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Think n Program-II: 2^nd Programming contest organized by shikshaarthi.com

DEHRADUN, UTTARAKHAND, SEPTEMBER, 14^th 2008: shikshaarthi.com today organized a computer programming contest “Think n Program” at Uttaranchal Press Club. The contest aimed to provide the platform to the students where they can test their programming skills before stepping to the industry. The contest was conducted to nurture aspirations to realize individual potential and growth and facilitate continuous learning. 

256 participants from 21 different colleges of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh participated in the three round contest organised by shikshaarthi.com on 14^th Sept 2008 at Uttaranchal Press Club, Dehradun. The participating institutes of the contest includes College of Engineering Roorkee, College of Technology - Pantnagar, Dehradun Institute of Technology, Dev Bhoomi Institute of Technology, Doon Ghati Institute of Professinal Studies, Graphic Era Institute of Technology, ICFAI Tech, Institute of Management Studies, Jaypee Institute of Information Technology- NOIDA, Roorkee Institute of Technology, S. D. College of Engineering and Technology - Muzzafarnagar, Shri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Technology & Science, Tula’s Institute,  and Uttaranchal Institute of Technology.

The contest held in three rounds:  Objective round, Programming round & Final Programming round. Out of 256 candidates, 36 candidates entered second round and 5 reached the final round. Finalists of the contest were  Ankur Sharma, Deep Mehrotra, Gaurav Khurana, Lomesh Vohra  & Nikhil Kumar Gupta. Gaurav Khurana won the contest by securing maximum points in the final round. Gaurav was awarded by the winner trophy, certificate of appreciation and cheque of Rs. 5,000.00 by Anil Mohan, CEO, Sarmang Software. 

There was an open interactive counseling session between participants and a panel of experts from various reputed IT companies. The panel of experts includes Mr. Rajendra Singh Rajput , Mr. Pankaj Srivastava, Mr. Kunwar Pal Singh Rawat and  Mr. Jitendra Singh Dev.  During the counseling session experts solved participants queries regarding future in IT industry, Scope of 3D graphic animation, scope of various technologies & computer languages, Indian hardware and software industry and many more. Pankaj Srivastava motivated the participants to become entrepreneurs. Kunwar Pal Singh Rawat focused on positive attitude towards work, while  Rajendra Singh focused on good commands on the basics of computer science & computer language for success in IT industry. While answering to one of the questions about 'What is required to start our own company', 'Strong desire with positive attitude and determination are the basic necessity for new startups' said Anil Mohan. The experts guided the participants to achieve the best career opportunities to realize their dreams and succeed globally.

Sarmang Software announced best trainee award for year 2007-2008. Hemant Kashniyal won the best trainee award with gold medal for Technical Skills and Ankita Khanka won the best trainee award with gold medal for Dedication and Determination towards work and company.  

The contest was organised by Trainees of Sarmang Software under the guidance and supervision of Mr. Ashish Muyal. shikshaarthi.com will continue to conduct such contest through an environment of excellence and growth with optimal utilization of resources said Raahul Gupta, team member of the organizing committee.

'Further the contest is planned to be conducted on institutional, zonal and state level, to make it more competitive and beneficial for the participants' told Meenu Rawat of Sarmang Software. During her discussion with media Komal Gupta, Software Engineer of Sarmang Software told about Sarmangs initiatives for use of internet technology in teaching and learning process. She also told that the company is launching an internet based learning tool in October 2008.

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