Srinagar, Nov 16: Dhaatu Mitra, the official club of the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (MME) at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, enthusiastically celebrated National Metallurgist Day through a vibrant array of activities.
The event encompassed various engaging competitions, including a challenging quiz, a creative drawing competition, an eloquent extempore session, and a research poster competition. Students participated zealously, showcasing their profound knowledge of metallurgy and demonstrating their creative prowess.
Professor (Dr) Sudhakar Yedla, Director of NIT Srinagar, graced the occasion as the chief guest. He praised Dhaatu Mitra for organizing an event that not only commemorated the significance of National Metallurgist Day but also spotlighted the talents and expertise within the MME community.
Highlighting the event’s role in fostering innovation and camaraderie among students, Prof. Yedla lauded Dhaatu Mitra’s efforts in providing a platform for students to showcase their skills and delve deeper into the expansive realm of metallurgy.
The event witnessed the presence of all faculty members of MMED, including HOD Prof Atikur Rahman, and faculty coordinators Dr. Nitika Kundan and Dr. Anshul Gupta.
Various competitions, such as the theoretical knowledge-based quiz, the creative drawing competition, the quick-thinking extempore session, and the research poster competition evaluating research and analytical skills, showcased the students’ multifaceted abilities.
Prof. Yedla emphasized the significance of such events in promoting innovation and fostering a sense of unity. Subsequently, he, along with other dignitaries, felicitated the winners, including Akeel and Asif for the Quiz, Hameem Habib for the Extempore and Research Poster Competition, and Berzish for the Drawing Competition.
Dhaatu Mitra’s successful organization of the event underscores their dedication to excellence in the field of metallurgy and their commitment to nurturing a collaborative spirit among the MME community at NIT Srinagar.
The event not only celebrated the students’ accomplishments but also reinforced the club’s pivotal role as a catalyst for academic and creative growth.
National Metallurgist Day serves as a tribute to the invaluable contributions of metallurgists to the domain of materials science and engineering. Through such impactful events, Dhaatu Mitra continues to play a significant role in shaping future leaders and innovators in the realm of metallurgy.
