2024 – Page 4 – The KGP Chronicle

Mar

22

2024

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IIT Kharagpur launches M.Tech in AI & CPS-PRAYAS

AI, Collaborations, Institute, Study@IITKgpAdvanced Learning Paradigms, AI, AI Startup, AI4ICPS, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data Processing, CPS, CPS-EIR, Data Engineering, Deep Learning Foundations, Earth System Sciences, Entreprenuer in Residence, Graph Machine Learning, HAAI program, Innovation Hub, Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems, M. Tech, Machine Learning, MVP, PRAYAS, Robot Autonomy, Semantic Web Technologies, Signal Processing, TCS iON, Technology Entrepreneurs, Visual Computing with AI/ML

IIT Kharagpur through Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence launches M.Tech in AI through GATE papers Data Analytics, Computer Science, Electronics & Electrical Communication Engineering, and Electrical Engineering. With AI being the the most sensational domains across all sectors including healthcare, legal, and automobile, etc., students are prepared to join the workforce directly or pursue PhD programs for cutting-edge research in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning with excellent job placement opportunities. The M.Tech course curriculum is divided into four semesters. The first two semesters are dedicated to build a strong foundation through ten theory courses, of which four are compulsory.…

Mar

14

2024

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By Poulami Mondal

IIT Kharagpur calls for 100 Patents in 100 days

Engagement, Institute, Outreach Activity, Research & Innovation100 Patents in 100 Days, 100 Patents in 100 Hours, 6G & beyond telecommunication, Academic Research, Aerospace, Agricultural and Food Processing, AI, Computer Science, Energy Science, India University Innovation Pipeline, India’s Semiconductor Mission, India’s Techade Vision, Industrial and Systems, Industry Research, IOT, ISM, ISRC, medical science, Metallurgical and Materials, Mining, Nanoscience, packaging, Patents, Quantum Computing, Quantum Mission, Research Collaboration, Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy Cell, Viksit Bharat @2047, Volume Manufacturing

Aligning with India’s Semiconductor Mission and with an aim to strengthen the semiconductor facilities in India and to celebrate India’s Techade Vision and Viksit Bharat @2047, IIT Kharagpur conducted an In-house programme on the India’s Semiconductor Mission in the Netaji Auditorium of the institute that involved 650 participants including students, faculty members, and staff members. Lighting of the Lamp The programme began with the lighting of the lamp by Prof. V K Tewari, Director, IIT Kharagpur in the presence of Prof. Amit Patra, Deputy Director; Prof. Rintu Banerjee, Dean, R&D; Prof. Krishna Kumar, Dean, FoS; Prof. T K Bhattacharya, HoD,…

Mar

07

2024

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By Poulami Mondal

Robotics and Artificial Intelligence for the School Children in Regional Language

Awards & Accolades, Engagement, Humans of KGP, Social ImpactArtificial Intelligence, Belur Math, Centrifugal Pump, Emerging Technology, Engineering Science, Fluid Mechanics, FNAE, Gas Turbine, Heat Transfer, IEEE, industrial research, Innovative Course, Machine Design, Online Course, Principle of Gas Turbine, Ramakrishna Mission, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute, Regional Language, robotics, school children, Science Education, Solid Mechanics, Technological Transformations, Technologist of the Year, Vivekdisha

Following the mandate of National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020), Prof. Dilip Kumar Pratihar, Institute Chair Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, IIT Kharagpur, has developed one new course on "Robotics and Artificial Intelligence" of 11 hours duration in Regional Language (Bengali) for the School Children starting from Class-9 to Class-12, with the initiative of Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute (RKMVERI), Belur Math. Recently awarded the Fellowship of the Indian National Academy of Engineering (FNAE) and presented the Fellowship Certificate in the Induction Ceremony held as a part of the Annual General Meeting of Fellows on 11th December 2023 at…

Mar

01

2024

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By Poulami Mondal

Centre of Excellence for Advance Manufacturing Technology develops grounding projects in AI – iWeld & iToFD

Collaborations, Engagement, Expert Insight, Institute, Research & InnovationAdvanced Technology, AI-enabled NDT, Artificial Intelligence, Centre of Excellence for Advanced Manufacturing Technologies, CoEAMT, commercialization, Cutting-edge Innovations, development, Efficiency, GRSE, IInvenTiv 2024, innovations, iToFD, iWeld, patent, Quality, R & D, research, Tata Steel, TechEx 2024, Technology Innovation Hub, Weld Defect Analyses.

IIT Kharagpur has proven its Tryst with Innovation with its latest dominant supremacy in the field of Artificial Intelligence with two of its ground breaking projects on AI-enabled non-destructive testing for weld defect analysis, from Centre of Excellence in Advanced Manufacturing Technology (CoEAMT), IIT Kharagpur led by Prof. Surjya K Pal, Chairperson, Centre of Excellence in Advance Manufacturing. These two innovative solutions have been shortlisted by TATA STEEL for "TechEx 2024" exhibition. The first, "iWeld, an AI-enabled NDT" software is an innovative solution developed for Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) Kolkata, Ministry of Defence. iWeld is designed to identify,…

Mar

01

2024

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By Poulami Mondal

IIT Kharagpur launches PUBBS: 4th Generation Public Bicycle Sharing Systems

Collaborations, Environment & Social Impact, Institute, Research & Innovation4th Generation, bicycles, BLE Auto Lock, BLE Semi Automatic, Cloud-based Services, connectivity, Department of Architecture and Regional Planning, Electro-Mechanical IOT, entrepreneurship, GPRS, GPS Manual Lock, GSM, Housing and Urban Affairs, IInvenTiv 2024, Make in India, PUBBS, Public Bicycle Sharing system

IIT Kharagpur launches 4th generation “Make in India” Public Bicycle Sharing system including a smart electro-mechanical IOT module for locking bicycles and its software. Integrated Hardware, Software and Firmware development for a fully automatic bicycle lock and a cloud-based sharing system which is freely available on a subscription basis so that the system can be setup by private individuals without specialized equipment and personnel. This project is funded by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and involves pilot-scale demonstration within the IIT Campus. Dr. Subhas Sarkar, Minister of State for Education inaugurated the Public Bicycle Share System in the…

Feb

22

2024

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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi dedicated infrastructural development projects worth Rs. 230 crores to IIT Kharagpur virtually

Community, Funded Projects, Institute, Study@IITKgpalumni, Annexe building of the Chemical Engineering, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Hall of Residence, Barrier-free building, Education, Girls’ Hostel, Infrastructure Development Projects, Innovation, Narendra Modi, Narishakti, Savitri Bai Phule Halls of Residence, Scientific Minds, STEM, Sustainable Development Goals, Technological Prowess, Transformation, Vikshit Bharat 2047

Under the able leadership of our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, IIT Kharagpur witnessed the testimony towards the road that leads to a Vikshit Bharat @2047, the vision of a Sashakt Bharat. Today Hon'ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi dedicated to the Nation the Infrastructure Development Projects worth about Rs. 230 crores at IIT Kharagpur in the august presence of Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State, Prime Minister’s Office; Shri Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir along with other ministers and members of parliament through video conferencing. Dr. Subhas Sarkar, Hon'ble Minister of State for…

Feb

03

2024

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IIT Kharagpur and Ericsson partner for joint research in AI and Edge Compute

Collaborations, Institute, MoU, Research & Innovation, Study@IITKgp6G research, AI, Artificial Intelligence, communication, Compute, Core Network, Digital India, Ericsson, G S Sanyal School of Telecommunications, IIT Kharagpur, Innovation, MoU, network, Neuromorphic Signal Processing, Prototype Development, resource optimization, technological innovation, Telecommunications Standardization Process

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur and Ericsson announced a long term co-operation for joint research in the area of AI, Compute and Radio. As part of the occasion two mile-stones agreements were inked between both the organizations which will allow researchers from both organizations to collaborate to develop novel AI and distributed compute technology towards 6G research. Additionally, a symposium on Radio and Network research was organized at G S Sanyal School of Telecommunications (GSSST) where leaders from Ericsson Research and IIT Kharagpur participated to discuss the developments and advancements for the future of networks and communication. Prof. Virendra Kumar…

Feb

03

2024

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By Poulami Mondal

“Guru Dakshina” – the Divine Manifestation of Giving Back to the Alma Mater

Alumni Corner, Engagement, Humans of KGP, Institutealma mater, alumni, Atmanirbhar, Corpus, Entrepreneurs, Fund, Guru, Guru Dakshina, Initiative, maintenece, pledge, redevoplment, Salaried Alumni, Self Reliant, student, Teacher

"Guru Dakshina hoye Guru ka Pratham Samman Bhav Bhakti hoye Guru ka Pratham Upahaar Shri Vasudev Krishna hoye Arjun ke Tattvagyaan Ekalavya hoye Dronacharya ke Aitihasik Guru Samman" Guru Dakshina is the first respect that a student gives to his teacher The emotional devotion of the students is his first present Shri Krishna was the philosophical teacher for Arjun and Ekalavya was Dronacharya's respectful master from history Guru Dakshina is the pure and selfless connection between a teacher and their disciple. By adhering to the qualities and learning of their Guru, the students bring the greatest smile of achievement, love,…

Feb

01

2024

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Yuva Sangam Phase III – IIT Kharagpur hosts 50 students from Madhya Pradesh

Engagement, Institute, MoE, Social ImpactBakura, Bishnupur, Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, Gangani canyon, Garhbeta, Hijli Detention Camp, IIITDM Jabalpur, IIT Kharagpur, JSW Cement, Khudiram Bose, Madhya Pradesh, Mat Weaving process, Mayapur, Mohobani, Parampara, ParasparSampark, Paryatan, Pragati, Prodyogik, Shaheed Bhavan, Shilai River, Talda Gram Sabang, Terracotta, Yuva Sangam

The Ministry of Education kick-started the 3rd phase of Yuva Sangam starting from 21st to 30th November, 2023 with a delegation of 50 students belonging to diverse parts of Madhya Pradesh travelling to West Bengal for a cultural and education tour. A nation-wide Student Exchange Programme, as we say might say it, Yuva Sangam under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative endeavours to promote experiential learning and introduces the youth of the country to the rich diversity of our country. It also aims to provide an immersive experience into the unique facets of life, developed landmarks, architectural and engineering marvels, industrial…

Jan

12

2024

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By Poulami Mondal

Effective Roadmap on Speed Management Policy for Safer Roads

Community, Expert Insight, Social Impactaccident fatality, civil engineering, cyclists, motor cycle riders, motorcycle riders, National Highways, pedestrians, policy interventions, Road Accidents, Roadmap, roads, Speed Limits, Speed Management, Speeding, State Highways, traffic management, Transport Department, two wheelers, Vehicles

The civil engineering department of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur, along with Paribahan Bhawan, transport department headquarters on R N Mukherjee Road, launched a study document on policy interventions and roadmap for effective implementations of speed management in the city and districts in a programme scheduled on 9th January 2024. Transport Minister Snehashis Chakraborty; State Transport Secretary Saumitra Mohan; Director-Transport; Secretary -School Education; Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic)-Kolkata Traffic Police; Inspector General of Police- West Bengal Police; Regional Officer-National Highways Authority of India; Joint Secretary-Urban Development; other dignitaries and Prof. Bhargab Maitra of IIT Kharagpur launched the document.…