Manas College of Science, Technology and Management

Events and exposure

Guest lectures by scientists, doctors and Army officers, industry visits, workshops, fests and celebrations at Manas College, Pithoragarh, month by month.

Inauguration of the Kumaoni Library and Traditional Heritage Centre

2026-11-09 9 November · Uttarakhand Foundation Day · Manas College campus, Manas Gram, Tharkot

Uttarakhand’s first Kumaoni library and cultural heritage centre opens its doors: books in Kumaoni, folk instruments, Hill Jatra masks, traditional tools, Aipan and more, under the Department of Traditional Knowledge Development.

National Workshop on Traditional Knowledge Development

2026-03-23 23–24 March · Manas College campus

A two-day national workshop on documenting and developing traditional knowledge.

Alumni interactive session

2026-03-17 · Manas College campus

Graduates returned to share their career journeys with current students.

131 events at Manas College: guest lectures, industry visits, workshops, fests and celebrations

September 2025

  • Navratri at Manas Vihar: Ramcharitmanas performances (Culture and celebrations): Inter-house performances portraying the life of Lord Ram
  • Navratri celebration with garba, dandiya, rangoli and mehandi competitions (Culture and celebrations): With Prof. N.S. Bhandari, first Vice-Chancellor of SSJU Almora
  • Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) programme hosted at Manas College (Careers and placements): Organised by the Government Employment Department and the District Employment Officer; guidance on government skill and job opportunities
  • Workshop session two: React, HTML, CSS and JavaScript (Workshops and skills): By Mr. Sumit Joshi, senior corporate trainer
  • Hotel Management movie session: "Ratatouille" (Workshops and skills): Kitchen hierarchy, culinary terms and the idea that anyone can cook
  • Yoga session "Healthy Body, Peaceful Mind" (Health and community): Led by Mr. Vipin Joshi (Patanjali Yog Peeth) and Mr. Vikram Singh Mehta
  • One-day workshop on web development (Workshops and skills): "Overview: HTML, CSS and JavaScript" by Mr. Sumit Joshi, senior corporate trainer
  • Medical camp by the Military Hospital, Pithoragarh (Health and community): Health check-up for every student, with an inspiring address by Capt. Piyush
  • "Friendship Fiesta: Colours of Togetherness", day two of the freshers' celebration (Culture and celebrations): With Kumaoni folk singer Fauji Lalit Mohan Joshi, Hemant Pandey and singer Pankaj Jeena; Mr. and Ms. Fresher crowned
  • Freshers' Party "Stepping Ahead: Gateway to Glory" (Culture and celebrations): Ramp walk, solo and duet dances and traditional Nepali-Pahadi dances for the first-semester students
  • Guest lecture "Role of the Learning and Development Department in a Hotel" (Guest lectures): Mr. Naresh Kumar, Assistant Training Manager, Hyatt Centric Janakpuri, New Delhi; career paths, trainee and internship programmes
  • Session on Intellectual Property Rights with UCOST, Dehradun (Seminars and conferences): "Beyond the Tangible": Mr. Narendra Kumar Singh, Associate Professor, MBPG College, Haldwani, on patents, copyrights, trademarks and GIs
  • Guest lecture "Network Troubleshooting: Tools and Best Practices" by Mr. Kishor Kanyal (Guest lectures): OSI model, packet flow and a live demo with Microsoft Network Monitor
  • "Nutri-Bites 2025" fireless cooking competition (Competitions and fests): Judged on nutrition, creativity, presentation, hygiene and teamwork
  • First-aid workshop by Dr. Jitendra Pandey (Workshops and skills): Snake bites, wounds, fractures, burns, bleeding, heat stroke, choking and fainting
  • Guest lecture "Digital Banking Services" by Mr. Pushkar Bhatt, Vice President (Retd.), Nainital Bank (Guest lectures): UPI payments, e-wallets and digital transformation in finance
  • Guest lecture on ancient art forms by senior artist Dr. Girish Chandra Sharma (Guest lectures): Former Head of Arts, Birla School Nainital
  • Indian Army lecture on "Operation Sindoor" by Brigadier Gautam Pathania (Guest lectures): Talk and slideshow on courage and service; with Colonel Rahul Chaurasia (CO, 12 Kumaon) and Army officers
  • "Myor Pahad, Meri Pehchaan": Jaulya Murli dialect dialogue, 24th edition (Seminars and conferences): Prof. Surekha Dangwal, VC, Doon University, spoke in Garhwali with Dr. Kamla Pant in Kumaoni
  • "Guru Gaurav Samman Samaroh 2025" on the eve of Teachers' Day (Culture and celebrations): Faculty and staff honoured with the Award of Excellence
  • "Nutri Canva 2025" poster and painting competition, theme "Eat Right for a Better Life" (Competitions and fests): Nutrition Week activity
  • "Hindustan Himalaya Bachao Abhiyan" oath ceremony (Health and community): About 180 students pledged to protect the Himalayas and the environment (campaign 1-9 September)
  • Guest lecture "Social Media Marketing Essentials" by journalist Mr. Kamal Pant (Guest lectures): Practical digital marketing skills; organised by the Department of E-Commerce and Digital Marketing
  • Placements: two B.Voc. Banking and Financial Management students placed as Operations Executives at AAJ Supply Chain Management Pvt. Ltd. (Careers and placements)

August 2025

  • "Myor Pahad, Meri Pehchaan": Jaulya Murli dialect dialogue, 23rd edition (Seminars and conferences): Dr. Hem Raj Pant, VC, Sudur Paschim University, Nepal, spoke in Doteli with Dr. Ashok Kumar Pant in Kumaoni
  • Prof. Y.P.S. Pangtey Memorial Lecture (Guest lectures): Speakers Dr. Hem Pande, IAS (former Secretary, Government of India), and Dr. D.K. Upreti, FNA, FNASc
  • Online corporate interview session with Mr. Mouleesh K. (Careers and placements): Corporate-style interviews with individual feedback
  • Release of the souvenir book "Anubhav" by the Senior Citizen Welfare Society, Pithoragarh (Health and community): Chief guest Commandant Kushwaha, ITBP; Dr. Ashok Kumar Pant honoured with a distinguished award
  • World Entrepreneurship Day (Competitions and fests): Students presented innovative ideas and product concepts
  • Mock interviews for 5th-semester students (Careers and placements): Professional readiness, communication and confidence before real placements
  • "Azadi aur Astha": Independence Day and Janmashtami cultural programme (Culture and celebrations): Patriotic and devotional performances, ending with a Dahi Handi celebration
  • 79th Independence Day celebration (Culture and celebrations): Flag hoisting led by the Director, speeches and sweets
  • 5th Orientation-cum-Induction Programme for the 2025-28 batch (Induction and milestones): Chief guest Dr. B.S. Bisht, former Vice-Chancellor, Pantnagar University; keynote by Prof. K.K. Pandey; campus tour, academic orientation and mentorship

July 2025

  • Kargil Vijay Diwas plantation drive (Culture and celebrations): Chandan, jamun and achari buransh saplings planted by students and staff
  • Harela plantation drive "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" (Culture and celebrations): Chief guest Mrs. Kalpana Deolal, Hon'ble Mayor, Nagar Nigam Pithoragarh
  • National Youth Skills Day 2025 with Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) (Competitions and fests): Theme "Skill Development in the Context of the Future of India"; speech and poster competitions; keynote by Dr. Ashok Kumar Pant; awards ceremony
  • Farewell and photo session for the graduating batch 2022-25 (Culture and celebrations): BSc IT, BFM and NHS batches with the Chairman, Director and Registrar

June 2025

  • "Leading the Learners" capacity-building programme (Meet the Scientist) (Workshops and skills): Dr. Daya Krishna Pandey, Senior Scientist (Retd.), Department of Science and Technology, Government of India
  • Placement interaction with Mr. Gaurav Ladwal (Careers and placements): Career growth, industry expectations and the recruitment process at his organisation

May 2025

  • Industrial visit to Bajaj Allianz (Industry and field visits): Insurance and corporate operations
  • Kumaun University academic inspection of the IT department (Distinguished visits): Quality review of infrastructure, teaching and student projects
  • Health camp by Nagar Nigam Pithoragarh with doctors of Shree Ram Murti Hospital (Health and community): Free medical consultation for residents; hands-on learning for NHS students
  • Mr. Hemant Pandey named Brand Ambassador of Manas College (Induction and milestones): Also honoured for transforming Pabhain village, Pithoragarh, into a film "Shooting Village"
  • Short-term internship at Basera Hospital, Pithoragarh (Careers and placements): Hands-on patient monitoring, basic procedures, records and critical care observation
  • Visit by Prof. Durgesh Pant, Director General, UCOST (Guest lectures): A new vision for vocational education and scientific innovation
  • National Technology Day celebration (Competitions and fests): Chief guest Mrs. Kavita Bhagat, District Industries Centre; IT student project demos, exhibition, speech and poster competitions, robotics workshop
  • Exposure visit to Renu Garkoti Hospital, Pithoragarh (Industry and field visits): Healthcare services and community health
  • Visit to the District Hospital blood bank (Health and community): Learning the vital role of blood donation
  • Inauguration of the new Sports Hall (Induction and milestones): A big step towards a healthy, active campus

April 2025

  • Seminar on kidney diseases and remedies (Seminars and conferences): Dr. Hira Singh Bhandari, Dr. Satyendra, dietician Mohan Bhandari and kidney transplant coordinator Manish Bhatt; supported by Seemant Sewa Foundation
  • International Earth Day pledge led by Major General Rajeev Pant (Health and community): Environmental responsibility pledge ceremony on campus
  • "FinQuest 2025" finance quiz battle (FinSummit 2025) (Competitions and fests)
  • University inspection for the new Mass Communication course (Distinguished visits): Dr. D.S. Bisht, Registrar, SSJU Almora, reviewed classrooms, the media studio and library
  • Visit by Padma Shri Dr. Jeewan Singh Titiyal, former Chief, Dr. R.P. Centre, AIIMS New Delhi (Guest lectures): Session "Future-Proof Your Vision: Preventive Eye Care in a Screen-Dominated World"; his first-ever visit to Pithoragarh
  • Expert talk "Emerging Horizons in Skill Development" by Er. Vishwa Mohan Joshi (Guest lectures): Chairman, The Institution of Engineers (India), and Chairman, National Skill Development Forum
  • "Voices of Finance": year-end group presentations (Competitions and fests): Students' analysis and reflections on the financial year 2024-25

March 2025

  • FinSummit 2025: workshop "Mastering Project Finance and Financial Modelling with Excel" (Workshops and skills): Hands-on workshop for tomorrow's leaders
  • Gaura Devi centenary and 52 years of the Chipko Movement: "Jan Jagran Yatra" (Health and community): Environmental awareness rally; students performed a self-composed Kumaoni song on saving trees
  • FinSummit 2025: industry visit to LIC, Pithoragarh (Industry and field visits)
  • Holi celebration on campus (Culture and celebrations): Colours, music and fun activities
  • Students volunteer at a health camp at Seemant Hospital, Pithoragarh (Health and community)
  • "Startup Showdown" at FinSummit 2025 (Competitions and fests): A platform where innovation meets opportunity
  • Visit by Dr. Hemant Kumar Pandey, senior DRDO scientist (Guest lectures): Over 25 years with DIBER, Pithoragarh; developer of the herbal medicine "Lukoskin" for leucoderma
  • FinSummit 2025 seminar opens (Seminars and conferences): Contemporary issues in financial markets and banking: innovation, regulation and the future of finance
  • "Academia 2025" symposium: "In-Depth Study of the Majestic Glory of the Himalayas" (Seminars and conferences): Keynote by Prof. Hermann Kreutzmann, Free University of Berlin; Padma Shri historian Prof. Shekhar Pathak; inauguration of the new Manthan Auditorium; release of the book "Water in the Indian Central Himalayas: Culture and Economy"
  • Students volunteer at a health camp organised by Prime Hospital, Kashipur (Health and community)

February 2025

  • National Science Day: hands-on workshop "Robotics in Everyday Life" (Workshops and skills): With Aviraj Infotech and its team
  • Painting competition at "Pithoragarh Anubhavotsav" (Pithoragarh Foundation Day) (Competitions and fests): Organised by Pehli Manzil; a 4th-semester MCSTM student won 3rd place; chief guest Dr. Ashok Kumar Pant
  • Theatre evening: "Mantra" by Bhaag-Raag-Taal Natya Academy (Culture and celebrations): A play based on Munshi Premchand's story, on kindness and compassion
  • Algorithm Relay, Flowchart Battle and Paper App Design Challenge (Competitions and fests): Problem-solving, logical thinking and creative app ideas

January 2025

  • Uttarakhand Open University inspection visit (Distinguished visits): Academic and administrative review, successfully completed
  • Republic Day celebration (Culture and celebrations): Flag hoisting, cultural performances and speeches
  • Inspection visit by Government Hospital, Pithoragarh (Distinguished visits): Successfully completed

December 2024

  • Campus exposure visit for Class 12 students of J.B. Memorial Manas Academy (Health and community): School students experienced college life and courses at Manas College

November 2024

  • Inter-University Boxing Competition 2024, organised by MCSTM for SSJU (Competitions and fests): Hosted at SSJU campus, Almora, with MCSTM given overall responsibility; 10 teams, men and women
  • Sunderkand Path on the new campus (Culture and celebrations)
  • Inauguration of the new administrative building at Manas Gram, Tharkot (Uttarakhand Foundation Day) (Induction and milestones): Chief guest Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari, former Governor and former Chief Minister; MLAs Mr. Mayukh Mahar and Mr. Bishan Singh Chufal; Prof. N.S. Bhandari, former VC, SSJU
  • Guest lecture "Shaping the Nation through Startups of Young Minds" (Guest lectures): Dr. Thakur Sudesh Kumar Rauniyar, IIT Delhi alumnus, ISRO scientist, author and life coach
  • Lecture by Hon'ble Civil Judge Manju Devi (Guest lectures): The judicial system, legal practice and the role of young minds in shaping society

October 2024

  • Guest lecture "Beyond the Books: The Power of Soft Skills" by Ms. Bhawana Rawal (Guest lectures)
  • Students volunteer at a health camp at Seemant Hospital, Pithoragarh (Health and community): Session by renowned heart surgeon Dr. Deep Pant on community healthcare
  • Guest lecture "Impact of Digital Finance on Financial Inclusion" by Mr. Ashish Bisht (Guest lectures): How digital finance is widening access to financial services
  • Navratri celebration (Culture and celebrations): Rangoli and mehandi competitions, garba and bhajan performances
  • Guest visit by Dr. Bhuwan Pandey, senior anaesthesiologist, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi (Guest lectures): Encouraged students to stay dedicated to their goals
  • Guest lecture by Mr. G.B. Upadhyay, expert in accounts and finance (Guest lectures)
  • Tech Trek 2024, the college's technical festival (Competitions and fests): Logic Quest, Bug Buster, Flash Talk, Tech Trivia, Tech Exhibit and closing ceremony
  • Gandhi Jayanti and Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti (Culture and celebrations)

September 2024

  • National Nutrition Month grand closing ceremony (Health and community): Chief guest Dr. Ashok Kumar Pant
  • "Nutrimania" nutrition quiz (National Nutrition Month) (Competitions and fests)
  • "Nutri-Talk" by clinical nutritionist Ms. Nidhi Joshi (Guest lectures): Clinical nutritionist and certified diabetes educator
  • "Flavor Fusion" no-fire cooking competition (National Nutrition Month) (Competitions and fests): Creative, healthy dishes made without fire
  • Guest lecture by Wing Commander Praveen Pant (Guest lectures): Lessons on leadership, discipline and perseverance from the Air Force
  • Guest lecture on IT careers by Mr. Manmohan Chauhan, software developer at Agoda (Guest lectures): Career paths in software, cyber security, data science and cloud, with interview tips
  • Staff capacity-building workshop "Synchrony" (Workshops and skills): Session on organisational behaviour by Dr. Ashok Kumar Pant, Chairman, MGI
  • National Nutrition Month poster competition, theme "Fuel for Future" (Competitions and fests)
  • Field trip to Aanchal Dairy Plant, Pithoragarh (National Nutrition Month) (Industry and field visits): First-hand look at dairy production and its role in nutrition
  • Guest lecture "A Glimpse into the World of Finance" by CA Onkar Pandey (Guest lectures): Including a step-by-step guide to filing income tax returns

August 2024

  • Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights (Workshops and skills): Keynote by Mr. Himanshu Punetha with an interactive Q&A
  • Freshers' Party "Fusion Festa" (Culture and celebrations): Performances by freshers and seniors, Mr. and Ms. Fresher contest
  • 78th Independence Day celebration, theme "Viksit Bharat" (Culture and celebrations)
  • Seminar on NSDL (National Securities Depository Limited) (Guest lectures): Industry expert on NSDL's evolution, services, impact on investors and technology
  • Orientation cum Induction Programme for new students (Induction and milestones): Welcome session, campus tour, academic orientation, mentorship programme

July 2024

  • Seminar: "Brief Introduction to Machine Learning" (Guest lectures): Dr. Nirmal Punetha, Amity University Haryana (PhD JNU, postdoc at Max Planck Institute, Dresden)

June 2024

  • University panel visit for the B.Voc. Hotel Management course (Distinguished visits): Dr. Devendra Singh Bisht, Registrar, SSJU Almora, inspected the amenities and infrastructure
  • "Manas Utsav" annual function at Manas Academy, theme "Myor Kumaon" (Culture and celebrations): Traditional values, Kumaoni rituals, folk dance and music
  • Campus activity day: image writing, brainstorming, quiz, Human Library, story sharing, book review (Competitions and fests)
  • Exposure visit to the District Hospital and its pathology labs (Industry and field visits)
  • Placement practice: mock interviews and aptitude tests (Careers and placements)
  • Visit to National Informatics Centre (NIC), Pithoragarh (Industry and field visits): E-governance projects and digital public services
  • Personality development day (Workshops and skills): Soft skills, leadership and teamwork activities across all three departments
  • Exposure visit to a Chartered Accountant's office (Industry and field visits): CA Gaurav Rodiyal on the foundations and golden rules of accounting
  • Drone technology session at ITDA Pithoragarh (Industry and field visits): Led by Centre Head Mr. Jagdish Lohani and cyber security expert Dr. Neeraj Joshi
  • Exposure visit to City Hospital (Industry and field visits): Ward visits to understand patient care
  • Exposure visit to HDFC Bank (Industry and field visits): Banking operations, account types and investment options
  • Exposure visit to LIC (Industry and field visits): Sr. Manager Mr. Hem Chandra Joshi on LIC's mission, policies, careers and life insurance in financial planning
  • Exposure visit to Sanjeevani Hospital (Industry and field visits): Students saw how a hospital works, department by department
  • LaTeX workshop (Workshops and skills): Hands-on: Beamer presentations, project reports, posters and CVs, by Mr. Himanshu Punetha

May 2024

  • Trek and picnic to Chandika Devi temple (Industry and field visits): Outdoor adventure and teamwork: trekking, games, frisbee and antakshari
  • Inspection visit to the college (Distinguished visits): A chance to showcase the work of faculty, staff and students
  • Welcome programme for the University Registrar, Dr. Devendra Bisht (Distinguished visits)
  • Forum on drug addiction and "Yoga: a holistic approach to wellness" (Health and community): Guest speakers Dr. Usha Bhatt and team; organised with the NSS
  • Film Festival Workshop (Workshops and skills): Keynote by filmmaker Mr. Sanjay Joshi, who shared his journey in the film industry, with Ms. Fatima and Ms. Kirti

April 2024

  • Conference on Intellectual Property Rights (Seminars and conferences): Dr. Rajesh Singh (Uttaranchal University, Dehradun) on IPR and innovation; Dr. Ashutosh Bhatt (Uttarakhand Open University) on IoT and IPR
  • Student orientation programme with the Head of the College (Induction and milestones): Attendance, discipline and internal assessment policies
  • Special session by Shri Girish Pant, Pravasi Bharatiya Samman awardee (Guest lectures): India's highest honour for NRIs, for helping thousands of distressed expats

February 2024

  • National Science Day (C.V. Raman) (Competitions and fests): Quiz, Innovate X, speech, poster and essay competitions
  • Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights (Workshops and skills)

December 2023

  • Annual sports meet (Competitions and fests)
  • Placement interviews for B.Sc. IT and BFM 5th semester (Careers and placements)
  • Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) (Workshops and skills)

November 2023

  • Deepawali celebration (Culture and celebrations): Rangoli, mehandi, tambola and musical chairs competitions