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IITGN Hosts International Workshop on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) in Basalts

STORY CREDITS Writer: Vanajakshi B. H. and Vasudha Chatterjee Photo: Arijit Reeves The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) hosted the international ‘EAGE Workshop on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) in Basalts’ on February 3-4, 2025, at its campus. The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB), The Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, and the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) served as the Co-Host Sponsor, Gold Sponsor, and Lanyard Sponsor of this event, respectively.  The workshop brought together 70 eminent delegates from 35 organisations including various government agencies, industry leaders, and academicians from several countries across the...

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“IIT Gandhinagar’s funding and support were instrumental in making my participation in the EMBO Workshop possible” says Shabnam Mansuri, PhD scholar

STORY CREDITS Writer: Shabnam Mansuri Photo: Shabnam Mansuri The Media and Communications Team of IITGN interviewed Shabnam Mansuri, PhD student, Department of Chemistry, who attended the prestigious EMBO Workshop, “The Endoplasmic Reticulum – Guardian of Cellular Homeostasis,” in Barga, Italy, from October 20–25, 2024. What is your research area? I work on the development of fluorescent probes for cellular imaging applications.  Can you share your experience of attending the EMBO Workshop in Italy? What were the key highlights of this international event for you? Attending the EMBO Workshop in Barga, Italy, was an enriching and inspiring experience. The talks covered exciting...

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IIT Gandhinagar Students Represent the Institute at 76th Republic Day Parade

STORY CREDITS Writer: Vanajakshi B.H. Photo: IITGN Photos Two final-year students from IIT Gandhinagar have been selected to represent the institute as Special Guests at the 76th Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi. Ms Sakshi Sridhar Katkur, a Chemical Engineering student, and Mr Vedant Pradeep Kumbhar, a Mechanical Engineering student, have been honoured with this opportunity. Both students are recipients of the PM YASASVI (Prime Minister Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme), which recognises their talent, academic excellence, and unwavering dedication.  “I’m thrilled to witness the Republic Day Parade live a moment I’ve always dreamed of while watching it on TV! It...

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IIT Gandhinagar to Host International EAGE Workshop on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) in Basalts

STORY CREDITS Writer: Vanajakshi B.H. Photo: Diptanka Sekhar De The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) is set to host a prestigious international ‘EAGE workshop on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) in Basalts’ on February 3 & 4, 2025, on its campus. This event will bring together eminent delegates from NITI Aayog, various government agencies, industry leaders, and academicians from across the globe to discuss innovative approaches for commercial subsurface carbon storage in basalt formations. This workshop will delve into key research themes focusing on the Indian context, particularly the Deccan Traps, which hold immense potential for CO2 storage. With an...

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IIT Gandhinagar Partners with Canara Bank to Enhance Innovation and Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

STORY CREDITS Writer: Vasudha Chatterjee Photo: Mayur Bhatiya IIT Gandhinagar Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (IIEC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Canara Bank on January 28, 2025. Aimed to foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and knowledge-sharing in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, the collaboration is a promising step towards strengthening the proliferation of the startups incubated at IIEC by leveraging Canara Bank’s extensive industry and client network, and vice versa.  Under the terms of the MoU, start-ups selected by the IIEC and supported with seed funding through IIEC’s Incubation Program will be eligible to access financial assistance. The bank will assess each start-up’s funding...

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