Mahindra kicks off the 7th edition of BAJA SAEINDIA 2014 in Indore

 

 

 

 

Mahindra kicks off the 7^th edition of BAJA SAEINDIA 2014 in Indore

 

• Out of 15 teams representing Madhya Pradesh, 8 teams are from Indore

 

• A total of 125 teams will compete for the title in the finale at BAJA SAEINDIA 2014

 

• Over 6500 students across the country will work towards theme- RAISE THE BAR

Indore, February 20, 2014: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. in association with SAEINDIA, a professional Society of Automotive Engineers, today flagged off the finale of the 7^th edition of BAJA SAEIndia 2014 at NATRIP facility at Pithampur near Indore. The grand finale of BAJA SAEIndia series would be held on February 23, 2014 where 125 teams out of the 327 shortlisted ones will battle on ground for the title. It will be followed by HR round on February 24 & 25, 2014.

BAJA SAEINDIA 2014 has received an overwhelming response with representation from all zones- Western, Northern, Eastern and Southern zones in India. 15 colleges from cities like Indore, Gwalior, Bhopal, Ujjain and Guna would represent Madhya Pradesh in the 7^th edition of BAJA SAEIndia series.

Like every year, Indore is hosting over thousands of students at NATRIP facility, who will collectively work towards making BAJA SAEIndia 2014 a success. The chosen theme for this year’s BAJA SAEIndia’s edition is ‘RAISE THE BAR’. The 6^th edition of BAJA series was ZERO Tolerance which focused on 100% compliance to the rule book.

The BAJA SAEINDIA series aims to provide an opportunity for young, enthusiastic and talented engineering students, to showcase their passion for automobiles while encouraging them to conceive, design and fabricate 4-wheeled single-seater all terrain vehicles.

The qualifying teams were selected through a thorough analysis and comparison of the CAD Designs, the CAE analysis and the designs of Suspension, Steering & Brakes. The entries presented mock-ups that were created with exact specifications by the participants. The teams in final round would showcase their skills, understanding and passion for automobiles while having manufactured their own buggy race car.

The panelists for the 7^th edition of BAJA SAEINDIA would be eminent personalities from the industry, whohave played an important role in short listing the final entries from every region.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Pawan Goenka, Executive Director & President, Automotive & Farm Equipment Sectors, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. said, “It’s heartening to see thousands of students coming together once again to celebrate the spirit of BAJA. Increase in participation from colleges and BAJA SAEIndia’s growth since inception indicates its growing popularity and national significance. This forum gives young engineering talent an opportunity to showcase their skills and acquire a real life experience posed with challenges which is critical to their success in the long term. Mahindra & Mahindra is delighted to be associated with BAJA SAEINDIA 2014 as the title sponsor and with BAJA, we are taking forward the philosophy of Mahindra Rise to the next level”.

 

Mr. Shrikant Marathe, Director, ARAI said, "To meet Technology Road Map of India's vision, we need lots of good engineers. This Human Resource can double up by encouraging women to enter into engineering. Baja is one such initiative, where we orient them towards STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics)".

Mr. Sanjay Nibandhe, Convener for BAJA 2014 and DGM Proto Development, R & D, Nashik at Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd said, “BAJA SAEINDIA is a platform that offers students a chance to showcase their talent and skills in presence of auto experts in addition to presenting them with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the industry of which they aspire to be a part. Amongst the thrill and adventure, we assess the abilities of participants by testing them on parameters such as leadership skills and theoretic and practical knowledge.”

On a conclusive note he added, “Indore is a hub of industry and young talent. Its proximity to infrastructure such as the NATRIP facility makes it the ideal venue for hosting an event of this nature. The enthusiasm of the city is palpable simply from its response-- Indore has shown the highest participation closely following cities such as Pune and Chennai. I am confident that like every year, this year too will showcase the most promising talent in the country.”

BAJA SAEINDIA is currently active on social networking website Facebook, and has grabbed the interest of numerous individuals. Since fan base is an integral part of any event, the 7^th edition of the BAJA SAEINDIA has received more than 46,671 likes.

Through this initiative, Mahindra and SAEINDIA are providing students, an innovative, hands-on and out-of-classroom education, and a platform to prove their capability in designing a car, within the challenges faced by the auto industry. 

The Host institute of BAJA SAEINDIA 2014 - Swami Vivekananda College of Engineering wara has extended its support by conducting first ever online Baja Aptitude Test (BAT) on 19^th Feb’14 for all 3^rd and 4^th year students. This includes providing computer facilities and other basic co-ordination support. The host institute will also conduct the SAE BAJA HR Meet on 24^th & 25^th Feb’14 at their venue (SVCE, Indore) and take care of required logistics for the eligible students.

The other sponsors include ARAI, Altair, Briggs & Stratton, Ansys, AVL, PTC, FIAT, Chevrolet, Bharat Petroleum, John Deere, Pegasus, Anand, BIT Bangaluru, Cummins, Eaton, Emitec, Fusion Events, Pegasus, General Motors, iCAT, Natrip, Raddison Blu, etc.

Schedule

Date	Event
February 20, 2014	Technical Inspection & Go Green Event Judges Meet & Students Written Test
February 21, 2014	Inauguration & Static Events
February 22, 2014	Dynamic Events (Hill Climb, Maneuverability, Acceleration, Suspension & Traction)
February 23, 2014	Endurance & Valedictory Function (Closing at 17:00 hrs)
February 21, 2014	HR Meet