Industry-Academia Meet

Baba Farid College of Engineering and Technology Hosts Industry-Academia Meet

  • Event: Industry-Academia Meet titled “Collaborative Partnership: Enhancing Industry-Academia Synergy”
  • Date: October 24, 2024
  • Host: Baba Farid College of Engineering and Technology (BFCET), part of Baba Farid Group of Institutions (BFGI)

Purpose:

  • Strengthen partnerships between academia and industry
  • Address skills gap, boost research, and foster innovation

Participation:

  • Representatives from 35 major industries and startups, including:
    • Festo India Ltd.
    • Compac Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.
    • Ambuja Cement Pvt. Ltd.
    • HMEL’s Guru Gobind Singh Refinery
    • Satia Paper Mills

Key Discussions:

  • Live Projects: Opportunities for students to work on industry-relevant projects
  • Consultancy: Collaboration between faculty and industry for expert solutions
  • Skill Development: Focus on training and preparing students to meet industry standards

Inauguration & Speeches:

  • Inaugurated by: Dr. Gurmeet Singh Dhaliwal, Chairman of BFGI
  • Welcome Address by: Dr. Jyoti Bansal, Principal of BFCET

Exhibition Highlights:

  • Showcased innovative products and emerging technologies
  • Demonstrated potential for impactful collaboration between industry and academia

Industry Insights:

  • Need for Skilled Professionals: Industry leaders stressed the urgent need for qualified talent
  • Gap in Academic Training: Emphasized on realigning curriculum to meet current industry needs
  • Upskilling Current Workforce: Focus on continuous learning to keep pace with technology advancements

Partnerships & MoUs:

  • Signed MoUs with key industry partners, including:
    • MdcZrk Export World
    • Pisoft Informatics Private Limited
    • Dashmesh Agro Industries
    • Building India Digital One Step IT Solution
    • Bharat Linkr
  • Objective: Drive research, innovation, and skill development aligned with BFGI’s mission to produce industry-ready graduates

Conclusion:

  • Vote of Thanks by: Prof. Tejinder Pal Singh Sarao
  • Outcome: Established a foundation for ongoing collaboration, supporting economic growth and enhancing competitiveness in both academia and industry sectors.
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