Author: External Communications

IIT Gandhinagar Develops Robust Borewell Rescue System for NDRF

IIT Gandhinagar Develops Robust Borewell Rescue System for NDRF

Sep 29, 2025 |

IITGN recently transferred its indigenously developed Borewell Rescue System to the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), 06 Battalion, Jarod, Vadodara. As IITGN’s first staff-led project with NDRF, the system is designed to make borewell rescues safer and more efficient. Each year, children in India tragically fall into open borewells, posing complex challenges for rescuers. The project aimed to develop an improved borewell rescue mechanism by replacing the manual handling of heavy and unstable rescue rods with a controllable winch-hoist system, supported by structural and operational improvements. The system has been validated in multiple mock trials and is now formally...

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IIT Gandhinagar and Vietnam’s VNU-UET Forge Partnership to Advance Joint Research, Student Mobility, and Innovation

IIT Gandhinagar and Vietnam’s VNU-UET Forge Partnership to Advance Joint Research, Student Mobility, and Innovation

Sep 19, 2025 |

The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) and the VNU University of Engineering and Technology (VNU-UET), Hanoi, signed a wide-ranging Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will accelerate joint research, student exchanges, and innovation partnerships across science and engineering disciplines. Signed on September 18, 2025, the MoU formalisation is part of the initiatives and discussions that will be conducted during a three-day visit by a high-level Vietnamese delegation to IITGN’s campus in Gandhinagar. Under this partnership, IITGN and VNU-UET seek to build a long-term partnership by fostering exchanges of knowledge, faculty, and students; promoting joint research activities; and creating opportunities...

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Teachers’ Day Celebration at IITGN

Teachers’ Day Celebration at IITGN

Sep 5, 2025 |

The Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar celebrated Teachers’ Day with great enthusiasm and heartfelt gratitude on September 5, 2025. The occasion honoured the dedication and commitment of IITGN’s faculty, who continue to inspire students with their knowledge, guidance, and mentorship. The celebration featured vibrant cultural performances by students, including dance, singing, and musical renditions, which added colour and energy to the programme. Students also shared their personal experiences and messages of appreciation, expressing how the faculty at IITGN have been instrumental in nurturing curiosity, innovation, and values of compassion. The occasion ended with a note of gratitude, recognizing the...

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Jul 31, 2025 |

STORY CREDITS Writer: Prof Atul Bhargav (reviewed by Abilash Kumar Muthuraman and Mahesh M H) Photo: IITGN Photos Tremendous opportunities are opening up in civilian and strategic applications in the aerospace, marine and terrestrial domains for silent, efficient, cost-effective and long-endurance propulsive power. Hydrogen fuel cell systems and their derivatives are uniquely positioned to provide solutions in these spaces. “Our lab and startup focuses on designing and building the next generation of ultra-high efficiency hydrogen fuel cell systems that will power aerospace, marine and terrestrial mobility platforms. We are constantly pushing the boundaries on improving the energy density and power density...

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A Tribute to Spirit and Strength: IITGN Renames Sports Complex as Hiralal R Karani Sports Complex

A Tribute to Spirit and Strength: IITGN Renames Sports Complex as Hiralal R Karani Sports Complex

Jul 24, 2025 |

STORY CREDITS Writer: Vasudha Chatterjee Photo: Mayur Bhatiya The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) has formally renamed its iconic Sports Complex as the Hiralal R Karani Sports Complex on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in a special ceremony on campus. This significant tribute honours the exemplary life and enduring values of Shri Hiralal Ranchoddas Karani — a symbol of integrity, perseverance, and commitment to education. Shri Hiralal Karani, who faced early life challenges after relocating from Kolkata to Mumbai, is remembered for the values he imparted through his resilience and dedication. His legacy continues through the positive impact he had on...

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