputed and honoured officers of the Indian Civil Services. He was a learned Englishman who worked for the development of the region wherever he got appointed. The establishment of the Government Research Institute, Cawnpore (Kanpur) was his eminent effort and determination. Later on, the Institute was renamed after his name to Harcourt Butler Technological Institute, in his honour.Sir Spencer Harcourt Butler was born on August 01,1869 in Middlesex, England. His schooling was completed from Harrow School and further studies from Balliol College, Oxford. He was appointed as the Governor of United Provinces from January 3, 1921 and he served at this post till 21 December, 1922.He was followed by Sir William Sinclair Marris. Sir Butler later on appointed as the Governor of Burma from January 2, 1923 to December 1927. He had already served as the Lieutenant-Governor of Burma from October 28, 1915 to September 22, 1917. The Government of India, in the year 1910, appointed Sir Butler as the first Member for Education with a seat on the Viceroy’s Executive Council. He also served as the first president of the Delhi Gymkhana, which was founded in 1923. He had also served as Lieutenant Governor of the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh from the year 1918 to 1921.Sir Harcourt Butler was appointed as a Companion of the order of the Star of India (CSI) in 1909, knighted as a Knight Commander (KCSI) of the same order in 1911. He was promoted to Knight Grand Commander (GCSI) of the order in 1928. He was appointed a Companion of the order of the Indian Empire (CIE) of the same order in 1923.Sir Harcourt Butler was married with Amelia Katherine Florence Wright. His brothers were Montagu Sherard Dawes Butler and Geoffrey G. Butler. He died at an age of 68 on March 02, 1938 in London. He achieved many honours in his lifespan and soared through the sky very high.

1.1 Background

Sir Spencer Harcourt Butler was among the first of the people, who realized the importance of the application of science to industry and life, and regarded it as the greatest need of that time and condition. Cawnpore (now Kanpur) was a prime location,and was considered as a great Industrial Centre. Itwas quite rich in the capacity and resourcesrequired.Kanpurbeing an industrial area, lacked any such institute that could induce research work or tender some technical education for the further development of the industries. A significance step was required to make the teaching closely linked with industry and production in order to enlighten new students and those, who were already working in the industry. An institute, with unique multidimensional character, was required which would continue to receive strong support from theGovernment, the people, the industrialists and the academic world, so that it could continue to participate in an ever-increasing manner in the service of the nation.

1.1.1 How it all started

Fourteen years before the actual inking and then foundation of the Institute, in the year 1907, Sir Spencer Harcourt Butler prepared a brief note which he presented at Sir John Hewett’s Industrial Conference. The conference was held to encourage and expand Industrial activities and growth in India. The proposal was received with great enthusiasm but was consigned in due course, of slow processes of unconcern. Later on, in the same year, the proposal was reviewed in Nainital at the Industrial Conference. The conference resulted in the proposal of two Institutes, one at Roorkee for Engineering and the other one at Cawnpore (Kanpur) for Chemistry. The obstructions that were caused from the higher authorities resulted in the further delay. Furthermore, on the recommendation of Holland Commission (1916-18), a three year post-graduate diploma course in Chemical Research and in Oils were confirmed.

1.1.2 The Nainital Meeting

Harcourt Butler Technological Institute, Kanpur Society was registered under Societies Registration Act, 1860 (Act No. XXI of 1860) which was implemented with the purpose of augmenting the legal stipulations of society registration for the advancement of Literature, Fine Arts, Science or Distribution of awareness for bountiful purposes. The Indian Industrial Commission, proposed to establish two institutions inits Nainital meeting in 1907, one at Roorkee for Engineering and the other at Kanpur for Chemistry. In the same year, the office of Industrial Chemist to Government of U.P. was established at Kanpur and Shri J.P. Srivastava was appointed as its first Industrial Chemist.In 1921, after a lot of controversy in the U.P. Assembly during the Industrial Ministership of Shri C.Y. Chintamani who strongly backed the opening of such an Institute, and it was decieded to commence teaching as well. In the very same year, the Government Research Institute was renamed as Government Technological Institute, United Provinces, Cawnpore that marked as a shift from an industrial institute to an educational one.

1.2 The Foundation Day

Sir Spencer Harcourt Butler delivered the following address on 25th November, 1921: the day the Institute’s foundation stone was laid. “Mr. Mehta and Gentlemen, Fourteen years ago, in a note which I prepared for Sir John Hewett's Industrial Conference, I proposed the foundation of a Technological Institute for Cawnpore. The proposal was received, with, some enthusiasm and was consigned, in due course, to the slow processes of unconcern. The great Frenchman, whom Austin Called the godlike Turgot, once observed that it was not error that opposed the progress of truth so much as indolence, indifference, the spirit of routine, all that favoured inaction. The obstructions that, on this high authority, oppose the progress of truth have delayed the ceremony of today. I cannot but remember and regret the years that have been lost. I can but hope that the future may witness greater interest, a larger boldness in our industrial policy, a determination to scrape off the mental moss, so luxuriant in this climate that chokes experiment and innovation. The application of science to industry and life is perhaps the greatest need of our time and our condition. "If in the last hundred years", said Mr. Balfour speaking of the West, "the whole material setting of civilized life has altered, we owe it neither to politicians nor to political institutions. We owe it to the combined efforts of those who have advanced science and those who have applied", and again "science is the great instrument of social change, all the greater because its object is not change but knowledge and its silent appropriation of this dominant function, amid, the din of political and religious strife, is the most vital of all the revolutions which have marked the development of modern civilization." This Institute may thus be said to mark an ultimate sociological as well as an immediate industrial idea. The Institute will have two sides, instruction and research. They must operate and energize together. That is now the accepted view. In my convocation speech to the Allahabad University on the 20th November 1920, I set out at some length the claims of research, quoting the almost infallible authority of Sir J. J. Thompson in favour of efficient laboratories and leisure for the professors. Apart from chemical research we hope to train here and send out young men able to help existing industries in the province and found new ones. If we are late in entering the industrial field we have vast resources of raw material, the openings for which still largely unknown. A start will be made with vegetable oils, leather and tinctorial chemistry. Under vegetable oils there are possibilities in connection with paints varnishes, soaps, vegetable butter, etc. Under leather may be grouped research into tanning agents, the extraction of tanning, the manufacture and purification of tallow and the making of glue. Tinctorial chemistry will cover dyeing, bleaching, mercerization and finishing of cloth. As the institution grows it is hoped to turn attention to the chemistry of glass, the manufacture of alkalis, cement and starch. We must not expect to avoid mistakes or be impatient of results. The Work of the Institute will take time. The professors must be given a reasonably free hand. But they must not lose touch with the world of the business and the practical Conditions of industry. For this purpose my Government and I (and my honourable colleague Mr. Chintamani is deeply interested in the success of this Institute) contemplate the appointment of an advisory committee on which the Chambers of Commerce, the Board of Industries, the Universities and the Legislative Council will be represented. They have helped us hitherto; we are grateful for it; and we rely on their assistance in the future. We must not stand still. Let our motto be ‘on and ever on’. The outlook is favourable. The site of the new institution is within easy reach of the great industrial centre of Cawnpore, rich with Capacity and Experience. Is it too much to hope that there may grow up round this Institute and the Agriculture College next door a University worthy of what I have called the industrial capital of the province; that Cawnpore will follow the example of Leeds and Manchester and other great commercial centres of the West? I will set no limits in my imagination to the future progress of Cawnpore or the United Provinces. I will not admit one argument against their destiny. I count on the generosity of her citizens in season. In hope and aspiration, which dare aver to be well-founded, I shall now gladly declare the foundation-stone of the Cawnpore Technological Institute to be well and truly laid.”

1.3 The First Batch

In 1921, it was decided to admit three students for training in Applied Chemical Research along with 3 students in Oil Technology and Chemistry. Thus, this renowned Institute had an initial phase of beginning with 6 students. But the first ever batch of students asked for training in Mechanical Engineering was for about 6 months. The primary reason behind sending the students to Government Technical School, Lucknow, as told by Sri H.S. Chaturvedi, was the fact that though the students were admitted to the Institute but no buildings and laboratories were ready for teaching purpose.

The great Foundation Stone

1.4 The Infrastructural Plan

Two old buildings of Government Soda Factory (at present the residences,near Department of Electrical Engineering, and earlier the Office of Assistant Engineer, Construction) were converted to laboratory and the lecture rooms. Also, the construction of the buildings of BungalowNo. 1,2&3 in Laxman Bagh was started. In the year 1922, the Bungalows in Laxman Bagh were completed. Applied Research Section and Oils Technology & Chemistry were started in Bungalow no. 1and no. 3 respectively. BungalowNo. 2 was used as Workshop with a Pilot Plant for Chemical Engineering. The earlier name, Government Technological Institute (earlier name of Harcourt Butler Technological Institute), United Provinces (earlier name of Uttar Pradesh), Cawnpore (earlier name of Kanpur), thus started in Bungalow No. 1,2 and3, Laxman Bagh,up tothe year 1925. With the advancement in the technological field, there was a revolutionary conversion in the industrial patterns of the state. There had existed 73 large scale units in the state in 1951, primarily consisting of traditional industries of sugar, textile and oil etc.,But in the planning era, up to1971-72 (January 1972), 404 licenses, involving an investment of Rs. 46,056.55 lakhs, were granted. The outcome of these licenses was fabrication of the industrial structure of the state, which was too diversified in contrast to the old traditional one, as various major industries came in the field such as fertilizer, rayon yarn, nylon, yarn, textile, machinery parts, synthetic rubber, television sets, caustic soda, liquid chlorine, steel casting and alloy wire, galvanized steel pipes and tubes, transformers and other electronic goods, etc. Besides the creation and the launch of numerous central public sector projects, new employment opportunities were generated, and new opportunities for establishing small scale ancillary units were also initiated. The establishment of technologically competent small scale ancillary industries were being recognized as the most appropriate measures to provide quick employment to technical and non-technical manpower. Various measures were also taken to promote the ventures and all possible needed facilities, which eventually lead to exponential industrial development and the progress. During and after the Third Plan period, the Government of India had allotted various central public projects to the state. In 1961, an “Applied Industrial Research Scheme” was introduced in the Institute, but it was only after 1962, the Institute could create aclear thought and vision about it. Keeping the scheme in background, a sound educational policy was framed, which was the philosophy of growth, during theyears 1962-69, the Institute could create major breakthroughs, breaking all barriers and the limitations, and had burst forth with a new vigour of life. That time, this prestigious institution was perceived by the public as a college of imparting education on Oils Technology and a few other subjects. This image was cherished for a long time. During 1962-69, this institute was transformed into an institution of learning in the domains of engineering and technology. A plan for education in other fields was also formulated, while keeping research in the core of whole teaching-learning process..

1.5 Beginning of the Institute

After the proposal was approved, and the green flag was shown, for the beginning of the Institute in the Nainital Industrial Conference (1907), on 25th November 1921, Sir Harcourt Butler laid the Foundation-stone of the Institute. The Institute started in two rooms of the Sherwali Kothi (Bhootwali Kothi), Nawabganj, Cawnpore (Kanpur). The old majestic building can still be seen on the North-West corner of the Company Bagh crossing, Nawabganj, Kanpur adjacent to the Opium Research Laboratory. The Institute had started as a Research institute with its Principal Dr. E.R. Watson, and his two assistants. The Institute was started in this region, while keeping in view all industrial locations, which were then identified by the State Government Industrial Corporation. The Corporation had identified several industrial areas around Bareilly, Lucknow, Haridwar, Kanpur, and Allahabad. Later, the Institute was allowed to impart technical education in addition to the research work. Alarge piece of land was allotted by the government in the vicinity of this old majestic building, and it was planned that Institute would have a fully independent campus, with composite labs, lecture rooms, workshops, hostels, playgrounds, staff quarters, hospital and other needed facilities.

1.6 Glory of the Oil Technology Department

In the year 1921, it was decided that Oil Technology course be started along with courses in Leather and Tinctorial Chemistry. In the beginning, two three-year diploma (post graduate) courses were started viz. Chemical Research and Oil Chemistry and Technology, for B.Sc. students. In the first year, the courses had common contents with common classes, while second and third years were totally dedicated to the respective specializations. Students of Oil Technology were sent for practical training in Local Oil mills, Cooper Allen Mills, for Applied Research. Also, the students were given training in various workshops. In 1932, Sri D. Y. Athawale was appointed in Oil Department, and Sri J. A. H. Duke was appointed as Head of Oil Department. In 1937, Sri D.Y. Athawale took over as the Acting Principal. In the same year, Central Control Laboratory of Government of India was housed in HBTI. It was kept under the charge of Oils Technology Department. This laboratory was later shifted to Aligarh. In 1942, the Office of Glass Technology of Government of Uttar Pradesh was created in HBTI. This office continued to be here for a very long time. During the Second World War, many schemes of industrial importance like Blown Rape Oil and Mustard Oil were brought to the institute. In 1947, a new scheme of improving the quality of Sunn Hemp Fibre was started.In 1947, Dr. D.R. Dhingra took over as Acting Principal. Research and Development schemes related to the Food, Vegetable, Fibre, Essential Oils, Plastics, Soda ash from Reh and Kuchha Pucca House had started in the same year. However,by the year 1952, all these schemes wereterminated or amalgamated. OnlyEssential Oils Scheme was spared from amalgamation. A short term course on essential oil had also started at this time. In 1954, a regular Chemical Engineering course was started. It was first such a course in Uttar Pradesh. In 1956, separate teaching positions were also created for Oils and Chemical Technologies. In the same year, a post graduate course in Applied Microbiology was also started. In 1960, an Industrial Research Centre was started at Harcourt Butler Technological Institute (HBTI). In the same year, Essential Oil Scheme was transferred to the Director of Industries. A Head of Oils Technology was also appointed. In 1961, Applied Industrial Research scheme was started. In the year 1963, many short term courses in Sugar and Oil technologies were started.In year 1965,the Institute was declared autonomous. Dr. C.R. Mitra was appointed as its First Director. In the same year, postgraduate courses in Biochemical Engineering, Food Technology, Oil Technology, Paint Technology, and Plastic Technology, were also started. For the first time in free India, a postgraduate course in Chemical Engineering Practice was started. Teaching Posts were also declared permanent.

1.7 International Collaboration

HBTI has completed two collaborative research projects with funding of Canadian International Development Agency through Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute. University of Guelph, Canada and HBTI has completed following two research projects. Department of Oil & Paint Technology collaborated both the projects with Prof. R.K. Trivedi as Principal Investigator. 1. Waste Management for sustainable Development in India. 2. Risk Assesment from Household products: Synthetic Detergents as study HBTI also hosted one India Semester for Canadian students in India.

The Grand Design

The Grand Design a seed that was sown ….. a seed that started growing ….. a seed that became a sapling ….. and today that small sapling has taken the shape of a great tree with over a hundred years of legacy … stories …culture … happiness … sorrow … joy … excitement … and innovations … this tree witnessed it all ….. A legend born a century ago ….. Got its name, as it is today, 100 years from its birth, the most prestigious institute that was and is the pride of our nation…..

2.1 Plan of the Grand Design

The huge trees take a long period of time to be formed, consume large amount of water, minerals and sunlight but they get erect from very tiny seeds. The seeds of Textile and Leather Industries were sown in the soil of Cawnpore (Kanpur) under the motivation of Sir Spencer Harcourt Butler, who wished Cawnpore (Kanpur) to follow the example of Leeds and Manchester and other great commercial centres of the West. Fourteen years before the Foundation-stone was finally laid, in 1907, Sir Harcourt Butler wrote a note proposing the foundation of a Technical Institute for Cawnpore (Kanpur), which was received with enthusiasm but was consigned, later on, in the Nainital meeting of the Indian Industrial Commission (1907), two institutes were confirmed, one at Roorkee for Engineering, and the other one at Cawnpore (Kanpur) for Chemistry. In years 1916-18, the Indian Industrial Commission suggested that, besides research work on industrial problems, Chemical Technology, Oil Chemistry and Technology, the schooling of these subjects should also be included in the institute. Sir Harcourt Butler in his speech expressed, “I will set no limits in the imagination for the future progress of Cawnpore and the United Provinces. I will not admit one argument against their destiny.” One can easily sense dedication and desire in him to bring education and industries to Cawnpore (Kanpur). In his speech he said, “I can but hope that the future may witness greater interest, a larger boldness in our industrial policy, a determination to scrape off the mental moss, so luxuriant in this climate that chokes experiment and innovation.”

2.2 The Foundation

No matter how dark things seem to be or actually are, raise your sights and see the possibilities – always see them, for they're always there.” This is what Norman Vincent Peal believed …… the vision of developing Cawnpore into a technological hub that can stare in the eyes of the West kept Sir Spencer Harcourt Butler going …… making changes ….; taking small steps one at a time …. And thus the GRI (previously known as Government Research Institute) that was started in the “Spooky building” of Cawnpore became the crown of Cawnpore/polestar of the East. The Grand Master Plan

Plato once said, “Opinion is the medium between knowledge and ignorance”. Sir Harcourt Butler was of opinion that the application of science to industry and life was perhaps the greatest need of that time and that condition. So, an institute was required, which would teach and train the citizens in sciences and technology, and encourage research and innovation. The idea of ‘Government Research Institute, Cawnpore’ was proposed seeking the very necessity of an institute. The history of HBTU is practically the history of realization of the necessity of advancement in the field of science and technology in United Province (Uttar Pradeshand Uttarakhand). The site of the institute is within easy reach of the great industrial centre of Cawnpore (Kanpur). The foundation-stone was laid with the words of Sir Harcourt Butler affirming, “In hope and aspiration, which dare aver to be well-founded, I shall now gladly declare the foundation-stone of the Cawnpore Technological Institute to be well and truly laid.”

2.3 The Kick Start

The Government Research Institute, Cawnpore was started in two rooms of Sherwali Kothi, which still exists at the north-west corner of the Company Bagh crossing, Nawabganj, Cawnpore (Kanpur) and tells about its glorious past. Dr. E.R. Watson of Dacca University was appointed as the first Principal and Research Chemist with two Research Assistants, Mr. K.C. Mukherjee and Dr. N.G. Chatterjee. Mr. K. C. Mukherjee was an associate of Dr. Watson in Dacca University and came here along with him. Dr. N. G. Chatterjee was graduate of University of Allahabad. Dr. E. R. Watson and Mr. K. C. Mukherjee were Organic Chemists, while Dr. N. G. Chatterjee was an Inorganic Chemist. In Opium Section, there were two more persons appointed and working as Assistant Research Chemists, Dr. Sen and Mr. Mulani. The institute remained a research institute for several years. In the year 1921, the institute started for teaching also, and hence, the institute was renamed to Government Technological Institute, Cawnpore. It was decided to take three students for training in Applied Chemical Research and three in Oil Technology and Chemistry. Thus, the teaching in the institute began with total six students. From 1921 to 1925, the institute was housed in Bungalow no. 1, 2 and 3 of Laxman Bagh, Cawnpore (Kanpur).

2.4 The Active Launch

but even after all of this ……. It is just a starting point of a long awaited journey ….. a journey that will be on of its own kind….. a journey full of thrills …. Excitement ….. endeavour….. excellence ….. joy and surprises…… The seedling now had started developing into a plant. In theyear 1926, the institute was again renamed to Harcourt Butler Technological Institute, Cawnpore. The institute, initially, was set-up having two formats of teaching-learning, viz. instruction and the research. Both the formats were made to be executed together. The institute started with few branches of Chemical Science namely Vegetable Oils, Leather and Tinctorial Chemistry. Vegetable Oils Chemistry was supposed to deal with possibilities in connection with paints and varnishes, soaps and detergents, vegetable butter and edible oils, etc. Leather Chemistry was designed for research and training in tanning agents, the extraction of tanning, the manufacture and purification of tallow and the making of glues. Tinctorial Chemistry aimed at studying dyeing, bleaching, mercerization and finishing of clothes. In the beginning, two three-year diploma (post-graduate) courses were started viz. Chemical Research, and Oil Chemistry and Technology for Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.) students. In the first year, the course was common to both the sections, while the second and third years were dedicated to the specializations in the respective subject domains. Students of Oil Chemistry and Technology were sent for practical training in the local mills like Cooper Allen Mills. For the course of Applied Research, the students were given training in the workshops. Later on, these courses proved to be the pioneer in the development of Chemical, Textile and Leather industries, in and around Cawnpore (Kanpur). In the year 1928, Sugar Technology was added to the Institute’s set of courses, which later in year 1936 was taken over by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), and was developed into a full-fledged Indian Institute of Sugar Technology. The Leather Technology course was closed in year 1933, which was later, again introduced in the institute's list of courses.

2.5 The New Dawn

There were many new sunrises of the institution, which had boosted its growth into a big tree. In the year 1964,basic character of the institution had changed. Uttar Pradesh Cabinet had declared the institution, a fully-autonomous institution, and then onwards, it was supposed to be governed by a Board of Governors (BoG) with the Chief Minister or his nominee as the Chairman of BoG. The post of the head of the institution was also changed from Principal to the Director. The staff, which was structured for a research institute, was now restructured for a teaching institute. Seven new undergraduate courses were introduced; viz. Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Plastic Technology, Food Technology and Paint Technology. Among these courses / branches, Biochemical was the first in India, and Plastic Technology and Food Technology were the first in Uttar Pradesh. In the year 1965, these changes came into force. The institute had started functioning in autonomous mode. Dr. C.R. Mitra was appointed as its first Director. The Department of Civil Engineering was created in the Institute in the year 1966. The first ever Seminar in the area of Biochemical Engineering Training and Research in India was held in 1967 at this institute. In a span of just four years, from 1965 to 1969, the institute had developed into a full-fledged postgraduate teaching and research centre, attracting eminent scholars from country and abroad. The courses were thoroughly modernized and brought at par with the best anywhere in the world. The Department of Basic Sciences and Humanities werealso raised to full status, and were actively engaged in research. The product of institution was now competing with the best in the World.

2.6 The After Plan

Sir Harcourt Butler had very optimistically argued that, “We must not stand still. Let our motto be- on and ever on.” He had another motive apart from Chemical Engineering research, and it was, to train and send out young men, which are able to help existing industries in the province and establish the new ones. He asked not to be impatient with the immediate results of the institute, and to wait for the real output. The institution was fast growing. Attention was drawn towards Chemistry of Glass, manufacturing of Alkalis, making of Cement and the production of Starch. At a later stage, large piece of land was acquired in the vicinity of the old campus, and it was planned that institution will have a fully independent campus with composite laboratories, lecture rooms, workshops, hostels, playgrounds, staff quarters, hospital etc.

2.7 The Admission Traditions

In the beginning, the admissionswere made after an interview by a committee, consisting of Industrial Chemist of Uttar Pradesh and the Principal of the institution. Both Biology and Mathematics background students were eligible for admission. A few seats were reserved as per state government and central government policies. Scholarships were given to the bright and meritorious students. In 1921, each student was given a scholarship of Rs.75/- per month, alongwith fee waiver.

2.8 The Construction of Edifice

Laboratories and theory classes were held in the then Government Soda Factory, which was later converted into Forest View Hostel. Later, it became office of the Assistant Engineer – Construction. Now, these have been converted into residences (near Canteen). With the completion of Luxmanbagh bungalows near Company Bagh, Nawabganj in 1922, the institute was housed in these bungalows. Bungalow No. 1 was given to Department of Applied Chemistry. Bungalow NO.2 was given to Workshop. Bungalow NO.3 was given to Department of Oil Technology. The very first hostel of the institute was a bungalow of a Nawab near Government Central Textile Institute, Souterganj. Later, Bungalow No. 4 in the Luxmanbagh colony became a hostel of the Institue. The present workshop building was completed in the year 1957. The workshop with pilot plants was now shifted from Luxmanbagh Bungalow No. 2 to its new premises. With the completion of the workshop building in the year 1957, Industrial Oil Mill, Soap Factory, paints and varnish manufacturing machines were putup there. That time, Full production of mustard oil, washing soaps, paints and varnish was done therin. The products mustard oil, washing soaps, etc. were sold among HBTI employees at very nominal prices. Later, these industrial plants were closed, and demolished. The first ever North Indian Chemical Engineering Pilot Plant, Distillation Units, Evaporators etc. were installed in the institute. These plants can still be seen there. …today in the 21 century its worth is growing and it is still rising to in an endless peak of glory and success…. the best technical institution in the state of Uttar Pradesh ….. the best college of Abdul Kalam Technical University till 2016…. And now one of the states’ best Technical University …… and very soon it will gain another level….. rise once more to show its eminence and its capability to spread its wings and fly ….. like the eagle ….. hovering above the storm clouds …. challenging and proving itself on the way and then …..looking down on those pitiful clouds that thought they could stop the eagle from tearing apart the sky and reaching new heights…… st

2.9 Rise of the Phoenix

…year 2016, the year when the phoenix rose from its slumber…. to rise above all and rule the world…. to spread the word of its might and to make it known that the true monarch has returned…. the institution was granted the status of a University to become a centre of excellence with its focus on research and development and incubation in the fields of engineering, technology, basic and applied sciences, humanities, social science and management, architecture and other professional courses to promote studies, research and innovation in the areas of higher education…

The phoenix rose from its ashes, and embarked onits journey once again in the mid of year 1960s. Many rules and regulations had evolved, and the terms like Board, Chairman, Director, Society etc. were changed and redefined. The board consisted of a nominee of the state, secretary, representatives from the legislative assembly, vice chancellors from various prestigious institutions etc.The terms of offices were decided. The rules regarding the appointments and resignations of members of the board were also framed. The board meeting was compulsorily held in a period of three months with at least five members of the board or the society present, and it was mandatory for the chairman to preside over the meetings.

2.9.1 The Committees

Any financial aid that was to be taken either to improve infrastructure or related to allowances was provided by the state. Any structural changes necessitated approvals of StateGovernment. Later, several committees at institute level were constituted. The Finance Committee consisted of either Chairman or his nominee, Secretary, UP Technical Education, two persons nominated by the Government and the Board, and the Director. The Committee meeting held once in a year with at least three members. All the details and reports of the meeting were to be sent to the Board. The Academic Committee consisted of the Director (as the Chairperson), Deputy Director if any, Head of Teaching Departments, Librarian, Warden, Workshop Superintendent and three persons nominated by the Chairman. The Committee was responsible for the Curricula and Syllabi,and makingvarious arrangements for the examinations and also appointing the Advisory Committee for academic matters. It also managed the Workshop and the Library. Promotion of research, quality assurance,inspections, stipends and scholarships disbursements, medals and prizes were also being undertaken by this Committee. Every permanent employee of the State Government working in HBTI Kanpur, immediately before the setting of society, to serve the society, was on, and from the dates of Registration of the Society, was deemed to be an employee of the society, and was holding his office or services therein, for the same tenure with same remuneration. The employees worked to serve the society until his employment in the society was terminated.Any temporary employee, who wished to serve or work with the society was given a chance to do so based on his past records and performances, and all the employees were eligible to receive pension benefits, leave and the provident fund. The duties of the concerned authority were assigned under the Act of 1963. Superiors had many powers. Students were given utmost importance. The rules were welldefined, and there was no room for any ambiguity

2.10 Walking The Extra Miles - Adopting University Culture

The Institute was upgraded to University vide U.P. Act no. 11 of 2016, No. 586(2)/LXXIX-V-1 16-1(ka)-10-2016, dated April 07, 2016 for making it a leading residential University so as to become a centre of excellence with focus on research and development and incubation in the fields of engineering, technology, basic and applied sciences, humanities, social sciences and management, architecture and other professional courses, and to promote studies, research and innovation in emerging areas of higher education, and to further skill development through continuing education program and knowledge incubation. The University also aims to achieve excellence in higher technical education and other matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.The University strives to function more efficiently as the teaching and research centre to meet the requirement of higher education and research in the field of engineering and technology, applied sciences and management sciences, foster industry relevant research & innovation and to avail better scopes and opportunities to serve the society and nation.The Vision of the University is “To achieve excellence in technical education, research and innovation.”The Mission of the Universitycomprises; 1. Imparting Knowledge to develop analytical ability in science and technology to serve the industry and society at large. 2. Equip and enable students with conceptual, technical and managerial skills to transform the organization and society. 3. Inculcating entrepreneurial philosophy and innovative thinking to promote research, consultancy and institutional social responsibility. 4. Serving people, society and nation with utmost professionalism, values and ethics to make development sustainable and quality of life. University has four Schools namely, School of Engineering; School of Chemical Technology; School of Basic & Applied Sciences and School of Humanities & Social Sciences. The School of Engineering comprises Department of Civil Engineering, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Department of Electrical Engineering, Department of Electronics Engineering and Department of Mechanical Engineering. The School of Chemical Technology comprises Department of BioChemical Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, Department of Food Technology, Department of Leather Technology, Department of Oil Technology, Department of Paint Technology, and Department of Plastic Technology. The School of Basic and Applied Sciences comprises Department of Chemistry, Department of mathematics and Department of Physics. The School of Humanities and Social Sciences comprises Department of Humanities Various authorities of the University are Chancellor, Vice Chancellor, Pro ViceChancellor, Registrar, Finance Controller, Dean of Academic Affairs, Dean of Continuing Education and lntemal Quality Assurance, Dean of lncubation Hub, Dean of Planning and Resource Generation, Dean of Research & Development, Dean of Student’s Welfare, Dean of University Schools, Head of University Department/Centre/Unit and Controller of Examimitions

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The Expansion

It’s a matter of pride to mention that initially Sugar Technology, Textile Technology and Glass Technology programs were started from HBTI campus itself. Initially the Impreal Institute of Sugar was started in year 1936 at HBTI East Campus Nawabganj Kanpur. Lateron the Sugar Technology program expended to take a shape of a well known institute known as National Sugar Institute (NSI) in April 1957. The NSI was shifted from HBTI campus to its present premises at Kalyanpur in 1963. Similarly another prestigious institute known as Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur also started at HBTI campus in 1960 which was also later shifted to its present campus at Kalyanpur, Kanpur. HBTI also housed a Glass Technology Center running under the Directorate of Industries (DI), Kanpur. In addition HBTI also mentored for a couple of years the Government Engineering colleges named Rajkiya Engineering College, Bijnor (UP), Rajkiya Engineering College, Mainpuri (UP) and Rajkiya Engineering College, Kannauj (UP). Based on our infrastructure, performance and quality research HBTI was selected for funding by World Bank Project called Technical Education Quality Improovement Program (TEQIP) as one amongst 127 reputed technical institutions in the country. Similarly a prestigious IMPACT scheme of Government of India was also granted to the Institute.

3.1 Academics

Presenlty, the University has four Schools namely, School of Basic & Applied Sciences; School of Chemical Technology;School of Engineering; and School of Humanities & Social Sciences.

School of Basic & Applied Sciences

i. Department of Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry is one of the oldest departments of HBTU, Kanpur established in 1924. The department has formulated a dynamic and relevant curriculum for UG programs being run in the University and possesses an excellent infrastructure. The basic aim of this department is to introduce a new combination of theoretical studies, technologies in industrial applications and research oriented activities. To carry out research in cutting edge areas, both of basic and applied nature, at par with international standards the Ph.D. Students are educated and trained to become world class scientists.In the Centenary Year, department has introduced Masters Program M.Sc. in Chemical Sciences from the session 2021-22 with an intake of 30 students. The department is globally recognized for its outstanding research in polymer science, solar energy conversion and storage, chemical kinetics, synthesis and evaluation of biological activities, water treatment, coordination chemistry and spectroscopy. The department has suitable infrastructure supported by modem equipment to train the students.The department imparts education in Physical, Inorganic, Organic, Analytical and industrial Chemistry at UG and Ph.D. level. The department has excellent research outputs that are comparable to any High profile academic institution. The department has completed several research programs/schemes sponsored by the national funding agencies like UGC, CSIR, DST, ICAR, DST. ICAR, UPCAST, AICTE etc. The qualified and dedicated faculty of department have published a good number of research papers in National and International (Over 425) journals of repute. The department also imparts testing and consultancy facilities to the industries of Kanpur and nearby areas to improve the quality of their products. The main strength of the department has been research and development for the last nine decades. The names of various Heads of the Department of Chemistry in chronological order are given below:

ii. Department of Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics has been striving hard for excellent teaching and research in Mathematical Sciences since its inception in 1961. The undergraduate and postgraduate students of various chemical technology and engineering departments are enriched/equipped with indepth theoretical background of sophisticated applied mathematics required for modern scientific investigations and technological developments and practical training in numerical computing by following a need-based designed curriculum. The Department runs a doctoral research programme for carrying out research in interdisciplinary areas.In the Centenary Year, department has started Masters Program M.Sc. in Mathematics & Data Science from the session 2021-22 with an intake of 30 students. The faculty of the department are actively engaged in research in emerging thrust areas viz. mathematical modeling, ecological and environmental systems, mathematical biology, biomechanics, fluid dynamics of the eye and cerebrospinal fluid, blood flow dynamics.Facilities for interdepartmental and interdisciplinary research activities have also been evolved. The Department is well equipped with computing and internet facilities. A number of research projects sponsored by different organizations like CSIR, CST-UP, UGC, DST and ICMR have been completed. Also, various conferences, seminars, workshops, summer and winter schools have been organized by the department. Apart from this, the faculty members of the department also regularly visit to deliver lectures in national and intenational conferences and seminars outside. The experienced and research dedicated team of faculty members have presented/ published good numbers of research papers. More than 65 students have been awarded Ph.D. degree under the supervision of departmental faculty members and at present 05 students are registered for Ph.D. Programme. The names of various Heads of the Department of Mathematics in chronological order are given below:

iii. Department of Physics

The Department of Physics was established in 1961. It caters to the needs of undergraduate and postgraduate students of Engineering and Technology. Department has very qualified faculty members and contributes handsomely to research activities of the University apart from the Ph.D. Program. In the Centenary Year, department has launched Masters Program M.Sc. in Physics & Optoelectronics from the session 2021-22 with an intake of 30 students.The department faculty is also involved in research and development activities and very large number of quality research papers have been published in reputed National and International journals. The names of various Heads of the Department of Physics in chronological order are given below:

School of Chemical Technology

i. Department of Bio-Chemical Engineering

Department was established in 1964 as twin departments of Bio-Chemical Engineering and Food Technology, Departement of Bio-Chemical Engineering came into existence with the inception of Harcourt Butler Technical University, Kanpur on Spetember 01, 2016. Departement is running a B.Tech program with intake of 30 students it also offers a full time M.Tech. and Ph.D. Programs in Chemical Technology with specialization in Bio-Chemical Engineering. However the intake has been increase to 60 from academic session 2021-22. Department is known to have a highly qualified, experienced and competent faculty members. The Department has well equipped laboratories with modern facilities to meet out necessities of the students. The Department has successfully completed several research projects sponsored by Government Agencies likeDST, CST-UP, DBT, CPCB and Industry with publication of quality research. The Department isheadquarter of ABEFT and Kanupr Chapter of Association of Food Scientists and Technologists of India (AFSTI). The Department has an excellent placement in renowened area of Bio-Process and Allied Industries, Regulatory Agencies, Teaching & Research in reputed National and International Institutions like IITs, NITs, and DBT Institutions. The names of various Heads of the Department of BioChemical Engineering in chronological order are given below:

ii. Department of Chemical Engineering

In order to impart Chemical Engineering Education, in year 1954 Chemical Engineering Department was established with two programs for awarding undergraduate degrees of AHBTI and FHBTI. Thereafter, in year 1958, two new full-fledged undergraduate programs were started leading to degrees in Chemical Engineering after four years study. The Department was entrusted with the responsibility to teach and guide fundamental principles of Chemical Engineering and their applications to the students of Chemical Engineering and Chemical Technology and later on to the students of Leather Technology as well. The department has been running regular and part-time M.Tech. programs. In addition to that, the department also runs regular and sponsored Ph.D. program. The department is also approved QIP centre for two seats of Ph.D. The Department has built up a comprehensive research infrastructure with topnotch facilities for carrying cutting-edge research and quality teaching. Constant efforts are being made to maintain and enhance the high standards of this department to be ranked always as one of the best in India. The Department strives to provide its students with facilities and environment conducive for creative and dynamic work. This department has run several research schemes sponsored by various Government Funding agencies such as UGC, CSIR, DST, BARC, ICAR, CST-UP, MHRD, CIDA(Canada), TEQIP. The faculty has extensively contributed by writing books and publishing good number of research papers in national and international journals of repute. The department has organized a number of National and International seminars, workshops, and short courses. The department has been grantedaccreditation for three terms for the periods, 2003-06, 2008-11 and 2013-16. It has strong alumni base, who are serving in varied areas as technocrats, entrepreneurs, academicians, researchers and administrators in Government and Corporate Sectors. Department is serving the nation since its inception and the students passed out have been active at international level as well.The department has excellent placement record in terms of quality and number.B.Tech. students have been securing good ranks in GATE, CAT and other examinations. Apart from academics, the students are actively participating in sports, games, cultural and technical events. The names of various Heads of the Department of Chemical Engineering in chronological order are given below:

iii. Department of Food Technology

The Department of Biochemical Engineering and Food Technology was established in 1964 as a twin department of Bio-chemical Engineering and Food Technology. The Department of Food Technology came into independent existence with the inception of Harcourt Butler Technical University, Kanpur on September 01, 2016. Department is running a B. Tech. program with an intake of 30 students which has been enhanced to 60 with effect from 2021. It also offers a full time M. Tech. programme in Chemical Technology with specialization in Food Technology. The Department has well equipped laboratories with modern facilities to meet out necessities of different programs. The Department was accredited by National Board of Accreditation (NBA) thrice in 2003 for three years, 2008 for three years and 2013 for three years. The Department is known to have highly qualified, experienced and very competent faculty members to cover the entire area of FoodProcessing and Technology. As a consequence, the department has impressive research publications in International and National Journals. The Department has successfully compeleted several research projects sponsored by Governement Agencies viz.MoFPI, DBT, CST-UP etc. and Industries. The Department has an excellent placement record to cater National and International Food Processing Industries like Cadbury, Amul, Britannia, Parle, Kissan, ITC, Pepsico etc. The alumni of the department are working in various Government Regulatory authorities viz. FSSAI, MoFPI, Agmark etc. and in teaching and research in reputed institutions like CFTRI-Mysore, NIFTEMHaryana, SLIET-Punjab, ICT-Mumbai etc. The Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (India) Kanpur chapter is also working in the department. The names of various Heads of the Department of Food Technology in chronological order are given below:

iv. Departmnt of Leather Technology

The Department of Leather Technology was established in 1978 to meet the specific demand of skilled/trained manpower in the emerging areas of Leather Industry. It offers a B.Tech. program in Leather Technology with intake of 20 students which has been enhanced to 30 students with the effect from 2021. The Department has contributed by way of paper publications in National/International journals of repute and by paper presentations in National/International conferences.The Department has good placement record in renowned Leather Finishing and Processing as well as Leather goods manufacturing Industries. The Local Industrial visits for practical exposure to the students are frequently organized by the department to nearby Leather Industries located at Kanpur. The names of various Heads of the Department of Leather Technology in chronological order are given below:

v. Department of Oil Technology

Initially, the Department of Oil Technology & Paint Technology (Created after formation of HBTU in 2016) formed a twin department named Oil & Paint Technology till 2016. After formation of University in 2016, the Departement of Oil Technology started functioning as an independent department. It offers a B. Tech. programme in Oil Technology with an intake of 30 students which has been enhanced to 60 students with the effect from 2021. Department also offers M.Tech. programme in Chemical Technology with specialization in Oil Technology. The Department is also running regular Ph.D. program. Based on Quality of Infrastructure and performance of the department, it was accredited thrice for three years each by NBA. The Department is known to have highly qualified, experienced and very competent faculty members to cover the entire area of Vegetable Oil Processing and Product Technology. As a consequence, the department has impressive research publications in International and National Journals. The Department has successfully compeleted several research projects sponsored by Governement Agencies and Industries. The Department was declared as a Centre of Excellence for research in the area of Lipid Science and Polymer. Department has well-furnished laboratory facilities, approved by the Government, for providing the testing and quality certification to Government and private agencies related to edible Oil. A new state-of-the-art Advanced Surfactant Laboratory has been developed through TEQIP-II funds. Department has an excellent placement record. In the year 1943 Oil Technologists' Association of India (OTAI) a non-profit organization was established by Late Rao Saheb D.Y. Athawale, Ex-Principal of Harcourt Butler Technological Institute (HBTI), Kanpur and the then Oil expert to the Government of Uttar Pradesh.The names of various Heads of the Department of Oil Technology in chronological order are given below:

vi. Department of Paint Technology

Initially, the Department of Oil Technology & Paint Technology (Created after formation of HBTU in 2016) formed a twin department named Oil & Paint Technology till 2016. After formation of University in 2016, the Department of Paint Technology started functioning as an independent department. Earlier the education in Paint Technology was started in 1921 and later strengthened in 1964 with 3 years Post B.Sc. B. Tech. ProgrammeIn 1991, it was converted to a four year post Intermediate B.Tech. programme. The Department has been running full fledged regular B.Tech. Program with intake of 30 students which has been enhanced to 60 students with the effect from 2021. The Department is also running regular Ph.D. program and M.Tech. program. Based on Quality of Infrastructure and performance of the department, the department was accredited twice for five years each by NBA. The Department is known to have highly qualified, experienced and very competent faculty members to cover the entire spectrum of Paint Technology. As a consequence, the department has impressive research publications in International and National Journals. The Department has successfully compeleted several research projects sponsored by Governement Agencies and Industries. Department has well-furnished laboratory facilities, approved by the Government, for providing the testing and quality certification to Government and private agencies related to surface coatings. The Department has almost 100% placement in renowned paint manufacturing Industries like Asian Paints Ltd. Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd. etc. and paint application industries like, Maruti, Tata Motors, etc. Department is also authorised training centre in paints. The Department is headquarter of Paint and Coating Technologists Association (PACT) in which faculty members and students are actively involved. The names of various Heads of the Department of Paint Technology in chronological order are given below:

vii. Department of Plastic Technology

The Department of Plastic Technology was established in 1964. At that time B.Sc. Chemical Technology degree course of 3-year duration was started. In 1991 the course was upgraded to B.Tech. 4-year degree course after 10+2.Besides this, department also offers Doctoral programme in Plastic Technology & Applied Chemistry.The Department has been running full fledged regular B.Tech. Program with intake of 30 students which has been enhanced to 60 students with the effect from 2021. The Department is also running regular Ph.D. program and M.Tech. program. Based on Quality of Infrastructure and performance of the department, the department has been accredited since 2003 and latest in 2019 twice for three years each by National Board odAccredidation (NBA). The curriculum of these programs encompasses latest developments in the field as well as present and future needs of the industry.The Department has built up a comprehensive research infrastructure with topnotch facilities for carrying cutting-edge teaching and research. Constant efforts are being put up to maintain the high standards of this department to be ranked as one of the best in India. The Department strives to provide its students with facilities and environment that are conducive for creative and dynamic work.The Department has contributed by way of paper publications in National/International journals of repute and by paper presentations in National/International conferences. The department has run various R&D projects sponsored by AICTE, DMSRDE, UPCST etc. It has also undertaken relevant research projects, which serves the interest of the industries.The Plastic Technology Department is proud of its excellent infrastructure and its role in providing the best professionals to the nation. The Department has almost 100% placement in renowned Plasticand Paint Industries like Asian Paints Ltd.,Burger Paints Ltd., Maruti, Reliance, Exxon Mobil, Tata Motors etc. Recently, National Board of Accreditation has accredited the B.Tech. Programme in Plastic Technology.The department hosts a student chapter name Polymer Engineers & Technologists Association (PETA). The names of various Heads of the Department of Plastic Technology in chronological order are given below:

School of Engineering

i. Department of Civil Engineering

The Department of Civil Engineering was established in year 1966. It is one of the premier departments of the Institute. The department offers a full time undergraduate degree programme in Civil Engineering and postgraduate degree programme in Environmental Science and Engineering. The department also offers two 3-years part time postgraduate degree programmes in Structural Engineering and Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering. The curriculum of these programs encompasses latest developments in the field as well as present day and future needs of Industries. The department has well developed laboratories with all essential facilities for running undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The major equipment available in the departments includes fire furnace, core cutter apparatus, ultrasonic concrete tester, universal testing machine, loading frame, electronic total station, U.V. spectrophotometer, rock core cutting machine, electrical resistivity meter, vehicle counting and classifier, hand held traffic speed radar gun, Francis turbine etc. The students have an in-depth exposure to the computing environment using CAD, sewer CAD, storm CAD, STAAD.Pro, Auto desk education solution set and Arc view. The department has a well-furnished building housing ten laboratories, three classrooms, one tutorial room, one Drawing hall, library, departmental office and separate rooms for faculty. The department is among the best in the Institute in terms of practical exposure and institute - industry interaction. The department has learned and dedicated faculty members contributing towards research and development and continuing education programmes. Over the years, industrial interaction has increased and today the annual external funding in the department runs to more than 100 Lakhs as industrial consultancy. The names of various Heads of the Department of Civil Engineering in chronological order are given below:

ii. Department of Computer Science & Engineering

The Department of Computer Science & Engineering was established in 1984. It runs a B.Tech. programme in Computer Science & Engineering with an intake of 60 students. The Master of Computer Application programme was introduced in 1987 with an intake of 60 students. Later on B. Tech. Information Technology programme with an intake of 30 students was introduced in the year 2000 on the recommendations of IT Task Force, which has been enhanced to 60 students with the effect from 2021. The Department has a very good interaction with industry and other educational institutions.The names of various Heads of the Department of Computer Science & Engineering in chronological order are given below:

iii. Department of Electrical Engineering

The Department of Electrical Engineering was established in 1965. It is one of the oldest and premier engineering departments of the university. The number of the students having completed their undergraduate program has reached the 1500 figure mark. The department has been playing a vital role in producing scientists and engineers of the highest possible caliber ever since its inception. Apart from offering a bachelor's degree programme in electrical engineering, the department also offers part time master degree programme in power electronics and control discipline and part time and regular doctor of philosophy programmes. The department has an annual intake of 33 students in the undergraduate B.Tech. programme, and 10 in Post Graduate M.Tech. Degree Programme and around 5 in PhD programme. The department has been playing a pioneer role in producing world-class engineers and researchers. The department has rich and experienced faculty members with very wide exposure. The department has distinguished faculty, all holding degrees from renowned institutes and universities. The faculty member(s) of this department hold patents, have authored a good number of books and also guided a good number of M. Tech. theses, Ph.D. theses. The commitment and dedication, punctuality, experience, expertise and enriched knowledge of the faculty members are few among many the distinguishing features of this department. The names of various Heads of the Department of Electrical Engineering in chronological order are given below:

iv. Department of Electronics Engineering

The Department of Electronics Engineering was established in 1984. It has committed Faculty members for taking care of academic and other requirements of the students. It offers B. Tech. in Electronics Engineering with an intake of 60(Sanctioned intake) and a full time M.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering with an intake of 18 (Sanctioned intake). In addition to the Ph.D. programme there are two seats under QIP and one seat under TEQIP II as research cum teacher fellow. There are seven Ph.D. scholars under QIP/TEQIP Besides this Department is also offering regular Ph.D. programmes as per HBTU ordinances. The Department has successfully implemented many sponsored projects funded by World Bank and Swiss Govt. AICTE, DST, DrDO and TEQIP. The Board of Studies of the Department regularly updates the syllabus to meet the requirements of Industry and Academia. The Department has well equipped labs and software for Virtual Instrumentation, VLSI Design, PCB Design, Signal VI SE Processing, Optical Networks etc. Various extracurricular activities are regularly organized by the students under the aegis of Association of Electronics Engineers for their overall development. The students of the Department are well placed in Govt. Sector, Private Sector, MNCs, Civil Services, Academics and R & D. A good number of students also go for higher education in IISc, IITs, IIMs and in reputed foreign universities for masters and doctoral programs. The faculty of the Department is well qualified and associated with Institutes of reputelike IIIs, IISC. NITs and has published several papers in refereed Journals and Conferences of National and International repute. The Faculty members of the Department are continuously involved in R & D activities with their research students. Several National Level Seminars, Conferences, Faculty Development Programs, Expert Lectures, Workshops etc have been organized by the department. The department is also growing in terms of infrastructure. Various grants have been received from AKTU, TEQIP and RUSA (National Higher Education Mission) MHRD for equipment and separate buildings of the department. The names of various Heads of the Department of Electronics Engineering in chronological order are given below:

v. Department of Mechanical Engineering

The Department of Mechanical Engineering was established in year 1964, with an intake of 30 students and currently runs a regular B. Tech. programme in Mechanical Engineering with student intake of 60. Department of Mechanical Engineering runs a regular M. Tech. programme in Computer Aided Design (CAD) with an intake of 18 students. Department was also offering two part-time programmes in the past viz. M. Tech. in Mechanical Engineering Design and M. Tech. in Industrial System Engineering with 10 seats in each. Department of Mechanical Engineering is a recognized QIP Centre for PhD programme with 2 seats. Department of Mechanical Engineering has committed faculty members and most of them have obtained their PhDs from reputed institutes (IITs/NITs) and reputed Universities. Many research projects sponsored by DST, CST-UP and DICrunning in the Department of Mechanical Engineering of the institution. Association of Mechanical Engineers (AME), a student chapter, is also actively functional in the Department. The names of various Heads of the Department of Mechanical Engineering in chronological order are given below:

School of Humanities & Social Sciences

i. Department of Humanities

The Department of Humanities was established in 1965. It caters to the needs of undergraduate and postgraduate students of Engineering and Technology. It also offers courses to MCA students. Department has very qualified faculty members and contributes handsomely to research activities of the University. Departments offer PhD admissions in Economics and Management streams.The names of

various Heads of the Department of Humanities in chronological order are given below:

3.2 Construction of Buildings

Since its inception, to provide state of art needed infrastructure facilities, from time to time various edifices were envisioned and constructed for providing ample infrastructure for efficient teaching learing process, while keeping in view national and global requirements, construction activities were performed in different phases.Year-wise details of constructions of various buildings of the institution are as follows: Buildings in East Campus Educational Buildings Sl.No. Name of Building 1. Foundation stone (laid on 25/11/1921) 2. Main Building 3. Workshop 4. Mechanical Engineering Building 5. Electrical Engineering Building 6. Civil Engineering Building 7. Guest House 8. Auditorium 9. Old Canteen 10. Bank 11. Hospital 12. Leather Technology 13. Computer Science & Engineering 14. New Mechanical Engineering Building 15. Library 16. E-Class Room-1&2 17. New Class Rooms (From G1 to G7) 18. New Canteen Hostel Buildings 1. Shridharacharya Hostel (LV Boys Hostel-Old) 2. Alaknanda Hostel (Girls Hostel-1) 3. Mandakini Hostel (Girls Hostel-2) 4. Bhagirathi Hostel (Girls Hostel-4) 5. Gangotri Hostel (Girls Hostel-3) 6. Shri Ramanujan Hostel (LV Boys Hostel-new) Residential Buildings 1. Bunglow (07 nos) 2. Type-4 residence (Old soda factory) 3. Type-3 residence (Old soda factory, 02 nos) 4. Type-2 residence (Old soda factory, 02 nos) 5. Type-4D residence (total 04 nos) 6. Type-1 residence (20 nos)

Construction Year 1921 1921-26 1954 1964 1966 1966 1996 1970 1970 1970 1970 1978 1984 1995 2007 2007 2007 2009 1970 1985 1992 1995 2003 2009 1921-26 1960 1960 1960 1970 1978 7.

Type-1 residence (Guest House 02 nos)

1995

Buildings in West Campus

Hostel Buildings Sl.No. Name of Building 1. Abdul Kalam Hostel (West Campus Hostel-1) 2. Vishweshwaraya Hostel (West Campus Hostel2) 3. Raman Hostel (West Campus Hostel-3) 4. Ambedkar Hostel (Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Hostel-1) 5. Aryabhatta Hostel (Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Hostel-2) Residential Buildings 1. Type-4D residence (24nos) 2. Type-4S residence (08nos) 3. Type-3 residence (22nos) 4. Type-2 residence (32nos) 5. Type-1 residence (123nos) 6. Type-4T residence (06nos)

Construction Year 1972 1978 1987 2012 2012 1971 1972 1972 1972 1972 2000

New Constructions

Name of Buildings New Drawing Hall at East Campus Gymnasium at West Campus Sports Complex for Girls at East Campus Vehicle Parking at East Campus Atal Incubation center at East Campus Vishwakarma Hostel (West Campus Hostel-4) Yamuna Hostel (Girls Hostel-5) at East Campus Lift and Ramp for students with special abilities Saraswati Hostel (Girls Hostel-6) at East Campus Vice Chancellor’s residence and Camp Office at West Campus Multi-purpose Hall at West Campus New Auditorium at East Campus Lecture Hall Complex at East Campus Shatabdi Stambha at East Campus Shatabdi Dwar at West Campus New Chemical Engineering Building at East Campus New Electronics Engineering Building at East Campus New Incubation Center at East Campus

Construction Year 2016 2017 2018 2018 2018 2018 2019 2019 2021 2021 2021 2021 2021 2021 2021 2021 2021 2021

3.3 Passouts

In the year 1924, six students had passed out, who were admitted in the year 1921.Interestingy, no class of diploma was awarded because the grading system was not finalized until year 1925. As Institution grew older, courses were being added, and also, students intake was gradually increase in the planned phased manner. More buildings were constructed like departments, classrooms, faculty offices, spaces for staff and laboratories. With students intake as six initially, the number swelled upto 938as on2020-21. The course offered by the institute always had a first preference by all UG and PG degree aspirants.

3.4 New Strides

The Institution has taken several new strides as per market forces, changes in socioeconomic and social factors, technological factors and others. When students are admitted in first year, all the students have to attend a compulsory induction program and an orientation program, as a result students get easily adapted to new culture and life. To improve efficiency of day-to-day office operations, academics process, and student’s welfare measures implementation and their outputs, automation has been done. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) has been brought in place. Research is the priority of the University. There is a phenominal shift in culture and the thought process after upgradation of HBTI as HBTU. As an Institute, HBTI was more focused on knowledge dissemination. But today, HBTU focus is on knowledge dissemination and knowledge generation through excellent research. Faculty member are actively engaged in various research and development (R&D) projects and publishing world-class research papers. Anti-plagiarism software in University ensures authentic research. The University has a green campus. Extra efforts are being made to protect the green belt in the campuses. Incubation Centre of University promotes the spirit of innovation and incubation among the students. The Entrepreneurship Cell makes continuous efforts to develop entrepreneurship skills in the students. Various expert lectures from industry experts are being organized on continuous basis. Other strides by the institution are creation of a state-of-the-art Gymnasium, a multipurpose hall, a helipad and Mahila Adhyayan Kendra. University has adopted several villages in order to fulfil its social commitment. Several energy conservation measures have been taken. Other events/activities includes organisation of blood donation camp, health checkup camps, vaccination drive, health awareness seminars, community kitchen (Janta Rasoi). Welfare funds have also been created. Relief material is being sent in the time of dire need/disaster.

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Passing the Torch

The Harcourt Butler Technological Institute (HBTI) owes its origin to the Industrial Conference at Nainital in Year 1907, which proposed the establishment of two technical institutions in Uttar Pradesh, one at Roorkee for engineering, and one in Kanpur, for industrial chemistry. As a result a three years postgraduate diploma course in chemical research and in oils after B.Sc. was started in Year 1921 under the guidance of Dr. E.R. Watson as its first Principal. This was followed by the opening of a Leather Technology Wing in Year 1922 and Sugar Technology Wing in Year 1928, both of which later on became full independent institutes separate from H.B.T.I. During 1932-47 short term courses on Sugar technology and Oil technology as well as in essential oils were started with concurrent relocation of the Glass Technology department of Uttar Pradesh government in its premises. After the independence of India, at the initiative of the late Shri Gobind Ballabh Pant, then Chief Minister of the state, a reorganization committee headed by Dr. J.C.Ghosh was set up in 1952. The committee suggested reorganization of HBTI into a University College of Technology with the addition of four sections Chemical Engineering, Food and Drug Technology, Applied Microbiology and Dye-stuff Technology, with the National Sugar Institute, the Government Central Textile and the Government Leather Institute as integral parts. Only a part of these recommendations was later on implemented by the Government of Uttar Pradesh by starting a two year course of Chemical Engineering in Year 1954 and a postgraduate course of Applied Microbiology in Year 1956. In the meantime, the U.P. Government shifted its Alcohol Technology Department to HBTI premises. The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) after a careful review, suggested reorganization of teaching in Year 1955 and introduction of new postgraduate courses in certain subjects in Year 1958. At this stage, HBTI was affiliated to Agra University and degrees of B.Sc. and M.Sc. were awarded to its students. This was the first step towards evolving HBTI as a Technical University. The affiliation was transferred to Kanpur University in Year 1967. In the period 1962-69, this was transformed into an Institute for the higher engineering and technological education in various fields, with research as an essential ingredient. It was this period, when the institute underwent a revolutionary change to acquire the characteristics of a completely new multi-department technological institution. In addition to this, completely independent and complementary departments of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Life Sciences and Humanities were also established. On the recommendations of the AICTE in December 1967, the Government of India released a grant of the order of 3 crores for the non-recurring and recurring expenditures for duration of five years. In this process of transformation, was also involved, the historic and far reaching decision of passing on the control of HBTI from the Government of U.P. to an autonomous society having a Board of Governors. This Board was initially headed by the Chief Minister of U.P., but after that by the Minister of Technical Education.

HBTI has the distinction of running the first formal course in Biochemical Engineering in India. It also became the first in India to introduce the new course of Chemical Engineering Practice School at the postgraduate level. HBTI was also the first institution in Uttar Pradesh to start courses in Plastic Technology and Food Technology. In the session 1972–73, HBTI got completed buildings for Electrical Engineering Department, Civil Engineering Department, Cafeteria, one 75 seater and one 180 seater hostel, residential quarters for over 100 employees at all levels and renovations of the entire campus. An institute dispensary with a full-time doctor was also provided this year. In general, the institute was taking rapid steps to fulfill commitments of the fourth Five Year Plan by July 1973, towards the following:-1. Completion of institutional buildings 2. Completion of residential and hostel buildings 3. Creation of various students amenities During the fifth Five Year Plan, the institute once again planned to launch some very significant schemes for greater contributions to the nation.These include the following:-1. Addition of postgraduate programme in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering. 2. Opening of a postgraduate course in Petroleum Engineering 3. Opening of PG courses in Applied Physics, Applied Chemistry and Applied Mathematics, with emphasis on technological approaches. 4. Addition of the following new disciplines at the undergraduate level a. Pharmacy b. Rubber technology

4.1 HBTI and Its Fifty Years

With a strong ambition and high objective to provoke the urge of entrepreneurship in the public, to accelerate the current industrial development, to create a healthy and sound environment for new applied researchers and above all to produce manpower of true technical and scientific outlook, an institute was started in Year 1920 and was named as “Government Research Institute, Cawnpore”.

4.1.1 Initial Stages

Initially, the above government Research Institute was started in two rooms of ‘SHERWALI KOTHI’, still present at the northwest corner of the Company Bagh crossing, Nawabganj, Kanpur in conjunction with Government Opium Research Laboratory. Dr. E. R. Watson of Decca University was appointed the first Principal and Research Chemist. In the year 1921, after a lot of controversy in the U.P. assembly during the industrial ministership of Shri C.Y. Chintamani, who strongly suggested the opening of such an institute, it began teaching also. In the same year, Govt. Research Institute was renamed as Govt. Technological Institute, United Provinces, Cawnpore. In year 1921, it was decided to take three students for training in Applied Chemical Research and three in Oil Technology and Chemistry. Thus, this institute was started with six students. But,this first batch was asked to join at the Govt. Technical Institute Lucknow for the preliminary training in Mechanical Engineering for a period of six months. The main reason behind this was lack of proper infrastructure at Kanpur at that time. Since, there was no hostel accommodation for the students, the students of the first batch after returning from Lucknow, and the second batch were made to stay in a bunglow of some Nawab in a created compound for two years.

4.1.2 The New Building – The New Name

On 25 Nov. 1921, the foundation stone of the present building was laid down by Sir Spencer Harcourt Butler K.C.S.I., C.I.E., the then Governor of United Provinces. By year 1925, the North Wing was completed, and in the back of the Central Hall a temporary hostel with a tile roof and brick floor was constructed. The present Workshop building was constructed in year 1954. The name of the Govt. Technological Institute, United Provinces, Cawnpore was changed to Harcourt Butler Technological Institute under the Presidentship of the Nawab of Chhattari, then Industry Minister of United Provinces, and in the absence of Sir Butler, the ceremony of giving the new name of Harcourt Butler Technological Institute was performed. This Govt. Research Institute of year 1920, and Govt. Technological Institute of year 1921 became in year 1926 the Harcourt Butler Technological Institute.

4.1.3 The Chequered Early History

In the beginning a three year diploma course was started in two sections: Chemical Research and Oil Chemistry and Technology for B.Sc. students. Students of Oil Technology were sent to the local industries for training. For Applied Research, the students were sent to workshops in and around city of Kanpur. In the year 1922-23, a section of Leather Chemistry and Technology was started. In 1925, Dr. E.R. Watson went back to England where he later committed suicide, and Dr. Gilbert J. Fowler took over as the new Principal. In year 1923, the post of Principal abolished and the Director of Industries, U.P. was appointed as the ex-officio Principal. The period of training for B.Sc was reduced from 3 years to 2 years at the end of which an associate diploma (A.H.B.T.I) was awarded. Another two years course after diploma was started at the end of which a Fellowship (F.H.B.T.I) was awarded. In year 1933, the Leather Section was abolished after the opening of a separate institute.Around this time Nagrath Paint Works, Pioneer Glue Works were a few organisations for which research work was done in HBTI.

4.1.4 Start of the New Era

The year 1964, which changed the shape of the institute, shall always be remembered in the history of HBTU. The major changes may be listed as follows: The U.P Cabinet in the regime of Mrs. Sucheta Kriplani declared it as fully autonomous institute, governed by the Board of Governors with the Chief Minister or his nominee as Chairman.The staff structure was reconstituted to match that of a teaching institution.The Post of Principal was raised to that of a Director. Seven new undergraduate courses were started viz. Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Plastic Technology, Food Technology, Oil Technology and Paint Technology.

The Institution today

There was an offer of collaboration from the Stevens Institute of Technology(U.S.A.) and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (India). In year 1965, the institute was declared autonomous and Dr.C.R. Mitra was appointed as its first Director. In the same year postgraduate courses in Biochemical Engineering, Food Technology, Oil Technology, Paint Technology, and Plastic Technology were also started. First in India, a Postgraduate Course in Chemical Engineering practice was also started in this year. In this year, all the teaching posts were also declared permanent. In year 1966, the Undergraduate Course in Civil Engineering was started. In year 1967 the first Seminar on “Biochemical Engineering Training and Research” in India was held at HBTI.

4.2 Admission of Students

In the beginning, admission of the students was done after an interview committee consisting of Industrial Chemists of U.P. and the Principal of the Institute. Both, Biology and Mathematics students were eligible for admission. Presently admissions are done on the basis of rank obtained in Joint Entrance Examinations (JEE) Mains only.A few seats are reserved as per Government Policies.

4.3 Scholarships but No Fees

Initially, each student was given a scholarship of Rs. 75 per month in year 1921 and was charged no institution fee and no hostel fees. After B.Sc., people were not able to get service of more than Rs. 40 to 50 per month in those days, but the student of HBTI were given Rs. 75 per annum besides this on completion of the course, They were sure to get a service of at least Rs. 300 per month. After 100 years, and still the scholarships are awarded to 25% of the students of the courses.

4.4 A Peaceful Institute

According to Dr. D. R. Dhingra (once Director), Shri H. S. Chaturvedi (the oldest student) stated that HBTI was the most peaceful institute. Even in the National Movement of year 1942, the students participated in a very dignified and peaceful manner. But this peace was broken in year 1968, when first of all, the students observed a one day token strike in support of All India Engineers strike against unemployment. And from year 1968 till year 1971 almost every year there were strikes and it is a matter of great sorrow to mention that both in year 1970 and year 1971, the institute, which was honored for its discipline, was closed for nearly 15 days.

4.4.1 Ragging

According to some old students of H.B.T.I, the incidents of ragging started in year 1965. Before year 1965 there was no activity like ragging. In the words of Shri T. R. Sharma, a student of year 1939, “every admitted student was treated very gently and after some time, when he became more familiar, we used to make fun of him only verbally”.

4.4.2 The First Girl Students

First girl students admitted to HBTI were Miss Pratibha Limaye and Miss Neela Patwardhan, who took admission in year 1966 in Civil Engineering and Chemical Engineering, respectively.

4.5 IIT in HBTI

It is a matter of pride that among the several offices and institutes nurtured on HBTI campus, includes prominent institutes like IIT Kanpur. It started in HBTI in 1958 and stayed for two sessions before coming in its present form.The assistance and cooperation given by HBTI is still cherished by the older staff of IIT Kanpur. Knowledge is the hill, which few may wish to climb; Duty is the path that all may tread. -

Lewis Morris

4.6 First Convocation as Institute

The first ever convocation ceremony of HBTI took place on 12th February, 1984. The ceremony was honored by the then Planning Minister at that time Mr. Narendra Singh as the Chief Guest. The ceremony started by lamp lighting done by the then Honorable Vice Chancellor and the Chief Guest, and after that, the entire hall was resonating by the enchantments of “ Vande Mataram ''. The first batch to get called for the distribution of graduate degrees was of Chemical Engineering, it was a batch of 33 boys. Later on, the students of Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Leather Technology, Biochemical Engineering, Food Technology, Oil Technology, Paint

Technology, Plastic Technology were also provided with their degrees in alphabetical order. The following were the Gold Medalist of the 1984 batch. Mr. Sharad Kumar Gupta, Civil Engineering Mr. Devesh Kumar, Paint Technology Mr. Umesh Chandra Vajpayee, Chemical Engineering Mr. Anand Mohan Rastogi, Leather Technology Mr. Sushil Kumar Srivastava, Plastic Technology Mr. Sharad Kumar Gupta, Civil Engineering Ms. Indra Gupta, Electrical Engineering

4.7 First Convocation as a University

In the year 2016, HBTI became a University and thus to be known as HBTU. The first ever convocation ceremony of HBTU took place on 7th December, 2019. The ceremony was honoured by the presence of Prof. Sanjay Govind Dhande as the Chief Guest. He was Director of the Indian Institute Of Technology, Kanpur. This convocation ceremony took place in the East Campus of HBTU. Students of M. Tech and MCA were provided degrees in this convocation ceremony. The following were the Gold Medallists of this Convocation: Ms. Gaitry Arora (M.Tech in Computer Aided Design) Ms. Neha Sinha (M.Tech in Oil Technology) Mr. Himanshu Gupta (M.C.A) The following were the Silver Medalists of this Convocation:Mr. Pranjal Kumar (M.Tech in Computer Aided Design) Ms. Shikha Tripathi (M.Tech in Computer Aided Design) Mr. Shreya Sinha (M.Tech in Food Technology) Mr. Prakhar Mishra (M.C.A)

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Prominent Achievements

• With the growing need of digitalization, Harcourt Butler Technical University became one of the first institutions in the state to provide wi-fi facility to students both in campus and hostels.
• The smart classes in the university prove to be an asset for the students as well as the educators to enhance the efficiency of lectures.
• The university was ranked #1 for 3 consecutive years (2011-2013) by the ABP news portal.
• The university defeated most of the Engineering colleges in India and won the Smart India Hackathon 2019, and also secured the runner-up position in the same event.
• NIRF ranking of 166th in the year 2020 owing to the given condition of pandemic was a commendable Ranking.
• MDRA(India Today) Ranking of the University in the year 2020-21 was of 20th, the career best.
• With 100+ theses done on various domains within a span of 20 years (20002020) is in itself a great pride for the university which intends to expand the domain of research in coming years.
• 15000₹per month stipend for the PhD students is a great step taken to broaden the scope of research in the university.
• Mr. G.M. Desai, a diligent student both academically and in sports, made the university proud when he represented the state team in prestigious Ranji Trophy tournament in 1972-73.
• Mr. Satish Chandra and Mr. C.S. Gopalakrishnan were selected in Kanpur University Tennis & Cricket team, respectively in 1973-74.
• T.T. and Lawn Tennis team Runner-up in Kanpur University Inter Collegiate Championship in 1973-74.
• Institute Gymnastics team was declared Winner in Kanpur University Inter Collegiate Championship in year 1974-75.
• Institute Gymnastics & Malkhamb team was declared Runner-up in Kanpur University Inter Collegiate Championship in year 1975-76.
• Mr. L.K. Singh has been declared individual Champion in Kanpur University Gymnastic Championship in the year 1977-78.
• Shri K. Venkatraman & K. Praveen Kumar represent at Kanpur University Cricket Team in 1977-78.
• Shri S Ramanan represented U.P. State Basketball Team in National Championship held at Bangalore in 1976-77.
• Institute Table-Tennis team was declared Runner-up in Kanpur University T.T. Championship in 1976-77.
• Institute Gymnastics team was declared Joint Winner in Kanpur University Collegiate Championship in 1979-80.
• Mr. Ravindra Yadav represented Kanpur University Volleyball team in North Zone Inter University Championship in1980-81.
• Mr. Prem Singh represented Kanpur University Athletics team in All India Inter University Athletic Championship in 1980-81.
• Institute Gymnastics team was declared Runner-up in Kanpur University Collegiate Championshipin 1980-81.
• Mr. Gurumohan Singh Chaddha of Oil Technology was selected for the coaching camp of Indian Rowing team for ASIAD-1982 as well as for Kanpur University Hockey Team in 1981-82.
• Mr. Prem Singh of E.E. was set a new record in Polevault of Kanpur University & has been selected to represent the University Athletic & Gymnasium Teamin 1981-82.
• Mr. Ajay Kumar Tripathi ofME was captain of the Kanpur University Tennis Team in North Zone Interversity Championship in 1981-82.
• Mr. T. Ravindra Kumar, Mr. N. K. Singh & Mr. Jayant Kumar Panda were selected to represent Kanpur University Football team in 1981-82.
• Mr. A. Gabriel was selected to represent Kanpur University Football & Basketball team in 1981-82.
• Mr. Sanjay Lakhotiya, Pravin Yadav & Sharad Saxena represented Kanpur University Tennis team in 1981-82.
• Mr. A. K. Shukla of Food Tech.was selected to represent Kanpur University Weight Lifting & Best Physique team. Besides, Mr. Shukla secured IInd place in District Weight Lifting Championship in 1981-82.
• Mr. H. S. Shukla, N. S. Bisht & V. K. Joshi were selected to represent the Kanpur University Gymnastic team in 1981-82.
• Mr. M.P. Singh & N. S. Prasad wereselected to represent the Kanpur University Malkhamb team in 1981-82.
• Mr. Ravindra Kumar Yadav of Food Tech. secured IIIrdplace in Kanpur District 10 Km. Walk Competition in 1981-82.
• Mr. A. K. Sharma & R. K. Sharma have secured 2nd& 3rd place, respectively in Kanpur University Weight Lifting Championship in 1981-82.
• HBTI Cricket team was winner in national level sports meet “SANGRAM-2009” organised at, IIT Roorkee.
• In long jump and triple jump Mr. Ravi Kumar of Plastic Tech. HBTI won gold medal and in discus Mr. Chandan Singh a student of III B.Tech won bronze medal in national level sports meet “SANGRAM-2009” organised at, IIT Roorkee.
• HBTI Cricket team was winner in state level sports meet “TVARAN-2009”, winner in Table-Tennis, Carom & Chess, Girls Singles Badminton and runner-up TVARAN 2009, organised by KNIT Sultanpur.
• HBTI organised “FLICK-10” and an All India Inter Technical College Cricket Tournament (Day/Night) in the year 2010, and HBTI Cricket team won this tournament.
• HBTI Cricket Team reached up to Semi-Final in District level Cricket Tournament organised by “Kanpur Cricket Association” in 2010.
• In UPTU Sports Meet “TVARAN-2011” HBTI Cricket Team became winner.In Table Tennis, team was runner-up, in Chess Team winner, in Carrom HBTI Team was winner. Individual player won Gold, Silver and Bronze medal.
• In College,“HUNK” Cricket Championship (open Intercollegiate Cricket Tournament) organised by “HERO HONDA”, HBTI Cricket Team secured runnerup position in 2011.
• HBTI Cricket Team won Kanpur Cricket League Championship (Open Tournament) organised by “Kanpur Cricket Association” 2011.
• In “FLICK-2011” an Inter Technical College State Level Tournament (Day/Night) HBTI team had secured first position in the year 2011.
• Mr. Harshvardhan Singh of HBTI secured runner-up position in District Level Table Tennis Tournament organised by District Table Tennis Association in 2012.
• Ms. Aprna Bhatt of 2nd CS participated in National Level Taekwondo Championship from U.P. State in 2012.
• HBTI Cricket Team secured runner-up position in Kanpur Cricket League Tournament (Open Category) organised by “Kanpur Nagar Cricket Association” in 2015.
• HBTI Football Team reached up to Semi-Final in District Level Football tournament organised by District Football Association in 2015.
• HBTI Football team reached up to Semi-Final in District Level Football Tournament organised by District Football Association in 2013.
• HBTI Cricket Team reached up to Semi-Final in District Level Cricket tournament organised by “Kanpur Cricket Association” in the year-2013.
• International Level Sports Meet “DESPORTIVOS-16” organised by LNMIIT JAIPUR, HBTI Secured First Position in Cricket.
• National Level Sports Meet “PRABHANJAN-17” organised by BIET, JHANSI, HBTU Secured First Position in Table Tennis, Badminton, Basket Ball and second place in 4x100 mtr relay race.
• Apart from all these events, Harcourtians have been shining brightly in various different events such as: Akhil Sachan & Ayush Singh-Winners, Tata Crucibles Campus Edition (IIM Lucknow) 2019.Akhil Sachan & Shambhavi Gupta-Semi Finalists, First Edition of SBI Numero-Uno Quiz 2019.
• Priyanshu Srivastava & Swarn Srivastava, National Finalists& Zonal Winner, Chimera-X National Quiz, ISTE MANIT Bhopal. 2021
• Swarn Srivastava, National Winner, Wipro Earthian National Quiz, 2021.
• University Drama Team won 3rd position in Varchasva (IIM LUCKNOW).
• While producing numerous IAS and IES officers for the nation, HBTI keeps working for the betterment of the nation and society as a whole.
• Harcourtians have been cracking most of the PG exams like GATE and CAT with the highest scores among all the colleges in the state with success ratio of about 80%.
• Providing assistance to the Government of Uttar Pradesh in the clean Ganga Campaign, HBTI had yet again proved how valuable asset it is for the State and the Country.
• Our University Faculty Dr. Sunil Kumar,Professor, Civil Engineering Departmentis providing his valuable assistance in the construction of “RAM JANM BHUMI” in Ayodhya is yet again a great achievement for our University as a whole. 6

Glimpses from the Sports Archive

HBTI Cricket Team, 1982-83

Sangram 2009 (IIT Roorkee) — winning moments

Institute sports team

Institute sports team

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Institute sports team

Shift of Culture — Student Life

“काकचेष्टा, बकोध्यानं, स्वानननद्रातथैवच। अल्पहारी, गृहत्यागी, नवद्याथीपंचलक्षणं॥“

As a plant grows from a seed into a giant tree bearing flowers, fruits and shade for everyone, so does an institute has its students turning into prosperous alumni and brightening institute’s glory. Harcourt Butler Technical University always had a good environment, esteemed faculty and study-friendly infrastructure to promote research work and academic excellence. “Some relations aren't blood relations, but they're ones you live with your soul.” Students have a similar relationship with HBTU teachers and their batchmates, all of them have a profound impact on their heart and soul. The first time when a student stands in HBTU auditorium for counselling, it fills him with a sense of happiness and pride. The campus seems familiar to him and the classroom experience is really amazing. Hanging out in the cafeteria, working on the lathe machine in the workshop, copying sheets of engineering drawing and mischief during the Mathematics class are incidents that never fade from students’ memories. For some students, the academic path at HBTU becomes challenging- they struggle for attendance, practical files, assignments, homesickness and adjusting to a new environment. But this is what helps them to tackle real life problems and future hardships in a stress-free way because they’ve already been through a lot and know how to find a solution to anything put forward. Students also recall the nervousness they have during the individual seminar presentations in the final year. Though it seems to be a burden earlier but later appreciate how important it was for boosting their confidence and all-round development. First year of almost every student used to be and still is a roller coaster ride, settling in the college atmosphere, hostel, and their food. At that time the student had to decide their major branch in the second year. This was also a conflict in the student's life. HBTU environment gives perspective, work ethics, and an education that help students professionally throughout their life. The friendships that one gains at HBTU also impact students profoundly. Some of our notable alumni from 1995 batch have shared their invaluable experiences as follows“The college experience in student’s life is very fundamental and invaluable. The most difficult milestone in a student’s life is working their first job, having a family, moving to different countries stands unique because it’s a place where you discover who you are in every aspect: professionally, socially and emotionally. For this I am one of the luckiest graduates because I got to have this life-changing experience at such a beautiful and spirited college HBTI.” -Anupama Misra

“Getting into HBTI in 1991 was a proud moment for me and my family. Being a day scholar, the scariest part in the initial days of the first semester was the ragging at the entry, exit and the break time at college. Though it was terrifying at that time, I learnt my first lesson of properly introducing myself.” -Deepika Ambwani

“The place was unfamiliar but pretty soon it became everything that made me who I am today. The memories of industrial trip to Bombay organized by department and sponsored by World Bank will forever be engraved in my heart as moments which made me feel truly alive and made me realize the importance of being in a group.” -Dr. Chhaya Dalela

Right from the initial days of HBTI, constant efforts have been put to give the students an industry experience which would help them in understanding the basis of their respective fields in a much better way. So, the students are taught considering in mind the industry and production aspect of their fields. In order to work upon these industries and HBTI were interlocked for giving the best service to the industries and to the nation. According to some old students of HBTI, like Shri H.S. Chaturvedi, Shri S.N. Kapoor, and Shri T.R. Sharma ragging was first of all started in 1965. Before 1965, there was no activity like ragging. In the words of Shri T.R. Sharma, a student of 1939 batch, “Every admitted student was treated very gently and after some time when he became more familiar, we used to make fun with him verbally.” Ragging is a reprehensible act, which does no good to any one and HBTI has taken some bold and severe steps in accordance with 2009 Supreme Court judgement and 2010 Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Ragging in Educational Institutions Act, which formulated that every institution must have an Anti-Ragging Committee, Monitoring Cell and an Anti-Ragging Squad. Accordingly, HBTU formed Anti-Ragging Committee as per AICTE norms and chaired by Vice Chancellor of HBTU, Kanpur. It shall be the duty of the Anti-Ragging Committee to ensure compliance with the provisions of the AICTE Regulations to monitor and oversee the performance of Anti Ragging Squads in prevention of ragging in the institution. HBTI has also been a torchbearer for Girl Education, as the first girl students admitted to HBTI were Miss Pratibha Limaye and Miss Neela Patwardhan who took admission in 1966 in Civil Engineering and Chemical Engineering respectively. But the total number of girl students initially were 1.25% however, the percentage has improved to approximately 20% in the 2021 batch. From home packed tiffins to Swiggy/Zomato era, from shopping in the streets to eshopping, from posting letters to video-calling, from surfing books in the library to ebooks, from researching on facts to googling them easily, from blackboards to smart boards and from physical labs to virtual labs, technology has taken a giant and radiant leap in the recent past that affected and changedthe student life in drastic ways. Knows, theshift of culture in student life has been very rapid, engaging and harmonious in nature. Conclusively, these four years of college life are more enriching than any other time of life. Those early struggles for a student of 1st Year with Workshop jobs and Fourier & Laplace Transforms to bidding farewell to friends turned family.In Final Year and learning throughout this time interval improved their individual personalities and experiences in their respective student life. These four years where friends become family is being reminisced by the Harcourtians till date. Cherishing, learning and growing from all of the moments of these four years as a B.Tech student,develops common trait observed in all of the Harcourtians.

6.1 University Council of Students Activities (USAC)

Throughout the glorious 100 years journey, our Council of Students Activities (CSA) currently called University Students Activity Council (USAC) witnessed numerous trends in activities apart from academics. The Council of Students Activities used to look after the extra-curricular and cocurricular activities of the students in the institute. The Council was headed by the senior faculty members as a Chairman. The various Committees of the Council were Performing Arts, Athletics and Sports, Cinema, Photographic Club, Literary Sub-Council. The council was consisting of Patron, Chairman, Secretary and Convenor. In 1992-93 it was decided that the students who opt for sports activity will be evaluated out of a total of 50 marks and they don't have to opt for any other activity. The other students will have to opt for any two activities out of cultural, literary and National Service Scheme (NSS) and will be evaluated out of 25 marks each by the respective Conveners. However, the students were always encouraged to participate in as many as they like. Currently, USAC has sub-councils viz., NSS, Photography, Literary, Hobby, Sports, Yoga, Cultural,Technical, and Print & Social Media. Activities of USACare carried out by the above sub councils under the supervision and financial control of respective convenors. Some of the important events are highlighted below: The Sports Sub-council had facilities of almost all outdoor & indoor games. It also has a well-equipped gymnasium hall having facilities for gymnastics, weight lifting etc. which were introduced in the session 1990-91. In 1991-92, the Yoga and the meditation activities were introduced which attracted a good number of students, faculty members and their families. In 1992-93, with the increasing number of girls, and their interest in sports, the subcouncil for the first time organized a cross-country, badminton and athletic championship for them separately.

University has one sports ground each in West and East Campus with excellent facilities for outdoor games such as Atheletics, Cricket, Hockey, Football and LawnTennis and indoor games such as Table-tennis, Badminton, Chess and Gymnastics. Also University has recently developed a Turf Wicket alongwith pitch and ground roller of International standard for Cricket in West Campus. We have also Basket Ball Court with flood light facilities. A new Gymnasium with all modern facilities is also fully functional in West Campus. In 1972-73, HBTI Golden Jubilee Sports Meet was organized during 14-22 January, 1973 for various Games, Atheletics, Cricket, Hockey, TT, Volleyball etc. Annual Atheletic Meet during 3-4 March, 1978 was organized for various track and field events. Inter-Branch Sports Competition for various games was organized in 2009, where HBTI Cricket Team was winner in National Level Sports Meet ‘SANGRAM-2009’ at IIT Roorkee. Inter-Branch Sports Competition for various games was organized in 2016-17, where our teams won first position in Tabel-Tennis, Badminton, Basketball during National Level Sports Meet ‘PRABHANJAN-17’ organized at BIET, Jhansi. Various Sports Activities organized every year during Induction Progarm for new Entrants for the last few years. Adhyaay is a new initiative by the sub-councils of HBTU on the demand of former Vice Chancellor, Prof. Narendra Bahadur Singh to organize a combined Techno-Cultural Literary festival for the University. Organized University Techno-Cultural Fest ‘ADHYAAY-19’ during 28-30 Nov, 2019. Organized UP State Level Sports Competition ‘AAGAZ-2020’during 15-17 Feb, 2020. In order to meet the National objectives of NSS and in view of overwhelming response of students of HBTI towards services of nation one more Unit of NSS was created under Kanpur University. The institute students have really been very commited towards providing their voluntary services to the society and nation. The NSS units were doing regular activities in and around HBTI campuses and nearby villages. The activities include awareness programs, plantation, cleanliness drive, blood donation, eye donation pledge etc. The volunteers of NSS have been adopting schools in nearby villages and were teaching children over there. The cultural sub-council turned over a new leaf with the organisation of an intercollegiate dance festival “Goonj” on the 20th November, 1991. Odyssey-45 events ranging from Cultural and Literary, to Fine Arts and Photography were organised. Talents Nite are organized that aim primarily at providing more opportunity to the students to participate in various cultural events and further help in selecting the students to participate in the Intercollegiate/district level competitions. The first part used to comprise events like Skits, Mono Acting and Solo Instrumental recitals.Dumb charade, Kahanika, cartooning collage, sketching, extempore and painting were

included in the second part. The talent nite served very well as a talent search programme. Every year began with the debate and essay competitions, organised in English as well as Hindi. Students came in large numbers to exhibit their skills, making it a resounding start. In the year 1993, VICHAR-93 a literary month was held in which various events like Debates, Creative writing, poetry writing, Extempore (all in Hindi & English) G.K. Quiz. In the year 1886-87, the Literary sub-council started publication of quarterly wall magazine PRATIDHWANI' which acted as a news bulletin and kept the students and staff informed about the Institute. Taking this sub-council to another level, a lot of different competitions are being organized from time to time like “Notion Negotiations”, “Vaarta” (A question of answers), “Shatak”(History quiz). In the auspicious 100th year of HBTU, several special kind of quizzes has been organized like La Quiz Du Centenaire (How well do you know HBTU?). From 1992, the Photography Club started organising workshops for freshers. During the tour, students were explained the process of focussing, aperture and shutter speed. The Photography Club held two competitions for processing of Black & White negatives. The Club had started a wall Magazine in the year 1993-94 containing articles on various aspects of Photography. A new contest was introduced for the first time for Mr. Photogenic and Miss Photogenic, HBTI in 1995-96. The Photograpic sub-council preserving its excellence has kept organizing competitions throughout all these years and now is also quite active on different social media platforms specially Instagram where the club organized several competitions in which the students including the alumni actively take part. Cinema club tried to provide a feast to the young lot by showing lesson giving movies. The messages sent by these films were well accepted by the students. Most of the movies shown to the students were having a touch of Indian classics. Thus, Cinema Club catered on entertainment up to the mark and lived up to its expectations. In the session 1994-95, Cinema Club brought extra entertainment to the students as some latest components were introduced to enhance the efficiency of the projector and picture and sound qualities of the movies. Concept of “Cine week” was introduced in 1972-73. In 1996-97 the “Cinema Club” was transformed into the “Hobby Club”. As our university was nearing its 100 glorious years, it was a great opportunity to introduce a weekly newsletter as we lacked in any means of mass communication. This was also an apt initiative to educate the students about the past, present and future of our institution. PSMSC is the only sub-council under University’s Student Activity Council (USAC) which has been active during the global pandemic of Covid-19. The Technical sub-council is the newest of all the councils and has been started in the centennial year of our college that is 2021. This council has been formed to increase the individual contribution to the industry by boosting students' technical knowledge. In a world of bookish culture, inculcating technical skills remains the need of the hour and that is what this sub-council is supposed to fulfil.

6.2 Hostel

Before, vacations meant going away from home. Now, vacations mean coming back to home. -Story of Every hostellite. -Subiya Hussain. Starting college is like entering in a new phase of life. New city, new friends, new experiences, new responsibilities these are just a glimpses of what awaits you. One of the biggest change that occurs in the life of most students is shifting to college hostels. The nervousness and anxiety of having to move to a different city and sharing your room with a stranger etc, it all fades away in the excitement of the freedom that college life offers. Although, hostel life can be a lot of fun there are some aspects that one must be aware of before embarking upon the new roller coaster ride of being the naive hosteller. Students might feel homesick but at the same time they would also be pretty excited about living alone. It will be like a feeling of nostalgia and attachment to the hostel that they can't just cast off. A constant thing that has been observed over time in the hostellers of HBTU is the readiness to adapt to the new environment, learning each and every day and thus improving the overall personality. Even our alumni also remember this beautiful time of four years spent in hostel with fondness, as it contributed in making them what they are right now. The nature and the extent of ragging in hostels depend on the degree of strictness of the hostel rules. HBTU hostels have a lot to offer in terms of experiences and growth of an individual with certain rules and regulations imposed in order to cultivate a disciplined lifestyle. With such compliance, one of the biggest worries of the students going to college shall be relieved. Hostel life is a liberating and sacred experience. Over the years in HBTU, both hostels and hostel life has drastically changed but one thing was certain, it’s a great place to live. The atmosphere is conducive to studying as well as traits of home life such as cooperation, fellow–feeling, and self–management. In a hostel, you have a lot of responsibilities. For example, being the hostel representative, which inculcates leadership qualities among the students. One is no longer under the security of their parents or elders, and is free to exercise their own judgement. One can easily fall prey to bad company, wasting time, and other vices. This is the genuine test of what one is. One has the power to make or break their career. “Growing up has its own set of pros and cons”, which even gets approved by the hostel life. Among the various things which turned around through the years, one was girls' hostel which didn’t exist till late nineties. In those days instead of hostels existed 3-bedroom apartments with so called “hospital beds” three in each room which were super crowded and today girls' hostel is one of the most beautifully built places in HBTU which are highly organized and spacious. On the other hand, the boys' hostels, especially the lake view hostels, where the freshmen staysare in the college campus. This hostel (LV OLD) had been built quite a long time back and had seen its glorious days also shadows its past and gets reminisced by our alumni every time. Whereas new hostels like WCH4 and spooky place in which it is located in West Campus are now talk of the university.

In the former years, books and notes were the only source which could lead students to knowledge more importantly get good grades or just passing anyhow. Our alumni remember how every hosteller used to help their fellows in studies, waking up till early in the morning, helping each other to study right before the exam days. Students used to wander from room to room for notes and books just before the day of examination but in this generation of 4G, getting them just one tap away on the internet and are seamlessly shared among students.

And how can we miss upon the other important aspect of college life that is Hostel Mess which feeds students for the next four years of their college life, in the bygone days mess was the only source of food for the students where they used to have endless conversations on topics like politics, sports and various other topics of interests. Every alumnus who was once a hosteller remembers their long nights in which most of the times one starts to feel hungry, and how they used to keep snacks or sometimes sleep without eating. But this has changed over the years due to introduction of food delivery apps like Zomato and Swiggy, which are no less than angels for the present-day hostellers.

From the inception of HBTU to the present, hostel life is a bliss and full of learning experiences which shapes ones future path to success.

Semesters changed, years changed, decades changed but the innumerable memories created during the hostel life still lives on in each Harcourtian’s heart.

7

Philanthropic Works of Institute/University

In the year 2018, life came to a standstill in Kerala with floods and landslides leading to unforeseen miseries and chaos. With the central idea of “We can do no great things, only small things with great love”, students of HBTU organized a fundraiser for the flood victims. In a brief period of two days, more than 200 students and more than 50 workers joined hands and made the fundraiser a successful one. They put drop boxes at different locations in the university premises for students and other college members to donate the required items. They had prepared a list of items required for the victims. Vital supplies like money, clothing, medicines, and food items were collected in the drive. More than 300 kgs of relief material were collected and sent to Kerala to those in need. Their motto of collection drive was successfully fulfilled which was evident from the

The Contribution for Kerala floods great scale by the participation of students as well as faculty members. In 2019, during the Orissa floods, faculty members and workers donated their one day’s salary to the “Chief Ministers’ Relief Fund”. The faculty members and workers also contributed their one day’s salary to provide support and necessary items to the Kashmir flood victims. University run cleanliness drive, as Mission Clean and Green in &around HBTU Kanpur

7.1 Swachchta Hi Seva

Students and faculty of HBTU took Swachata as their mission. Various drives, workshops, and activities like in-house swachhta drives, swachhta weeks, students swachhta initiatives in different villages of Kanpur were undertaken. University students formed three teams and worked for more than 100 hours, making significant contributions in raising awareness among the village people. The students addressed the problems that stand in the way of making Kanpur Nagar an open-defecation free district. They explained to the residents the importance of using individual or public toilets and also about the various diseases that could be contracted because of open defecation. Even in the past, "Clean HBTI, Healthy HBTI" campaigns have been organized which have had a direct social impact on the life of the HBTU fraternity as well as the residents of nearby localities. 7.2 Organization of Blood Donation Camps Human blood is an essential element of human life with no substitute. In many major surgeries and trauma emergencies, the use of whole blood is now well accepted. Blood transfusion has been responsible for saving millions of lives each year around the world. Yet the quantity and quality of blood pool available for transfusion is still a major concern across the globe, especially in developing countries. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the estimated blood requirement for the Southeast Asian region is about 16 million units per annum, but it collects just about 9.4 million units, leaving a gap of six million units. India is lagging behind in blood collection despite its huge population of over one billion. To address this issue, HBTU Kanpur organized various Blood Donation Camps with the help of its Alumni and students. The Blood Donation camp organized by Harcourt Butler Technical University in coordination with Rajkiya Chikitsalaya, Kanpur collected many units of blood. The students and the entire HBTU family pledged to voluntarily donate blood for those in need.

7.3 Development of rainwater harvesting system based infrastructure

in the university The growing concern over the depleting groundwater level has started sensitizing the masses towards its conservation. To healthily deal with emotions contribute to improving the groundwater level, the university administration decided to adopt a rainwater harvesting system in all the infrastructure being constructed or to be constructed on the campus. The consumption of water is much higher than its storage. The groundwater is not being recharged because of excessive urbanization and concretization.

7.4 Workshop to create awareness on menstrual cycle: breaking

stereotypes University students Shubhangi Singh and Deeksha Dwivedi organized a workshop to make women of Udaipur village aware of the menstrual cycle. They educated the women about the science behind menstruation and talked about the myths surrounding it.

7.5 Prohibition of Single-Use Plastics in the University

Modern conveniences like a simple plastic straw, a take-out carton, etc. are so ubiquitous—and so quickly thrown out—that they hardly register in our minds. Singleuse plastics come with a steep environmental price—one that we’ll be paying off for the millennia. Plastic addiction is having a devastating impact on our oceans, our wildlife, and our health. Encouraged by this devastating situation, in June 2018, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India will eliminate all single-use plastic items in the country by 2022. In cooperation with the Government's campaign to ban plastic, Harcourt Butler Technical University decided to impose a ban on the use of single-use plastic on its campus.

7.6 Literacy Campaign

The students of the university educated the children of economically and socially backward sections of the society. The students provided lessons and delivered lectures that were instrumental in their upliftment.

7.7 During Covid-19 Pandemic

Steps were taken by the university in the interest of society during the Covid Pandemic:

7.7.1 Janta Rasoi

Everybody has the right to healthy and hygienic food irrespective of caste, creed, religion, or financial condition. It is saddening to see the homeless and destitute not being able to get even two square meals a day. The condition worsened when the entire nation was under lockdown. HBTU operated a ‘Janta Rasoi’ to provide healthy and delicious meals to the financially vulnerable sections of society. The university students, teachers, staff members, employees, everyone joined hands for this noble cause.

7.7.2 Contribution of the University to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund

In the campaign being run by the government against the infection of covid 19, university personnel, teachers and workers donated their two days salary thus contributing 8 lakh 50 thousand Rupees to the aid.

7.7.3 HBTU provided hostel and guest house rooms

The university provided its hostel rooms on demand to the administration as isolation centers. It also provided its Guest House as an accommodation facility for doctors.

7.7.4 Vaccination drive

Needless to mention that the second wave of the Corona pandemic has affected our country so badly that despite the strict precautions enforced against it, we faced a lot of challenges in different forms. Different parts of the country are still passing through a fight against global pandemic due to the mutating nature of novel Coronavirus leading to COVID-19 disease. A small inadvertent mistake may even create havoc in our lives. The university advised students to take an active part in the vaccination drives and get themselves vaccinated, if eligible. It also encouraged them to motivate and encourage their family members/relatives and community members to get themselves vaccinated whenever their turn appears. The success of the drive would not only safeguard our lives but also save the interest of the nation.

7.7.5 Mental health awareness campaign

• Throughout the world, an essential modus of prevention from COVID- 19 infection has been isolation and social distancing strategies to protect from the risk of infection. On these grounds, since January 2020, the country has been under several lockdowns, regional and national containment zones. Against this backdrop, one of the principal measures taken during lockdown has been the closure of schools, educational institutes, and activity areas. These inexorable circumstances which are beyond normal experience, lead to stress, anxiety, and a feeling of helplessness in all. To bring a ray of hope and keep the students and all the people associated with the university, HBTU campaigned to raise awareness against mental health issues. Tips for coping with stress were released, for example;

It’s normal to feel sad, stressed, confused, and angry during this time of crisis. Talking to people you trust can help. Get in touch with your loved ones and connect. Be aware that not everything being said about Covid is correct. Go to trusted sources like your state or local health department, the CDC, or WHO. -Limit your stress and fear by reducing how much time you spend watching the news or reading or scrolling through social media, especially when you feel that it is upsetting information. Do things that you have done in the past to help manage challenges and stress. Know that you have developed skills to manage your emotions and use them during this time too. if you are staying at home, stay healthy by eating well, getting plenty of sleep, exercising regularly, and having good social contact with loved ones through chats and video calls. Deal with your emotions in a healthy way. Have a plan in case you start to feel overwhelmed, and don’t hesitate to talk to a Counsellor or Therapist if you need to.

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7.7.6 Innovations amid the pandemic

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Portable ventilator developed by the university: Inspired by the University's outstanding Student Development Centre, Shri Shiv Shankar Upadhyaya developed a portable ventilator system that has proven to be very economical in fighting the virus. Automatic hand dispenser The Covid Pandemic required more approaches to be sought off effectively. With this objective in mind, university students constantly innovated to come up with projects that would be very useful in the time of need. In the current scenario of the global outbreak, it is advised by WHO (world health organization) to maintain HealthyHand Wash and Sanitation Habits, but the main problem is the way we do it, that is by physical touch. Touching alcohol containers or hand sanitizers with infected hands can spread the virus to the next person. As a solution to this critical problem, students of HBTU Mayank Khanna and Anjaney Basedia, under the able guidance of Dr. A.K. Rathore, developed an automatic hand dispenser project. This is a contactless dispenser system that would prevent any sort of transmission. Using a pedal-operated dispenser system is quite obsolete, thus the system was developed on the grounds of automation. To mitigate the ill effects of the constant use of alcohol-based sanitizer, Anjaney Basedia innovated a budget-friendly herbal sanitizer. iii.

Using basic components like clay pot and 120-150 cfm fan, HBTU student Shri Uttam Sharma developed an aerosol-based foot-driven sanitizer machine. Innovation in the design of face shields Use of masks, face shields, PPE kits, gloves alongwith physical distance is necessary to prevent coronavirus infection. Wearing masks and gloves is quite safe for the general public but PPE kits, face shields are also necessary for doctors and the paramedical staff combating on the frontlines. In the face shields that are available in the market at the moment, there is support from the band facing right in front of the forehead. By tying it backward, there is a considerable amount of tension that is exerted on the forehead. This makes tying face shields for long durations an odious task. To find a solution to this problem, experts from HBTU Prof. Jitendra Bhaskar alongwith his wife Dr. Jyotika Singh came up with an innovative design of the face shields. The shield is quite economical, costing only rupees 50. One of the salient features of the shield is that it can be folded and kept inside a bag easily. Negotiations with several companies for its manufacture and sale are also in their final stages. The face shield is made of transparent sheets using Japanese paper folding techniques. The lanyard at its top is used to tie it to the back of the head, thus releasing the tension created on the forehead.

7.8 Medals in the institution

Various medals and their contributors are as follows: Medal

Name of the Contributor Gold Medal Prof. K.K. Nigam Silver Prof. K.K. Nigam Medal Silver Miss. Deepti Medal Gold Medal Mr. Raghunandan Prasad Shirvastava Gold Medal Mr. Gouri Shanker Gupta Gold Medal Association of Mechanical Engineers Gold Medal Messrs, M.K.J. Corporation Gold Medal Messrs, H.Moula. Bux & Sons Gold Medal Bhagwan Das Khanna

Year of Award

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1985, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 93, 94, 1985, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 93, 94 1985, 86

UG Engineering & Technology B. Tech Leather Technology UG Engineering

1985, 86

B. Tech. Chemical Engineering 1985, 86 B. Tech. Electrical Engineering 1986, 87, 88, 89, 90 B. Tech Mechanical Engineering 1985,86,87,88,89,90, B. Tech Leather 91,93,94 Technology 1985,86,87,88, B.Tech Leather Technology 1985,86,87,88,89,90, B.Tech Chemical 91,93,94 Technology Gold Medal Messrs, Annapurna 1985,86,87,88,89,90, B.Tech Food Technology Biscuit Manufacturing 91,93,94 Gold Medal A.R.Singhal 1985,86,87,88,89,90, B.Tech Paint Technology 91,93,94 Gold Medal M.P. Jhunjhunwala Gold Medal Rao Saheb. Athwale Cash Prize H.B.T.I. Kanpur of Rs.100

1985,86,87,88,89,90, B.Tech Oil Technology 91,93,94 D.Y. 1985,86,87,88 M.Tech Chemical Technology & Oil & Paint Technology 1985,86,87,88,89,90, All UG & PG Examination 91,93,94

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Words of Alumni

Bird’s Eye View (From an Eminent Alumnus)

This is an account of the history of an esteemed institute HBTI Kanpur, became a state university HBTU Kanpur, 2016. Now it is celebrating its centenary in 2021. The writer himself is a witness to 55 years of its glorious journey from 1966 to 2021 and rest details as told by the seniors have been included in the write up. Let the monograph start from the post independent India when it became republic. The institute had Oil Technology and Chemical Engineering as the first course that the institute had at the time such was the eminence and fame of the institute that its students were recognized all over in the industries in un-divided India including Pakistan and the student used to go to Lahore for practical training. The Institute had Dr. D. R. Dhingra as Principal in 1950s and it used to award AHBTI and FHBTI degrees to the students which had recognition of being equivalent to graduate degrees. In late fifties Doctor Hrishikesh Trivedi became Principal and the institute continued working producing UG and PG students and doing research in Chemical Sciences and Technologies which was its mandate when it was established in 1921. The institute housed Glass Technology Department and Alcohol Technology Department of Government of Uttar Pradesh also and their experts used to sit here only. Here it will be worthwhile remembering Shri W. R. Damle, the alcohol expert, the for UP. The Institute had only the front building to begin with where all the activities were carried out. The second building came into existence when IIT Kanpur was to be started in 1959 then two U Shaped building where (i) presently Maths, Chemical Engineering, Plastic, and (ii) Oil, and Paint Technologies Department are housed were added to the first building. Prof. P. K.Kelkar, the first Director of IIT Kanpur used to sit in the second building near the wooden gate and the first batch of students IIT Kanpur and HBTI studied together. In 1960, IIT shifted to its own campus at Kalyanpur. It is worthwhile to mention that even National Sugar Institute (NSI), Asia’s one of the biggest sugar institutes also worked from this premises. Later when they created their infrastructure they moved to their campus. In 1962 Dr. C.R. Mitra an MIT Aluminus, became the principal of HBTI. During his tenure 1962-1968 the post of principal was converted to the Director and the Institute grew leaps and bounds. The new departments of Biochemical Engineering, Food and Plastic Technology in Chemical Technology and Mechanical and Electrical Engineering as supporting departments were started in year 1964 & 1965. Thetechnology deparments courses were of three year duration and engineering departments’ courses of four year duration. The first batch of these deparments came out in year 1968. Earlier the Oil Technology course was of two years and PG of one year only. The notable head of the departments during this period were Dr. D.Mangaraj, Plastics, Prof. R.P. Singh, Chemical Engineering, Prof T. R. Sharma, Oils, Prof. A. C. Gupta Paints, Prof. T. K. Ghosh (Later joined IIT Delhi) of BEFT, Prof. S. Prasad, Mechanical Engineering and Prof. S. Guha (Later joined IIT Delhi), Electrical Engineering. A new course of B.Tech.in Civil Engineering was started in year 1966 and in this year only a largest batch of Chemical Engineering of 90 students were admitted. After that the strength was reduced to 60. In 1969 Dr. C. R. Mitra left HBTI and joined BITS, Pilani as Director & continued there for more than twenty years. Professor R. S. Chaturvedi from Roorkee University then joined HBTI as Director in 1969 and retired in 1971. HBTI continued its stride in the field of technology and continued greatly to the development of the UP State in particular and country in general. In year 1973, HBTI celebrated its Golden Jubilee. Hon’ble Vice President of India Shri Gopal Swarup Pathak was the Chief Guest. A directory of students in the form of book consisting of students photographs and their permanent address was also brought out on this occasion. Dr. S. D. Shukla, the then industrial adviser to UP Government, joined the institute as Director in 1972 and continued till 1983. A new course B.Tech in Leather was also started in 1978. Prof. A.K. Vashistha took over the charge of the Director in 1983 and continued till 1996. The strength of Basic Science departments. i.e, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics department had been the “Forte” of HBTI. These departments were turning out Ph. D students also. During the period that followed 1972 institute was contributing more than two hundred research papers every year – Hundred paper from basic science departments headed by Prof. D. P. Khandelwal, Physics, Prof. R. S.Tiwari, Chemistry and Prof. P. N. Tondon, Maths departments, respectively. Another hundred research paper were contributed by Technology & Engineering Depts. Headed by Dr. G.N. Pande, Chemical Engineering, Prof. A. K. Vasishtha, Oil and Paint, Prof. G. N. Mathur, Plastic, Prof. B. Satyanarayan, Prof. C.V.S.K. Rao Civil, Prof. V.K. Jain Electrical Engineering, Prof. N. L. Kachhara, Prof. S. J. Pandey, Mechanical Engineering department. HBTI is honoured to have conducted the combined entrance examination CEE also in the years 1989, 1990 and 1991 for admission of the students to all the engineering colleges of UP State for both government and private sector. Prof. B.Satyanarayana became Actg. Director in year 1983. He was succeeded by Prof. A. K. Vasishtha in December 1983. Professor V. K. Jain became the Director in 1996 to 2001. Prof. C.V.S.K. Rao Became Actg, Director in June 2001. After that Prof. A.P. Dwivedi became Actg. Director. Prof. K.P. Singh became the Director in 2001 to 2004. Prof. P. N. Maheswari also became Actg. Director in Oct 2004 to 2005. Prof. R.P. Singh became Director in 2005 to 2008. The writer (Prof. S. K. Awasthi) himself became Actg. Director from Jan 2008 to Dec. 2008. He was succeeded by Professor R. K. Khitoliya in Dec. 2008 to Dec. 2011. Prof. J.S.P. Rai became Actg. Director in Dec. 2011 to Dec. 2013. Prof. M.C. Shukla became Actg. Director in 2014. Professor A.K. Nagpal, Professor Ashok Kumar and Dr. D. B. Shakyawar became Act. Director in 2014, 2015 and 2016, respectively.

Prof. M.Z. Khan became first Vice Chancellor of the HBTU in September 2016. Professor Vinay Kumar Phatak took over the additional charge of the Vice Chancellorship in May 2017 to Feb 2018. Prof. N.B. Singh became Vice Chancellor in 2018 succeeded by the present Vice Chancellor Prof. Samsher in year 2021. Besides providing high end technical in both the conventional and new emerging area the institute takes care of all round development of the students. The students have significantly contributed to the supply of technical man power for the industries and scientist for CSIR researches labs and country atomic energy space and entrepreneurs programmers. Many of the alumni have risen to the highest position in the organization. In this time also, HBTI had has been able to make its mark in academic institute, industries, research institutes and as entrepreneurs. The development of the students in extra-curricular activities has been taken care by the council of the students activities headed by faculty members as its chairman supported by the honorary secretary and assisted by various sub council like a sports cultural photography etc., where in faculty at as convener. Every sub Council is duly assisted by a student secretary who is duly elected by the students. The convener and the student secretary who is duly elected by the students. The convener and the student secretary adopt a few more members for their help. This kind of set up has helped the students in their overall growth and performance at inter-institute levels in cultural festivals, technical festivals and various tournaments and athletics meets winning prizes and bringing laurels for the institute. It is exhilarating to see that the institute got the status of full fledged State University in 2016, five years before the centenary years. The University certainly needs advanced centres and center of excellence in the new and emerging areas. This requires laying emphasis on interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research leading to the development of technologies that helps society in making life comfortable and improving their quality of life. Having centre of excellence in Chemical Engineering and Chemical Technology, centre for integrated systems in sensing, imaging and communication, centre for Nanomaterial Science and Processing Technology, centre for Environmental and Energy System, advance centre for Mechanical Engineering involving research on joining technology and robots and robotics in general and a centre for research on advanced power systems would to go a long way in fostering research in new areas. The deliverables from these advanced centres will certainly be impacting the life of a common man and engineering and technology would serve the noble cause of humanity. Prof. S K Awasthi Former Director, HBTI, Kanpur Director, BIET, Jhansi

“I am happy to note you are compiling memoirs of old HBTI alumni for Centenary Year Celebrations. At the outset, I extend warm greetings and congratulate HBTU faculty on the occasion of Centenary Year Celebrations (1921-2021), When I think of my Alma matter, I get glimpses of lovely architecture, high ceiling specious buildings, well ventilated class rooms and peaceful ambiance congenial to studies. We were fortunate to have an excellent faculty (Prof R P Singh, Mr. Saxena, Mr. Sherry, Mr. Vaidya, Mr. Srivastava to name a few) in Chemical Engineering department (1967-71). They were instrumental not only in imparting quality education but also mentored us for personality development. In particular, industrial visit tour was quite interesting and ignited urge in me to serve process industry. It is my pleasure to share with you that I am serving most noble process industry- Paper for close to five decades. Thanks to sound basics developed in HBTI, I could rise to very responsible position wherein I look after operation management of a large Paper mill of 500 TPD capacity. I am attaching some old photographs and recognition received during my career”. - Alok K Mehrotra Sr. President Operations Seshasayee Paper and Boards I am very pleased to learn that our dear Alma Mater HBTI is completing 100 years of teaching,educating and forming our young students and helping them in their growth.I did not know till recently that HBTI is now HBTU. Yes, I joined HBTI in 1958 as a student in their first and I understand the last Three year B.Sc. Chemical Engineeing program. I graduated in 1961. Dr.H.Trivedi was the Principal and Dr.J.B. Lal Head of the Department. I lived in the Lake View Hostel ,which was ready for occupation in 1960,Earlier I lived at Labor Colony Hostel in Nawabgunj.

I have very fond memories of my stay there as a student, interestingly soon after my graduation ,I was offered a Lecturer position in the department which though,I accepted but resigned within a few months to join Ph.D program at I.I.T.,Bombay .I completed Ph.D. in 1965. Later,I moved abroad, worked for Texaco Inc, a major petroleum Refinery. Subsequently, I entered academic life,worked in different Universities in Venezuela, USA and the U.K. I am now retired and live in Venezuela. Yes, I played Cricket ,Badminton while at HBTI. Unfortunately, after graduating I never returned to HBTI for a visit or for any other reason. I am sure it has grown beyond recognition. I would very much like to participate in person the centenary celebration of the Institue which formed me a successful chemical enginneer. The pandemic of Coronavirus , suspension of air flights,etc. will not let me. To sum up I wish you.Dr. Rajesh and all the faculties,staff and students of HBTU a very fruitful, succesful and memorable centenary celebrations. Thank you for your invitation. -

Prof. Ranvir Aggarwal

Ph.D.,D.I.C.,C.Eng (Retired)

The more time that passes since my last days at HBTI, the more I’ve come to realize how fundamental and invaluable the college experience is in life. Out of the many milestones in a person’s life- working their first job, having a family, moving to different countries stands unique because it’s a place where you discover who you are in every aspect: professionally, socially, and emotionally. For this, I am one of the luckiest graduates because I got to have this life-changing experience at such a beautiful and spirited college, HBTI. I remember all the overwhelming emotions I felt my first day. The hostel was just a 3 bedroom apartment for 9 girls and, coming from a nuclear family, it seemed a bit too crowded and a little crazy for me. But slowly, I started enjoying that noise, revelling in that 24/7 chaos, and bonded with my lifetime friends there. It’s where I met one of my closest friends, Abha, someone who I can gossip with for many sleepless nights even now, 26 years after graduation. My first year was a roller coaster ride, settling in the college atmosphere, hostel, their food, ragging, and being conflicted about what to choose as my major. In my second year, I decided to choose Electronics. I’m proud of my choice even though it was difficult at times (26 years later, the mere name “Millman Halkias” still gives me chills). My academic path at HBTI was challenging- I remember just one day before finals I’d gone to my professor’s house because I was still struggling with some of the concepts. But the academics at HBTI was also rewarding- when my second-year results came out, I’d got the highest marks in Integrated Circuits, which boosted my confidence and taught me that I could do anything I set my mind to. While college encompassed a lot of big moments, HBTI had its memorable moments as well. I remember on sports day, I’d won 1st and 2nd place in the sports day program, despite the fact that I rarely, if ever, have played sports in my life. I won because only 3 or 4 girls participated in the game, so you can calculate what my probability of winning was. The HBTI environment gave me perspective, work ethic, and an education that helped me professionally throughout my life. Industrial training was an unforgettable experience for me. At the time, that Rs 3,000 stipend made me feel like the richest person in the world. Industrial training helped me build a passion for data analysis that ultimately founded my career. I can’t thank all the teachers enough, especially my HOD, Mr. K.K. Tripthi, who always motivated me and was someone I could talk to, even on the last day of my college when we just chit-chatted in his room for almost an hour. Today all my professional success is the result of the critical thinking I developed in his class. HBTI completely changed my life career-wise, but beyond that, the friendships I had gained at HBTI had a profound impact on me too. I remember both of my wardens, Mrs. Trishla Gupta and Mrs. Rachana Astana, took care of me in my hostel and truly made it my home away from home. When I had gone to IIT Kanpur’s annual function in my third year, I’d returned to my hostel after midnight. I was so scared when the watchman asked me to meet Rachana mam before entering the hostel. I thought that she would scold me but she did not say anything when I told her the truth. She believed me and it gave me confidence, and that taught me to tell the truth in life, even if there might be some consequences. My kids are now going to college and I know that it will transform both their personality and future, as the college did for me. Even after 26 years, taking a trip down the HBTI memory lane not only brings a smile on the face but also reminds me of the courage to face any challenges. All the credit for my wonderful experience goes to my HBTI friends, faculty and staff, that not only includes the professors but also the administrative staff, lab assistants, the cafe waiters, cooks in our hostel mess, and janitors. I cannot express my gratitude in words for everyone making my time at HBTI such an extraordinary golden four years. -

Anupama Misra

MUFG Bank. Los Angeles, California, USA

It was a very proud moment getting under 200 rank in UPEE in 1991 after 12th. Those were the days when counselling, admission, branch allotment all just passed like a dream come true. My joy of getting admission in HBTI doubled, when my father gifted a Hero Puch to me for going to HBTI, as I was a day scholar. I was happy to be in HBTI as I always wanted to be an Engineer since childhood, following my fathers’ footsteps, who also did his B.Tech, Mechanical from HBTI. Though I wanted Electronics branch but I was allotted Electrical in first year. However, in Second year, I got a promoted to Electronics. I tried to focus on my Studies, but easier said than done when you are coming from an all-boys college :-). I also appeared for IIT entrance while I was in HBTI and got Electricals in IIT-BHU, but I found it difficult to get acquainted with new environment at IIT-BHU. So, I decided to continue in HBTI and not to lose 1 year and ;-) . It was a wonderful time studying interesting subjects and teachers giving their best to explain the topics. Rachna Ashtana ma'am taught us Digital Electronics, Trishala Gupta ma'am Microwave and Optical Electronics, Rajni Bisth ma'am Microelectronics, Arun Kumar Singh sirAntenna & Communications, Yashpal sir Elecrical machines and Sanjay Srivastava sir for guidance on final year Project. I would like to thank all teachers for their valuable knowledge that they imparted to us. I would like to share few incidents :- ( sacchi ghatnao per adharit) Rajni Bisht ma’am by mistake gave some extra marks in mid-sem examination and I reached out to her for correction, She still remembers my honesty after 28 years now. In another incident, in 2nd year during out final semester practical examination, the external examiner asked me to draw wave form of an RC circuit as observed on an oscilloscope. Somehow, I drew it all reverse, all peaks downside. My group mates knew the correct answer and were stunned that how come I do not know it (being in top rankers). Suddenly, I realised my mistake and to correct it I told him that we will see that waveform when you put probes in reverse way. My witty answer probably amused examiner and I was saved. I had developed a FM Transmitter for one of my projects, by following the circuit from the EFY magazine. I used components as written in circuit and wow it worked. On the evaluation Day, We all had exhibited our projects in lab room and a panel of teachers came to evaluate projects. Bal Gopal sir was very strict and always went in great details of difficult formulae. Looking into my project, he asked me,” Is it working?” and I showed him the demo. Then he asked,”What is the frequency of your transmitter?” I replied, “100.2 MHz, sir”. “How you know it? Show me the calculations?”, he asked again. I said, “I know because it is tuning to that frequency in radio.” He got frustrated and said, “May be this radio is showing wrong readings.” I responded, “But I had checked on another radio at my home and it tuned to the same 100.2 Mhz frequency.” He was getting furious as he was looking for calculations and formulae. “Ok, what is the range?”, came the next question. I said,” 100 mtrs.” Now he asked, ”How do you know it is 100 mtrs.?” I said,”I moved away from radio and checked till what distance the signal is coming and that is how I measured it.” I was sure that he wasn’t satisfied with my answers, thanks to other teachers, the panel moved to other demos and I was saved.

HBTI days were happiest days of my life and I even developed skill of writing poems in 2-3 year just because my friend was writing it and gaining points in ;-) . Have vivid memories of Industrial tour to Mumbai (Bombay) . Whenever I reminisce those days and see all my batch mates in twenties, I just forget that we are 47+ now. I could finally fulfil my dream of studying in IIT Kanpur via MTech thanks to my HBTI teachers for imparting knowledge in all subjects to get good score in the GATE Exam. -

Vipin Tripathi

TCS - Technical Architect, Delhi

Some relationships aren't blood relations, but they're ones you live with your soul. I had a similar relationship with my HBTI teachers and EC95 friends, all of them had a profound impact on my heart and soul. When I came in 1991 for my admission counselling, I was sitting outside the auditorium, near Electronics and Electrical Department and waiting for my turn, I saw a lady with a radiant smile and positive energy, walking towards Electronics and Electrical Department. I got connected with her immediately. I had no idea at the time that our relationship would last a lifetime. Oh yeah, she was Dr Trishla Gupta Mam. My relationship with her is so interesting that I could write a book about it. She means the world to me and I can’t articulate what she means to me in words. I met Dr. Rekha Bali, who taught us Mathematics, during my first year. She left an indelible mark on my life. She was always there for me whenever I needed support. I'm not sure how many times she had borrowed books from the library on my behalf. Workshop and Engineering Graphics were the toughest subjects for me in the first year. During the workshops, I broke my T-Shape tool and I melted the iron rod in the blacksmithy furnace which had to be bent in the shape of 8. Second year was very interesting, since this was the time when the core subjects of electronics engineering were introduced. All our teachers from the Electronics Engineering Department guided us through these subjects with full dedication. Late Dr Bal Gopal and Dr Rachna Asthana taught us Electronics Devices and Circuits and Basic Electronics. Sir (Late Dr Bal Gopal), you are no more with us, but you are always in my heart. I have many memories with Dr Rachna Asthana and I would like to highlight when I was working in Bangalore, M ‘am visited her sister and family. I went to see her off at the station, where she gave me five hundred rupees. I still have that note of five hundred with me as a fond remembrance. In the third year, Mr Arun Kumar Singh, Dr K K Tripathi, Dr Rajani Bisht and Dr Trishla Gupta introduced to us to Antenna and Wave Propagation and Microwave Engineering were the toughest subjects taught by Dr Trishla Gupta, Late Dr K K Tripathi taught us Microprocessor System and Application, Mr Arun Kumar taught us Digital Electronics and Communication System and Dr Rajani Bisht taught us Industrial Instrumentation and Microelectronic in the third year. I still have excellent bonding Mr Arun Kumar Singh. We met in Bangalore when he was working for Infosys and I was working for Wipro. We came to the USA at the same time, and we reside very close to each other. He instilled in me the ability to be resilient and strong in the face of adversity. Dr Rajani Bisht taught us to review what we had learned the day before when we returned to class the next day. She used to pick us at random to answer her questions. Though we used to cross our fingers and pray to God that she wouldn't pick us to answer her questions, but she has taught us the importance of revision for a long term learning and retention. Still remember the final year project very vividly. Our project was called "a traffic light control system," and there was a slight programming error, which resulted in the green light turning on earlier than planned. Dr Rachna Asthana, out project mentor, asked us to correct the error and as this could result in accidents. My project partner, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman with all innocence on his face explained, "M'am, we kept it purposefully because when girls meet with accidents, boys shall have opportunities to help them: All of us burst into laughter. This is just one example of many such incidents which made learning fun and memorable. Now, it was time for the final year when we became busy with Seminar, project work campus interview preparation in addition to the regular subjects. Moreover, we were anxious for job, we had mixed feelings about the new life ahead and losing our teachers and friends, who were an inseparable part of our life by the final year. Dr Rachana Asthana taught us TV Engineering, which helped me when I was working on IPTV project in Alcatel-Lucent, USA, and Dr Trishla Gupta taught us one of the most difficult topics of Fiber Optics/Optical Fiber Communication in the final year. I still remember that I memorized everything for my seminar, but out of nervousness forgot most of it while delivering it and was very embarrassed. I am blessed that we are together now through EC95 WhatsApp group created by Amit Bajpai and Pramod Agnihotri and a WhatsApp group, including teachers, created by me. I had a great time at our "Silver Jubilee Reunion” in November 2019 where I met most of my classmates and teachers. My gratitude to all the teachers for everything. “A teacher plants the seed of knowledge, sprinkles it with love, and gently nourishes its growth to build tomorrow's dream.” Thank you for making us able and dutiful global citizens. -

Vinod Kumar

Program Director Ericsson Inc., Plano, Texas, USA

From an alumnus's personal archive — award recognition

From an alumnus's personal archive — career milestones

Chronological Order of Prominent Events

Administrative Records

Principals, Directors, Pro-Vice Chancellors, Deans, Registrars, and Chief Guests of Convocation — reproduced here as they appear in the original register.

Principals and Directors of the Institute

Pro-Vice Chancellors & Deans, School of Basic & Applied Sciences

Controllers of Examinations & Registrars of the University

Deans of Students Welfare of the University

Chief Guests of Convocations of HBTI