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.
