News for the IET
SRM Institute of Science and Technologyedit
Five of Engineering programs at the Kattankulathur campus have been accredited by Commissions of ABET, USA and four by UK Based IET. Such international Accreditations have resulted in close to 800 Students from 64 Countries studying at SRMIST.
AccreditationIETStudents turn to YouTube for guidanceedit
Rather than turning to their teachers and parents for advice on their career, school work or fitting in, nearly half of the kids turn to YouTube instead for guidance. Similarly, 37% revealed their first point of call for career advice has been to try to contact a ‘celebrity’ directly in a bid for help. The research was commissioned by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) which warned a lack of relatable role models for children.
Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)Artificial Intelligence in the era of Industry 4.0edit
Digital transformation is having a significant impact across all industries. Manufacturing organizations have begun to acknowledge, and even experience, the advantages of digital transformation. While it would be unwise to say that most manufacturing companies know where to go, it is fair to say that they understand the direction to drive towards Industrie 4.0
Chairman of Manufacturing Working GroupMr. Lux RaoThe IET IoT PanelNews for other PEI
New Vice-Chancellor appointed at BML Munjal Universityedit
BML Munjal University (BMU) today announced the appointment of new Vice Chancellor, Dr Manoj Kumar Arora. Professor Arora was Director at Punjab Engineering College (PEC), where he brought in several administrative and academic reforms. He has earned Outstanding Teacher Award twice at IIT Roorkee, the Commonwealth Scholarship Award, the DST Young Scientist Award, the AICTE Young Teacher Career Award, and post-doctoral fellowship. He is a fellow of Institution of Engineers (India).
Institution of Engineers (India)Industry News: Information and Communications
India On Its Way to Become World’s Software Automation Capitaledit
The age of automation is well and truly here, and RPA (Robotic Process Automation) is transforming the way organizations operate. A recent global research report by University of London has indicated that workplaces augmented with automation perform tasks 33 percent more effectively.
AutomationRPAMore than 4,000 jobs in Artificial intelligence lying vacant: Studyedit
While 57% organisations hiring for AI look for candidates with five-years-plus experience, the average AI experience of Indian professionals is a mere three years.
AIJob OpportunitiesTech giants focus Artificial Intelligence on healthcare as India joins the bandwagon in 2018edit
While the buzz around Artificial Intelligence (AI) gained ground in 2018, tech giants decided to utilise the Machine Leaning (ML)-based algorithms not just to help enterprises drive growth but also improve healthcare globally and India became an early adaptor.
AIHealthcare2018 in Technology, and What 2019 Holds in store for Enterprise Landscape?edit
The well-known adage, “The only thing constant in life is the change”, holds particularly true for the tech industry. The pace of change in it is also much faster than any other industry, with one piece of technology replacing another, or even going obsolete, in the blink of an eye.
AIIoTIndustry News: Future of Mobility
Opinion: What other countries can learn from India’s electric vehicle dreamedit
We’ve been trying to fight climate change the way China has developed — through giant, centralized endeavors. That’s failing. Perhaps we should think instead about doing it the way India develops: through individual initiative, micro-enterprise, and strategic deregulation
Electric VehiclesEV push: Auto industry calls for middle pathedit
According to a report by The Times of India, a note prepared by NITI Aayog proposed incentives of Rs 25,000-50,000 in the first year for those buying electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and cars. The revamped policy has been drafted after Prime Minister Narendra Modi rejected an earlier draft and asked bureaucrats to ensure that batteries were incentivised to lower costs, instead of offering sops to automakers, says the report.
electric vehiNitin Gadkari warns EV makers against compromising on qualityedit
The minister for road transport and highways also urged the EV component makers not to import cheap quality products from China, which lower down the life of vehicles and thereby discourage large-scale adoption.
Electric Vehicles
Heavy industries ministry has proposed customs duty cut on EV parts to FinMin: UN Anant Geeteedit
Union Minister Anant Geete said on December 21 the Department of Heavy Industries has proposed slashing of customs duty on parts of electric vehicles (EVs) to the finance ministry, which has to take a call on it. “We have requested (reduction of import tariff) to the finance ministry.
Electric VehiclesIndustry News: Education
4 Important trends in education sector to expect in 2019!edit
The value of education in any society is uncontested – in fact, its relevance in today’s world is possibly far greater compared to most aspects of human life. It is probably for this reason that the World Development Report 2018 published by the World Bank, in a first, focussed solely on education.
Education
‘Problem of employability of engineers should be addressed in college itself’edit
It is a known fact that India produces the maximum number of engineers in the world but a majority of them are not employable. Engineering employability quotient basically revolves around different aspects such as analytical, behavioral and communication skills. Many of the engineering graduates have good analytical skills but score low on behavioral and communication skills and hence are not successful in getting a job.
EngineeringInternational practices in assessment and accreditation at higher educationedit
With the advent of Higher Education’s (University/ Institutes) cross border initiatives,an international market of accreditation services is also emerging giving shape and form to a consistent quality assurance framework in line with national policies for Higher Education and establishing benchmarks for the same.
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India endeavors to expand green energy share in 2019 to fight climate changeedit
However, the ceiling on the tariffs restricted the industry participation, resulting in only partial subscription of 1050 MW out of 1200 MW (solar wind hybrid) tender capacity.
Green Energy
India succeeds in diplomacy to form climate change roadmap, wins accoladesedit
India has committed that by 2030, as much as 40% of its installed energy capacity will be based on non-fossil fuels.Also, India’s success in renewable energy auctions, in reducing emissions besides its largest commitment to eliminate all single-use plastic in the country by 2022, has enabled it to win accolades globally.
Climate ChangeRenewable EnergyHow Centre is fueling clean energy growthedit
India has become an outspoken proponent of renewable energy, including at the just-concluded COP24 in Poland and as champion of the International Solar Alliance (ISA). But do the facts back up the rhetoric? Is the central government walking the talk?
Clean EnergyRenewable Energy: Indian Scenario of the Renewable Energyedit
Renewable energy sources and technologies have potential to provide solutions to the long-standing energy problems being faced by the developing countries. In this article, the availability, current status, major achievements and future potentials of renewable energy options in India are summarized.
Renewable Energy