Banaras Hindu University might open a branch in Bihar

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February 4, 2014

Bihar may soon have a branch of Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in the state. After the Aligarh Muslim University, BHU has also expressed its desire to open a branch in Bihar to facilitate students of the state.

The Vice Chancellor of BHU, Lalji Singh is looking forward to the cooperation from the Bihar government to give approval for the land so that the process of setting up a branch in the state can speed up. The BHU branch was earlier proposed in the Motihari district of Bihar by BJP legislator Awinish Kumar Singh in 2012. The Chief minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar had said that the state government would take steps in this direction if BHU initiates the process. Now, Bihar education minister, P K Shahi has asked the BHU officials to send a proposal to the state government to open its branch in the state. He has promised all possible assistance from his end to set up the BHU branch in Bihar.

Toyota launches Service Advisor Toyota Technical Education Program

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February 4, 2014

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt Ltd, in collaboration with its nationwide dealer network announced the launch of its distinctive training model for Automotive Service Advisor under the Toyota Technical Education Program (T-TEP) at D P G Polytechnic, Gurgaon.

T-TEP, a special training module in which Toyota has tie up with industrial training institutes was launched in 2006 in India. After a span of 8 years, T-TEP is now associated with more than 26 industrial training institutes under the program. Till now around 3,000 students have been trained under the training program and more than 1,800 have been offered employment opportunities at Toyota Dealerships across India. With the advanced level of this program, SA T-TEP, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) intends to enhance the technical abilities and employability of Polytechnic/Diploma students in the age group of 16 to 18 years. Around 40 students of Automobile/Mechanical Diploma will undergo this training per year. The syllabus imparts training on automotive skills and service advisor skills in addition to dealer specific requirement to students, thereby improving their knowledge of automotive service and facilitating the adoption of latest technology.

In the coming years, TKM plans to introduce this program to Polytechnics across the country and reach out to over 1,000 students per year. TKM plans to introduce this program at 2 Polytechnics this year. The manufacturer of Toyota vehicles in India provide T-TEP institutes with hi-tech training packages and Toyota service training manuals and materials.

‘Open Day’ for school children at IIMA meets with enthusiasm

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February 4, 2014

The Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM A) organised an Open Day for school children with a larger objective to connect and engage with the local community. Over 600 students from grades 8 to 12, representing nearly 20 schools across Ahmedabad participated in the Open Day at IIMA. The event was steered by students and faculty of IIMA to give the attendees a peek into life at IIMA and inspire school children through experience sharing and discussions. The Director of IIMA, Prof. Ashish Nanda, Deans, Prof Ajay Pandey and Prof Arvind Sahay also interacted with the school children.
Students were encouraged to come up with an innovative idea that would help make the community better, and the students were given some time to put their ideas on paper. The three best entries received an autographed copy of ‘Ignited Minds’ by Dr A P J Abdul Kalam. The best entries received a Letter of Invitation from the National Innovation Foundation to attend a session by Dr Kalam.
A panel discussion followed, which included current students of IIM A throwing light on their lives before IIM A, inside IIM A, the academic rigour and the extra-curricular activities, and what they expected from their lives once they graduated from IIM A. The school students asked many insightful questions to the faculty and IIM A students present on the occasion. The school children were later also taken on a campus walk.

Lovely Professional University unveils next generation automobiles

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February 4, 2014

The students of Lovely Professional University (LPU) will showcase 15 vehicles and five other novel automobile productions at the Auto Expo-2014 in India on 5th February 2014.

The revolutionary designs would include world’s first family solar car, world’s smallest car, mobile operated driverless car, multi-energy Smart Hybrid Car, unique bikes, Hybrid Cryogen Engine, Hexacopter, All Terrain Vehicles amongst others. The students have also designed world’s pioneer structure ‘Metal Boy-from original Cars’ to display at the expo. World’s first family solar car does not need any prevalent costly fuel and is highest mileage vehicle on solar energy. The driverless car can be operated with mobile phone from anywhere in the world. While Retro Voiture, world’s smallest car designed on vintage model has royal looks with modern technology, the Smart Hybrid Car is world’s most fuel efficient car and can only be driven by an authorised person.

Robotics Intelligent Systems Community, a students’ organisation of Lovely Professional University will exhibit ‘Metal Boy’ (made up of 12 Maruti-800 cars) at the Auto Expo 2014. The auto industry would witness high signature project of original cars in human form. First time created by an Indian university, the structure is supposed to set a world record.

TERI HOSTS YUVA MEET, ‘INNOVATION FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE-TRANSFORMING LEARNING INTO ACTION’

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February 4, 2014

Recognising the role of young minds in shaping the global environmental agenda, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) with the support from Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs, RCE and British Council, launched the two-day YUVA Meet 2014. The theme for the meet is, ‘Innovations for a Sustainable Future-Transforming Learning into Action’.
Held as a special event of the upcoming TERI’s flagship event, Delhi Sustainable Development Summit 2014, the 6th YUVA (Youth Unite for Voluntary Action) Meet seeks to encourage young individuals to contribute their bit for a sustainable future. The conclave has attracted over 230 young minds from 9 countries like Kenya, Canada, Indonesia, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Korea, Swaziland and India. The key highlights of the Yuva Meet 2014 are expert sessions on understanding innovation as a concept, panel discussions and youth panel giving a platform to young participants to voice their opinion on the issues related to innovation and youth participation vis-a-vis sustainable development.
As part of the YUVA Meet, a series of state level youth seminars are being organised across seven states of the country. Around 150 youth from the respective states will be participating in two-day seminar. It will provide an opportunity for youth to enhance their understanding on issues concerning innovation, youth engagement and sustainable development. Youth seminar will be focusing on a pertinent and pressing environmental challenge in the state or the region.

HRD launches online courseware for seven UG subjects

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January 31, 2014

Union Human Resource Development (HRD) minister MM Pallam Raju launched the e-content for seven undergraduate subjects and asked the state board to improve quality of education and related infrastructure.
Expressing concern over poor quality of education, he said that there was an urgent need to improve the education system and upgradation of infrastructure to enhance education system in India.The courseware on subjects like Anthropology, English, Hindi, Mathematics, Photography, Environmental Studies and History has been prepared by Consortium for Educational Communication (CEC) which is an Inter-University Center of UGC on electronic media.Earlier, e-content on Botany had been launched. The modules are available on CEC and MHRD web portals. CEC had initiated the production of e-content under the National Mission on Education through ICT (NME-ICT), a plan project of HRD Ministry. It develops e content for various undergraduate subjects as per the UGC module curricula in collaboration with 22 media centres. Presently CEC is engaged in developing e-content courseware for nearly 90 undergraduate subjects.

IIT Madras develops system to end power outages

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January 31, 2014

In a bid to bring relief to consumers, IIT Madras has come up with a system which will free consumers from power blackouts. It is set to be rolled out in several southern states, including Tamil Nadu.
The system ‘Uninterrupted Direct Current (UDC)’, touted as ‘fist of its kind’, will guarantee continuous power supply from the grid, even during outages. It has been designed by Ashok Jhunjhunwala, professor of electrical engineering and member of the Prime Minister’s Science Advisory Council, director Bhaskar Ramamurthi and their team.
The UDC would ensure that a limited supply of electricity from the grid is available throughout the year, even when demand exceeds supply. The limited supply of electricity can be used to run bulbs, fans and television sets and charge cellphones.
It may be mentioned that Tamil Nadu has been plagued by power cuts over the last few years, facing a shortage of around 3,000MW. Engineers feel it will require minimal investment from the government and public, minimal change to existing power distribution infrastructure. Incremental addition of devices and solar panels will also be possible. Challenges include standardisation of direct current, and replacing electronics to work at 48volt DC.

Boom time for IIT G: Job offers continue to grow

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January 31, 2014

This placement season is a cheering time for IIT G as job offers continue to pour in. It is learnt that over 400 students have been offered jobs since December last year, with highest package pegged at $ 125,000. The placement scenario seems to be more buoyant this time despite recession.
Many firms including PSUs have shown an interest in conducting on-campus recruitments. More IT companies are offering foreign postings this year and hence students can expect better salary packages.
Reliance Industries recruited the maximum number of students, along with Flipkart, Oracle, Samsung, Tata Motors, Microsoft, Cognizant and Wipro. Around100 companies have visited IIT G so far this placement season.
For B Tech and B Des students, the average salary offered in 2013-14 is Rs 13 lakh per annum. The same stood at Rs 10.7 lakh per annum during 2012-13. On the other hand, the average salary for M Tech and M Des students increased to Rs 10.1 lakh per annum this year, as opposed to Rs 8.6 lakh per annum recorded in 2012-13.
59.6 percent of the total B Tech and B Des students registered with the placement cell have received offers. Similarly, 29.8 percent of M Tech and M Des students who enrolled with the cell have bagged jobs. More students would be recruited as the placement process is likely to continue till end- April.

Japan provides a loan of Rs 1,336 crore to IIT Hyderabad

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January 30, 2014

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has extended a loan of Rs 1,336 crore to Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad to build a part of the newly established campus.

As per the agreement signed between JICA and the government of India, the loan is at a concessional rate of 1.40 percent and carries a repayment period of 30 years with grace period of 10 years. The project is to be executed by IIT Hyderabad and expected date of completion is 2018. The loan will be utilised for constructing permanent campus building and procuring latest research equipments for the institute. As part of the agreement, Japan and India have not only agreed to fund the institute of technical eminence but also share technical knowledge. Eminent professors of the University of Tokyo would be involved with the preparation of concept designs and architectural plans for some of the important campus buildings.

NIIT to conduct NITAT on February 16

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January 30, 2014

NIIT announces 10th National IT Aptitude Test (NITAT) to enable students and graduates ascertain their potential and aptitude for a career in the Information Technology industry. NITAT 2014 will be conducted in 200 cities across the country on February 16.
NITAT aims at fulfilling the need of IT industry by identifying a ready talent pool for immediate absorption by the industry. NITAT tests students on reasoning, comprehension, data interpretation skills and behavioural traits. Students appearing for NITAT will receive an assessment score card and personalised career counseling from NIIT. The assessment will help students to determine their aptitude for IT domain and career in the industry. NIIT will also award special recognition certificates to the top 30 percent merit list candidates and encourage their pursuit of a career in IT. Additionally, high performers will get skill-up subsidy on NIIT programmes for acquiring technical skills, to make them industry ready. NITAT has so far reached out to more than ten lakh students and it helps in identifying the right people to drive the IT industry in future.

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