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Where the Earth Meets the Minds – Prithvi 2025

Department, Engagement, Events, Outreach ActivityAcademic Collaboration, academic exchange, Climate Geopolitics, environmental chemical mixtures, fossil, Fossil Fuels, Geodyssey, geological carbon sequestration, Geological Survey of India, Geologists, Geology, Geophysics, Geoscience, Geoscience Technologies, IIT Kharagpur, industry engagement, innovative research, landslide mitigation, mineral, Minrex, Prithvi 2025, renewable energy, Reservoir Geophysicist, Ring of Fire, Rock Riddle, Triviasaurus, University of Texas

From March 21st to 23rd, 2025, the Department of Geology and Geophysics at IIT Kharagpur hosted the highly anticipated annual departmental fest, Prithvi 2025. This three-day event brought together over 250 students from across India for a rich blend of competitions, technical sessions, and networking opportunities, all centered around the fascinating world of geosciences. The fest kicked off with an inaugural ceremony attended by a distinguished group of dignitaries, including Prof. Rintu Banerjee, Deputy Director, IIT Kharagpur; Prof. Krishna Kumar, Dean, Faculty of Science, IIT Kharagpur and Prof. Shashi Prakash Sharma, HOD, Department of Geology and Geophysics, IIT Kharagpur. Special…

Hands-on Training on CAD/CAM Application on CNC Machine

Department, Engagement, Institute, Outreach ActivityAudio-Visual, automation, AV System, CAD, CAM, Carpentry, CNC Die Sinking EDM, CNC Machine, CNC Milling, CNC Turning, CNC Wire Cut EDM, Computer Aided Design, Cutting-edge Technologies, CWISS, digital transformation, encompassing product design, Glass Blowing, holistic integration, manufacturing industry, manufacturing process, production, robust data collection, Smart Manufacturing, supply chain management, workshop

Smart manufacturing exemplifies the importance of digital transformation in the manufacturing industry. It represents a holistic integration of cutting-edge technologies across all facets of the manufacturing process, encompassing product design, supply chain management, production, distribution, and sales. Central to this transformation is the shift towards automation and robust data collection and analysis systems, which are fundamental in enhancing production efficiency and product quality. CAD, or Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD), is technology designed for creators to design, draft and produce technical documentation–replacing manual hand-drawn and drafting techniques with a digital-first process. Whether you’re an architect, designer, or engineer, you’ve probably used 2D…

IIT Kharagpur ranked 1st in Agriculture & Civil Engineering in India in the 13th QS World University Ranking by Subject 2023

Department, Institute, Study@IITKgpAffordable Healthcare, Agriculture, Agroforestry, architecture, ARP, Built Environment, Capacity Building, Chemical Engineering, civil engineering, Computer Science, Digital Economy Space, Earth & Marine Science, Electrical & Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, entrepreneurship, Environmental Sciences, Information Systems, Material Science, Mining Engineering, Multi Modal Curriculum, QS World University Ranking, QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023, Regional Planning, Skill Development, Statistical & Operational Research, Structural Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT KGP) ranked 1st in Agriculture Forestry and Civil & Structural Engineering in India, according to the latest edition of the world’s highest QS World University Ranking by Subject for the year 2023. The Institution’s strongest field Engineering & Technology ranked at 82nd with an overall score of 76.7 among all the universities globally and 4th in India, as per the 13th QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2023 announced on 23rd March 2023. In India, IIT KGP ranked 1st in Agriculture & Forestry along with Civil & Structural Engineering. Domestically, the Institute overall ranked…