A view of Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
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Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi on Saturday held an open house where students showcased their research and development projects in various fields, including artificial intelligence (AI), sustainable development, and health care.
Speaking at the event, Prof. Ashutosh Sharma, a Padma Shri recipient, said that sustainable development and the use of machinery are crucial to the country’s development.
“Today’s open house showcases our existing research and collaboration. We hope that this will result in enhanced partnerships,” said the institute Director, Rangan Banerjee.
The event was attended by 3,500 visitors, including students and teachers from schools and colleges across the city.
Innovative projects
Satya Karmakar, a third-year PhD scholar at the Department of Textile and Fibre Engineering, showcased his team’s innovation ‘ReWear’, which repurposes textile waste into sustainable apparel. He displayed an apparel made from denim waste.
Other research projects showcased included ‘Brain in action’ aimed at understanding memory and decision making, ‘Healing power of herbs’, which explores the science behind plant-based medicines, and rapid tests to check food quality.
One of the visitors, Shambhavi, a Class 12 student from Amity School, Noida, said that the event motivated her to learn more about science and technology.
“It was inspiring to see how research is solving real-life problems,” she said.
Published – November 09, 2025 01:31 am IST
