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Department of Mining Engineering in the National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK)
The National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK) at Surathkal in Dakshina Kannada district has created a Professorial Chair in the Department of Mining Engineering, with a grant of ₹6 crore from Hutti Gold Mines Ltd.
A media statement said the collaboration with Hutti Gold Mines presents NITK an opportunity to integrate industry expertise into the curriculum, and provide students first-hand insights into real-world challenges.
The Chair is expected to advance research and development at NITK, fostering innovative solutions to industry-specific issues and promoting knowledge exchange. The partnership will also strengthen NITK’s ties with industry, leading to joint research initiatives and the co-development of new technologies, it said.
Established in 1984, the department offers a B Tech programme in Mining Engineering, and has nearly doubled the number of seats to 60 today.
The department also offers Masters, PhD and continuing education programmes. It has well-equipped laboratories, including a realistic mock-up of an underground mine. Most of the faculty members provide high value consulting services to government and private agencies, the statement said.
Published on October 30, 2024
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