IIT (BHU) launches AICTE-sponsored certification programme on IoT and smart manufacturing
VARANASI: A six-month
QIP–PG Certification Programme titled 'IoT and Manufacturing: Methods, Processes, Applications and Technology' was inaugurated at the Indian Institute of Technology (
), Varanasi, on June 23.
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The programme, organised by the Precision Engineering Hub (PEH), is supported by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) under its Quality Improvement Programme (QIP) and aims to upskill faculty members across India in emerging areas of digital technologies and smart manufacturing.
The inaugural ceremony was attended by Prof. N. K. Mukhopadhyay, Acting Director,
(BHU), and Tapash Kumar Nandy, Director, DIA-CoE.
The event was attended by key faculty members, including Prof. Santosh Kumar, PEH Coordinator, Prof. Sandeep Kumar, Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, and G. M. Karthik, Programme Coordinator.
The certification programme has drawn participation from 36 faculty members representing nine states and union territories, with 25 participants holding PhDs in disciplines such as Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics Engineering.
The course is delivered by eight faculty experts from IIT (BHU) and includes hands-on training in a dedicated IoT Lab, developed in collaboration with FITAS Robotics and Embedded Systems Pvt. Ltd. The programme also features guest lectures from industry leaders, offering participants critical insights into real-world applications.
In his inaugural address, Prof. Mukhopadhyay underscored the importance of equipping educators with practical knowledge in IoT, automation, and smart systems, calling the initiative a vital step in enhancing India's capabilities in Industry 4.0 and advanced manufacturing.
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Nandy emphasised the significance of academia–industry collaboration and encouraged participants to align their teaching and research with national priorities, particularly in areas such as materials innovation and strategic technology development.
Highlighting the interdisciplinary structure of the programme, Karthik noted its focus on professional growth, collaborative learning, and skill transfer, empowering faculty to bring cutting-edge technological education to their students and institutions.
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