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| Introduction |
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Vishwakarma Institute
of Technology (Vishwakarma Institute of Technology) is located in
the city of Pune (Poona) in the State
of Maharashtra. It is a self-financing
private institute of great repute
and is run by Bansilal Ramnath Agarwal
Charitable Trust, Pune. |
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It is recognized
by the Government of Maharashtra and
approved by All India Council for
technical Education, (AICTE), New
Delhi, and is affiliated to University
of Pune. Its five eligible programs
have been accredited by National Board
of Accreditation (NBA) - All India
Council for Technical Education, New
Delhi. The Institute provides education
and training that maximizes the knowledge
and skills and makes the students
capable of competing confidently in
the global workspace. |
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About
Pune City
Pune city has been recognized as the
cultural capital of Maharashtra and
emerged as a prominent educational
center in India. It has a long history
of over 1000 years or more. After
independence in 1947,it has developed
into and industrial city with effective
communication systems with India's
economic capital, Mumbai (180 kms.
Away), and other parts of the world.
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The notable
industrialists viz. Kirloskars, Bajaj, firodias,
Tatas, Birlas etc. have spread their industrial
campuses in and around Pune. Pune is also
well known for its exemplary developments
in other fields such as education, social
reforms, arts & crafts, research , languages,
literature as well as defence, science and
technology. In the 21st century, it is emerging
as 'IT City'. In short, Pune city has a
glorious past, enviable present and promising
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Pune City, lying between 180
90' North latitude and 730 53' East longitude
has an area of about 43.18 sq. miles with
a population of 3.5 million as per the
census of 1999. It is situated 660 m above
the sea level. The old Pune city and the
cantonment area are situated on the right
bank of Mutha river. The extension of
left bank area is beautifully developed
as Decan Gymkhana, well known for educational
institutes.
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The climate of Pune is equable
and except for a short spell in summer,
it is pleasant and temperate throughout
the year (around 220 C). The average rainfall
is 26"-30" (60-65 cm.). The monsoon
season spreads over for 3 months i.e. from
June to September. |
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The population of Pune has been increased
from 2.5 million in 1991 to 3.5 million
at present. It is administered by Pune Municipal
Corporation covering an area of about 400
kms.
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Pune has large population
of students studying in numerous schools,
colleges and institutes. Over 15,000 industrial
firms are generating lucrative jobs for
thousands of workers. In addition, Pune
is emerging as a flourishing IT City with
C-Dac, softwaqre Parks and Education to
Home Projects. Pune has a mature chamber
of Commerce and Flourishing stock exchange.
Pune represents a rare blend of tradition
and modernity. |
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In nutshell,
Pune has achieved an important place in
the socio-economic and political map of
India. It maintains its tradition of high
quality education right from 18th century
and now is world over recognized as one
of the major cities imparting "Quality
education". |
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| Maharashtra
State |
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The State of
Maharashtra is situated in the Western
part of India, consisting of narrow
Konkan Coast backed up by ranges
of Sahyadri Hills of the Western
Ghats and the eastern part spreading
over the Deccan plateau. Geographical
area of the state is over 3,00,000
square kilometers (area ranking
third in India). |
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Mumbai
(Bombay), the commercial capital
of India, is the capital city of
the State; Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh,
Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka
and Goa are the immediate neighboring
States. The State is renowned all
over the world owing to the work
of saints like Saint Dnyaneshwar,
Saint Ramdas, Saint Tukaram, Saint
Namdeo and personalities like Chhatrapati
Shivaji Maharaj, the Peshwas, Lokmanya
Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Veer Savarkar,
etc. It is a state blessed with
a very peaceful environment and
communal harmony, which is conducive
to industrial and educational developments.
In the entire country, Maharashtra
State is also well known for its
industries .
There are a large number of historically
important places like old temples,
forts and world famous heritage
places like Ajanta- Ellora Caves,
Gharapuri Caves and numerous tourist
places, hill stations and beaches.
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