17/05/2026
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Raj Kumar Goel Institute of Technology proudly announces the successful completion of the DST-funded project titled โ๐ผ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ก๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐บ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐โ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฆ ๐๐๐ ๐ผ๐๐ก๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ & ๐๐ข๐ ๐ก๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ท๐๐ฃ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ก ๐๐๐ ๐ถ๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐ฆ ๐ต๐ข๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ ๐ฟ๐๐ค-๐ผ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ก๐ก๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ โโ, sponsored by the Department of Science & Technology with a sanctioned cost of โน1.0228 Crores.
The project was led by Dr. Pankaj Kumar Sharma, Head, Mechanical Engineering Department and Principal Investigator, along with Dr. Suneel Kumar, Senior Principal Scientist, CSIR-NEERI Nagpur, and Mr. Praveen Gautam, Assistant Professor, RKGIT.
During the field visit on 22 January 2026, DST officials reviewed the implemented technologies, and the project assets were formally handed over to the Gram Panchayat in the presence of officials and community members, ensuring long-term sustainability and community ownership. The final review meeting was held online at the DST Office on 27 April 2026, marking the successful completion of the project.
Key Achievements:
โ๏ธ 60 KLD PHYTORID wastewater treatment system
โ๏ธ Village pond rejuvenation & groundwater recharge
โ๏ธ 3.3 kW solar-powered sprinkler irrigation system
โ๏ธ 16 solar-powered 20W LED street lights
โ๏ธ Improvement in groundwater & agricultural sustainability
โ๏ธ Capacity building and technology transfer
The department sincerely acknowledges the support of DST, CSIR-NEERI Nagpur, Gram Panchayat Daugwan, faculty members, students, project staff, and village stakeholders. This achievement reflects RKGITโs commitment to sustainable development, rural innovation, and environmental conservation.
