National Energy Conservation Week Begins at Bearys Institute of Technology
Mangaluru: Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT), Mangaluru, in association with Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL), has successfully started the celebration of National Energy Conservation Week with a series of awareness and student-centric activities starting on 15 December, Monday.
The celebrations were officially inaugurated with an Energy Awareness Placard Campaign and Placard Making Competition, aimed at sensitizing students and the campus community to the importance of energy conservation and renewable energy.
Dr. Abdullah Gubbi, Head of the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, coordinated the program.
Delivering the welcome address, Dr. Abdullah Gubbi highlighted the need for responsible energy usage and sustainable practices.
The event proceedings were compered by Prof. Zazeer Ahmed from the Department of Civil Engineering.
The Presidential Address was delivered by Dr. S. I. Manjur Basha, Director, Bearys Education, who emphasised the role of educational institutions in promoting energy-efficient technologies and creating environmental awareness among young minds.
Prof. Sinan from the department of CSE delivered the vote of thanks.
As part of the week-long celebrations, an interactive expert session was conducted on 18 December by Dr. Kamalakannan C, an expert in Renewable Energy Sources, who shared insights on emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in sustainable energy systems.
In addition, a Walkathon for Energy Conservation was conducted on 18 December 2025, witnessing enthusiastic participation from more than 800 students, who actively spread the message of energy conservation and environmental responsibility.
The National Energy Conservation Week activities included:
- Elocution Contest on Energy Conservation & Sustainability
- Debate on Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy
- Energy Innovation Project Exhibition
- Eco-Innovation Challenge: Best Out of Waste
- Green Vision Sketching Campaign
- One-Minute Energy Awareness Video Campaign
- Digital Poster Design Contest on Energy Conservation
- Energy Awareness Placard Campaign
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Karnataka leads in AI: Minister Priyank Kharge at Impact Summit
Bengaluru (PTI): Minister Priyank Kharge on Wednesday highlighted the state’s leadership in AI and deep technology while engaging with global industry leaders and startups at a four-day summit held in New Delhi, officials said.
During the event, Priyank witnessed the signing of a strategic MoU between H Company and St John’s Medical College & Research Institute, Bengaluru, to pilot advanced enterprise AI for hospital operations and workflow automation, strengthening responsible AI in healthcare, the minister’s office said in a statement here.
Speaking on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit, the minister said Karnataka is ahead of the curve in AI.
“We are already home to leading global AI players such as Harvey AI and Anthropic, and The Walt Disney Company is expanding its AI network in Bengaluru,” he added.
Noting Bengaluru’s position among the top global cities for AI talent, he added, “Under our DeepTech Decade, we are supporting startups with grants of up to Rs 1 crore. We are engaging with global leaders and innovators to ensure responsible AI use, build the right skill sets, create strong incubators, and establish Centres of Excellence that can foster startups and strengthen e-governance.”
The minister also attended a roundtable organised by the US-India Business Council (USIBC), where discussions focused on strengthening technology collaboration, investment partnerships, and innovation-led growth between Karnataka and global enterprises.
He met Timo Harakka, Member of Parliament of Finland, to explore possibilities for collaboration between Karnataka and Finland in AI and deep-tech sectors, including joint research, innovation partnerships, and startup exchanges.
The Karnataka IT Minister also visited the Indian Army showcase at the summit, which featured advanced AI-driven defence and strategic technology applications, highlighting the role of AI in national security and modernisation efforts.
He toured the Karnataka Pavilion and the ArtPark Pavilion, interacting with founders and teams from Karnataka’s innovation ecosystem and reviewing emerging AI and deep-tech solutions, the statement added.
