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Inauguration of Technology-Based Entrepreneurship Development Programme (TEDP 2018)
National Institute of Technology - Trichy (NIT-T) has selected 25 aspiring entrepreneurs from in and around the city for a special six-week training programme which began on the campus on October 15. The programme is spurred by the realisation that there is a lack of technology-based entrepreneurial ventures in Trichy.
The ‘Technology-Based Entrepreneurship Development Programme (TEDP)’ will go on till November 24. The organisers told TOI that three domains – electronics, communication and information technology – would be covered during the course of the six weeks. Specific training would be provided to enable them to come up with a start-up based in Trichy.
Experts said that though Trichy had a considerable number of people with good entrepreneurial skills, they often fell short and failed to make a mark in their business as they didn't have enough knowledge to connect their ventures efficiently with technology. “People here have the knack for business, but they only haven’t mastered technology yet. In fact, a handful of candidates who we’ve chosen are those who failed in their first business ventures as they couldn’t understand and implement technology in their respective businesses,” N Sivakumaran, TEDP programme coordinator and a faculty member at NIT-T, told TOI.
`Craze for working abroad down among IT professionals'
R CHANDRASEKARAN, executive vice-chairman of Cognizant, said the craze for working on-site has dwindled slowly as people find it much comfortable working in India. He said there are equal opportunities within the country which can be explored.
He was speaking to Express on the sidelines of Festember, a three-day-long inter-college festival of the National Institute of Technology Trichy, which he inaugurated on Thursday.
He pointed out that the middle-aged people are finding it much comfortable in working within India, adding that only freshen were going on-site and that they would be retreating in three to four years. Chandrasekaran, an alumnus of NIT-T, said the students could still choose to work in IT-related fields, but they needed to hone their skills before they leave college. "The situation in information technology that was there a decade ago is not now. The students should hone their skills, only then could they excel in the IT field. There won't be any downward curve in the field of information technology if people update them-selves timely. Even with automation, the momentum for creative jobs will never cease to exist," he felt.
Chandrasekaran recalled his fond memories with his alma mater and told students to shape themselves making use of events like Festember. "When you leave the institute, you are a working professional. When you are here, there are a plethora of opportunities to build a strong foundation of your soft skills that will help you in life." He recalled that eminent persons like Defence Minister Nirmala Seetharaman attended Festember.
NIT-T students reach out to flood-ravaged Kerala
Responding to a call from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Kerala Section, students of National Institute of Technology - Tiruchi fabricated 500 electric
Responding to a call from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Kerala Section, students of National Institute of Technology - Tiruchi fabricated 500 electric boards for distribution to worst affected people in the Kerala floods.
The faculty, students and alumni got their acts together for fabrication of the temporary electric distribution boards that will pave way for restoration of power to houses devastated by the floods.
The IEEE Kerala Section had launched a massive drive for Electricity Reconnection under the Jala Jyothi Programme, to restore power using temporary distribution boards. The project includes design, mass production and installation of a low-cost electric distribution board as a minimum power outlet.
In the first phase of rehabilitation, one of the major problems identified was the difficulties in restoring power supply.
Hundreds of houses that were completely inundated would have to be rewired on a war footing.
The IEEE Kerala section’s indigenous design of temporary distribution boards was approved by the State Electricity Board.
Director of NIT Tiruchi Mini Shaji Thomas formed a team of faculty, staff, students and alumni to accomplish the task of fabrication based on the approved design.
The students utilised the facilities at Sajas Electricals, founded by Jayaram Sadasivam, an alumnus, for making the boards with their contribution of Rs. 5.32 lakh. The Alumni Association of NIT-T has assured to pitch in with an additional Rs. 2 lakh for the purpose.
The student volunteers went about assembling the components under the coordination of the IEEE Indian Office Director Harish Mysore, Amarnath Raja of the Kerala Section, and Bakthavatsalam, Professor, NIT-T
Prof. Mini Shaji Thomas handed over the first fabricated board to the IEEE Kerala Section Chair Sameer during the IEEE Women in Engineering International Leadership Summit last Friday.
The NIT-T had separately mobilised Rs. 10,09,514 for the Kerala flood victims. The amount was contributed to the Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund. The NIT-T Director handed over a cheque for the amount to District Collector of Ernakulam M.Y. Safirullah.
RECAL takes stock of its executed activities and plans for the next year during the recently concluded AGM at NIT Trichy.
REC/NIT Trichy Alumni Association (RECAL) conducted the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in NIT Trichy on Saturday, September 8th 2018. Mr. M. Krishna Sai, RECAL President, welcomed the gathering and gave brief overviews of RECAL Association and RECAL Foundation and it activities. Mr. Krishna Sai mentioned that the construction of the RECAL Middle School in the Campus was the first major initiative taken up by RECAL at a cost of Rs. 65 Lakhs. He also mentioned that the IoT (Internet of Things) Lab and the SCIEnT (Student Centre for Innovation in Engineering and Technology) Lab were setup by the Alumni for the benefit of the students. Through the RECAL Foundation 69 Scholarships worth Rs. 17.96 Lakhs were disbursed to the students during the last academic year. Mr. M. Manikandan, RECAL Secretary presented the Activities Report for 2017-18. The highlights were: •RECAL Chapters in Chennai, Bangalore, Trichy, USA (East Coast & Bay Area), Delhi, Architecture had conducted their Chapter meetings in 2017-18. Formation/Renewal of new RECAL chapters were initiated in Mumbai, Jaipur, Pune, Ahmedabad, Kochi, Hyderabad, UAE & Singapore. •Prof S.K.Ramesh 1981 ECE Alumnus graced the Inauguration Function of IEEE Students Branch of NIT Trichy as the chief guest on 25th May 2018. He also signed a MoU on behalf of EPICS PURDUE USA, IEEE. •Solar Plant (10 KW) was donated by the 1980 Batch of Alumni to the Institute on 13th July 2018 to power up the Administrative Block. •7 Distinguished Alumni Awards and 1 Young Achiever Award were given away during Convocation 2018 held on July 28th 2018. •Swami Nirmalananda (YNS Bhasker Babu, 1993 Batch MME) visited Campus on 9th August 2018. He handled a session on “Art of Living” as a part of the First Year Orientation program. •RECAL gave the best team trophies for the Institute events like Festember, NITTFEST & PRAGYAN. RECAL presented 50 Silver Medallions and one Overall Outstanding Student Award during Institute Day 2018 held on April 17th 2018. The election for the RECAL Office Bearers for 2018-2020 was conducted and the following Alumni have been selected: Mr M. Krishna Sai, 1990 ECE, President Mr M. Manikandan, 2008 MBA, Secretary Dr Parthiban, 2000 M.Tech Industrial Engg, Treasurer Mr P N Subramanian, 1977 Mech, Vice President Mr C J Kosalraman, 1996 Architecture, Vice President Ms Padmapriya, 2015 M.Tech CSE, Joint Secretary Dr S Jaya Nirmala, 2017 Ph.D CSE, Joint Secretary The notable resolutions that were taken for adoption were: •Having Alumni attend the AGM through Video Conferencing and also cast their votes electronically. •To create a Not for Profit Organization in USA for administering the Chapter Activities in USA and also to raise funds for the various activities of the RECAL Foundation. •Plan for a Global Alumni Meet (GAM) of NIT, Trichy at Chennai on January 4th 2020. The GAM is expected to have 1000 Alumni present from across the globe with a focus on Entrepreneurship Development, Start Ups and recognizing eminent Alumni for their contributions to academia, entrepreneurship and corporate. •The RECAL Association audited accounts for 2017-18 were passed and the Budget for 2018-19 was approved. Dr. Mini Shaji Thomas, Director, NIT Trichy addressed the AGM and requested RECAL to form more Chapters across the globe and talked in detail about AIIC (Alumni Institute Interactive Cell) that has been formed and is already functioning to complement the activities of RECAL and also to reach out the Corporates for channelling their CSR activities. Dr. Mini Thomas said “NIT Trichy is very fortunate to have leading luminaries as its alumni and is very keen to utilize their passion to give back to the college”. Dr. Mini Thomas also mentioned about the support provided by the Students for the Kerala Relief Efforts by sending 500 electricity distribution boards to Kerala since many houses have lost wiring and electrical components. Dr. Mini Thomas also made a request to RECAL to support the Kerala relief efforts by augmenting more funds for the Kerala Relief Efforts. The trustees of the RECAL Foundation also decided to donate Rs. 1 Lakh towards providing the electricity distribution boards for Kerala Flood Victims. It was also decided that the RECAL will do a fund raising campaign amongst Alumni to raise more funds for Kerala relief efforts. The AGM ended with M. Manikandan proposing the Vote of Thanks. RECAL AGM report published in NIT-T website: https://www.nitt.edu/home/students/events/press/RECAL-AGM.pdf
செப்டம்பர் 8 ஆம் தேதி சனிக்கிழமை திருச்சிராப்பள்ளி தேசிய தொழில்நுட்ப்பக்கழகத்தில் நடைபெற்ற முன்னாள் மாணவர் சங்க பொதுக்குழுக் கூட்டத்தில் வைக்கப்பட்ட தீர்மானங்களும் இனி வரும் புதிய திட்டங்களும்.
REC / NIT திருச்சி முன்னாள் மாணவர் சங்கம் (RECAL) சனிக்கிழமையன்று ஆண்டு பொதுக்குழுக்
REC / NIT திருச்சி முன்னாள் மாணவர் சங்கம் (RECAL) சனிக்கிழமையன்று ஆண்டு பொதுக்குழுக் கூட்டத்தை நடத்தியது. RECAL சங்க தலைவர், எம். கிருஷ்ண சாய், கூட்டத்தை வரவேற்றார். REC / NIT திருச்சி முன்னாள் மாணவர் சங்கம் மற்றும் RECAL அறக்கட்டளை நடவடிக்கைகள் பற்றி விவாதிக்கப்பட்டது. மேலும் கிருஷ்ண சாய், வளாகத்தில் உள்ள RECAL நடுநிலைப்பள்ளி நிர்மாணிப்பதற்காக ரூ. 65 லட்சம். மாணவர்களின் நலனுக்காக (இன்டர்நெட் ஆஃப் திங்ஸ்) லேப் மற்றும் SCIEnT (ஸ்டுடென்ட் சென்டர் பார் இன்னோவேஷன் இன் இன்ஜினியரிங் அண்ட் டெக்னாலஜி) ஆய்வகம் முன்னாள் மாணவர் சங்கத்தால் அமைக்கப்பட்டது என்று குறிப்பிட்டார். RECAL அறக்கட்டளையின் மூலம் 69 மாணவர்களுக்கு கல்வி உதவித் தொகையாக கடந்த கல்வியாண்டில் ரூபாய் 17.96 லட்சம் வழங்கப்பட்டது என்றும் எடுத்துரைத்தார்.
திரு. எம். மணிகண்டன், RECAL சங்க செயலாளர் 2017-18 க்கான நடவடிக்கை அறிக்கை வழங்கினார். சிறப்பம்சங்கள்: சென்னை, பெங்களூர், திருச்சி, அமெரிக்கா (கிழக்கு கடற்கரை மற்றும் விரிகுடா பகுதி), டெல்லி, ஆகிய இடங்களில் RECAL சங்க குழுமங்கள் 2017-18 இல் தங்கள் சந்திப்பு நடத்தினர். மும்பை, ஜெய்ப்பூர், புனே, அகமதாபாத், கொச்சி, ஹைதராபாத், ஐக்கிய அரபு எமிரேட்ஸ் மற்றும் சிங்கப்பூர்
ஆகியவற்றில் புதிய RECAL குழுமங்கள் உருவாக்கம் / புதுப்பித்தல் தொடங்கப்பட்டது.
மே 25 ஆம் தேதி பிரதம விருந்தினராக, REC Trichy இன் 1981 ஆம் ஆண்டு
முன்னாள் மாணவர் பேராசிரியர் எஸ்.கே.ரமேஷ் NIT Trichy இன் IEEE மாணவர் கிளையின் துவக்க விழாவை அமைத்தார். அவர் EPICS PURDUE USA, IEEE சார்பில் ஒரு ஒப்பந்தத்தில் கையெழுத்திட்டார். ஜூலை 13 ஆம் தேதி, 1980 ஆம் ஆண்டு முன்னாள் மாணவர்களால், சூரிய பாதுகாப்பு ஆலை (10 KW) கல்லூரிக்கு நன்கொடை வழங்கப்பட்டது. ஜூலை 28 ஆம் தேதி நடைபெற்ற 2018 ஆம் ஆண்டு பட்டமளிப்பு நிகழ்வில் 7 தனித்துவமான முன்னாள் மாணவர் விருதுகளும் 1 இளம் சாதனையாளர் விருதும் வழங்கப்பட்டன. சுவாமி நிர்மலானந்தா (YNS பாஸ்கர் பாபு, 1993 ஆம் ஆண்டு முன்னாள் மாணவர் MME) 2018 ஆம் ஆண்டு ஆகஸ்ட் மாதம் 9 ஆம் தேதி வளாகத்திற்கு விஜயம் செய்தார். "ஆர்ட் ஆஃப் லிவிங்" என்ற தலைப்பில் முதல் ஆண்டு மாணவர்களுக்கு அவர் ஒரு கருத்தரங்கை கையாண்டார். FESTEMBER, NITTFEST & PRAGYAN போன்ற நிறுவன நிகழ்வுகளுக்கு சிறந்த அணி கோப்பைகளை ஒவ்வொரு ஆண்டும் முன்னாள் மாணவர் சங்கம் வழங்கி வருகின்றது. 2018 ஆம் ஆண்டு ஏப்ரல் 17 ஆம் தேதி நடை பெற்ற இன்ஸ்ட்டியூட் டேவின் போது, 50 வெள்ளி பதக்கங்கள் மற்றும் ஒரு ஒட்டுமொத்த சிறந்த மாணவர் விருதை வழங்கியது. RECAL செயற்குழுக்கான 2018-2020 தேர்தல் நடத்தப்பட்டது , பின்வரும் முன்னாள் மாணவர்கள் தேர்ந்தெடுக்கப்பட்டனர்:
திரு எம். கிருஷ்ண சாய், 1990 ECE, தலைவர்
திரு M. மணிகண்டன், 2008 MBA, செயலாளர்
டாக்டர் பார்த்திபான், 2000 MTech Industrial Engineering, பொருளாளர்
திரு பி. என். சுப்பிரமணியன், 1977 Mech, துணைத் தலைவர்
திரு சி. ஜே. கோசலராமன், 1996 Architecture, துணைத் தலைவர்
திருமதி பத்மப்பிரியா, 2015 MTech CSE, கூட்டு செயலாளர்
டாக்டர் எஸ். ஜெய நிர்மலா, 2017 Ph.D CSE, கூட்டு செயலாளர்
கூட்டத்தில் முடிவுசெய்யப்பட்ட குறிப்பிடத்தக்க தீர்மானங்கள் :
•வீடியோ கான்பரன்சிங் மூலமாக ஆண்டு பொதுக்குழு கூட்டத்தில் முன்னாள் மாணவர்கள் கலந்துகொண்டு, தங்கள் வாக்குகளை மின்னணு முறையில் போடலாம்.
•ஐக்கிய அமெரிக்காவில் முன்னாள் மாணவர் சங்க நடவடிக்கைகளை நிர்வகிக்கும்
மற்றும் RECAL அறக்கட்டளையின் பல்வேறு நடவடிக்கைகளுக்கு நிதி திரட்டுவதற்காக USA இல் ஒரு தன்னார்வ தொண்டு நிறுவனம் அமைப்பை உருவாக்குதல்.
•2020 ஆம் ஆண்டு ஜனவரி 4 ஆம் தேதி சென்னையில் என்.ஐ.டி., திருச்சியின்
உலகளாவிய முன்னாள் மாணவர் கூட்டம் (GAM) நடைபெறவுள்ளது . இதில் உலகம் முழுவதிலுமிருந்து 1000 முன்னாள் மாணவர்கள் கலந்து கொண்டு தொழில் முனைவோர் மேம்பாடு, தொடக்க நிலைகள் மற்றும் முன்னாள் மாணவர்களின் கல்வி, தொழில்முனைவோர் மற்றும் பெருநிறுவன பங்களிப்புகளை பாராட்டுதல்.
•2017-18 க்கான வரவு செலவு கணக்கு சரிபார்க்கப்பட்டு 2018-19 ஆம் ஆண்டிற்கான பட்ஜெட் அங்கீகரிக்கப்பட்டது
டாக்டர். மினி ஷாஜி தாமஸ், என்.ஐ.டி. திருச்சியின் இயக்குநர், ஆண்டு பொதுக்குழு கூட்டத்தில் உரையாற்றி உலகெங்கிலும் அதிகமான முன்னாள் மாணவர் அமைப்பு உருவாக்க கோரிக்கை விடுத்து, AIIC (அலுமினி இன்சிட்டுட்டே இன்டராக்ட்டிவ் செல்) பற்றி விரிவாகப் பேசினார். டாக்டர். மினி தாமஸ் கூறுகையில் "NIT திருச்சி, அதன் முன்னாள் மாணவர்களிடையே முன்னணி பிரம்மாண்டங்களைக் கொண்டிருப்பதற்கு மிகவும் அதிர்ஷ்டம் கொண்டது, கல்லூரிக்கு திரும்புவதற்கு அவர்களது விருப்பத்தை பயன்படுத்த மிகவும் ஆர்வமாக உள்ளது" என்றார். கேரள நிவாரண முயற்சிகளுக்கு மாணவர்கள் வழங்கிய ஆதரவைப் பற்றி டாக்டர். மினி தாமஸ் குறிப்பிட்டுள்ளார். கேரளாவுக்கு மின்சாரம் வழங்குவதற்காக 500 மின்வழங்கல் பலகை அனுப்பியதன் மூலம் பல வீடுகளும் மின்சாரம் மற்றும் மின் கூறுகளை இழந்தவர்களுக்கு உதவிபுரிந்ததை எடுத்துரைத்தார். கேரள நிவாரண முயற்சிகளுக்கு கூடுதல் நிதிகளை
பெருக்குவதன் மூலம் கேரள நிவாரணப் பணிகளுக்கு ஆதரவளிக்குமாறு கோரிக்கை
விடுத்துள்ளார்.
RECAL அறக்கட்டளையின் நிருவாகிகள் ரூ. 1 லட்சம் வழங்கி கேரளா
வெள்ளத்தில் பாதிக்கப்பட்டவர்களுக்கு மின்சார விநியோகப் பலகைகள்
வழங்குவதற்கு முன்வந்தனர். கேரள நிவாரண முயற்சிகளுக்கு கூடுதலான நிதியை
திரட்டவும் உறுதி அளித்தனர்
ஆண்டு பொதுக்குழு கூட்டம் எம். மணிகண்டன் நன்றி தெரிவித்ததோடு
முடிவுக்கு வந்தது.
RECAL AGM report published in NIT-T website:
https://www.nitt.edu/home/students/events/press/RECAL-AGM.pdf
Condolence Message
Rajan has been the Senior Vice President at Mind Tree Ltd. Prior to Mind Tree, Rajan was the CEO of a Chennai-based IT services company where he handled offshore projects as early as 1983. Currently Rajan is the founder Director of two companies; is on the Board of three NGOs; and is a member of the national core group promoting 'Daan Utsav'. He is survived by his wife Mrs Sandhya and two daughters.
Responsibilities held:
Past President, RECAL,2012-16
People Care Business Solutions P Ltd, Bengaluru, Chairman, January 2011 to present
The Baale Mane Gopalapura, Bengaluru, Board Member/President,2011 to present
Second Avenue Consulting P Ltd, Bangalore, Founder, Director, February 2009 to present
DIYA Foundation, Bangalore, Board Member,2014 to November 2017
India Cares Foundation, Bangalore, President,2014 to May 2018
Mind Tree, Bangalore, Sr. Vice President, May 2005 to November 2008
1993 batch assembles for silver jubilee reunion
The 1993-batch of National Institute of Technology - Tiruchi (NIT-T) converged from the nook and corner of the globe for an eventful silver jubilee reunion at their alma mater on Saturday.
As many as 179
The 1993-batch of National Institute of Technology - Tiruchi (NIT-T) converged from the nook and corner of the globe for an eventful silver jubilee reunion at their alma mater on Saturday.
As many as 179 alumni members who had assembled for the reunion joined NIT-T Director Mini Shaji and retired faculty members in planting saplings on the campus. They turned emotional as they described how they had launched their dream careers from this very campus. Alongside felicitating the Director, retired professors, deans and faculty of the institute, the alumni batch also honoured 35 retired mess workers, who were called as special invitees, for having served them during their student days, and honoured them with gifts.
Prof. Mini Shaji Thomas related NIT-T's progress to the support extended by the alumni by way of setting up laboratories and encouraging students to visits abroad. Their association also reflected in establishing strong industry-institute interface, she said.
Chairman of the silver jubilee reunion organizing team Senguttuvan said: "The institute gave us a wonderful life. We wanted to honour our professors and other people who took care of us."
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NITT Press Release - East Coast Alumni Meet, USA at the Mykonos Restaurant, New York.
Ours is a Bond Forever, and the Director Dr.Mini Shaji Thomas took a milestone step to further nurture the alumni relations by meeting the alumni in the East Coast, USA, at the Mykonos Restaurant, New York.
The spectacular meeting was organised by the illustrious alumni - Ms.Rama Ramesh, Senior Client Partner at Cognizant (1990 Batch), Mr.Mansoor Basha - CEO, Plumdrop, NYC (1993 Batch), Mr.Gurpreet Singh, Director, Omega Inc. (1991 Batch) and Mr.Krishna Sai, RECAL President (1990 Batch). It turned out to be a huge success with over 70 alumni and guests in attendance, with a wide range of representation from various batches, including Mr.VirGopalan (1969 batch - First Batch Alumni, REC-T) as well as the recent 2017 pass-outs.
Dr. Mini Thomas gave an overview of the milestones that NIT-T has achieved recently, attaining the status of a Top Notch Research University. She spoke about the various infrastructural advancements in the campus, the construction of several new facilities and buildings, efforts taken to make the campus more greener, etc. With a strong emphasis on improving the visibility of NIT Tiruchirappalli on the global platform, she urged each of the alumni to be a brand ambassador in his/her domain by assisting student recruitment and investing more time and efforts to take the institution’s brand to greater heights.
Dr.Jayshree Seth, Corporate Scientist and Chief Science Advocate, 3M, USA (1989 Batch) was conferred with the "Distinguished Alumni Award (DAA)” by Dr. Mini Thomas. After the formal presentations, the alumni had a chance to get to know each other. There was excitement and nostalgia in the air as the college mates indulged in merrymaking and reminisced about their days at the institute. Many recalled the fun they had at Festember, and enthusiastically enquired about current happenings in the campus.
The alumni came up with measures to improve Alumni Interaction across the world and made plans to visit the campus soon.Dr. Mini Thomas was presented with a beautiful memento for her excellence in Leadership.Meeting was adjourned with cheers, and a promise to meet in another 2 months, with a resolve to formally create an Alumni chapter for the East Coast USA.
All in all, the evening came to a wonderful end as the loving alumni bid their adieu. Without doubt, this historic meeting would go on to be the first among many such alumni meets aimed at increasing the global presence of the institute.
This has also been published on our website also.
https://www.nitt.edu/home/students/events/press/East-Coast-Alumni-Meet-Report.pdf
NITT Press Release Distinguished Alumni Awards and Young Alumnus Achiever Award 2018
Those alumni who have completed 20 years after their post-graduation / 25 years after under-graduation from REC Tiruchirappalli are eligible for the DAA and those who are not more than 40 years by age are eligible for the YAA awards.
The Institute has proudly announced her list of awardees for the year 2018 and the award ceremony is planned as a part of the 14th Convocation of the Institute with a view of motivating the fresh alumni group who graduate on the day.
Five alumni are awarded the DAA in the field of Excellence in Corporate / Industry viz.,
1. Dr. Jayshree Seth, Corporate Scientist and Chief Science Advocate (3M), B.Tech., Chem. Engg. (1989),
2. Dr. Kumar Balachandran, Expert, Wireless Communication Networks (Ericsson Inc.), B.E. (Hons.), ECE (1986),
3. Dr. Raghupathy Venkat Giridhar, Vice President, Non – Volatile Memory Solutions Group (INTEL Corporation), B.E. (Hons.), ECE(1980),
4. Mr. Rajamanohar R., Executive Director, (BHEL Tiruchirappalli), B.E. EEE (1980),
5. Mr. Subrahmanian K., Executive Vice Chairman (AFCONS Infrastructure),
B.E. Mech. Engg. (1980).
Two members are awarded the DAA in the field of Excellence in Entrepreneurial Venture, viz.,
1. Mr. Srihari Balakrishnan, Managing Director (Sri Kannapiran Mills Limited & KG Denim Limited), B.Tech., Chem. Engg. (1990),
2. Mr. Swaminathan Jayaraman, Founder & Managing Director (Vascular Concepts Limited), Bachelors (1986).
Dr. Praveen Kumar B., Scientist – ‘E’ (ARDE, Pune), B.E. Metallurgical Engg. (2002) is awarded the YAA in the field of Excellence in Academic/ Research (YAA)
As an attempt to connect with the alumni, and interact with them to facilitate possible collaborations in research and development activities in industry, research organizations and reputed universities, the Institute has initiated an Alumni Institute Interaction Cell and its office is also inaugurated on the convocation day.
The Institute congratulates all the awardees and appreciates their contributions to the society with great honour and pride. Also the Institute thanks and appreciates the continuous support extended by the alumni to their alma-mater where the Internet of Things Innovation Centre Lab, Student Centre for Innovation in Engineering and Technology Lab, 10kW Roof Top Solar on grid power generation unit are a few to name.
For further details contact:
1.Dr.Samson Mathew, Dean(Students Welfare) & Chairman Mob. +91 9486001163, 9443176759
2.Dr.M.Venkata Kirthiga, Associate Dean and Faculty Advisor, Research Scholars Forum, NITT M.No.9486001145
3.Ms.VANI RT,Manager-RECAL, Mobile 96556 39647
NITT Press Release Convocation and Distinguished Alumnus Award 2018
MOUs with IITs, international universities for faculty and student exchange. He elucidated the significance of Inviting faculty from abroad for a semester to offer state of the art courses. The AICTE chairman spoke at length the need for healthy interaction with the Alumni. In the changed scenario, it is necessary to have all the Institute facilities round the clock. Dr Sahasrabudhe highlighted the importance of promoting the overall development of the students and the relevance of promotion of student activities such as sports, music, dance, drama, painting, photography, aeromodelling, automotive, astronomy, history, philosophy etc. so that there is an activity of interest for every student. This will help in all rounded development and create interest in other academic pursuits as well.
Speaking about the transformation required, he said that interdisciplinary research is very important. With digital platforms such as MOOCs, SWAYAM and the over 1500 courses available, students of this age can break the class room barrier to learn from various sources. It is in this context that AICTE’s student induction program is vital to creating strong communication and bondage between students and faculty. The technology is changing rapidly. What is taught in colleges becomes irrelevant by the time one graduates. The interdependence of one discipline of engineering with the other is more relevant today than at any other time. Hence interdisciplinary research is gaining importance. There is a space for even biology in the engineering curriculum. It is often said that students are to be prepared for solving problems which are not even known today using technologies yet to be invented. Dr Sahasrabudhe also spoke at length about the Governments digital initiatives such as the national digital library, national academic depository, e-shodh Sindhu, digital transactions, a global initiative of academic networks, HEFA funding.
Addressing the new graduates, Dr Sahasrabudhe spoke at length about learning as a lifelong process. He advised them that it is the patience, persistence and perseverance, leading to perfection, which plays a decisive role in the success and invited them to join the national mainstream and make India a world super power.
Speaking on occasion, the Director Dr Mini Shaji Thomas brought out the achievements of the Institute in the last academic year. The 190 crores funded Siemens centre of excellence in Manufacturing was set-up this year and will pave the way for interdisciplinary research. Dr Thomas also spoke about the faculty recruitment that had taken place after a span of ten years and added that 40 new faculty members across various departments from top Institutes had joined the ranks. She also read the faculty and student achievers of last year. 10 senior administrative officers recruited this year have injected new blood
into the office administration. NITT office is getting fully automated, and soon, with the
support of all stakeholders, a paperless office will be in place.She also said that the Institute has embarked on a greening initiative of the campus and its neighborhood,
buoyed by the Green Campus award from the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board. 2000 saplings in the last few months and will add another 10000 in the coming months.
Five alumni were awarded the Distinguished Alumnus Award in the field of Excellence in Corporate / Industry during the Convocation.
1. Dr. Jayshree Seth, Corporate Scientist and Chief Science Advocate (3M), B.Tech., Chem. Engg. (1989),
2. Dr. Kumar Balachandran, Expert, Wireless Communication Networks (Ericsson Inc.), B.E. (Hons.), ECE (1986),
3. Dr. Raghupathy Venkat Giridhar, Vice President, Non – Volatile Memory Solutions Group (INTEL Corporation), B.E. (Hons.), ECE(1980),
4. Mr. Rajamanohar R., Executive Director, (BHEL Tiruchirappalli), B.E. EEE (1980),
5. Mr. Subrahmanian K., Executive Vice Chairman (AFCONS Infrastructure),
B.E. Mech. Engg. (1980).
Two members were also awarded the DAA in the field of Excellence in Entrepreneurial Venture, viz.,
1. Mr. Srihari Balakrishnan, Managing Director (Sri Kannapiran Mills Limited & KG Denim Limited), B.Tech., Chem. Engg. (1990),
2. Mr. Swaminathan Jayaraman, Founder & Managing Director (Vascular Concepts Limited), Bachelors (1986).
For further details contact:
Dr.S.Arul Daniel (daniel@nitt.edu/90033-02400) Coordinator
Dr.N.Sivakumaran (nsk@nitt.edu/94437-45705) – Member
Dr.V.Satheeshkumar (satheeshv@nitt.edu/9952648848) - Member
Young innovators from across the country have converged at NITT
The national-level grand
Young innovators from across the country converged at the National Institute of Technology Tiruchi (NITT) on Monday for the Smart India Hardware Hackathon 2018 (SIHH-2018) on the theme of ‘Value from waste.’
The national-level grand finale of the five-day event at NITT, one of the 10 nodal centres across the country to host the Hackathon, will witness six teams drawn from Nagpur, Coimbatore, Pune, Hyderabad, Udaipur and Chittoor, slogging round-the-clock to come up with working prototypes.
Their projects will be evaluated by panel of experts from institutions and industry.
The participating teams at the 10 nodal centres would provide solutions to the challenges of a digital world, said Union Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar, inaugurating the event through video-conferencing from New Delhi. Having missed the industrial revolution, India cannot afford to miss the digital and artificial intelligence revolution, he said.
The HRD Minister termed the Hardware Edition of Hackathon 2018 the largest inter-institutional competition from which the next Google or Texla-like idea will emerge.
India stands 60th in the world innovation index and counts on its creative innovators to break into the top 25 nations by 2023, he added.
Partha P. Chakrabarti, Director, IIT, Kharagpur and Chairman of Hackathon, 2018; Anand Deshpande, Chairman of Persistent Systems; Anil Sahasrabudhe, Chairman, AICTE; and R. Subramanyam, Secretary, MHRD, also addressed the participants.
Earlier, during the formal inauguration of the event locally at the Institute, Mini Shaji Thomas, Director, said the topic of Hackathon 2018 syncs well with Tiruchi where, she said, the City Corporation has executed waste management projects successfully through public-private partnership.
N. Ravichandran, Commissioner, Trichy City Corporation explained how the Supreme Court ruling that made waste management a mandatory responsibility of every citizen has helped in raising awareness.
Mr. Ravichandran listed projects under execution for generating biogas from waste and degradation of plastic materials that not only generated revenue but also brought relief from pollution to residents.
Six teams from different parts of the country, with different project ideas, will exhibit their prototype working models which will be evaluated by panel of experts from institutions and industry.
Among the notable projects are ‘Automatic drainage cleaning system’ by Team Logistic; smart drainage cleaning system by Team Electrical Levellers; self-powered biogas plant with solar tracking by Team Lokmanya; design and fabrication of garbage picker machine by Team The Gladiators; smart washbasin by Team Water Cops; and marble slurry and waste plastic brick by Team Slick.
All the projects were focussed towards furthering the Centre’s Swachh Bharat initiative.
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY , TIRUCHIRAPPALLI bags Green Award 2017
bags Green Award 2017 from the Chief Minister of Tamilnadu.
NIT,Trichy collaborates with Tata Motors for education and research programs held today at Tata motors,Mumbai
National Institute of Technology (NIT), Trichy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tata Motors Ltd. for the introduction of innovative programs in education and research. Taking their first steps towards a long journey of technological collaboration, both entities will be working in areas of mutual interest, with an aim to meet the future engineering needs of the academia and industry.
The MoU envisages joint R&D projects over a period of five years for the development of new technologies in various engineering domains. The MoU was inked in the presence of Dr. Mini Shaji Thomas, Director, NIT Trichy and Mr. Gajendra Chandel, Chief Human Resource Officer, Tata Motors Ltd. The main objective of this MOU is to promote interaction between NIT Trichy and Tata Motors in mutually beneficial areas and to provide a formal basis for initiating interaction between NIT Trichy and Tata Motors.
Speaking on this occasion, Professor Dr Mini Shaji Thomas, Director, NIT Trichy, said, “We are excited about partnering with Tata Motors to collaborate in pioneering engineering technology for mobility. This association will enable joint research in key areas, which will find a place in the future products of Tata Motors, as well as allow for advanced training of students to get hands-on experience in the current projects of Tata Motors. The exposure would also help the faculty and students to orient themselves towards the latest practices of the Automobile industry and hone their skills in accordance with the evolving requirements of the industry. We see the program as an opportunity for us to develop a talent pool among the students of NIT-Trichy, that would have the edge over others in terms of acquisition of advanced knowledge and be industry-ready.”
Speaking on this association, Mr. Gajendra Chandel, Chief Human Resources Officer, Tata Motors, said, “The automotive industry in India is continuously evolving with a rapid shift towards emerging technologies such as digital, big data, AI, AR, VR etc. which means taking connected vehicles, electric vehicles and driverless vehicles from just concept ideas to mainstream reality. In conjunction with the changing market dynamics, we understand the need to articulate a clear roadmap for incubating a talented, competent, and innovative workforce. Through this MoU, we intend to have a multi-dimensional partnership with NIT-Trichy, which will help us bolster our competitive edge and develop next-gen engineering skills, not only within the company but also that of our academic partners with proficient faculty, in line with our vision & mission to create a future-ready organization.”He further added, “This partnership will help us bridge the gap between academic excellence and business requirements, to create an industry-ready workforce. This initiative also supports the Government’s ‘Make in India’, ‘Skill India’ and ‘Startup India’ program, preparing the Indian industry to compete at a global platform.”
About NIT Trichy:
National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, commonly referred to as NIT -Trichy, is an Institution of National Importance under Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, established to provide instruction and research in various branches of engineering and technology for the advancement of learning and dissemination of knowledge in such branches. NIT Trichy is ranked the best among NITs and runs 10 undergraduate and 28 postgraduate and Ph D programs. NIT Trichy excels in teaching, research and consultancy, supported by eminent Faculty, successful alumni, industry partners and world-class Infrastructure catering to more than 6500 students
About Tata Motors
Tata Motors Limited (BSE: TATAMOTORS), a USD 42 billion organisation, is a leading global automobile manufacturer of cars, utility vehicles, buses, trucks and defence vehicles. Part of the USD 100 billion Tata group, Tata Motors has operations in the UK, South Korea, Thailand, South Africa, and Indonesia through a strong global network of 76 subsidiary and associate companies, including Jaguar Land Rover in the UK and Tata Daewoo in South Korea. With a focus on engineering and tech-enabled automotive solutions catering to the future of mobility, Tata Motors is India’s market leader in commercial vehicles and among the top in passenger vehicles with 9 million vehicles on Indian roads. The company’s innovation efforts are focused on developing auto technologies that are sustainable as well as suited to evolving market demands. With design and R&D centres located in India, the UK, Italy and Korea, Tata Motors strives to pioneer new products that fire the imagination of GenNext customers. Internationally, Tata cars, buses, and trucks are sold in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, South East Asia, South America, Australia, CIS, and Russia.
Photo Details: The signing of the MoU by Dr.Mini Shaji Thomas,
Director, NIT Trichy and Mr.Gajendra Chandel, Chief Human Resource
Officer, Tata Motors Ltd.
Mr. K.Alagesan appointed as Chairman and Managing Director in Indian Telephone Industries (ITI) Ltd.,Bangalore
K.Alagesan is the Director Production in Indian Telephone Industries (ITI) Ltd.,Bangalore which is also the first public sector Unit of independent India.He has been a Director of the company since 29/01/2016 and has now been entrusted with additional charge of Chairman and Managing Director with effect from 01.06.2018.
Mr K.Alagesan holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Production Engineering from REC,Trichy (NIT,Trichy).He also holds Diploma in Advanced Management and Diploma in Human Resource Management from IGNOU,New Delhi.
He has over 36 years of experience in various fields of Production and Project managements in ITI.He,along with the outgoing Chairman and Managing Director,Sri S Gopu,spearheaded the company to report a record profit of Rs 102 Crore for the last financial year 2017-18,which is a record by itself, as the company is showing profit after a gap of sixteen years.
He is the recipient of the performance awards from then CMD,Director(Production) and Unit head of Bangalore Plant for his outstanding contributions. He has received distinguished Alumni award from NIT,Trichy in April 2016.
Prof.Mini Shaji Thomas, Director, NIT Tiruchirappalli congratulated him for his appointment.
NIT Trichy of MoU with The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Trichy, May 25, 2018: IEEE, EPICS Purdue inks a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Trichy, for building upon their shared interests and experience, to work together to encourage students to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of technology and its uses in improving their local communities by way of establishing a curriculum. Specific goals for the collaboration are:
- To develop a 3-5 year plan to include the EPICS framework into their curriculum.
- To review submitted proposals for the EPICS in IEEE collaboration and promote the project by providing needed resources and guidance.
The MoU signing was conducted in the presence of Prof Mini Shaji Thomas, Director, NIT Trichy and Prof.S.K.Ramesh, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering and Computer Science, California State University, Northridge in his capacity as Vice President, IEEE Educational Activities and President, IEEE-HKN(the Electrical Engineering Honor Society).
Speaking on the occasion, Prof.Ramesh, who also happens to be an alumnus of NIT Trichy, said “EPICS in IEEE is an IEEE Foundation Signature Program that helps advance science, technology, engineering and mathematics(STEM) learning by providing real-world learning experiences that attract young people to the engineering profession. This new collaboration with India is part of a pilot program spearheaded by EPICS in IEEE and Purdue University. As part of the EPICS in IEEE curricula, students from partner institutions will team up with local non-profit organizations and apply technical knowledge to solve engineering-based problems that will improve the lives of their communities in India. EPICS in IEEE leaders will provide oversight for the implementation of the new curricula and ultimately provide guidance for the development of new pedagogies to enhance student learning in engineering”.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Mini Thomas said, “EPICS is a classic case of empowering students and impacting communities. It is twin occasion of MoU with EPICS and also inauguration of the activities of the IEEE student branch for 2018. It is a proud moment that both these activities are happening in the presence of our alumnus who is representing IEEE, EPICS. Students and staff are already engaged in community service in many ways. This MoU with IEEE, EPICS will give a great push to these activities in terms of engaging students in developing grass root level technology to cater to the community needs. Unlike metro cities, the community around this Institute is quite rural and backward and hence lot of scope for intervention. Across the road, there is whole lot of SME community that could be impacted” she said
About NIT Trichy: National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, commonly referred to as NIT Trichy, is an Institution of National Importance under Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, established to provide instruction and research in various branches of engineering and technology for the advancement of learning and dissemination of knowledge in such branches. NIT Trichy is ranked the best among NITs (NIRF 11 among technical Institutions) and runs 10 under graduate and 28 post graduate and Ph D programs.
About IEEE: The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Incorporated (“IEEE”), was founded in 1884 with Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison among its charter members. IEEE, a not-for-profit corporation with its corporate headquarters at New York, is the world’s largest engineering organization, with over 420,000 members in more than 160 countries, focusing on advancing the theory and practice of electrical technologies, electronics, power engineering, robotics and automation, computer engineering, computer science, and other related technologies, and advancing technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity.
About IEEE, Student Branch: At present, IEEE SB of NIT-T has about 50 active student members from both Engineering and Science disciplines. Starting from its inception, the SB of NIT-T is very active in organizing various technical activities like seminars, short-term courses, workshops, etc., for the benefit of students to stay abreast of current technology and networking.
About Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS): EPICS Program was initiated at Purdue University in 1995 to fulfill the complementary needs of engineering undergraduates and the community. Under this program undergraduate students earn academic credit for their contributions to long-term team-based design projects that deliver technology-based solutions to problems identified by non-profit organizations in the community. Key features of the EPICS model include the following attributes: community partners, long term student participation, variable credit hours, multidisciplinary teams, start-to-finish design experience. (https://engineering.purdue.edu/EPICS)
PurdueUniversity was founded in 1869. The West Lafayette campus offers more than 200 majors for undergraduates over 70 masters and doctoral programs. Purdue enrolls the fourth largest international student population of any university in the United States.
