274 students present 137 research projects at Avishkar competition
Pune: Research projects by 274 students, addressing a range of subjects and practical challenges, were presented at the zonal-level Avishkar Research Competition organised by AISSMS College of Engineering in collaboration with the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) on Friday. The competition featured nearly 137 projects, providing students with a platform to showcase their research and explore solutions to real-world problems. Devidas Waydande, chairperson of the Avishkar Research Competition at SPPU, said the university had provided more than Rs 1 crore in funding for research-related activities.
“Research and innovation are important, and water management is an area offering growing opportunities for students to develop practical solutions,” he said. He said such competitions fostered scientific thinking among students and encouraged them to develop solutions to local problems. Water management was among the key areas of research highlighted at the event. Suresh Pratap Shinde, joint secretary of AISSM Society, highlighted the management’s support for research and development and the growing opportunities in water management research. Principal D S Bormane highlighted the role of student clubs at AISSMS College of Engineering in promoting research and innovation. He also spoke about the college’s foreign language courses, which had helped students secure placement opportunities in Japan and Germany. The zonal-level event provided students with an opportunity to showcase their work and receive feedback, furthering the university’s efforts to promote research among young people.