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Dr. Dinesh Kumar Aswal, member of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) asks NIT Hamirpur students to work for improvement of technology

Hamirpur (HP), Oct 23 (UNI) Dr. Dinesh Kumar Aswal, a member of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), today asked students of the local NIT who got degrees in various disciplines to work for improvement of technology so that India went ahead of other nations in technology related issues including disaster management.
He said this while awarding degrees to the students of local NIT here today.
In all, as many as 1,265 Degrees were awarded at NIT Hamirpur’s 17th Convocation.
On this occasion, one Director’s Medal, 35 gold medals, 12 silver medals, and 14 bronze medals were awarded for outstanding academic performance.
He emphasized the importance of scientific rigor, precision, and responsible innovation in shaping the future of research and national development.
“Science cannot progress on assumptions or hurried publications; it advances only through accurate data, reliable methods, and precision-driven research. True scientific leadership lies in transforming knowledge into societal impact, sustainable development, and solutions to real global challenges, he said.
The address highlighted the need for interdisciplinary research, quality infrastructure, and responsible science to drive India towards global scientific excellence and future Nobel-level discoveries.
He was happy to note that the NIT Hamirpur has achieved remarkable success in campus placements for the 2025–26 academic session. The institute recorded an overall placement rate of 94.37%, with students securing an average annual salary package of ₹12 lakh, which was remarkable, he said.
The highlight of this year’s placements is an annual package of ₹3.40 crore offered by Tesla to a student from the dual-degree program in Electronics and Communication Engineering.
Dr. Aswal who mainly deals with the disaster management work at the national level said that the ten point programme of the Prime Minister under the NDMA was excellent and aimed at to help the people during crisis.
He said that Disasters’ impacts are huge and so are the needs to be prepared for and respond strategically. Across the globe, countries face disasters similar in nature and sometimes across the countries. It requires coordinated and unified response by affected countries.
Pre-disaster planning and preparedness can result in effective and timely response, hence it is important to bring about greater cohesion in international response to disasters. International forums and protocols should be used in addressing disaster risks for effective and coordinated response.
The Director of the Institution, Prof. HL Suryawanshi gave details of the improvement in the institute adding that departments of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Materials Science Engineering recorded 100 percent placement.
The Department of Mathematics and Scientific Computing achieved a placement rate of 92.10 percent.
The placement process for the 2026–27 academic session is also off to a strong start, with approximately 120 students already selected.
He said, “ The NIT Hamirpur continues to make steady progress in the fields of research and innovation. Between January 2025 and January 2026, the institute secured approval for 15 sponsored research projects, with a total value of approximately ₹10.56 crore. This brings the total number of ongoing sponsored research projects at the institute to 37”.
Moreover, the institute has also completed or undertaken consultancy projects worth over ₹4.15 crore in areas such as bridge construction, soil testing, the design of buildings and structures, and the testing of construction materials.
Furthermore, significant progress has been made in the areas of patents, research publications, and intellectual property. During the 2025–26 academic session, the institute signed eight Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with various academic institutions, government organizations, and industry partners. These include IIT Roorkee, IIT Jodhpur, UltraTech Cement Limited, the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority, and the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation.
The objective of these agreements is to foster joint research, industry collaboration, and the development and transfer of new technologies. Academic Reforms and Future Expansion Plans.
In alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the national goal of a 'Developed India' (Viksit Bharat) by 2047, NIT Hamirpur is implementing new reforms in its educational system.
These initiatives aim to provide students with knowledge across diverse subjects, a wider range of academic choices, and practical, hands-on experience, he said.
The institute has also formulated plans to expand its academic infrastructure and establish Centers of Excellence in emerging fields such as Artificial Intelligence, robotics, quantum computing, data science, and defense and space technology.
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