Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 9: Yogananda College of Engineering and Technology (YCET), a premier institution under the aegis of the Jamwal Group of Educational Institutions (JGEI), organized an industrial visit for the students of B.Tech. 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th semesters of Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering departments to the Water Treatment Plant, Sitli, Nagrota today.
The primary objective of the visit was to provide students with practical exposure and to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-time engineering applications.
During the visit, the students were received and guided by Pankaj Sharma (AEE, Civil) along with his team Vikram Raina (Chemical Engineer), Ankush Gupta (Instructor) and Vishwa (Supervisor). They elaborated on the working mechanism of each unit of the plant. Ankush Gupta explained in detail the functioning of water treatment units, while Vikram Raina shared insights on laboratory testing of purified water, ensuring that it meets the required quality standards.
Students learned about various water disinfection processes and witnessed the step-by-step operation of the plant. The Sitli Water Treatment Plant, commissioned in 1979 and constructed by JKPCC, J&K, has a total capacity of 19 MGD (Million Gallons per Day). It is equipped with preliminary and primary treatment units. The plant treats water sourced from the Tawi River, collected through the right bank intake structure. The treatment process includes sedimentation, clariflocculation, filtration and collection in a sump tank before distribution to consumers across the region.
The students were accompanied by Rajnish Magotra, Head of the Department, Civil Engineering, along with Inderdeep Singh, Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering and Nishant Kumar, Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering. Dinesh Gupta, Dean Academics, YCET, was the driving force behind organizing this educational visit. He consistently motivates faculty and students to take part in such industry-oriented initiatives, which play a vital role in the holistic development of budding engineers.
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