Dubai : FIRST-EVER NEW GENERATIONS GROUP EXCHANGE of Rotary District 3131 in Dubai
MPC News : New Generations Service Exchange (NGSE) Team of Rotary International District (RID) 3131 carried out the FIRST-EVER INTERNATIONAL NEW GENERATION SERVICE EXCHANGE: GROUP EXCHANGE outside India! NGSE Team of RID 3131, India and Rotary Club of Dubai Downtown, Dubai, RID 2452, United Arab Emirates (UAE) joined hands for the Group Exchange from 12th October 2023 to 19th October 2023 and the follow-up sessions in November, 2023.
This was indeed a signature NGSE Group Exchange that happened for the FIRST time in RID 3131 and RID 2452. RID 3131, India sponsored eight young participants: Rtr Radhika Shinde, Rtr Samrudha Uchil, Rtr Aryaan Aawate, Rtr Sameer Ganpule, Gaurav Khalapurkar, Siddhant Temghare, Soham Koli and Siddheya Lohar.
Their internship entitled “Fundamental Programme in Artificial Intelligence, Data and Cloud” was conducted by the UAE Branch of “The DataTech Labs”. The outbound students were sponsored by the Rotar y Club of Akurdi, Rotary Club of Patalganga, Rotary Club of Pimpri Elite, Rotary Club of Chinchwad-Pune, Rotary Club of Khopoli, Rotary Club of Pen, Rotary Club of Panvel Mahanagar and Rotary Club of Pune Prime City respectively and were hosted by the Rotary Club of Dubai Downtown, Dubai, UAE.
The internship curriculum was designed and executed by Rtn Dr Amit Andre, CEO of the DataTech Labs and the advisor to the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence, United Arab Emirates. The orientation meet and follow-up sessions were organised by the Rotary Club of Pune Deccan Gymkhana, RID 3131.
The internship programme consisted of insightful hands-on sessions, a visit to the Future Museum and participation in the GITEX 2023. The informative and engaging sessions conducted by Rtn Dr Amit Andre provided the interns with valuable insights into the latest trends and developments in AI, Data, and Cloud technologies.
The participants visited some of the most popular tourist destinations in Dubai including the Desert Safari, Burj Khalifa, Marina Cruise, and Dubai Mall. As a part of the NGSE Group Exchange Programme, the interns not only participated in the community development project “End the Litter Trail” at Beach of Fujairah, UAE of the local Rotaract Clubs of Scheveningen and Dubai but also were invited by the Rotary Club of Dubai Downtown for a flag exchange ceremony.
President Rtn Devananda Mahadeva, Rotary Club of Dubai Downtown said, “The internship is a testament to the Rotary’s commitment to supporting the next generation of leaders and innovators, and I believe that this is an important investment in the future of India.”
Rtn Dr. Amit pondered, “I am confident that the skills and knowledge gained during the internship will serve the interns well in their future careers in AI data and cloud computing. I look forward to hearing about their continued success in this rapidly growing industry.”
While talking about the NGSE Group Exchange Rtn Prof. Dr. Shilpagauri Prasad Ganpule, Director, NGSE, Rotary District 3131 said, “With its belief in the power of diversity and inclusivity NGSE Team, RID 3131 welcomed individuals from diverse streams to apply for the internship. This group exchange initiative was a testament to the team’s commitment to empowering the youth and promoting innovation and excellence.”
(Flag Exchange with President Rtr Amer, Rotaract Club of Jumeirah)
While sharing his experience Rtr. Aryaan Aawate said, “In Dubai, the city of gold, every opportunity is a treasure waiting to be discovered. I am fortunate that the AI Expert Rtn Dr Amit Andre guided us. Group Exchange in Dubai was truly amazing.”
(Desert Safari, Dubai)
The intern Rtr Sameer Ganpule stated, “One of the highlights of my internship was attending the Gitex 2023. It was an amazing experience to see the latest innovations and technologies that are shaping the future of our world. I am grateful to our mentor Dr. Amit Andre, the NGSE Team, RID 3131, Rotary Club of Dubai Downtown and the DataTech Labs, Dubai for giving me the lifetime opportunity to do this internship in Dubai. It was an incredible experience that allowed me to grow both personally and professionally.”
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“The NGSE Group Exchange Program in Dubai was an amazing experience for me. The service project activity of Beach cleaning was the activity that allowed us to volunteer along with the other Rotaractors and Rotarians of UAE. I would love to be involved in such events in the future”, pondered Gaurav Khalapurkar.
“For Me, attending the International Internship in AI in Dubai was a valuable experience. The presentations covered diverse topics, from machine learning applications to ethical considerations in AI development. Engaging discussions highlighted the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, providing insights into its current challenges and future potential. The overall experience of Dubai tends to be a mix of inspiring modernity, and cultural richness”, stated Siddhant Temghare.
This novel venture was executed under the able guidance of Past District Governor and District Trainer Rtn Dr. Shailesh Palekar, District Governor Rtn Manjoo Phadke, RID 3131, India and with the assistance of President Rtn Devananda Mahadeva, Rotary Club of Dubai Downtown, Dubai, RID 2452, UAE.
The venture was successful due to the painstaking efforts of the NGSE Team members of RID 3131 and RID 2452. Rtn Dr Shilpagauri Ganpule, Coordinator of the Group Exchange and Director NGSE, Rtn Dr Amit Andre, Course Designer and Resource Person, The DataTech Labs, and, Rtn Ravindra Bhave, Co-Director NGSE, Group Leader Rtn Prasad Ganpule, District NGSE Team members Rtn Anand Suryawanshi, Rtn Irrfaan Aawate from RID 3131 and Secretary Rtn. Mohan George Pulinthitta, Youth Director Rtn Sanjeev Krishnan, Rotary Club of Dubai Downtown successfully executed this innovative International NGSE Group Exchange Programme.
