REPORT ON MoU WITH NATIONAL CENTRE FOR COASTAL RESEARCH
Venue: Conference Hall – NCCR, NIOT campus
Date & Time: 22.01.2021 & 3:30 P.M
KCG College of Technology, Department of Civil Engineering signed a MoU with National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR). NCCR is an attached office of Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Government of India. NCCR was established in Chennai, in the year 1998 for implementing IDA assisted Environment Management Capacity Building Project. Presently, NCCR is continuing its activities in the field of Coastal Research, fully funded by MoES. Dr. M.V. Ramana Murthy, Scientist-G, Director NCCR, welcomed Dr. P. Deiva Sundari, Associate Dean, Industry partnership & Cooperate Affairs and Dr. V. Vandhana Devi, Head of the Department of Civil Engineering. Dr. P. Deiva Sundari, Associate Dean, Industry partnership & Cooperate Affairs, KCG College of Technology gave an insight about the college. Dr. Uma Sankar Panda, Scientist – E gave an insight about NCCR. He also explained about the various projects and research activities undertaken by NCCR in the area of Coastal Research.
The MoU was signed by Dr. M. V. Ramana Murthy, Director, NCCR and Dr. P. Deiva Sundari, Associate Dean, KCG College of Technology. Dr. M.V. Ramana Murthy, Director, NCCR appreciated Dr. V. Vandhana Devi, HoD Civil Engineering for putting all her sincere efforts to make this MoU happen between NCCR and KCG College of Technology.
The main objective of this MoU is to develop collaborative activities in the area of applied research, training and education to foster the development of students. The MoU encourages interactions between the scientists, research scholars, faculty members and students of the institutions. Dr. M.V. Ramana Murthy suggested that a formal meeting with the Director, National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) can be arranged for signing a MoU with KCG College of Technology which will be beneficial for other disciplines also. Dr. P. Deiva Sundari & Dr. V. Vandhana Devi have also discussed regarding installation of weather station and rain gauge in campus with the guidance of NCCR. The MoU was signed for two years. The event came to a close with a vote of thanks by Dr. V. Vandhana Devi, HoD, Civil Engineering.
Members Present during the signing of MoU:-
1. Dr. M.V. Ramana Murthy, Director & Scientist-G, NCCR
2. Dr. Tune Usha, Scientist – G, NCCR
3. Mr. K. Venkatarama Sharma, Scientist- F, NCCR
4. Dr. Pravakar Mishra, Scientist – F, NCCR
5. Dr. Uma Sankar Panda, Scientist – E, NCCR
6. Dr. Sisir Kumar Dash, Scientist – E, NCCR
7. Dr. P. Deiva Sundari, Associate Dean, KCG College of Technology
8. Dr. V. Vandhana Devi, HoD, Civil Engineering, KCG College of Technology
Benefits of the MoU between NCCR & KCG College of Technology
1. Close interactions between the scientists, research scholars, students and faculty members of both the institutions.
2. Imparting In-plant training at NCCR Campus for B.E. Civil Engineering students.
3. Deputation of students for Industrial training and In-plant training on-site will be arranged for NCCR funded projects.
4. Special technical training programme will be arranged for both students and faculty members in NCCR campus with no financial exchange.
5. To formulate ministry funded research projects and HRD plans between NCCR and KCG College of Technology.
6. To utilize various lab facilities and equipment at NCCR, by both students and faculty members of KCG College of Technology.
7. To exchange scholarly information between Scientist of NCCR and Faculty members of KCG College of Technology.
8. Publications of Joint Research papers, books and magazines by both the faculties of the respective institutions.
9. Potential joint funded projects applications and executions between NCCR and KCG College of Technology.
10. Student projects will be carried out under the guidance of NCCR scientists.