Author: External Communications

Fourth Dr A N Khosla lecture at IITGN

Fourth Dr A N Khosla lecture at IITGN

Sep 7, 2019 |

The institute hosted its fourth Dr A N Khosla lecture today, organised by IIT Roorkee Alumni Association Ahmedabad Chapter (IITRAAA). Shri Dilip Kumar Gupta, MD, Sagarmala Development Company Limited (SDCL), and Director – Projects, delivered a lecture on Vision of Sagarmala and the Role of SDCL. Dr Gupta explained various aspects of the ambitious Sagarmala programme of the government of India, aimed at promoting port-led development in the country. It envisions reducing logistics cost for cargo, with an enhanced infrastructure investment. Speaking on the vision and objectives of the programme, Shri Gupta elucidated that the project which envisaged a...

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A noble deed for a noble cause – Blood Donation Camp on Teacher’s Day

A noble deed for a noble cause – Blood Donation Camp on Teacher’s Day

Sep 5, 2019 |

The Health Committee at the institute organised a blood donation camp in association with Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute (GCRI) blood bank, Raktdaata Federation and Ganeshotsav’19 students’ team on the occasion of Teacher’s Day. More than 95 students, faculty, staff and their family members enthusiastically participated in this social drive and donated blood, to increase awareness among individuals. All donors were given a health card and an appreciation certificate. This health card will be helpful for the donor if he/she needs blood in the future. This time, the Health Committee also gave eco-friendly plantable seed pen, made of recycled...

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Library Roundup

Library Roundup

Aug 31, 2019 |

Week 33: 26 August 2019 - 30 August 2019 Book of the week: Gene machine: The race of decipher the secrets of the Ribosome New...

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Delegates from Japan and India discuss high-speed rail in India

Delegates from Japan and India discuss high-speed rail in India

Aug 27, 2019 | ,

Shri Achal Khare, managing director of NHSRCL and Dr Norimichi Kumagai, president of RTRI, Japan addressed researchers, faculty and students of IITGN and discussed about the maiden Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail project. National High-Speed Rail Corporation (NHSRCL) held advisory council meeting of High Speed Rail (HSR) Innovation Centre Trust and organised a seminar on High Speed Rail & Related Research Projects at the institute today. Shri Achal Khare, managing director, NHSRCL and Dr Norimichi Kumagai, president, Railway Technical Research Institute (RTRI), Japan addressed researchers, students and faculty of the institute, and discussed the first HSR project in India. The keynote speeches...

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Library Roundup

Library Roundup

Aug 24, 2019 |

Week 32: 19 August 2019 - 23 August 2019 Book of the week: Can Science Make Sense of Life? New AdditionsGiriraj...

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