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How Important Is Accreditation?edit
Raghavan S of The Institution of Engineering and Technology explains why it is necessary for our schools to have an accreditation system and how it helps students come out with relevant skill sets that can build their career. The Outcome-based education (OBE) accreditation process for school education is a quality benchmarking system to ensure that students who pass out of accredited programmes/classes come out with relevant skill sets.
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Vivekananda Institute of Technology, Jaipur: Delivering Excellenceedit
Vivekananda Institute of Technology Jaipur strictly believes in holistic development of its students. Apart from academic progress, students need to have an all-round personality and thus comes in the ECAs. Vivekananda Institute of Technology Jaipur provides plenty of extra curricular activities, a few of which are listed below: Permanent Membership of Institution of Engineers Adequate infrastructure for indoor and outdoor sports available.
Institution of Engineers (IEI)Prathyusha Engineering College achieves 5th Rank in results among AU collegesedit
The college has established a rich industrial alliance through MoUs with Giant Industries viz. NIWE, Harita TechServ Pvt. Ltd., National Instruments, Bangalore, IBM Career Education, Infosys Campus Connect, CISCO Networking Academy, ICT Academy, DELL, Oracle, Glosys, Synchronix etc and established 7 Centres of Excellence. (IEEE)
IEEEInterdisciplinary Research and Innovation is key to Excellenceedit
Majority of the faculty members carry an experience of 20-25 years in academics and many have Ph.Ds. FDPs, industrial visits, seminars, conferences and other such events are organized for faculty by the institute to keep abreast with the changing trends. The institution has 22 professional institutions viz. IEEE, CSI, CII, ISACA, QCFI, FPSI, IICI, SAE, ISTE, IETE etc.
IEEEICTR-CET 2018 by Raja Rajeswari College draws a good responseedit
The conference was held in association with IEEE and offered a plat-form for researchers from academia and industry to meet and discuss latest scientific advancements in the field of emerging computations. RRCE is NAAC accredited for CSE, ECE, EEE, ME branches of Engineering and has an International Accreditation by HLACTUK, Texas, ISO Certified.
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Timing is right today for matchmaking apps, says Anand Lunia of India Quotientedit
TrulyMadly made a valiant attempt in this matchmaking apps arena, but the timing is right today, says Anand Lunia of India Quotient. In the era of funding artificial intelligence, Big Data and Internet of Things start-ups, it’s easy to overlook some obvious opportunities. Dating, companionship, or more bluntly, sex, is the most primal need, in the same hierarchy as roti, kapda aur makaan.
AIBig DataIoTPrivacy, security concerns around IoT need to be addressed stronglyedit
By Abhinav Singh
As more and more people start using devices enabled by the internet of things (IoT), which are then connected to the cloud computing network, there is an increasing concern around privacy and security among these systems. Security issues around IoT need to be addressed strongly in order to pave the way for more adoption of IoT in India and around the globe.
IoTSecurityNITI Aayog, ABB India to collaborate on AI, digitisationedit
The NITI Aayog on Wednesday entered into a partnership with technology company ABB India to work together towards realizing the government’s ambitious vision of ‘Make in India’ through advanced manufacturing technologies that incorporate the latest developments in robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI). As per the statement of intent (SoI) signed on Wednesday, the NITI Aayog will work with ABB across various sectors to suggest solutions for digitalization, incorporating the Internet of Things (IoT) and AI technologies.
AIIoTIoT needs to adhere to robust policies to avoid security risksedit
Sensors and Wi-fi have changed the way we interact with the world, bringing us a string of devices in this age of connectivity. Over the years, we have seen analysts forecast the total number of connected devices from 2 Billion to 50 Billion. The reality is that we don’t know how large these numbers may be. Dubbed the Internet of Things (IoT), the extent of their application is endless, limited to only our imagination. But this tsunami-sized trend to add intelligence and connectivity to devices does pose several risks related to security and privacy.
IoTSecurityHow artificial intelligence can help transform Indian healthcareedit
By Rashmi Mabiyan
“We need to leverage technology because India faces huge shortage of doctors and nurses. Skill development and technology will be the two mantras in order to deliver healthcare to the last mile,” said Dr Trehan. According to the Indian Journal of Public Health (September 2017 edition), India had just 4.8 practising doctors per 10,000 population.
AIHealthcareSkill DevelopmentFertile Soil For Industryedit
The job conundrum, particularly for engineering graduates, exists all around the world. A recent World Economic Forum report on employability skills indicates that over the next decade, skill demands for accelerated innovation would be driven by technology trends such as Design Thinking, Block Chain, AI, Big Data, IoT and Cloud Computing and more importantly higher order cognitive skills.
AIBig DataBlockchainCloud ComputingIoTDigitisation of Land Title, Recording of Transactions, Multiple Listing Services and Fractional Ownership of Real Estate Assets to see Blockchain Adoption Must Faster: Colliers International Indiaedit
According the Colliers Research, the true blockchain-led revolution to come in the business world, if it goes hand in glove with next age technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) and will streamline the entire real-estate life cycle. We anticipate that it will undergo many changes and adjustments as the market and stakeholders mature over time.
AIBlockchainIoTDigital India Comes Of Ageedit
The future is very promising because India’s digital economy, large size of our market, demographic dividend and passion for technology is creating enormous demand. Our digital economy also includes emerging areas like AI and IoT, the growing start-up movement and low cost, effective cyber security solutions. While we work out the details, no one doubts the potential to make India’s digital economy worth $1 trillion, employing 50-70 lakh people in the next 5-7 years.
AICyber SecurityDigital IndiaIoTArtificial Intelligence: Weather Forecasting and Prediction of Natural Disastersedit
By Gnanashekar
This is just a small resource to collect the data there are many other resources private weather stations on Earth which helps to gather the real-time data. There is the company called IBM which are accessing more than 250,000 personal weather stations they provide real-time weather reports. As economical sensors and improved connectivity which can expand the accessibility of the internet of things (IoT).
AIIoT10 Times Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Propagated Artificial Intelligenceedit
By Prajakata Hebbar
It is not news that India’s current Prime Minister Narendra Modi as well as the NDA-led government is proactive in adopting new technologies. It has been showcased by their marked preference in taking proactive steps towards helping the private sector, as well as updating the public sector and government entities with new technologies. Artificial intelligence and big data have been of keen interest to PM Modi. (IoT)
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India’s electric vehicles market to be held back by lack of charging infra: BNEFedit
Also, the sale of electric cars is expected to increase by 28 per cent as compared to 48 per cent growth in sales expected in e-buses by 2030. BNEF expects the transition to have major implications for electricity demand, the oil market and the sale of ICE cars. “EVs and e-buses will use 2,000 TWh in 2040, adding 6 per cent to global electricity demand. Meanwhile, the switch from ICE to electric vehicles is forecast to displace 7.3 million barrels a day of transport fuel,” BNEF said.
Electric VehiclesI don’t have a track record of making false promises: Nitin Gadkariedit
This government earlier made a plan for 100 per cent electric mobility by 2030 and then later junked it. How will domestic sector scale up? Any good idea and technology should be promoted. There will soon be rapid work in charging infrastructure. In electric cars, what you are saying China has already done and they are already going ahead in battery manufacturing.
Electric VehiclesHow The Government And Corporates Are Steering India Towards Being An EV Nationedit
National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) 2020 The first step taken by the Indian government to bring electrically-powered vehicles into the mainstream was the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) 2020. Launched in 2013, the plan aims to achieve national fuel security by promoting hybrid and electric vehicles in the country.
Electric VehiclesHow much will you save if you start driving an electric car?edit
By Danny D’Cruze
Having said that, the total expenditure on the electric vehicle should also account the replacement cycle of the battery, which in this particular case is five years. The price of a new lithium ion battery, in the current situation, is slightly lesser than half of the price of the car itself. Unlike petrol cars, electric vehicles also require a substantial amount of time to charge.
Electric CarGovernment plans to make Telangana a hub for Electric Vehicle manufacturingedit
In a bid to promote Electric Vehicle (EV) manufacturing, the state government will assist private firms set up manufacturing units in Telangana by providing long-term lease of government lands at subsidised rates and a battery disposal infrastructure among others. These policy initiatives are in the last stages of consideration by the state government.
Electric VehiclesElectric vehicles could save billions on energy storageedit
Using electric vehicles (EVs) as mobile power storage could eliminate the need to build costly stationary grid storage for energy from renewable sources, a study has found. Using California as a case study, researchers from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) in the US looked at the issue of large-scale deployment of renewables across the energy grid.
Electric Vehiclesenergy storageRenewable EnergyEAPL launches e-rickshaw awareness campaignedit
Currently, there are over two million e-rickshaws plying on Indian roads. The e-rickshaw market has seen a triple-digit growth in the last three and a half years from 40,000 units in 2012 to about two million units presently. According to a study by NITI Aayog and Rocky Mountain Institute, a switch to electric modes of transport will lead to 64 percent savings in energy.
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Need For Industry Ready Graduatesedit
The industry has been changing extremely rapidly, to say the least. Jobs, which existed a decade ago, have started disappearing and some have already vanished. The changing face of the industry and its competitive nature has thrown great challenges in terms of new jobs and job requirements. The industry has always been accused, for not wanting to spend time and money on training young graduates. The need for industry-ready engi
EducationMajor Revamp Required In Higher Educationedit
There are more than 700 universities and about 35,000 colleges in India offering a variety of programmes across all disciplines. The higher education system enrols over 20 million students, out of which 16 percent study engineering and technology. According to an AICTE report, there are 3,495 degree awarding engineering colleges in India with an annual student intake capacity of over 1.76 million and actual enrolment exceeding 1.2 million.
Higher EducationKerala: State-level council to frame policies for skill developmentedit
The government has decided to set up a state-level council chaired by the Chief Minister to frame policies for skill development. The council will have eight ministers, including the Labour Minister, Chief Secretary and two industry representatives. The Cabinet on Wednesday cleared the recommendations by Kerala Academy of Skill Excellence for unifying skill development activities in the state.
Skill DevelopmentInstitutions Should Empower Studentsedit
India has become the hotbed for studying engineering. Even international students choose India as their educational destination in this field. Apart from the government-run institutions, a number of private colleges and universities have added to the total number of engineering graduates that India yields every year. Engineering had seen its best days (employment wise) in the early years of 2000. It was the time when the MNCs found India to be a fertile ground for a huge amount of work and consequently the IT fields of engineering grew academically.
EducationEngineering A Fresh Wave Of Changeedit
Prof. Shankaranarayana Bhat, Associate Professor-Senior at Department of E&C Engineering and Coordinator Education Technology Cell at Manipal Institute of Technology is stating the obvious when he says that curriculum plays a vital role in developing quality graduates and equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills needed for their career in the core domain. “However, there could be a gap in the designed curriculum and delivered curriculum, which may affect the quality of students and there fore the employability,” he says.
EducationEngineeringA Holistic Perspective Is The Need Of The Hour To Take On All The Challenges That The Country’s Engineering Education Facesedit
Well, there have been all kinds of media reports with regard to employability of graduates, seats remaining vacant, huge intake in the last decade and on. These are some of the many challenges and AICTE has taken stock of all of them. However, we have to look at these problems from a holistic perspective and deal with them asking ourselves questions such as what is the need of the hour for the country? What should be done further?
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Powering smarter growth: Smart meters have the potential to improve billing efficiencyedit
By Saurabh Kumar
Smart meters are the first step in the digitisation of energy, paving the way for India’s smart energy revolution. Powered by cutting-edge technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), and automation, ‘smart energy’ integrates energy consumption with renewable-energy production, relevant infrastructures, through energy services, active users, and enabling technologies.
IoTRenewable EnergyIndia sets eyes on global solar energy sector domination with soon to be launched projectsedit
By Jibu Elias
When it comes to energy consumption, India has a bad reputation globally, especially for its over-dependence on fossil fuels such as coal. Even its Asian rival China has put in significant efforts to move its manufacturing economy’s dependence on fossil fuels to clean and renewable energy. In a period of 10 years, China has launched numerous mega solar power projects making them the global leader in solar energy.
Renewable EnergyFew energy technologies, sectors on track for climate goals-IEAedit
The IEA study said four of those solar photovoltaic (PV), lighting, data centres and networks and electric vehicles made “tremendous progress” last year. Solar PV experienced record deployment, light-emitting diodes (LEDs) became the dominant source of lighting in homes around the world and electric vehicle sales jumped 54 percent.
Renewable EnergyEnergy infrastructureedit
Weighing competitive advantages of one policy versus another to create an overall framework that is consistent will help expedite renewable energy creation. The fact that facilitating renewable energy expansion is critical not just from a financial perspective but also a national energy security perspective should inform such policies.
energy infrastructureChallenges to Indian energy infrastructureedit
The fact that facilitating renewable energy expansion is critical not just from a financial perspective but also a national energy security perspective should inform such policies. Interest rate policies also have a bearing on the renewable energy sector, and the sector needs to be cognizant of the impact that higher interest rates may have on debt funding for both current and future projects.
energy infrastructureRenewable EnergyCabinet approves MoU between India, France in renewable energyedit
The Union cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday gave its ex-post facto approval to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and France in the field of renewable energy. The MoU was signed on March 10, during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to India.
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