Unique Innovations
IIT Kharagpur have compiled 75 of its unique innovations to mark the 75 years of Indian independence. Innovations like Covirap, iMedex tele medicine system, Deekshak e-classroom software, AI based system monitoring social distancing, Ultra High Corrosion Resistant Stainless Steel for Indian Space, Painless Needle, Cell patterning, 2G Ethanol, AI based low-cost meteorological inspection system, Robotic systems to detect and treat plant disease, novel technique to trace ancient seasons and climate change etc. has propelled the Institute among its global peers. NEP 2020 is the basis of a vibrant democratic society for the public education system that expertise in socially relevant areas addressing resource utilization. It stands on five main pillars of Enhancement of Capacity, Accessibility, Quality, Fairness and Accountability.
Every year the faculties and students come up with innovative research findings in convergence with research, technology and industry for readymade products at hand. The Institute intends to collaborate with tech giants to build Technology Research Parks engaging people more effectively and establish Lab to Market products. Several cross-disciplinary research collaboration and research endeavours have been recognized to highlight the importance of modernization in infrastructure and experimental facilities. Seven niche areas comprising of Advanced Manufacturing Systems for Industry 4.0, Safety Engineering & Analytics, Quality and Reliability, Healthcare, Precision Agriculture & Food Nutrition, Smart Infrastructure and Advanced Transportation have been identified by the Institute that will drive its growth trajectory to become the top 10 universities in the world. Advance developments in Cybersecurity, Quality of services analyses in Cloud Computing, Big Data Analytics for Water Sustainability, Virtual accident modelling, wastewater engineering, status of climate change-induced agricultural droughts across India, Next-Gen wireless communication human physiology, in-silica disease models, SMART environment & SMART transportation like multimodal input based smart wheelchair system, Indigenous development and commercialization of advanced lightweight and efficient powertrain for electric 3-wheelers stimulates the progress ahead as an Institution.