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Feb

21

2025

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Prof. G. P. Raja Sekhar appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of Andhra University

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Prof. G. P. Raja Sekhar has an extensive academic background in mathematics and applied sciences. He completed his Ph.D. in Mathematics (Fluid Mechanics) from the University of Hyderabad in 1997, following an M.Phil. in Applied Mathematics (Fluid Mechanics) in 1993, and an M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics in 1992 from the same institution. His foundational education includes a B.Sc. in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry from Andhra University in 1990, as well as Intermediate and S.S.C. education from the Andhra Pradesh Board of Intermediate Education and Board of Secondary Education, respectively. With over 27 years and six months of experience in teaching…

Feb

13

2025

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By Poulami Mondal

Kshitij 2025: A Journey of Innovation to Excellence

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The 22nd edition of Kshitij, Asia’s largest techno-management festival, unfolded a mesmerizing journey from January 17 to 19, 2025, at IIT Kharagpur. This year’s festival stood as a testament to the boundless spirit of innovation, bringing together brilliant minds from across the country for a grand celebration of technology, creativity, and intellect. A Battlefield for Young Innovators Kshitij 2025 was not just an event; it was a fierce arena where over 25 competitions tested the mettle of some of the brightest minds in fields ranging from robotics and AI to finance and engineering. Events like Robowars mesmerized the crowd with…

Jan

08

2025

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By Poulami Mondal

Alumnus of IIT Kharagpur Dr. V Narayanan becomes the New Chairman of ISRO

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Dr. V Narayanan, an Alumnus of IIT Kharagpur, is appointed as the new Chairperson of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). He is currently serving as the Director of Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC), Thiruvananthapuram. The government has also appointed him as the Secretary of the Department of Space. According to an order from the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, Dr. Narayanan will succeed Dr. S Somanath, the current ISRO Chief, on January 14, 2024. Dr. V Narayanan receiving the Life fellow Award from Hon'ble President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu Dr. V Narayanan, a Distinguished Scientist and the Director…

Jan

03

2025

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Prof. Amit Patra takes over the Additional Charge of the Director, IIT Kharagpur

Appointments, Humans of KGP, InstituteAlumni Affair, alumnus, circuits control systems, Dean, Deputy Director, Director, Electrical Engineering, Honourary Adjunct Professor, IIT KGP, IIT Kharagpur, International Relations, Power Management, Research Scientist, VSLI Design Lab

Prof. Amit Patra, currently the Director of IIT BHU takes over the Additional Charge of the Director, IIT Kharagpur until the regular incumbent takes over or till further orders, whichever is earlier. The institute appreciates the excellent services rendered by Prof. V K Tewari, Outgoing Director, IIT Kharagpur who was the Professor of IIT Kharagpur in the Department of Agricultural and Food Engineering. The handover and takeover took place on 31st December 2024 in the board room of the institution in the presence of Prof. Rintu Banerjee, Deputy Director and Captain Amit Jain (Retd.), Registrar along with other senior faculty…

Dec

18

2024

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IIT Kharagpur ranked 2nd in India; 23rd in Asia & 202nd in the World in the latest QS World University Rankings Sustainability 2025

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Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur has ranked 2nd in India in the latest QS World University Rankings Sustainability 2025. The institute jumped ahead 147 places and 41 places in comparison to its 2024 performance to become 202nd in the World and 23rd in Asia respectively. The first and the largest IIT of the country ranked 2nd among all IITs of the country in the QS World University Rankings Sustainability 2025. The World University Ranking 2025 by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) featured overall 1751 Institutions from all over the world. IIT Kharagpur has performed well in parameters like Environmental research; Environmental Sustainability;…

Dec

02

2024

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IIT Kharagpur partners with TCS to launch Advanced Research Center for Innovation in Digital Health, Robotics & Intelligent Systems

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New Centre to house three state-of-the-art labs that enable TCS scientists to work on cutting-edge technologies and a Customer Experience Center that offers clients an experience of original research concepts driven by TCS. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur partners with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions to set up an advanced research center to produce high-quality research in the areas of digital health, robotics and intelligent systems leveraging cutting-edge computing, embedded systems, and AI. Located in IIT Kharagpur Research Park in New Town, Kolkata, the TCS Research Center will feature three state-of-the-art…

Nov

07

2024

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IIT Kharagpur inks a MoU with Central Council for Research (CCRH) in Homoeopathy

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IIT Kharagpur (IIT KGP) signed a MoU with Central Council for Research (CCRH) in Homoeopathy on a collaborative study between IIT KGP and CCRH on the project titled “Fourier Transform Infra-Red Spectroscopic Study and Raman Study in Homeopathic Potentized Medicines and Characterization, Standardization and Analysis of the Imponderable Medicines (X-Ray, Electricity, Magnetis Polus, Australis etc.).The study include research activities, research schemes on Clinical Verification Research, Clinical Research, Drug Proving etc. The MoU was signed by Dr. Subhash Kaushik, Director General, CCRH and Prof. Rintu Banerjee, Deputy Director, IIT Kharagpur in the presence of Prof. V. K. Tewari, Director, IIT Kharagpur.…

Sep

19

2024

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Researchers at IIT Kharagpur use Diffused Reflectance Spectroscopy based Rapid Soil Testing method for Agri-small holder farms

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In a recent study by IIT Kharagpur in collaboration with the International Crops Research Institute of Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Hyderabad, has developed and validated the efficiency of Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy (DRS) models for high throughput soil analysis for impact at scale in small-holder systems. Years of research at the Agricultural and Food Engineering (AgFE) Department of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur shows that Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy (DRS) may be used safely for rapid soil assessment. Conventional soil testing laboratories use wet chemistry-based soil testing methods that are time consuming and can become expensive when a large number of…

Sep

03

2024

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Hon’ble Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan visits IIT Kharagpur Research Park

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To foster an ecosystem for cutting-edge research, commercialization of technologies, and strategic partnerships with industries in West Bengal, Hon'ble Union Minister for Education Shri Dharmendra Pradhan and Minister of State for Education Dr. Sukanta Majumdar visited the IIT Kharagpur Research Park in Kolkata on 20th August 2024. The Research Park is a concept of integrated eco-system that provides research facilities including technical and infrastructure support along with other paraphernalia services. It focuses on R&D-driven innovation and product-oriented developmental activities using the institute’s wide expertise base and catering to the needs of the Nation and the interests of industry, entrepreneurs, and…

Aug

28

2024

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IIT Kharagpur celebrates its 74th Foundation Day in the presence of Shri Amitabh Kant, Chairman ISRO & Chairman DRDO

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As the country enters its 78th year of Independence, IIT Kharagpur also enters its 74th year of foundation on 18th August 2024 which was adorned by the eminent personalities. Shri Amitabh Kant, India’s G-20 Sherpa and Former CEO of NITI Aayog graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Dr. S P Somanath, Chairman ISRO; Dr. Samir V Kamat, Chairman, DRDO and Dr. Sonal Mansingh, Padma Vibhshan Awardee and Former MP, Rajya Sabha also graced the occasion as the Guests of Honour. The invocation started by hoisting the national flag and institute flag at the main building. Gitindra Saran Sanyal…