23/03/2026
Eastern Region Chapter Meet @ Kolkata
The Eastern Region Chapter Meet held on 21st March 2026 at the iconic HHI Kolkata marked an energetic milestone as we proudly completed the 9th Chapter Meet of FY 2025–26. This first-ever Eastern Chapter gathering brought together alumni from West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Orissa, and the North East, creating a vibrant platform of connection and collaboration. The event began with a warm floral welcome to dignitaries—Dr. Prem Lal Patel, Director VNIT; Dr. K. C. Bhurchandi, Dean International & Alumni Affairs; Dr. Sunil S. Bhat, Associate Dean Alumni Affairs; and Joginder Singh Sond, Executive Director VNITAA. The Director shared insightful vision on VNIT’s future and emphasized alumni contribution in industry collaboration, Chairs, and mentorship. Dr. Bhurchandi highlighted global outreach and industry readiness, while Dr. Bhat showcased campus facilities and new M.Tech programs. Joginder Singh Sond spoke about Eastern Chapter contributions, Gurudakshina projects, and the power of alumni networking.
Dr Premlal Lal Patel Director VNIT felicitated IPS Ajey Ranade 1988 Mech, IRS Neelam Saxena 1990 EEE, Brigd.D P Singh 1996 Mining
Adding momentum, Amitav Dutta (1987) positioned the meet as a platform for innovation, announcing a drone technology initiative in agriculture. Heartfelt thanks to Gopal Vishwas, Kingshuk Bhuyan, and team for organizing this impactful meet in just 13–14 days with 80+ enthusiastic participants and spouses.