The Story Behind TECHSHALA
From a small group of tech enthusiasts to one of the largest student-led technical communities in Mumbai, discover our journey of empowering students through technology.
What is TECHSHALA?
TechShala (Technology + Shala, meaning "school") is a student-led technical committee at Vidyalankar Polytechnic (VP) that focuses on helping students grow their technical skills through fun, practical, and engaging activities.
Founded in 2019Professor Anjum Mujawar , by our mission has always been clear: to make students technically strong through events that are both educational and enjoyable. We believe that the best learning happens when you're having fun while doing it.
What started as workshops with just a handful of students has now grown into a community of over 5,000+ participants who have benefited from our hands-on learning experiences, expert lectures, and technical competitions.
Year Established
What Drives Us
Our guiding principles that shape everything we do
Our Mission
To empower students with cutting-edge technical skills through hands-on learning experiences, making technology accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
Our Vision
To be the leading student technical community that transforms aspiring students into industry-ready professionals and future tech leaders.
Our Values
Innovation, collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous learning. We believe in growing together as a community and supporting each other's journey.
Milestones Along the Way
A timeline of our growth and achievements over the years
The Beginning
TechShala was founded by a group of passionate students at Vidyalankar Polytechnic with a vision to create a tech-focused learning community.
Going Virtual
Adapted to the pandemic by hosting online workshops and webinars, reaching students beyond our campus and expanding our impact.
25+ Workshops
Crossed the milestone of hosting over 25 workshops, covering diverse domains from web development to AI/ML.
Industry Partnerships
Established partnerships with industry leaders, bringing expert-led sessions and real-world insights to our community.
3K+ Students
Reached and impacted over 3,000 students through our various initiatives, workshops, and collaborative events.
5K+ Impact
Continued growth with 50+ workshops hosted and over 5,000 students impacted across all our programs.
What We Do
TechShala conducts a wide variety of activities to help students gain real-world skills that are useful in today's tech-driven world.
Workshops
Hands-on learning sessions covering the latest technologies and programming languages.
Expert Lectures
Industry professionals sharing real-world insights and career guidance.
Competitions
Technical competitions that challenge and showcase student talent.
Hackathons
Collaborative coding events where ideas become reality in limited time.