Empowering Minds, Shaping AI Futures.

" On 22nd July 2025, Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Engineering College (BBSBEC), Fatehgarh Sahib became a hub of innovation and AI learning as it hosted a Faculty Development Program (FDP) on Artificial Intelligence, conducted in collaboration with Meander Training, the skilling division of Meander Software Pvt Ltd."

This landmark event was led by Dr. Sandeep Srivastava – a respected AI mentor and Founder of Meander Software, with over 20 years of experience in real-world AI applications. With his legacy of training thousands of learners and supporting hundreds of businesses through AI, Dr. Srivastava brought both industry depth and actionable insights to the academic setting.

🤝 Strengthening Industry-Academia Collaboration

This FDP marked the beginning of a deeper relationship between Meander Training and BBSBEC, aligned with a shared mission to:

• Bridge the gap between academic theory and industry practices
• Enable faculty to update curriculum with real-use AI tools
• Prepare students for the AI-powered workforce of tomorrow

By conducting such hands-on programs, Meander Training is building long-term academic partnerships to empower educators across North India and beyond.

🧠 FDP Highlights: Transforming the Teaching Approach

The sessions went beyond theoretical lectures and instead focused on real-world AI readiness. The key focus areas included:

✅ Modern AI Trends & Tools

• Exploration of the latest AI tools and platforms used by global companies
• Demonstrations of how LLMs (like ChatGPT and Gemini) are disrupting traditional workflows

✅ Real-World Use Case Analysis

• Case studies from Meander’s enterprise clients
• Applications of AI in healthcare, logistics, retail, and education

✅ Curriculum & Pedagogy Innovation

• Frameworks to restructure traditional syllabi with AI-centric topics
• Guidance on balancing fundamental theory with project-based learning

✅ Faculty Upskilling for the Future

• Hands-on activities for implementing AI into classroom discussions
• Mentorship on integrating AI tools into semester projects and labs

💬 Faculty Takeaways

The program fostered lively interactions, idea sharing, and a commitment to change. Faculty members appreciated:

• Live demos of AI APIs and models
• Insights into job-oriented project ideas for students
• Step-by-step strategies to implement AI labs at their institutions

🎯 Impact & Future Plans

This FDP is not a one-off event. It’s the first step in a longer journey toward upskilling educators and modernizing engineering curriculum across Punjab and neighboring regions.

Meander Training plans to:

• Offer real-project bundles and curriculum packs to faculty and students
• Co-create AI innovation cells and student communities at BBSBEC
• Conduct regular guest lectures, hackathons, and placement drives

🏫 About BBSBEC

Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Engineering College is one of the most respected institutions in North India, renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and industry alignment. With a mission to foster innovation and leadership, BBSBEC continues to push the boundaries of modern engineering education.

🧭 About Meander Training

Meander Training is an outcome-focused skilling platform by Meander Software, offering:

• Real-world AI & software development courses
• Project-based learning with live demos and capstone projects
• Industry-aligned training for students, freelancers, and professionals

With active operations in Chandigarh, Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal, Meander is building the next generation of AI professionals—one campus at a time.

📢 Final Note

To the faculty and leadership of BBSBEC:
Thank you for your vision and partnership. Together, we are preparing students not just for exams—but for the future.

📸 Stay tuned for photos, videos, and testimonials from the event on our official channels.

👉 To collaborate with Meander Training for workshops or campus projects, contact us at:
📞 +91 80904 29042
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