A new mobile dental van with cutting edge technology was also launched during the orientation ceremony.

Vice Chancellor of Sharda University Y.K. Gupta, Professor Dr. Mahesh Vermal, Vice Chancellor of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University were also among those present.

Vice Chancellor Dr. Sibaram Khara, Dean, Dr. Swati Sharma, and Dean of Research, Dr. Bhuvnesh Kumar were also among those present during the ceremony.

He described it as a crucial step toward expanding dental care access for underserved communities and providing hands-on practical training in dentistry.

Advancements in Dentistry

Professor Dr. Mahesh Verma spoke about the significant advancements in the field of dentistry, highlighting the bright future for students in this domain.

He spoke about the importance of hard work and dedication, noting that a skilled doctor is one who can heal not only with medicine but also through their conduct and care.

He encouraged the students to take full advantage of the institute’s technology and modern equipment. They can help enhance the knowledge and skills.

This is equipped with advanced features such as digital imaging, sterilization equipment, and a dedicated treatment area, say sources from Sharda University.

A specialized team of doctors will visit local schools and areas through this van to offer high-quality dental care at affordable rates.

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The training program was conducted by IIT Guwahati in collaboration with the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS).

Broader impact

IIT Guwahati director Prof Devendra Jalihal highlighted broader impact of this initiative.

We are proud to partner with IRS to drive innovation and capability development in these fields, he said.

Program

The program was conducted at the Neel Diving Academy in Kochi, where trainers from both IRS and TIH IIT Guwahati delivered comprehensive theoretical and practical sessions.

Participants engaged in rigorous underwater welding exercises and underwent a series of technical evaluations. The quality and safety of their work samples were assessed against stringent standards, following which participants were certified for their proficiency in underwater welding, say sources from IIT Guwahati.

This certification program aligns with the vision of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ (Self-Reliant India) by building local expertise in underwater wet welding—a skill crucial for maintaining India’s offshore and maritime infrastructure, he said.

Workforce

Dr. Asokendu Samanta, Divisional Head of R&D at IRS, added, this program equips the workforce with vital underwater wet welding and deep diving skills, which are essential for maintaining India’s oil, gas, and shipping infrastructure.

Commitment

IIT Guwahati is committed to nurturing talent and empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to make meaningful contributions to the nation’s progress.

Through initiatives like this, the institute not only addresses critical industry needs but also contributes to the holistic growth and development of India’s workforce.

IIT Guwahati has retained the 7th position among the best engineering institutions of the country, 9th position in ‘Overall’ and 10^th position in ‘Research’ Categories in the ‘India Rankings 2024’ declared by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) of the Union Ministry of Education.

IITG has achieved rank 87 in the SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2024 and is the only academic institution in India that occupied a place among the top 100 world universities – under 50 years of age – ranked by London-based Times Higher Education (THE) in 2014 and continues to maintain its superior position even today in various International Rankings.

IIT Guwahati gained rank 32 globally in the ‘Research Citations per Faculty’ category and overall 344 rank in the QS World University Rankings 2025.

Among other frontier areas of research and innovation, IIT Guwahati is working towards augmenting critical science research initiatives in Genomics, Developmental Biology, Health Care and Bioinformatics and Flexible Electronics, among numerous other areas.

Also, IIT Guwahati ranks 6th globally in Sustainable Development Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy) of the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2023. IIT Guwahati has been also ranked 2nd in the ‘Swachhata Ranking’ conducted by the Govt. of India.

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