PARC is a platform/facility that can be used by students, volunteers and non-profit service providers to deliver services in and around Pilani.
Mostly contributions from alumni, beginning with those from 1975-80 batch and expanding to other batches. Names of initial donors are up on the wall in the building. (We are refurbishing the wall, now is the time to get your name in).
Not directly, though its roots are well enmeshed. PARC is a specific social component that complements scientific education and endeavour with the human angle. In many ways, it completes BITS. This understanding has led to PARC and its activities being highlighted by the Vice Chancellor and providing BITS with an edge across similar educational institutions.
The guards and sanitation staff are paid. The management staff are presently working in a voluntary capacity.
The Director is a retiree from CEERI Pilani. His belief in the idea of PARC has driven him to dedicate his time and money.
Legal compliance is managed from Vadodara, whereas yearly plans are approved by the trustees. The Local Governing Council in Pilani overseas planning, program execution and future ideation.
The Local Governing Council (LGC) is chaired by Dr. Chandrashekar, retired Director of Central Electronics and Electrical Research Institute (CEERI) who is presently teaching at BITS. There are also two members from BITS Pilani, two trustees and two Community members.
The BITS members of the LGC are people who have expressed an interest in PARC, are based at Pilani and are willing to devote time to its growth and future. Community members are those with good standing within the community, who speak for the marginalized and are willing to expand their opportunities using PARC.
If you would like to contribute your time and volunteer or if you represent a Non-Profit and want to partner with PARC.