Speaker speaking at Synergy Summit.
The Synergy Summit: Bridging Academia and Industry was organized on Friday at Chaksikander Government Engineering College, Vaishali, located in Bidupur block of Vaishali district of Bihar, with an objective to establish mutual cooperation between industry and the institute. Under the auspices of the Department of Science, Technology and Technical Education, Government of Bihar, in collaboration with the Vaishali Government Engineering College and the district administration, a conference was organized with major industries established in Vaishali district in the university campus.
Inauguration of the conference, Minister of Education (Science, Technology and Technical Education) Sumit Kumar Singh, Special Guest Secretary Dr Pratima, Special Guest Vaishali DM Yashpal Meena, SP Harkishore Rai, officials of Bihar Engineering College Patna, officials of BIADA, Bihar Chamber of Commerce and President of Bihar Industrial Association and Principal of the college, Dr. Ananth Kumar.
Around 50-60 major industries are expected to participate in this conference: Britannica Industry, Anmol Industry Limited, Sona Biscuit Limited, Excel Paper Packaging Private Limited, National Plasto Product Limited, Narayani Packaging Private Limited, GNC Fabric Private Limited and Amrapali Food Limited. Asma Food and Beverages Private Limited, M/s Godrej Agro Limited, Tradewell India Sales Private Limited, etc. participated.
Language laboratory established for communication skills
On this occasion, the Minister said that as per the seven decisions of the state, all engineering and polytechnic colleges have departmental laboratories for regular education as per All India Council for Technical Education, New Delhi and a high-end language laboratory. quality for students’ communication skills. . has been configured.
As per industry demand, new courses and centers of excellence have been established. Business creation cells, etc., have been created in all institutions. for entrepreneurship. An Institutional Development Society has been established in the institutions, which has also included industry representatives so that views can be achieved in the development of the institution. The government has also implemented a consultancy policy, the main objective of which is to provide technological solutions to industries and also develop applications, etc., as per their needs. Institutions and industries complement each other. The development of the State is only possible with the participation of both. The main goal of this conference is for both of us to understand each other’s needs and satisfy them.
Engineering colleges established in 38 districts
Secretary of the department Dr. Pratima briefed the industry in detail through PPT about the implementation of the decisions taken by the state government in the field of technical education. He said engineering colleges have been established in 38 districts of Bihar meeting the standards of All India Council for Technical Education. All these efforts are undertaken by the state government, after which students can acquire technical proficiency as per industry demand.
Practical knowledge for students.
It is necessary that the industry also provides practical knowledge to the students, so that they can get ample opportunities and can also play a positive role in their employment. The Secretary also informed that research and development activities are also being carried out for the industry and consultancy services such as IT services, small equipment manufacturing, soil testing, concrete strength testing, etc. are being provided to the industries.
Positive role in establishing the industry
DM of Vaishali said that as per the policy of the state government, the district administration is playing a very positive role in establishing the industry but modern technology can be introduced only after mutual cooperation with the technical institute regarding the technology that is used in the industry will be able to obtain information. There is a need to develop a strong and ongoing relationship between the industry and the institute so that students can be trained as per the requirements and do not need to go to other states in search of employment.
SP Har Kishore Rai said that the strong relationship between the industry and the institute will definitely prove to be a boon for students pursuing technical education. On one hand, the industry will get the support of new technologies and on the other hand, students will get excellent job opportunities.
Internship and employment opportunity.
Bihar Industrial Association President KPS Kesari and Bihar Chamber of Commerce President PK Aggarwal gave valuable suggestions to make the students technically competent as per the industry demand. All industry representatives present assured that students will be provided with internships and employment opportunities in the industry. Effective coordination will also be established with institutions so that they can mutually benefit.
placement opportunity
Dr. Sameer Dhingra, representative of the National Institute of Medicine and Research, Hajipur, said in his speech that he preferred to leave his job in the United States and join Hajipur. With hard work we can change our destiny and whatever support there is will definitely be provided. Industrial representative DK Srivastava, Dr Rajeev Kumar etc. They also gave important opinions at the event. Industry representatives present at the event provided fifty students with the opportunity for internships and placements at their institutions. This mainly includes Vaidyanath Industry, RS Food, Comfed, etc.
