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Driverless Vehicle for Students: IIT Gandhinagar Students Develop Fully Autonomous Vehicle

Driverless Vehicle for Students: IIT Gandhinagar Students Develop Fully Autonomous Vehicle

May 9, 2024 | ,

STORY CREDITS Writer: Saumya Mishra Photo: IITGN Photo The vehicle is equipped with cutting-edge features including lane detection, obstacle detection, and autonomous steering 10 Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) students have developed a fully-functional autonomous vehicle that can operate without a driver.  The vehicle was developed as part of a one-of-a-kind course on Autonomous Vehicles. Over the course of a semester, spanning from January 2024 to May 2024, the students embarked on a journey to transform an electric golf cart into a state-of-the-art driverless vehicle capable of navigating the campus from the hostels to the academic area autonomously. Through their...

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IIT Gandhinagar Witnesses Remarkable 161% Increase in CSR Support

IIT Gandhinagar Witnesses Remarkable 161% Increase in CSR Support

Apr 26, 2024 | ,

STORY CREDITS Writer: Saumya Mishra Photo: IITGN Photo In a significant milestone for the advancement of education, research, and community development, the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) has witnessed a remarkable 161% increase in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) support during FY 2023-24, as compared to FY 2022-23.  This substantial surge in CSR funding reflects a growing recognition of IITGN’s commitment to excellence in education, research, and societal impact. With the generous contributions from corporate donors, IITGN continues to expand its reach and enhance its programmes aimed at fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and social responsibility. Expressing his gratitude to the Institute’s...

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Record Alumni Support: IITGN Receives Rs 72 Lakhs in Donations for FY 2023-2024

Record Alumni Support: IITGN Receives Rs 72 Lakhs in Donations for FY 2023-2024

Apr 18, 2024 | ,

STORY CREDITS Writer: Saumya Mishra Photo: IITGN Photo Showcasing remarkable commitment and support to their alma mater, 50.7% of alumni of the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) have made financial contributions totalling Rs 72 lakhs to the Institute during the Financial Year (FY) 2023-2024. This marks the fifth consecutive year that IITGN has surpassed the 50% mark in alumni donations. Out of the 3,575 IITGN alumni, 1,814 alumni collectively donated Rs 72 lakhs- a record-high amount received from the alumni in a financial year. Furthermore, the undergraduates and postgraduates formed nearly equal proportions of donors. In FY 2022-2023,...

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IITGN students, faculty, staff cook & serve ‘Thank You Lunch’ to nearly 100 mess workers

IITGN students, faculty, staff cook & serve ‘Thank You Lunch’ to nearly 100 mess workers

Apr 15, 2024 | ,

STORY CREDITS Writer: Saumya Mishra Photo: IITGN Photo  As a gesture of gratitude and appreciation towards the mess workers of the Institute, the Student Affairs office and members of the Indian Institute of Technology (IITGN) student council hosted a ‘Thank you Lunch’ for the Institute’s mess staff on April 14, 2024. The event aimed to recognise and honour the invaluable contributions of the mess staff in ensuring the smooth functioning of mess operations and providing nutritious meals every day to the IITGN community. The initiative brought together Prof Rajat Moona, Director, IITGN, Prof Sivapriya Kirubakaran, Dean Student Affairs, faculty members, staff,...

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Journeying through visual storytelling: Comics Conclave 2.0 enlightens minds at IIT Gandhinagar

Journeying through visual storytelling: Comics Conclave 2.0 enlightens minds at IIT Gandhinagar

Mar 18, 2024 | ,

STORY CREDITS Writer: Subhosri Dhar Photo: Mayur J Bhatiya, Arijit Reeves, IITGN Photo Conventionally, comics are often written off as a mere juvenile form of entertainment. Is this dismissal justified? Or can there be profound insights awaiting us within the vibrant panels of graphic novels? How do comics challenge conventional knowledge systems and shape cultural narratives? Can comics serve as conduits for social change? To explore this dynamic intersection of comics and academia, the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) successfully organised Comics Conclave 2.0 in its campus on March 16 and 17, 2024.  Organised by Art@IITGN and the Curiosity Lab, IITGN,...

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