SUBHASH MISHRA
Dhanbad, Dec 28: A team from the Mining Engineering Department of BIT Sindri, comprising Saurav Chatterjee and Abhay Kumar, has won the prestigious quiz competition organized by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in collaboration with the Mining Engineers Association of India (MEAI).
The event, held at the Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research (CIMFR), Dhanbad, was part of the celebrations for Indian Mining Day 2024.
Over a hundred teams from Jharkhand and West Bengal participated in the competition, showcasing their knowledge and expertise. BIT Sindri was represented by two teams, both of which delivered exceptional performances.
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The winning team, consisting of Saurav Chatterjee, a final-year student, and Abhay Kumar, a third-year student, demonstrated outstanding skill to secure the first position.
The second team from BIT Sindri, represented by Satyam Kumar and Vansh Raj, also impressed with their performance, earning a prize in the competition.
Dr. Ajay Kumar, Director (Technical) of CMPDIL, and Dr. Arvind Mishra, Director of CSIR-CIMFR, Dhanbad, attended the event as the Chief Guest and Guest of Honor, respectively.
Dr. Pankaj Rai, Director of BIT Sindri, congratulated the students on their remarkable achievements and expressed pride in their success. The Head of the Mining Engineering Department, Dr. P.K. Singh, along with other faculty members, also praised the students for showcasing their talent at a national-level competition.