A 5-days hands-on training program on Mobile Skill Development Vehicle for Industrial Automation was organized by B. Borooah College, Guwahati from 20th April 2023 to 27th April 2023, in collaboration with the Department of Instrumentation & USIC, Gauhati University.

The primary motive of the workshop was to inspire passion for technological innovation and development of skills for Industrial Automation. It was a part of the skill development and outreach programme of Gauhati University. A total of  16 students from the Department of Physics at B. Borooah College participated in the training program.

Mr. Sumanta Borthakur, HoD of Physics took the initiative to hold the workshop.

Gauhati University has launched a unique Mobile Skill Development Vehicle for Industrial Automation. The main objective of the workshop was to introduce students to a vehicle equipped with modern components of industrial automation, including PLC, SCADA, HMI, sensors, etc. along with hands-on session during the training course. The vehicle also includes mechanical sensors, proximity sensors, temperature control, water level management, DC motor control, and AC motor control, among other types of sensors.These systems are primarily used in leading industrial sectors like Refining and Petrochemical industry, Paper industry, Cement manufacturing etc. 

Dr. Debashis Saikia (Assistant Professor), Ms. Chayanika Sharma, and Mr. Ankur Jyoti Kalita from Gauhati University, served as resource persons for the training program. The workshop was coordinated by Dr. Diganta Kumar Sarma, Department of Physics, B. Borooah College.