Civil engineering students to showcase their
design skills in national competition
Kolkata, July 21, 2010: Rapidly changing developments in the field of civil engineering have generated the need for young and trained engineers particularly in the research and development area. Fulfilling this need, at least partially, is a national-level competition organized by INSDAG (Institute for Steel Development and Growth), a non-profit making body established by the ministry of steel, government of India and leading steel producers of the country.
Explaining the rationale of the competition, Mr Sushim Banerjee, director-general of INSDAG said: “Our idea is to give students a platform to demonstrate their talent. It also gives them an opportunity to interact with industry experts and gain insights into the required skill sets and ways to stay abreast of technological advancements in civil engineering worldwide.”
The competition, which is now into its tenth year, seeks to recognize and reward talented students of civil/structural engineering in India for excellence and innovation in structural steel design. This year’s theme ‘A steel-intensive foot over-bridge’ is very topical and inspired by projects which are currently in great demand in the country.
Sixteen individuals/groups (four each from the east, west, north and south zones) from different engineering colleges have been shortlisted for the final round in Kolkata to be held on July 27, 2010. The presentations to be made in the final round will be judged by the central selection committee comprising four zonal jury members and Dr Bratish Sengupta, retired professor of civil engineering, Jadavpur University. The top five entries will receive cash prizes and a scroll of honour.
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