Event Details
Landfill Site visit (23rd March 2024)
FROM 23 Mar 2024 TO 23 Mar 2024
Venue : SMIT @ 10:00 AM
The site visit provided students with firsthand exposure to real-world waste management infrastructure and practices, enriching their understanding beyond theoretical knowledge. Observing waste handling processes, treatment methods, and environmental safeguards offered valuable insights into the application of civil engineering principles in waste management.
EVENT REPORT
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TITLE/NAME OF EVENT: |
Landfill Site visit (23rd March 2024) |
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ORGANIZED BY (DEPT/ (CLUB/BODY ETC): |
Civil Engineering Department |
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UNDER THE BANNER OF (DEPT./OFFICE/CELL ETC): |
Civil Engineering Department |
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COLLABORATION WITH: |
Gangtok Municipal Corporation (GMC) |
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STUDENT EVENT: |
YES |
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EXTERNALLY FUNDED: |
NO |
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IF EXTERNALLY FUNDED, THEN NAME OF FUNDING AGENCY |
N/A |
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NATURE: INTERNAL PARTICIPANTS / EXTERNAL PARTICIPANTS / BOTH |
Faculty members and 6th semester students of the Civil Engineering Department |
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NO. OF PARTICIPANTS: |
31 |
9A |
INTERNAL: |
31 |
9B |
EXTERNAL |
N/A |
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MODE: ONLINE / OFFLINE |
OFFLINE |
10A |
IF ONLINE PROVIDE LINK |
N/A |
11A |
DATE FROM: |
23rd March 2024 |
11B |
DATE TO: |
23rd March 2024 |
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Place of Event: |
Solid waste disposal site, Lower Martam, East Sikkim |
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COORDINATOR: |
Dr. Hari Bhakta Sharma, Mr. Abhranil Adak |
RESOURCE PERSON
SL. NO. |
NAME |
AFFILIATION |
01. |
Dadi Ram Dhakal |
Assistant Engineer, Gangtok Municipal corporation (GMC).
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
The site visit provided students with firsthand exposure to real-world waste management infrastructure and practices, enriching their understanding beyond theoretical knowledge. Observing waste handling processes, treatment methods, and environmental safeguards offered valuable insights into the application of civil engineering principles in waste management. The visit emphasized the importance of environmental conservation and sustainable waste management practices among the students. Witnessing the impact of improper waste disposal and the measures taken at the site to mitigate environmental risks reinforced the significance of responsible waste management. Students actively engaged with site personnel, asking questions and seeking clarification on various aspects of waste management operations. Interactions with professionals at the site facilitated the exchange of ideas and perspectives, enhancing students' learning experience. The visit served as a platform for students to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and observational skills relevant to their future careers in civil engineering. Exposure to the practical challenges and considerations involved in waste management broadened students' professional horizons and prepared them for future endeavors in the field.
