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

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

Jan 31, 2025 | ,

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

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

Jan 28, 2025 | ,

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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IIT Gandhinagar Celebrated the 76th Republic Day with a sense of gratitude towards members of its community

IIT Gandhinagar Celebrated the 76th Republic Day with a sense of gratitude towards members of its community

Jan 26, 2025 | ,

STORY CREDITS Writer: Vanajakshi B.H. Photo: Diptanka Sekhar De Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) celebrated the 76th Republic Day with patriotic fervour and a heartfelt sense of gratitude towards the members of its diverse community. The event brought together the essence of unity and the richness of India’s diversity, making it a memorable occasion for all. Prof Amit Prashant, Acting Director of IITGN, unfurled the National Flag to commence the Republic Day celebrations on campus officially. The ceremony was marked by a unique and inclusive prade, a first of its kind in any educational institution. Prade included the Institute’s security...

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CBSE and CCL, IIT Gandhinagar are going to launch the 3rd Edition of 3030 Eklavya Online Programme

CBSE and CCL, IIT Gandhinagar are going to launch the 3rd Edition of 3030 Eklavya Online Programme

Jan 23, 2025 |

STORY CREDITS Writer: Vanajakshi B.H. Photo: IITGN Photos The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and the Centre for Creative Learning (CCL) at IIT Gandhinagar are back with the third edition of the 3030 Eklavya Online Programme. This initiative aims to simplify complex concepts, ignite curiosity, and inspire creativity in students and teachers. It blends real-world applications with hands-on activities to make science and maths engaging. Certification Options: CBSE teachers completing 10 episodes and assignments will earn a 30-hour CPD certificate. Students and others can receive a participation certification as well as course completion certificate. Aligned with the National Education Policy...

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IIT Gandhinagar Hosts Satellite Event of PanIIT World of Technology (PIWOT) 2025

IIT Gandhinagar Hosts Satellite Event of PanIIT World of Technology (PIWOT) 2025

Jan 21, 2025 | ,

STORY CREDITS Writer: Vanajakshi B.H. Photo: Diptanka Sekhar De IIT Gandhinagar proudly hosted the satellite event of the prestigious PanIIT World of Technology (PIWOT) 2025 on the campus. The gathering brought together over 100+ prominent industrialists. The event served as a platform for innovation, collaboration, and forward-thinking discussions on the role of technology in shaping the future. Sushil Bhatia of WHEELS Global Foundation addressed the gathering, and noted: “By working together, we can achieve far more than what any one of us could accomplish alone. For thousands of years, humanity has been divided, but now is the time to join forces...

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