RIT Principal Dr. Mrs. Sushama. S. Kulkarni has received a prestigious "EMERGING HRD THINKER'S AWARD - 2010" for the paper on "Strategic planning for an Engineering Institute for effective implementation of growth & development plan - A Case study". The award comprises of - Rs.15,000/- Cash Prize plus Gold Medal. This award is given by Indian Society for Training and Development (ISTD), New Delhi through open competition.