Social Events:

Homage V B Ghorpade

Vijay Singh Balasaheb Ghorpade with rich experience of a wonderful life on this planet for 80 years, has been called to heavens above on the morning of 05 May 2020.

A Civil engineering graduate with Masters in Structural Engineering served DRDO actively for around 36 years from R&DE Engineers Pune. He was Head of Structural Division and later of Launcher and Ground support systems for Agni in IGMDP. His hard work and dedication earned him “Scientist of the Year” award in 1992; “AGNI award for Excellence in Self Reliance” in 1999, both awarded by Prime Minister of India, Outstanding Contribution in Science & Technology award by PMC Pune in 1992. He retired as Scientist G.

After his retirement, he continued his passion of service even through IDST since 2003. He led IDST Pune Branch during 2008-10 as its Chairman.

His son Ajay, a Marine Engineer, ventured a Servicing unit Technovision in 2009 with hearty support of his father.
Our heartfelt condolences to his wife Alka, Son Ajay and Daughter Shelaka who is settled in the US.

May God grant peace to the departed soul.

Inauguration of SOFT SKILLS course by IDST at DIAT Pune on 4 March 2019

New Year 2019 Get Together

IDST Pune Branch arranged the “New Year 2019 Get Together” on 16 Jan 2019 on the Lawns of IDST office. Event was arranged during 1100 Hrs to 1230 Hrs. More than 70 members of this Branch attended the same to exchange the greeting amongst the members.

Shri BS Gugale Chairman IDST gave welcome address and highlights of the activities being carried out by Branch and introduced the members of New Branch Regional Council.

Shri SS Kulkarni, Previous Chairman briefed about the activities and events of Pune Branch for year 2018. He also mentioned that online facility for ‘Jeevan Pramaan Patra’ Certificate for Pension purpose started at Pune Branch.

Shri KC Arora President IDST briefed the gathering about activities at IDST HQ and future plans. He requested all members for higher participation.

Shri CM Kulkarni Vice Chairman proposed vote of thanks and invited all for high tea.

Pune Branch staff also participated in the event. IDST Members posted feedback on ‘What’s up’ group of IDST about excellent arrangement of New Year get together.

New Year 2018 Get Together

IDST Pune Branch arranged the “New Year 2018 Get Together” on 10 Jan 2018 in the Lawns at IDST Office premise. Event was held during 1030 to 1200 hrs with Tea & snacks. More than 75 members of this Branch attended the same to exchange the greeting amongst the members.
Shri SS Kulkarni. Chairman Pune Branch, gave welcome address and highlights of the activities being carried out by Branch during the last year. Shri KC Arora, Vice President Central Council, briefed the gathering about activities at IDST HQ and future plans. He requested all members for higher participation.

Lunch Social Meeting of our Senior Members

Our veteran members with others enjoyed an informal get-together over the Lunch at RSI Golf Mess on 20 March 18. Brig Sastri, Brig Ghorpade, Col Sinha, Mr. VB Ghorpade, Maj Gen SS Sharma, Brig RG Wastrad, Brig YL Sharma, Col IB Goel, Col PN Kapoor, Mr. Arora could not join. They shard some lighter moments of decades of DRDO and talked about the happy day they have spent in DRDO. It was decided to make this as regular event once in two months and request others to join. The average age of the group was 80 years. Nice to see their high spirits, liveliness, good health management and keenness to remain in touch with each other through IDST of which all of them are active members and proud of.