It is my privilege to present before you the Institute of Technology and Management, GIDA, Gorakhpur, the institute which has attained the insignia of Professional and Proficient with a Difference. Over the years, the ITM has evolved to reach and hold a unique position of pride in the technical education system in eastern UP, the area which had been so far considered to be on the lower rung of socio-economic development. We at ITM has been able to contribute immensely to the society by churning out large munbers of academically strong and industry-ready fresh professional talent, year after year.Today the world is going through a metamorphosis in socio-economic milieu. In this ever changing environment when the value system is fast deteriorating the world needs professionals who can build ethical and value based systems. We at ITM have been able to produce professionals who believe in values and contribute immensely to the wellbeing of the society.