IIT Roorkee is undertaking a project for development of advanced packaging research laboratory and skill development programme. (representative image)
The institute said that the objective of this program is to help science graduates coming from rural and remote areas in the vicinity of industries. Students will be prepared as a tester in Paper Effluent Testing.
Indian Institute technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) Department of Paper Technology under the aegis of Satia Industries Limited is undertaking a project for development of Advanced Packaging Research Laboratory and Skill Development Program at Saharanpur Campus. The institute said that the objective of this program is to help science graduates coming from rural and remote areas in the vicinity of industries. The institute claims that the students will be prepared as testers in Paper Effluent Testing.
This is a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of Satia Industries Limited as indicated in the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU was signed on 17 August at IIT Roorkee.
“This program will help science graduates coming from rural and remote areas around industries. Students will be prepared as a tester in Paper Effluent Testing. This skill development training will help the students to get absorbed in the paper and pulp industries. Food loss and waste prevention strategies to effectively prevent or reduce wastage is one of the Sustainable Development Goals. The program will encourage and train students to integrate knowledge with awareness and indicate which foods cause the most damage and in which areas, along the food chain, and the most effective ways to prevent waste. How to target efforts from Press release by the Institute.
Chirag Satia, Executive Director, Satia Industries Ltd., said, “Satiya Industries Ltd. looks forward to working in close collaboration with IITRDF to create new potential collaboration opportunities to further strengthen our partnership.”
Santosh Kumar, CEO, IIT Roorkee Development Foundation, said, “The mandate of IITRDF is to promote scientific and engineering innovation at IIT Roorkee and raise funds to meet the growth aspirations. We will work closely with our donors to build and nurture relationships so that IIT Roorkee can make a positive impact on IIT Roorkee and society.”
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