NIT faculty gets Rs 73.92 lakh grant from Ministry of Mines GOI

Srinagar, Aug 13: A faculty member from the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar has secured a prestigious research grant of Rs 73,92,450 from the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, for a project aimed at strengthening Jammu and Kashmir’s infrastructure through advanced material technology.According to a statement issued here, the three-year project, titled “Strengthening Jammu and Kashmir’s Infrastructure: Corrosion-Resistant and High Strength 6082 T6 Aluminium Alloy for Bridges and High Structures”, will be led by Dr. Deepak Kumar Naik, Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, as the Principal Investigator (PI), along with Dr. Sandeep Samantaray, Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering Department, as the Co-PI.Director NIT Srinagar, Prof. Binod Kumar Kanaujia, congratulated Dr. Naik and Dr. Samantaray, stating that the project reflects the institute’s commitment to addressing real-world engineering challenges and contributing to regional development.Institute’s Registrar, Prof. Atikur Rehman also praised the achievement, noting that such initiatives elevate the research stature of the institute and demonstrate how academic expertise can be channelled to solve pressing developmental issues.Meanwhile, Dr. Naik expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Mines for the support, noting that the funding will enable cutting-edge research to enhance the properties of the 6082 T6 aluminum alloy.Dr. Samantaray highlighted that the outcomes would directly benefit infrastructure projects such as bridges, towers, and high-rise structures, particularly in J&K’s demanding climatic conditions.