National level technical symposium, KRATORQ2019 at SRMIST Campus
The most
awaited National level technical symposium, KRATORQ2019, was conducted on 20th
September 2019 by the Department of
Mechanical Engineering at SRMIST, Vadapalani campus. The department has taken
the meticulous initiatives to encourage the students to acquire knowledge in science
and technology and also familiar with current trends happening in industry. This
symposium served as a platform for students to showcase their talents and their
interests towards various technologies.
The
Inaugural function of KRATORQ’19 was privileged
by the presence of the guests Mr. M. SATYANANDAN, General Manager, Product Development - Engines, Ashok
Leyland., Chennai and Prof. S. Sekar, Foundry engineering consultant. The inaugural
function was presided by Dr.K. Duraivelu, Dean (E&T) and Dr.S.Karthikeyan ,
Professor and Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering, proposed the welcome
address. Mr. P.R. Manikandan, GM-HR, SRM IST has proposed his felicitation
address to all the participants.
Chief
Guest Mr.M. SATYANANDAN delivered his
address on the essential skills the present day engineering students should
develop and very much highlighted the importance of attitude above all skills
to be a successful professional. He cited his own case of journey from a
fresher to the present level of his career in order to inspire the students.
The
souvenir on KRATORQ’19 was released by the dignitaries. The inaugural function
was concluded by vote of thanks proposed
by Mr. A. Sengolerayan, Assistant Professor.
Students
from various Engineering colleges across India have participated in large
numbers and took part in various technical and non technical events like Robo
war, RC racing, Paper presentation, CAD Modeling, Lathe Master, Wild welder,
wood pecker, HR Skills and so on.
The
valedictory function was organized in the evening. Prizes worth Rs. 1 Lakh were
distributed to the winners of various events. All the participant were given
participant certificate to motivate them. The program ended with national
anthem.💢
