N K Orchid College of Engineering & Technology, Solapur

20/08/2026

🏭💧 **Industrial Visit – TY Civil Engineering** 🏗️

As a part of the subject **Water Supply Engineering**, an informative and educational **Industrial Visit** was successfully organized for **Third-Year (TY) Civil Engineering students**.

📍 **Places Visited:**
1️⃣ Water Treatment Plant, Soregaon
2️⃣ Water Treatment Plant, Pakani

👨‍🎓 **50 students** actively participated in the visit and gained valuable **practical knowledge about various water-treatment processes, plant operations, and water-supply systems**.

💧 The visit helped students connect **classroom concepts with real-world applications** and understand the different stages involved in water treatment and distribution.

🌱 Such industrial visits provide students with practical exposure, technical understanding, and valuable insights into the functioning of water-supply infrastructure.

👏 **A great learning experience for our future Civil Engineers!**

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20/08/2026

🇮🇳 **Celebrating the Spirit of Freedom at NKOCET, Solapur!** 🇮🇳

**NKOCET, Solapur celebrated the 80th Independence Day** with great enthusiasm, pride, and patriotic spirit. ✨

The celebration was filled with inspiring **student speeches, soulful patriotic songs, energetic dance performances, and cultural programs** that reflected the spirit of our nation. 🎤🎶💃

Students and faculty came together to remember the sacrifices of our freedom fighters and celebrate the values of **freedom, unity, and patriotism**. 🇮🇳

The vibrant performances and enthusiastic participation made the celebration truly memorable. ❤️

**Let us continue to contribute towards a stronger, united, and developed India.**
🇮🇳 **Jai Hind! Jai Bharat!** 🇮🇳

07/08/2026

⚡🎓 **One-Day Orientation Workshop on Community Engagement & Field-Based Learning** 🎓⚡

The **Department of Electrical Engineering, N. K. Orchid College of Engineering, Solapur**, successfully organized a **One-Day Orientation Workshop on the Conduct of Community Engagement Courses and Field-Based Projects/Internships** in collaboration with **IIT Bombay – Unnat Maharashtra Abhiyan (UMA)** on **6th August 2026**.

🌟 The workshop featured insightful and inspiring sessions by **Prof. Dr. Priya Jadhav (IIT Bombay)** and **Dr. Gopal Chavan, Team Lead, Unnat Maharashtra Abhiyan (UMA)**, along with valuable technical sessions delivered by the **IITB-UMA team**.

💡 **Key Learning Areas:**
🔹 Community Engagement Courses
🔹 Field-Based Learning Methodologies
🔹 GIS & OpenDSS Tools
🔹 Real-World Engineering Applications
🔹 Experiential & Outcome-Based Learning

The sessions provided participants with practical insights into connecting **engineering education with real-world community challenges**, encouraging students and faculty to develop solutions that create meaningful societal impact. 🌍⚙️

🙏 We sincerely express our gratitude to the **Management, Principal, distinguished resource persons, IITB-UMA team, faculty members, staff, and all participants** for their valuable support, enthusiasm, and active participation in making the workshop a resounding success.

🌱 This initiative reinforces our commitment to **Experiential Learning • Outcome-Based Education • Community Engagement • Socially Relevant Engineering Solutions**, in alignment with the vision of **National Education Policy (NEP) 2020**.

⚡ **Learn from the Community • Innovate for Society • Engineer for Impact**

07/08/2026

🚨 **Awareness Session on Cyber Crime, Drug Abuse, Women Harassment & Road Safety** 🛡️

The **Department of Mechanical Engineering, NKOCET** successfully organized an **Awareness Session** for **Final Year Mechanical Engineering students**, focusing on critical social and personal safety issues that are increasingly important for today’s youth.

🎙️ **Expert Sessions:**

🔹 **Police Inspector Mr. Kundan Gavde**
*In-charge, Solapur Taluka Police Station*
👉 **“Say No to Drugs”** – Awareness about the harmful effects of drug abuse and the importance of making responsible choices.

🔹 **Assistant Police Inspector Mr. Netaji Gandhare**
*Cyber Police Station*
👉 **Cyber Crime Awareness** – Insights into cyber threats, online safety, and responsible digital behaviour.

🔹 **ASI Gaikwad Sir**
👉 **Road Safety Awareness** – Importance of responsible driving, traffic rules, and safe practices on the road.

🔹 **Mrs. Gote Madam**
👉 **Prevention of Women Harassment** – Creating awareness about prevention, safety, respect, and maintaining a safe environment for all.

🌟 Such awareness initiatives help students become not only **better professionals but also responsible, informed, and socially conscious citizens.**

🤝 **Awareness • Responsibility • Safety • Respect**

07/08/2026

♻️🌍 **E-Waste Management Awareness Session Successfully Conducted!** 🌍♻️

The **E&TC Department, NKOCET**, in association with **TATA Croma**, successfully organized an **E-Waste Management Awareness Session** for **SY & TY students**, focusing on responsible e-waste disposal, recycling, and sustainable practices. 🌱💚

✨ **Session Highlights:**

🔹 **Mr. Chidanand Masuti** introduced students to **TATA Croma’s E-Waste Management initiatives** and its efforts towards responsible e-waste collection and recycling.

🔹 **Engineer Mr. Ajit Kanaje** highlighted the **importance of proper e-waste disposal** and explained sustainable practices for managing electronic waste.

🔹 **Store Manager Mr. Sachin Shinde** shared insights into **TATA’s social responsibility initiatives** and its commitment towards environmental sustainability.

🌱 **“Don’t throw it away… Recycle E-Waste the Right Way!”** ♻️

💚 **Together, let’s take responsibility today for a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable tomorrow.**

**Learn • Recycle • Reuse • Sustain** 🌍♻️

07/08/2026

🌱 **Empowering Gen Z Farmers | Exploring Agribusiness Opportunities** 🚜✨

On **31st July 2026**, **12 students (2 from each branch)** participated in a one-day event on **“Agribusiness Opportunities for Gen Z Farmers”**, organized by **Green Edge Farmer Producer Company Ltd., Solapur** in collaboration with the **Center for Research and Technology Development, NBNSCOE, Solapur**.

The event provided students with valuable insights into the **emerging opportunities, innovations, and entrepreneurial possibilities in the agricultural sector**. 🌾

Key Sessions Covered:
🔹 Opportunities in agriculture-based businesses
🔹 Millets, pomegranate processing & allied businesses
🔹 Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) – benefits & opportunities
🔹 Financial opportunities and support for FPCs
🔹 Agriculture raw-material-based businesses & sustainable farming

🎙️ The sessions were delivered by experts from renowned institutions, including **Pomegranate Research Centre, Millet Research Centre, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, and recognized banking institutions**, providing students with practical knowledge and industry-oriented perspectives.

🌾 **From Agriculture to Agripreneurship — Inspiring the Next Generation of Farmers and Entrepreneurs!**

✨ **Learn • Innovate • Enterprise • Sustain**