BIT hosts faculty conclave 2025, highlights role of academics in nation building
Mangaluru, Sept. 20: The Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT), Mangaluru, in collaboration with the IEEE Bangalore Section and IEEE Mangalore Subsection, organised the Faculty Conclave – 2025 at its International Seminar Hall on Saturday. The event brought together senior academicians, researchers, and professionals from across Karnataka to deliberate on the role of faculty in driving research, technology, and nation building.
Delivering the keynote address, Dr. Chandrakanta Kumar, Chair of IEEE Bangalore Section and Project Director at ISRO, urged the academic community to “wake up to the dream of a developed nation.” He emphasised the need for preparedness across service, agriculture, and industrial sectors and stressed on how faculty play a crucial role in shaping students to meet future challenges.
Speaking on the theme of nation building in a broader context, Dr. Chengappa M. R., Vice Chair (TC), IEEE Bangalore and ORAN Specialist, underlined the importance of collective responsibility in strengthening the country’s growth trajectory.
Dr. Parameshachari B. D., Vice Chair (MDC), IEEE Bangalore Section and HoD of ECE at NMIT, elaborated on the benefits of IEEE membership, while Dr. Devanathan M., Associate Professor at Reva University and SAC Chair of IEEE Bangalore Section, stressed on the need to bridge the gap between industry and academia.
A session by Mr. Subramanya Navada, Secretary of IEEE Bangalore Section, Associate at JPMorgan Chase, and National Balshree Awardee, on “AI Enigma: The Realities,” offered fresh insights into the challenges and opportunities posed by artificial intelligence.
Earlier, Dr. S. I. Manjur Basha, Principal of BIT, welcomed the gathering and expressed pride in the institute hosting faculty members from different parts of Karnataka. The programme was coordinated by Dr. Abdullah Gubbi, Head of the ECE Department, while Prof. Joyson served as the Master of Ceremonies.
The conclave also featured the presence of Dr. S. V. Sathyanarayana, Dean (R&D) at JNNCE and Chair of IEEE Mangalore Subsection, and Dr. Arun Balodi, Professor at DSU, Senior Member of IEEE, and Execom Member of IEEE Bangalore Section.
The day-long conclave served as a platform for exchanging ideas on innovative teaching methods, research, industry partnerships, and emerging technologies.
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High-level inquiry committee set up to probe fire in Rajdhani Express: Railway Board
New Delhi (PTI): The West Central Railway Zone has constituted a high administrative grade-level inquiry committee to investigate the fire on the Thiruvananthapuram Central-Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express on Sunday.
The fire erupted at 5.15 am in the B-1 passenger coach of the train between Vikramgarh Alot and Lunirichha stations under the Kota Railway division, one-and-a-half hours after it left the Ratlam Junction in Madhya Pradesh, according to an official. The fire also damaged the luggage brake and generator car behind the coach.
"The committee has been nominated by the general manager of West Central Railway (WCR). It comprises senior officers from the West Central Railway, Integral Coach Factory in Chennai, and RDSO (Research Designs and Standards Organisation)," the Railway Board said in a press note.
"Principal chief safety officer, WCR, has been appointed as the convener of the committee," it said, also mentioning other committee members such as principal chief electrical engineer, principal chief mechanical engineer, principal chief security officer from the WCR zone, and principal chief mechanical engineer from the Integrated Coach Factory, among others.
As per the provisions of the Accident Manual, the committee has been directed to complete the inquiry within the stipulated timeframe.
The Board stated that the committee will conduct a detailed examination of the causes of the incident, technical aspects and safety parameters so as to prevent recurrence of such incidents in future.
"Indian Railways remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of passengers and is taking all necessary measures in this regard," it added.
