RGIPT Bengaluru Campus embarks on major infrastructure expansion to support future growth: Prof Hirani
New Delhi, June 19
The Bengaluru campus of the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology is undergoing a major infrastructure expansion aimed at strengthening academic excellence, research capabilities, and industry engagement, the institute's Director Prof. Harish Hirani said on Friday.
Speaking to reporters at the campus near Hosakote in Bengaluru Rural district, Prof. Hirani said the institute is substantially upgrading both its academic and physical infrastructure to support future growth.
"The academic and infrastructure facilities at the Bengaluru campus are being significantly expanded to meet the growing global demand in the fields of energy sustainability and energy transition," he said.
"As part of this expansion, an additional floor is being added to the academic block, and state-of-the-art research and laboratory facilities are being developed," he added.
As part of the expansion plan, modern laboratories are being developed to enhance the campus's scientific and technological capabilities.
"And because Bangalore is an industry hub, a technology hub, an innovation hub, So we want that most of our students who stay in Jaya's campus for three years, come here for the fourth year. For that, they will get better job opportunities and there will be innovation," he stated.
The director also announced the introduction of an artificial intelligence-based quiz system aimed at improving student engagement and learning outcomes.
In addition, the curriculum is being updated to incorporate more interactive and effective teaching methods alongside conventional classroom instruction.
"When children come here, we need a hostel space. So, we are making a new hostel. We are planning to make a hostel immediately," he mentioned.
According to Prof. Hirani, student strength at the Bengaluru campus is expected to rise to around 600-700 in the coming years.
In anticipation of this growth, the institute is also creating facilities that will enable future convocation ceremonies to be conducted at the Bengaluru campus itself.
— IANS
Reader Comments
As someone working in the energy sector in Bangalore, this is promising. The AI quiz system is a nice touch - we need more tech-driven education in India. 🚀
One small concern: why are they only now building hostels? Students shouldn't have to wait. Also, 600-700 students in Bengaluru is a bit modest - with Hosakote's potential, they could aim higher. Overall, good start though.
Finally some good news from the education sector! My cousin is studying petroleum engineering and said the Bangalore campus has great industry connections. This expansion will definitely help students get placed in top companies. 👍
Holding convocation at the Bengaluru campus itself is a practical move. Earlier students had to go all the way to UP for it - waste of time and money. Smart thinking by Prof. Hirani.
Impressive! The fourth-year move to Bangalore for better job opportunities is exactly what students need. But I hope they also focus on research collaborations with local industries in Hosakote. 🤞
Good to see Indian institutes investing in infrastructure. The energy transition focus is vital globally. I just wish they'd specified a timeline - when will these labs and hostels be ready? Transparency matters.