Ex Head Of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre at Sahyadri
Mr. Ashok Mathkar, the Ex Head of the MDPDS (Mechanical Design & Prototype Development Sector) ofBARC (Baba Atomic Research Centre), Tarapur graced Sahyadri with his presence. He was the Guest Speaker at FDP. He addressed the faculty on the “Role of Education and Dealing with Young Minds”. In his talk, he focused on the aspect of faculty shaping young minds and how a student is able to face the challenges of his/her job in the real world. Faculty should focus on both the aspects equally i.e. academics as well as how the student is able to play his role in society effectively. He stressed that a spirit of innovation is to be nurtured. He congratulated the faculty and said that “you are a highly placed lot and should take pride in your Institution”. He admired the facilities provided and the growth of the Institution in a short span of 5 years. Ultimately, it is up to each one to work for the good of society and it is our minds only that will give the solution to any problems. “This is the real test of being indigenous” he said.
Mr. Ashok Mathkar is a graduate in Mechanical Engineering from Pune Engineering College and joined BARC in 1973. He started his career in BARC under DEED and Radiation Material Waste Management and was elevated to different positions during a distinguished career with BARC spanning 35 years. He was head of NRG of BARC and associated with Nuclear Recycle Board of DAE ( Department of Atomic Energy) prior to being Head of MDPDS.