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Industry Institute Conclave-2023
The 4th edition of two days National Conclave on Industry-Institute Interaction 2023, was commenced at the National Institute of Technology, Raipur. The event, began on November 1, 2023, unfold with an inspiring national song and the ceremonial lighting of the lamp, setting a tone of unity and collaboration between industry and academia. This program serves as a pivotal platform dedicated to nurturing collaboration and synergy between the realms of academia and industry, both driven by a common mission of mutual growth and progress leading to the progress of the national in total.

The inaugural session featured prominent figures from the academic and industrial spheres, with Dr. Shobha Lata Sinha, the chairperson of industry institute collaboration cell of NIT Raipur, extending a warm welcome to the assembled participants. Dr. N V Ramana Rao, the Honorable Director of the institute, delivered an impassioned address, highlighting the indispensable role of academia in the industrial landscape. Dr. Rao underscored the need to promote an entrepreneurial culture among faculty members, encouraging them to play the role of investors for the industries featuring the new ideas. Mr. Pawan Kumar (Chief guest), Managing Director Bhilai Steel Plant Bhilai, added his perspective to the conversation, advocating for a paradigm shift among academic researchers. He urged researchers to transition from seeking grants or research funding to actively seeking investments in their projects, emphasizing the power of collaboration between academia and industry.

The Honorable Chairman of the Board of Governors of NIT Raipur, Dr. Suresh Haware, offered a visionary perspective on the evolution of power dynamics. Further enriching the discourse, Mr. Umesh Chitlangia, President of GEC-NIT Alumni Association, illuminated about the invaluable support that students can glean from alumni who have found success across diverse industries, the service sector, and executive roles.

The conclave’s initial highlight was a thought-provoking panel discussion, engaging luminaries in the fields of education and industry. The panel, skillfully moderated by Dr. Prabhat Kumar Diwan, Dean Research and Consultancy, revolved around the vital theme of “Collaboration between Industry and Academia”; The panelists provided profound insights, with Prof Rajiv Prakash, Director IIT Bhilai, emphasizing the imperative need for both fundamental and applied research. Prof. Ram Kumar Kakani, Director, IIM Raipur, emphasized on proper intelligence and sensitivity of industrial needs. Prof. Prakash. Mr. S. S. Bajaj, Chairman of CCOST, pointed out the government is the biggest industry for grooming of manpower and proper identification of problem in various sectors can be bridge for collaboration. Mr. Siddharth Agrawal, Chairman, CIII, pointed out for change in student mindset for their adaption in industry. Mr. Pankaj Sarda, Jt. Managing Director, SARDA Energy & Minerals, Raipur, emphasized on amazing practical knowledge, proper job description and proper training. Mr. Meghal Agrawal, Founder & CEO, CodeNicely focused on startup and productivity and passion of the student for the industries.

In a second panel discussion, entitled “Resource Generation for Collaborative Research”, distinguished panelists explored avenues for resource mobilization and collaborative research. Mr. Umesh Chitlangia the President of Alumni Association GEC-NIT Raipur, highlighted the problem of pollution and emphasized on utilization of waste. Mr. Sachin Saxena, Executive Director of TMC Mineral Resources Pvt. Ltd., pointed out about lack of trust between the two and insisted on continuous interaction for sustainable research. Mrs. Nandani Bhattacharya, GM (Finance) of CGSPG, Raipur, elaborated problems related to power generation and its transmission. Mr. Manoj Kumar, Additional General Manager of NSPCL, Bhilai highlighted the problems of thermal power plant. Dr. Samir Bajpai and Dr. Subhasish Sanyal concluded with a call for a policy framework and mechanism to establish stronger coordination between industry and educational institutions. Last session involved showing of documentaries related to the working and production of all industries who has supported this event as sponsors as Ramesh Aerospace Products Services (RAPS) Hyderabad, Institute of aeronautical research and engineering (IARE) Hyderabad, Chhattisgarh council of Science and Technology (CGCOST), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Techno blast Mining Corporation (TMC) Mineral Resources Pvt. Limited, Hira Group(Godawari Power and Ispat Ltd), aaditya environet (AE) and Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research. The concluding remark for the first day delivered by Dr. Shobha Lata Sinha mentioning the key points given by each speakers. The second day on .e., 2 nd November 2023 started with an illuminating talk on “Innovation and Entrepreneurship”; by Dr. Saurabh Gupta. Dr.Gupta discussed on the vital role of innovation and entrepreneurship in today’s dynamic work in fostering growth and development.

The second speaker in this line Dr. Subhojit Ghosh, Chairman, Continuing Education Cell, presented the role of NIT Raipur in providing customized tailor-made training programme on various subjects by experts required by the industries for its manpower development. This then followed by a panel discussion, titled “Building the Institute Research and Entrepreneurial Cultures”, Mr. Amit Singh, Senior Program Manager, Wadhwani Foundation; emphasized to develop culture for entrepreneurship and the biggest challenges is the change of mindset. Dr.Srinivasa K Gopal Iyengar, of IIIT Naya Raipur, highlighted the need of teaching less number of subject but including the research and entrepreneurship as part of curriculum. He stressedthat instead of covering the subjects in theory period the faculty should uncover the hidden potential in practical. Mr. Gangaram Verma, Vice President of Godawari Power & Ispat Ltd, Raipur, highlighted the importance of converting the ideas into action involves research and developing algorithm. He motivated the young brain that unleash your potential and come out with good solutions of industrial problems becoming a good job provider rather than job seeker. Dr. Soumya Gangopadhyay, IIT Bhilai highlighted the need for alignment of young graduates with present opportunities and threats of industry. He said the whole approach of teaching learning had changed and this an era of multi-disciplinary collaboration. Dr. Arvind Marathey, director, Geoxis Works OPC Pvt. Ltd. emphasized on preparation for tomorrow needs and challenges associated with the industries with the opinion that the institute should believe in industrial challenges. Dr. Samir Bajpai expertly moderated and concluded the discussionwithin need for developing mechanism Building Research and Entrepreneurial Cultures.Dr. Anuj Kr. Shukla discussed the facilities extended by incubation cell and ideas for how to retain Indian talent by preventing outflow of Indian workforce and its necessity in today world.Dr. Amit kumar Dubey, CCOST Raipur signifies Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) for MSME and also discussed the guidance extended by CCOST for establishment of MSMEs.

The valedictory session was overwhelmed with the gracious and energetic presence of Hounrable Director Dr. N.V. Ramana Rao, Mr. Anirban Dasgupta, Chairman and Managing Director, Bhilai Steel Plant, and Mr. Prem Sagar Mishra, Chairman and Managing Director, South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), Bilaspur and Dr. Shobha Lata Sinha. Dr. N.V.Swamy Naidu presented a consolidated report summarizing the key takeaways and outcomes of the event. Next Dr. N.V. Ramana Rao, addressed the gathering, acknowledging the significance of the conclave in strengthening industry-academia ties and fostering collaboration. He said short duration courses can be arranged as per the industry requirement and they can have access to the latest technology along with the expertise at our institute. In this way work force can be skilled and trained with sophisticated equipment to cater the industry needs. Mr. Anirban Dasgupta, graced the event as the guest of honor, sharing his valuable insights and welcomed the young minds to visit BSP and carry out research work in all the aspects which the plant covers developing industrial problem-solving mindset. Dr. Prem Sagar Mishra delivered the strategy to solve the global challenge to overcome the problem regarding environmental issues in mining industry leading to sustainable development. He also encourages the students to continuously upgrade their skill and knowledge while working in industry so that their knowledge does not become obsolete.

The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Shobha Lata Sinha, expressing gratitude to Chairman Sir, Director Sir, and all participants from institute and industries, media persons both print and electronic, all the deans, faculty members, staff members, for their contributions to the conclave. The national anthem marked the end of the event, leaving attendees with a sense of unity and purpose as they departed, with shared ambitions to further strengthen the ties between academia and industry. This event finally ended with signing of seven MoUs between NIT Raipur and various industries.




Organization of Industry Institute Conclave-2021
A two-day Industrial Institute Conclave was organized by National and Industrial Collaboration Cell (NICC) of the Institute at National Institute of Technology Raipur on October 22-23, 2021, in an online mode under the chairmanship of Dr Shobha Lata Sinha (Professor) and guidance of Dr A M Rawani (Director). The Chief Guests of this function were Dr Sandeep Sancheti, Director NIT Delhi & NITK Surathkal Vice Chancellor (Provost) Marwadi University, Rajkot (for inaugural session) and Prof. M. P. Gupta, Modi Foundation Chair Professor, Department of Management Studies, IIT Delhi (for valedictory session). The function was presided over by Honorable Director Dr. A.M Rawani NIT Raipur. The experts were invited from various countries for effective industry institute interactions.


2020
A two-day virtual industrial institute conclave was organized by National and Industrial Collaboration Cell (NICC) of the Institute at National Institute of Technology on October 31 and November 1, 2020. The main aim of this conclave is to bridge the gap between academic institutions and industry, so that the institute can prepare engineers for the industry.



Our institute has signed MoU with National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) & Taylormade Renewables Limited (TRL) during valedictory program. The objective of the MoU was to promote R & D activities and to bridge the gap with industry and institute.


2019
National and Industrial Cell (NICC) of National Institute of Technology Raipur has conducted “Industry Institute Conclave -2019” on Nov 8-9, 2019. Dr ShobhaLata Sinha (Chairperson, NICC), Dr N V Swami Naidu (Member) and Mr. HarendraBikrol (Associate Professor) have organized the program successfully under the guidance of Dr. A M Rawani, Director, NIT Raipur, CG. In the program eminent speakers from various institute and industries had been invited. The aim and objectives of this CONCLAVE is to make close interactions of various Engineering Disciplines and Industries and help the institute in making Industry / Corporate ready Engineer through modified syllabus, incorporating new/emerging technologies, upgrading and uplifting lab facilities in the Institute.


2017
A special interaction session during Global-Alumni meet at NIT Raipur, was organized on 24th Dec., 2017. During this session Dr. A. M. Rawani, Director NIT Raipur interacted with alumni, running their own or holding senior positions in industry to explore the synergistic partnership opportunities. The strength of various departments were highlighted and proposal from mutual interactions were invited. The Industry-Institute Interaction Cell of the Institute released an information brochure ‘Collaboration’ to facilitate it.


2016

Industry Institute Interaction Cell (IIIC) of NIT Raipur have conducted one day interaction conclave on 16th September 2016 at Hotel Babylon Inn. Fourteen different companies have participated in same., NIT Raipur have signed the MOU with Cold Forge, Faridabad, Haryana, a Brassoforge® group of company, and another with Jaiswal NECO Industries Ltd. Siltara

Recent Activities

Events in Academic Year 2024-25

Sr. No. Event Type Title
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Event Date Department
1 Expert Lecture Bio-processing based Bio-entrepreneurship: Untapped potential for RUrban Geographies! - A special focus on Chhattisgarh based opportunities by Dr. Abhijit G Banerjee 07/08/2024 Biotechnology
2 Expert Lecture Your Future in Power Electronics: shaping the world through EV, Aerospace and Renewables by Dr. Sandeep Madishetti 08/08/2024 Electrical Engineering
3 Expert Lecture Advanced Aluminium alloys - Steps towards self-reliant Nation Building by Mr. Anirban Giri 12/08/2024 Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
4 Industry Visit M/S Jayaswal Neco Industries Ltd, Siltara, Raipur, C.G. 21-23 Aug 2024 Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
5 Expert Lecture Emerging Trends in the Industry by Dr. Suyash Kandele 23/08/2024 Computer Science & Engineering
6 Industry Visit Skyler, focusing on uPVC and aluminum system windows as modern building components 24/04/2024 Architecture & Planning
7 Industry Visit Factory visit focused on steel sections and fabrication 25/04/2024 Architecture & Planning
8 Expert Lecture Geotourism in the Uttarakhand Himalaya by Dr. Sandeep Singh 08/07/2024 Applied Geology
9 Industry Visit uPVC as a Modern Building Material 19/07/2024 Architecture & Planning
10 Workshop Hands-on training on Remote Sensing and GIS, organized by ESRI 24/07/2024 Architecture & Planning
11 Industry Visit Visit to Sevagram, Nava Raipur, focused on understanding the complexities of site planning 26/07/2024 Architecture & Planning
12 Expert Lecture Mathematics in the Industry by Mr. Archit Ojha 08/08/2024 Mathematics
13 Expert Lecture Innovation - An essential road to build career economy Dr. Amit Chatterjee 06/09/2024 Chemistry
14 Expert Lecture Use of robotics and advance technology in cancer and other illnesses by Dr. Yousuf Memon 11/09/2024 Computer Application
15 Expert Lecture Smart Microelectrode Patch for Accelerated Wound Healing by Dr. Debasish Maji 12/09/2024 Bio Medical Engineering
16 Industry Visit J. K. Laxmi Limestone Mine Ahiwara, Durg and Dongargarh area 14/09/2024 Applied Geology
17 Industry Visit Visit to IAST Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd, Durg (C.G.) 09/08/2024 Information Technology
18 Expert Lecture “Power BI and its Use Cases” by Ms. Nikhitha Bhandari 21/08/2024 Information Technology
19 Expert Lecture Modern CT scanners - a long journey from fundamentals to features 01/10/2024 Biomedical Engineering
20 Industry Visit Visit to TECHNOTASK Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Raipur 19/10/2024 Computer Science & Engineering
21 Industry Visit Visit to CIPET Raipur and Jayaswal Neco Industries Ltd Raipur 03-08-2024, 10-08-2024 & 27-09-2024 Mechanical Engineering
22 Expert Lecture Industry 4.0 26/09/2024 Mechanical Engineering
23 Expert Lecture Steels and Future Sustainability 20/09/2024 Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
24 Industry Visit Visit to the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Thermal Power Station, Marwa, District Janjgir Champa, C.G. 24-25 Sept 2024 Electrical Engineering
25 Expert Lecture Overview of Biopharmaceutical Product Development and Commercialization 25/09/2024 Biotechnology
26 Industry Visit Visit to Dairy Unit of Sharda Industry, Kharora, Raipur 05/11/2024 Biotechnology
27 Expert Lecture Gamified Rehabilitation: Transformative Approach to boost patient engagement and accelerate recovery 12/11/2024 Bio Medical Engineering
28 Expert Lecture Instructor Mediated Workshop on Stress Management 31/07/2024 Humanities and Social Science
29 Expert Lecture Economic Development through Sustainable Energy Management 01/10/2024 Chemical Engineering
30 Expert Lecture Steel Manufacturing Process and Current Technological Advancements 29/01/2025 Mechanical Engineering
31 Expert Lecture Challenges with commercialization of Microfluidic Devices 04/02/2025 Bio Medical Engineering
32 Expert Lecture Medical Device Entrepreneurship and Its Experiential Approach 05/02/2025 Biotechnology
33 Expert Lecture Report on Nanomedicine: From Lab to Startup 08/02/2025 Biotechnology
34 Expert Lecture Importance of Materials research in Modern world 13/02/2025 Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
35 Expert Lecture AI for AI 17/01/2025 Information Technology
36 Expert Lecture Technical & Operational aspect of iron making through Blast Furnace route 01/03/2025 Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
37 Expert Lecture Scientific Approach to Research in Humanities 24 January 2025 Humanities and Social Sciences
38 Expert Lecture Digital Interventions Into Humanities: Possibilities and Challenges 12 February 2025 Humanities and Social Sciences
39 Expert Lecture Wireless Communication 10 March 2025 Electronics and Communication Engineering
40 Expert Lecture 3D-IC Design (VLSI) 12 March 2025 Electronics and Communication Engineering
41 Expert Lecture AI and ML on Computer Vision 16 March 2025 Electronics and Communication Engineering
42 Guest Lecture Precast Concrete Building: An Overview to the Future of Construction 18 March 2025 Civil Engineering
43 Industry Visit Industrial Visit to Ready Mix Concrete Plant 20 March 2025 Civil Engineering
44 Industrial Visit Ferro alloy production unit. DRI Rotary Kiln (300 MTPA capacity) 02 April to 04 April 2025 Metallurgical and Materials Engineering