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SRM University Receives IET Accreditationedit
College Dekho SRMIST has been awarded its accreditation on January 30, 2018, by UK based non-profit charitable Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) at the SRM University. Dr T .R. Paarivendhar Chancellor of SRMIST was handed over the accreditation certificate by Ian Mercer, the Head of International Operations at IET.
AccreditationThe IETIET Accreditation for SRM Deemed to be Universityedit
India Education Diary The Institution of Engineering and Technology founded 145 years ago as a nonprofit charitable institution. The IET is one of the world’s leading professional societies for the engineering and technology community. It is recognized around the world as an indicator of quality through the Washington and Sydney accords, governed by the International Engineering Alliance (IEA) and is the international engineering accreditation body licensed by the Engineering Council UK.
AccreditationThe IETBooster for Digital India schemeedit
The Hindu Rishi Mohan Bhatnagar, Chairperson of The Institution of Engineering and Technology IoT panel for India, said, “I was expecting a reduction in tax on hardware from 18% to 5% and a move towards rationalising spectrum licence fees for promoting IoT adoption in the country. High capital investment requirement could slow down the IoT adoption momentum in our country and decelerate its evolution as an enabler for various Digital India programmes.”
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Industry News: Information and Communications
Tapping into scope, challenges of cloudedit
By Narsimha Rao Mannepalli
Adoption of technology like IoT, big data, digital currencies and blockchain is also easier and more fruitful. But establishing a cloud management platform itself turns out to be challenging with higher implementation cycle time, which diminishes the agility of the cloud platform itself.
Big DataBlockchainCloud ComputingIoTEmbarking on a connected future: A guide to 5G driversedit
ET Telecom The IoT (Internet of Things) will see more and more ‘things’ connected to other ‘things,’ communicating autonomously through service creation and business support system platforms. This ecosystem of IoT will see 929 million devices connected by 2021, and for this system to work, networks need increased bandwidths. 5G can keep billions of devices connected to each other, without compromising on the speed or low latency
5G TechnologyIoTDigital focus can help create jobs, better rural lives: Industryedit
Hemant Joshi of Deloitte said the setting up of 5G center in collaboration with IIT Madras would help the country become an early adopter of the next generation technology rather than being a laggard. “This could be a boon for the telecom industry and guide telcos to move to next-gen networks efficiently and effectively. This could also work on development of the Internet of Things and machine to machine applications which are relevant and best suited for us,” he said.
5G TechnologyDigital EconomyIoTJobsCryptocurrencies not legal tender, AI and blockchain get a boost: Union Budget 2018edit
The Finance Minister also announced efforts to enhance research in disruptive technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data, Internet of Things (IoT), Robotics and Blockchain. “Niti Aayog will establish a national programme to direct research efforts in new-age technologies. The Department of Science will also launch a Mission for Cyberspace,” Jaitley announced in his Budget speech in Parliament.
AIBig DataBlockchainIoTComing up: 5G test bed at IIT-Madrasedit
By SV Krishna Chaitanya It will incorporate several new technologies developed and will be compliant with the emerging global 5G standard to which India is making significant contributions. In particular, it will include Internet of Things (IoT), Millimeter Wave Communications, Massive MIMO, Software Defined Networking, Network Function Virtualisation, LiFi, and Network Security,” he said and added that the project would cost around `240 crore.
5G TechnologyIoTBudget proposes up to 17% hike for science ministries, depts.edit
The DST has been allocated Rs 5,114.78 crore, an increase of 8.21 per cent, against Rs 4,726.71 crore given last year. In his Budget speech, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said the government would invest in research, training and skilling in robotics, artificial intelligence, digital manufacturing, big data analysis, quantum communication and Internet of Things.
AIBig DataManufacturingRoboticsSkill DevelopmentBudget 2018: 8 key takeaways for startups & tech companiesedit
Emerging technology got prominent mention in the Budget. NITI Aayog will initiate a national programme on AI, and Department of Science and Technology will launch a mission to support investments in research and training in robotics, AI, digital manufacturing, big data analysis, quantum communication and internet of things.
AIBig DataRoboticsAll Aboard on the AI Journey for a Digitally Transformed 2018edit
ET CIO This dizzying pace of progress has brought emerging technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and advances in Internet of Things (IoT) and cloud computing, etc as part of our everyday conversations. But how will these really shape up and transform our lives over the next couple of years?
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Budget 2018: Electric Vehicles ignored, contradicts government’s vision of 100% electric mobility by 2032edit
Arun Jaitley’s budget 2018 speech surprisingly had no mention on anything related to future of mobility and missed out giving any funds or incentives under FAME scheme to electric vehicles. Time and again Modi led Government has made its stance clear on electric mobility to reduce oil import bill and air-pollution. But the roadmap to achieve this target still remains unclear with no support from Government on paper.
MobilityElectric Buses Will Take Over Half the World Fleet by 2025edit
By Mark Chediak
Nearly half of the municipal buses on the road worldwide will be electric within seven years, with China expected to dominate the global market as it aims to cut urban pollution and support domestic manufacturers. The total number of electric buses in service is forecast to more than triple, from 386,000 last year to about 1.2 million in 2025, equal to about 47 percent of the worldwide city bus fleet, according to a report from Bloomberg New Energy Finance.
e-busesArtificial Intelligence for the Automotive Sectoredit
By Maurizio Di Paolo Emilio By 2020, industry analysts estimate that over 250 million vehicles will be connected to the Internet. These vehicles will be equipped with a myriad of sensors, connectivity platforms, geo-analytical capabilities and analysis methods for Big Data. As such, the Internet of Things (IoT) principle will become a fundamental link in integrating these disparate systems into a unified operational platform.
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Govt setting up model skill centres in every district: Jaitleyedit
The government is setting up a model aspirational skill centre in every district of the country under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra Programme, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said today. Unveiling the last full-year budget of the BJP-led NDA government before the General Elections next year, Jaitley said 306 Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras have been established for imparting skill training through such centres.
Skill DevelopmentExperts welcome focus on higher educationedit
By R Sujatha It will incorporate several new technologies developed ab initio and will be compliant with the emerging global 5G standard to which India is making significant contributions; in particular, it will include Internet of Things (IoT), Millimeter Wave Communications, Massive MIMO, Software Defined Networking, Network Function Virtualisation, LiFi, and Network Security,” he said.
5G TechnologyHigher EducationIoTBudget 2018: Emphasis should be given to education, skill developmentedit
By Ratnesh Jha This year’s budget is the most awaited announcement since the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and the incumbent government’s last budget of this term. It is, indeed, a great opportunity for the government to introduce some revolutionary changes specifically for the education sector. The education sector has witnessed 16 per cent growth in recent years and it is expected to continue with the upward trend.
EducationSkill Development62% increase in funding for minority affairs in union budgetedit
By Jamal Ayub Allocation for the union ministry has increased from Rs 2832.46 crore in 2016-17 to Rs 4534.96 crore in the budget presented on Thursday. “Education of women is the main focus. Increase in budget would help in social economic empowerment and education of Muslim women,” said Naqvi. Around 16% of Muslim women drop out from school or are not enrolled, he added.
Education2 Lakh Job Openings To Come Up Immediatelyedit
In sync with the mission, government’s effort to skill 1.3 million teachers is laudable, industry experts said. “However, the skill development plank was lacking in detail both in terms of outlay and programs targeted,” said Paul Dupuis, MD and CEO, Randstad India. “That being said, the INR 3,073 Crores allocated towards the Digital India campaign with specific investments to be made in up-skilling professionals in new age technologies like cyber-security and robotics is a welcome move.”
HiringUpskilling1K fellowships for BTech students a welcome moveedit
A private school teacher, Alka Rawat, said, “Revitalizing Infrastructure and Systems in Education’ by 2022, is a nice thought of government. But these are actually very long termed goal. We are happy that the goal is on improving educational institutes as well as their quality.” Rohan Potdar, an engineering student said, “The budget has kind of propelled our energy level as we are now foreseeing to be part of IITs and IISCs under the PM fellowships programmes.
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Budget 2018 on Renewable Energy: Incentives for farmers to switch to clean poweredit
By Utpal Bhaskar
In a move that will help reduce dependence on diesel pumps to irrigate crops, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government plans to offer incentives to farmers to shift to solar power pumps. Surplus electricity generated by the farmers will be bought by state electricity distribution companies (discoms) and will help boost India’s emerging green economy.
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