guidance and moral inspiration for the BJP since its inception. His treatise on ‘Integral Humanism’, is a critique of both communism and capitalism, advocating a holistic alternative perspective for political action and statecraft consistent with the laws of creation and the universal needs of the human race. Our Mission Undertake unique obligation for Education in Energy Engineering and Management with special responsibilities in domain specific aspects of Oil & Gas. • Seek to nurture students of extraordinary motivation and ability, and prepare them for life-long learning and leadership in an increasingly knowledge driven world. • Envisage to establish institutes of excellence in education, competitive edge in research and real time relevance with futuristic thrusts in offering of programmes and undertaking of activities and projects. Objectives Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University has been promoted by Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation ( GSPC) to create a world class University in energy education and research with special focus on the oil and gas sector. Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University addresses the need for trained and specialised human resource for Oil & Gas Industry worldwide. It intends to expand the opportunities for students and professionals to develop intellectual knowledge base with leadership skills to compete in the global arena. This objective is being addressed through a number of specialized and well-planned undergraduate and post-graduate energy education programmes and intensive research initiatives. III.Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU) is a world-class educational institution in Oil & Gas and allied Energy Sectors. Modeled on the IITs & IIMs, PDPU would create a vibrant brigade of knowledge leaders in the Energy Sector. This University has come into being at a crucial juncture when a major transformation is taking place in the global energy industry. These changes are impacting all areas in the energy sector: finance, administrative regulations, tax, marketing and information technology. The need of the hour is for professionals who can cope this transformation. I believe that this university will meet India’s growing need of such professionals of world class excellence and expertise. Such an energy-focused university will enable India change its economic and social landscape dramatically. I am sure that the University will inspire students to prepare themselves for life-long learning and leadership in the energy sector globally. I would also like to reiterate the wholehearted support of the energy industry in realizing PDPU’s goals in terms of infrastructure, industry-networking and intellectual capital for these budding professionals. I invite you to join Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University to satisfy the growing needs of the Energy Sector and help the nation flourish with technical talent in order to bring prosperity and development. Dr. Mukesh Ambani President, Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University IV.Prof. Paritosh K. Banik, Director General 2.Prof. Bhavesh Patel, Director 3.Mr. N. Sundaram Registrar (PDPU) 4.Bharat Shah Additional Registrar & Chief Finance Officer www.gspcgroup.com http://spt.pdpu.ac.in http://sot.pdpu.ac.in http://spm.pdpu.ac.in http://sse.pdpu.ac.in http://sls.pdpu.ac.in http://sne.pdpu.ac.in