Renowned Educationalist Archana Surana voted by the Network 7 Media Group Jury as “India’s Most Valuable Woman Educationalist & Reformist of the year 2015”

Surana College to receive the prestigious Asia’s Biggest Power Brand Award “Most Promising & Valuable Business Management Institution 2015” at 6^th Annual India Leadership Conclave & Indian Affairs Business Leadership Awards 2015

Renowned Educationalist Archana Surana voted by the Network 7 Media Group Jury as “India’s Most Valuable Woman Educationalist & Reformist of the year 2015”

In a double bonanza to the highly successful & reputed Surana College, South india’s top business institutions, has been selected by the jury of Network 7 Media Group with two coveted & prestigious awards to be conferred on 21^st August 2015 in Mumbai at Hotel Sahara Star for its outstanding & remarkable contributions in imparting quality education. The selection comes at a time when the institution gearing up to expand its base on a pan india base. While Surana College has been selected for “Most Promising & Valuable Business Management Institution 2015”, its chief mentor & well known Reformist Archana Surana will be receiving the coveted & prestigious “India’s Most Valuable Woman Educationalist & Reformist of the year 2015” at the high profile 6^th Annual India Leadership Conclave & Indian Affairs Business Leadership Awards 2015. The Annual Affair is being rated by the industry as a top forum for recognizing the best talents.

Since its inception in 2000, India Leadership Conclave & Indian Affairs Business Leadership Awards also known as ILC POWER BRAND is asia’s most eagerly awaited prestigious meeting points where leaders across the society gather to speak, set the agenda into motion. Nelson Mandela, Hillary Clinton, Ratan Tata, Yash Chopra, Shobhaa De are among the very few names associated with the title. Historically the past editions has been high voltage debate-centric & are successfully organized with the media & analysts describing the multi-faceted significance of the event. India Leadership Conclave 2015 comes with a historic message as the world has started looking at India as a game-changer in the new world order. ILC POWER BRAND  is an award winning & highly acclaimed annual mega leadership forum & an annual gatherings of the world’s biggest thought leaders from World leaders, industry icons, movie stars, and CEOs convene with artists, rebels, peacemakers to activists to voice out their opinions , speak out their minds without fear or favour at the prestigious platform from the illustrious organizers of the Conclave, the Network 7 Media Group, world’s most delimitative & credible news media born out of staggering india’s decay in economic prosperity, social inequality, cultural intolerance & inefficient & corrupt political leadership in the country. India to us is a passion & not a dream, a reality that is time tested & proven. Indian Affairs is the ink bringing together business and political leaders, professionals, academics and students from around the world to discuss India’s evolution into a prominent global economic power, and the key challenges which it still faces.

About Surana College

Surana College, (est. 1995) under GDA Foundation Trust is affiliated to Bangalore University (u/s 53(5), (& under Karnataka State Universities Act 2000) and is also included under section 2(f) of the UGC (University Grants Commission) Act 1956.

OVERVIEW

Surana College is constituted under section 53(5) of Karnataka State Universities Act 1976 and is affiliated to Bangalore University. The institute has been catering to all sections of society on need-based quality education. The institution is also included under section 2(f) of the university Grants Commission Act (1956) and is an ISO 9001:2008 certified institution. Surana College offers Bachelor of Arts course with combinations of (History, Economics & Political Science) (Psychology, Optional English & Journalism) (History, Tourism, Journalism), Bachelor of Science course with combinations of (Chemistry, Botany & Biotechnology), (Physics, Mathematics & Computer Science), (Statistics, Mathematics & Computer Science), Bachelor of Commerce, M.Com, Bachelor of Business Management & Bachelor of Computer Applications. Also, Certificate and Diploma Courses in Fashion Designing & Management are indigenously offered by the Surana’s.

HIGHLIGHTS

• The institution has been catering to all sections of society on need-based quality education.
• Pre University with various combinations.
• Five Streams at under graduation
• Four Streams at Post graduation in the areas of Arts, Science, commerce, Management & IT
• Collegeworks for the cause of students’ future, both in their career and life.
• Many case studies of inducting average students only to raise them to achieve distinction andranks. The emphasis is on academic focus adding to train for holistic development of students. Constantly identifying value-additions to the university stipulated curriculum,
• The Institute designs balanced inputs of curricular and co-curricular components into its practice. The institution prepares students into self-reliant, independent thinking, globally relevant, skilled and socially useful citizens of the nation embedded with values to contribute in their own mite to the society.
• Students at the campus will have the due freedom coupled with responsibility and discipline. No culture shocks in the campus. The college encourages research bent of mind to challenge the life and knowledge concepts by out-of-box and lateral thinking.
• There is also encouragement to entrepreneurial activities. No donation at the Susana’s; with affordable fee against quality.The curriculum is embedded with pro-community practices. Offering co-education has been an advantage with the institution.
• Student involvement is in the key functioning at the college even in extension activities, community services and sustenance of academic environment. Parental and public acceptance have been of immense support for the college functioning.
• Scholars, veterans, experts and prominent citizens as visitors encourage with suggestions and motivation. The corporate sector, service industry and socio-cultural institutions look up to have the students from the college in their organizations.
• The staff are aware of the importance of identifying and training different levels of leadership with a 360 degree perspective. Healthy academic relationship among faculty, students and parents has been enhanced and secured the learning outcomes.
• Effort to maintain and preserve the joy of learning has augured well for the institution. Immense support from the Management and good interdepartmental co-ordination makes the institution stand proud.

Vision

To be the educational institution of preferred choice by ushering convergence of knowledge, skills and values.

Mission

Moulding Character and Careers.

Expansion Plans

• Addition of New Courses & Combinations/Streams in higher education,
• To promote the spirit of “learn while earn” Establishment of New Evening College to facilitate working employees to pursue a Degree
• Promotion of Research Centre in Science Commerce Management & IT Domains,
• Obtaining status of UGC 12-b
• To Attain Accreditation of National Board of Accreditation (NBA)
• The upcoming CBSC School isin progress
• Promotion of sports through sponsoring National& International Sports Persons/Students,
• Expansion of services in the field of Health, Education& Rural Development

MILESTONES OF THE COLLEGE

• 28 University ranks in academics
• Permanently affiliated to Bangalore University
• Institution included under 2(f) UGC Act 1956
• Accredited by National Assessment & Accreditation Council (NAAC)with “A” Grade
• ISO 9001- 2008; certified
• New Pre-university an Undergraduate Evening Colleges have been established
• Obtained diversified courses at Undergraduate & Postgraduate level to meet the market demand
• Recognized Research Centre for Management courses by the  affiliating university
• Publication of several books by teaching fraternity
• Strong Corporate linkages
• Representation in Sports at National, International arena specially in the areas of Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball, Swimming, Lawn Tennis
• Due representation in RD parade regularly by NCC
• Cultural performances in RashtrapathiBhavan
• Prominent role in theatre and cultural activities at university level and also identified by SPIC-MACAY
• Enjoying the high visibility & acceptance by Society

Archana Surana (Bhandari) – Profile

Managing Trustee

Conscientious and self-motivated, individual with great enthusiasm and determinationto succeed. Hard working, reliable and resourceful with excellent organizational and staff management skills, combined with the ability to prioritize a substantial workload. Successfully receives, assimilates and evaluates information quickly in order to complete any task efficiently. Friendly and good humored whatever the circumstances. Born on 12-07-1966 is Educationist, Philanthropist and social worker. Mrs Surana began her professional career as a Director of Pharma Industry, contributed immense for the strategic & financial growth of the organization over a decade. She is the Managing Trustee of the GDA Foundation, a Charitable Trust and a member of Bhawribai Surana Charitable Trust. She has served for several orphanages, participated in rural development efforts (NSS), supported for the cause of the Social &Eco movement. Also helped the schools with computer and library facilities (Sophia).Mrs. Suranaintroducedblood donation camp movement in the institution, a lifesaving initiative. As Patron, Patron in chief, Introducedthe Institutional Magazine since long.

Early life

Archana Surana born in  Jodhpur, Rajasthan, in northernEastren India. The daughter of a famous doctor Dr. P.M.Bhandari  and Mother Smt. Sunitha Bhandari, an accomplished house wife, is also a recipient of President’s Medal received from Dr.S.Radhakrishnan.  Brother Sri.Anil Bhandari, is an Engineer. Smt.Archana Surana completed Primary Education in St.Patrick’sVidyaBhavan, Jodhpur. A Rank holder at Metric level; Graduate from University of Jodhpur Rajasthan with a Rank; National Scholarship Awardee from Ministry of Education & Culture, Government of India for Meritorious accomplishment.

Personal life

Married to Sri.Dilip Surana S/o Sri.Ghewarchandji Surana,Managing Director of Micro Labs Ltd, a leading Pharmaceutical Company. Blessed with wonderful daughter Diya Surana.

Career

A versatile, enthusiastic andcompetentperson who always strives to achieve a high standard in whatever is undertaken. Has gained a variety of administrativeeducational, philanthropical and social skills and can execute effectively as an individual as well as part of team.Soon after marriage, began her professional career&took the responsibilityas one of the Board of Directors of Pharma Industry, contributed immense for the strategic & financial growth of the organization over a decade.In the process of fulfilling the great expectations of Father-in-law, “Sri.GC.Surana, Founder Chairman, Micro Labs Ltd & GDA Foundation, an Industrialist, philanthropist, & a great Visionary”, she evolved into a great Educationist, Philanthropist and social worker & Took additional responsibility of GDA Foundation Charitable Trust & Surana Group of Institutions, as Managing Trustee which is running:

1. Surana Independent PU College, Basavanagudi
2. Surana Independent PU College, Kengeri
3. Surana College (UG & PG) @ Basavanagudi& Kengeri
4. Surana Evening College, Basavanagudi
5. Surana Institute of Fashion Designing

These Institutions which caters Education & Training over 2500 students every year. Thousands of students have intended their future through this premier Institution. She is Catering employment opportunities over 250 Teaching & Administrative personnel’s without cast & creed and effectively playing a roll of key mentor of all segments.Training & Counselling many,as chief mentor on day to day basis not only to teachingfeternity also thousands of students are benefited by her personal care, advise & counselling in the institute. Her individual interaction with students has made many students in to proud citizensof our country. The Able guidance of Mrs. Archana Surana has contributed many national International sports personalities to the nation.Promoted/Sponsored Cultural accomplishments in the Institution through students, faculties & cultural ambassadors of our country to enrich the nation’s cultural fragrance.(Spick Mache). Within short span of time, Archana took the Institutions to greater heights & made it a Centre for Academic excellence. Many ranks, distinctions have been secured under her able leadership from Pre University Education to Post Graduate level. Students have represented at National & International levels in Sports & Cultural activities.

Highlights

• Percentage of Students placements has shot up as a result of her effective guidance.
• Activities on Research have been initiated.
• Campus infrastructure has been transformed into very high quality level to meet the socio-academic needs of the modern world.
• Never compromised with quality & efficiency, she always prefers horizontal & vertical expansion; Visualizes growth for long term; open to new ideas & Modern Perceptions.

Social Activity

The wide range of Archana Surana’s social work covers the sectors of healthcare, education, empowerment of women, and culture, Through Foundation She has involved in many social activities like donations to Charitable Trusts, Educational Institutions, Hospitals and Temples etc.Archana Surana’s contribution & moral support for the construction of mega Jain Temple, recently dedicated to public by her Father in law Sri GC Surana & family, is absolutely unique.(Samarthanam, Kengeri, Muslim Trust & others) (Kashmir rehabilitation fund) (Gundlupet), Supporting Specially abled students (Samarthanam)

Books

Under her patronage, the Institution has published many books in the field of Literature & Polity. A few to mention:

• RajakaranaYuvaprerana
• Bhakti Path
• Aalok
• Musings on Rajarao&RK.Narayan
• Haasayarathnagalu

Many leading publications have come to light based on the Top seminars conducted by Surana Institution under her directions. Some of them are

• DVG BadukuBaraha
• AllamaAnusandhana
• GopalakrishnaAdigaSamskruthiAnusandhana
• GovindaPaiSamskruthiLoka
• JyothiKalash
• Also syllabus based publications initiated by her, like:
• An interface on Indian Scientific Heritage
• An interface on History of Modern Science
• Series of Institutional Annual Magazines by name Dharpan&Darshikeare published under her patronage, which are very popular among students & faculty.
• Membership Successfully held the responsibility of President of the Sophia’s Parents-Teachers’ Council, Bangalore
• Talks Given talks on different forms especially on the topics of Women healthcare, (well women cell) Education, Women Empowerment, Culture& so on
• Archana Surana is also a Stage Artist a good Mime, Drama artist.
• A successful woman with positive attitude & great leadership qualities, Mrs. Archana Surana always adores an innate smile, poised, graceful and interactive with members of the society.

Mr. Dilip Surana

Trustee

Mr. Dilip Surana son of Late Shri G. C. Surana (Founder of Micro Labs Limited) joined the family business in 1985 at a young age of 21 years, and  rapidly absorbed the nuances of Corporate Management that grew the company rapidly into a global pharmaceutical enterprise specializing in life saving medicines. His early years in industry were marked by distinguished accomplishments and thus steering Micro Labs among the top ranking companies in the pharma sector. The AWACS ranking for the company has improved from over 100 in 1985 to 18 as on 2014.  Under his leadership, the company established world-class state-of-the-art research and manufacturing facilities covering Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and finished dosage forms as well as infrastructure for new drug discovery. He instilled the most stringent quality standards in his pharmaceutical enterprise. As a result, Micro Labs has to its credit, all the international regulatory approvals including US FDA, UK MHRA, Australian TGA etc., reflecting the high standards of quality and regulatory compliance of research and manufacturing facilities. He pioneered the concept of specialty – wise focused divisions in the Indian Pharmaceutical Industry and established various divisions that cater to special therapeutic segments in chronic disease management. He is a regular participant in various international seminars and summits relating to Pharma industry. He is instrumental in inducting Senior Pharma veterans in the company, to bring in the much needed professionalism in the company. Recognizing the dynamism and contribution of Mr. Dilip Surana to the Pharmaceutical Industry, he has been honored as the ‘Dynamic Entrepreneur of the year 2010’, honoured as the ‘Great Son of karnataka’ by Governor of Karnataka his excellency HR Bhardwaj in 2011, honoured as ‘Most Dynamic Entrepreneur of the Year’ 2013 and ‘Entrepreneur of the year’ 2014.

Rated by Experts & widely acclaimed by thought leaders, India Leadership Conclave Annual Affair is just not a leadership forum, it symbolizes the hopes & aspirations of the billion people reflected by the speakers at the forum. “ILC POWER BRANDS” has  been rated in Asia as the most credible & coveted Awards developed by Network 7 Media Group consisting of eminent jury members of the different verticals of the society &  is conferred to the Individuals & Companies in its annual meet at the Indian affairs India Leadership Conclave & Indian Affairs Business Leadership Awards. since the institutionalization of the Business Leadership Awards in 2010, India Leadership Conclave & Indian Affairs Business Leadership Awards has been India’s most awaited & asia’s most respected set of Awards conferred to Companies & Individuals who have made their mark through their remarkable performances despite all odds & has made India Proud!. Since the last five successful years, the platform has recognized, felicitated more than 300 fortune 500 Companies & towering captains & Leaders of the Country. Widely perceived by Asia as a centre point of discussion, India Leadership Conclave platform too has witnessed deliberation by top business tycoons, politicians, Bureaucrats, Social Reformers etc. Indian Affairs Business Leadership Awards also known as ILC power Brands are set of credible,prestigious awards developed by the eminent Juries & bestowed to the deserving Leaders & Enterprises after a through screening of their landmark achievements for their significant accomplishments in their own fields who have performed under tough conditions imbibing innovation in their business approach. Indian is known in the industry to break rules & give prominence to the hidden talents, big or small as we believe that top leaders should not always be given importance. It is mix of experience, innovation & risk taking abilities that drive our nomination process. The prestigious & coveted Awards were presented in a glittering award ceremony with a full house power packed audience to felicitate &honour the Leaders who made india proud, each time they performed in their field, Indian Affairs watched them closely & did not let it pass as their name appeared as top contenders & were put to public votings& are declared winners

India Leadership Conclave 2015 comes with a historic message as the world has started looking at India as a game-changer in the new world order. ILC POWER BRAND  is an award winning & highly acclaimed annual mega leadership forum & an annual gatherings of the world’s biggest thought leaders from World leaders, industry icons, movie stars, and CEOs convene with artists, rebels, peacemakers to activists to voice out their opinions , speak out their minds without fear or favour at the prestigious platform from the illustrious organizers of the Conclave, the Network 7 Media Group, world’s most delimitative & credible news media born out of staggering india’s decay in economic prosperity, social inequality, cultural intolerance & inefficient & corrupt political leadership in the country. India to us is a passion & not a dream, a reality that is time tested & proven. Indian Affairs is the ink bringing together business and political leaders, professionals, academics and students from around the world to discuss India’s evolution into a prominent global economic power, and the key challenges which it still faces.

The theme of the 2015 Conclave is “India @ 58 : learning lessons from the past and restrategizing for the future” to be held in the commercial capital of india, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India  at Hotel Sahara Star on Friday the 21st Augst 2015.