Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, June 28: A week-long training program on material characterization techniques under the Synergistic Training Program Utilizing the Scientific and Technological Infrastructure (STUTI) began today at National Institute of Technology (NIT).
The workshop is being organized by Departments of Physics and Mechanical Engineering of NIT Srinagar in joint collaboration with Department of Physics, Aligarh Muslim University. It is sponsored by the Department of Science & Technology.
The event was presided over by Director NIT Srinagar Prof (Dr) Rakesh Sehgal and Prof Anil P Kulkarni (Retired Principal, H V Desai College, Pune) was the chief guest during the inaugural session.
In his key speech, Prof Kulkarni urged students to focus on quality research and training programs to overcome the technological gap. “India is still dependent on other countries for various technologies and we need to overcome this gap,” Prof Kulkarni said.
Director NIT Srinagar said research and technology are need of the hour. “We need to develop and test solutions; predict outcomes and mitigate harm and make informed policy decisions. Apart from having more than 400 research scholars on campus, we are trying to provide slots to other institutions as well, so that they will be also exposed to high-end equipment at NIT Srinagar,” Prof Sehgal said.
Dean Research and Consultancy, Prof MF Wani, who was guest of honor, said NIT Srinagar has developed state of the art for facilities for the research facilities and will continue to expand its activities. “We should have a scientific attitude towards the nature and essence of this program is to improve the teaching ability of the participants and enable learners to learn,” he said.
On the occasion, Dr M Wassi Khan, STUTI Co-PI PMU Aligarh Muslim University said that during the workshop, hands-on training on high-end sophisticated and analytical instrumentation will be given in addition to expert lectures from the eminent scientists.
Earlier, Program Coordinator Dr Vijay Kumar presented a detailed report of the 7-day STUTI training program. He said a total of 35 delegates are participating in the workshops representing 22 institutes and universities across the country.
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