The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi, in collaboration with Bathinda Chemical Limited (BCL), Bathinda, establishes Punjab's first IDEA Laboratory at MRSPTU Bathinda with a total investment of ₹1.11 crore (₹56,00,000 granted by BCL and ₹55,00,000 by AICTE). Named the BCL-AICTE IDEA Lab, this facility focuses on fostering innovation by applying STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) principles through hands-on learning, practical experience, and product visualization.
AICTE sets up such advanced labs in reputed institutions nationwide to provide state- of-the-art facilities in areas like Artificial Intelligence, 3D printing, product development, and prototype design, offering comprehensive mentorship under one roof. The primary goal of this lab is to empower students globally to innovate and excel in STEM fields, enabling them to transform their ideas into real-world applications. The lab organizes camps, workshops, training sessions, and product development programs to support these objectives.
The majority of the equipment purchased under this grant consists of state-of-the-art technology with widespread applications in STEM fields such as engineering, architecture, food sciences, and pharmacy. Polytechnic, ITI, school students, and faculty regularly visit the facility and benefit from exposure to this advanced equipment during open day visits, student training programs, and workshops. Additionally, teachers benefit from Faculty Development Programs (FDPs), which continue to be conducted regularly.
Idea Lab significantly augments the facilities of our institute. It acquires state-of-the-art equipment, enhancing the infrastructure and resources available to students and faculty across various departments, including engineering, architecture, food sciences, and pharmacy. This facilitates a more hands-on learning experience, better training programs, and increased exposure to advanced technologies for students and faculty. Regular visits by students and teachers, along with specialized programs such as Faculty Development Programs (FDPs), enrich the academic environment, making it conducive to both teaching and learning. Moreover, over 20,000 students from surrounding schools’ benefit from various events conducted at the IDEA Lab. The facility supports the development of diverse projects and products by undergraduate and postgraduate students.
The equipment procured under this program has significant academic
applications across multiple disciplines. Students engage in hands-on activities, applying theoretical
knowledge to real-world scenarios, which enhances their understanding and skills. The equipment also
supports faculty research, promotes innovation, and fosters interdisciplinary collaboration. Specialized
training programs and workshops for both students and teachers further contribute to the academic growth
of all participants. Overall, the equipment enriches the curriculum and provides valuable resources for
both teaching and research.
The facility serves as a training center for new-age equipment and
technologies, including 3D printers, CNC wood routers, CO2 laser cutters, mini desktop CNC lathe
machines, PCB prototype machines, vinyl cutters, and 3D scanners. The IDEA Lab enriches experiential
learning through hands-on training sessions and workshops, encouraging students to think critically and
solve problems, ultimately leading to prototype development.
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Sr. No. |
Date of the Event |
Nature of the Event |
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1 |
02.05.2023 to 03.05.2023 |
Student Training Program |
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2 |
08.05.2023 to 09.05.2023 |
Student Training Program |
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3 |
17.05.2023 to 19.05.2023 |
Student Training Program |
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4 |
22.05.2023 to 26.05.2023 |
Student Training Program |
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5 |
22.05.2023 to 26.05.2023 |
Summer Training Program |
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6 |
29.05.2023 to 03.06.2023 |
Faculty Development Program |
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7 |
03.07.2023 to 08.07.2023 |
Faculty Development Program |
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8 |
10.07.2023 to 04.08.2023 |
Internship for Students |
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9 |
07.08.2023 to 12.08.2023 |
Faculty Development Program |
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10 |
17.08.2023 to 19.08.2023 |
Ideation workshop |
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11 |
23.08.2023 to 25.08.2023 |
Ideation Workshop |
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12 |
25.08.2023 to 26.08.2023 |
Robotics workshop |
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13 |
31.08.2023 to 01.09.2023 |
Robotics workshop |
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14 |
04.09.2023 to 09.09.2023 |
Skilling Program |
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15 |
18.09.2023 to 30.09.2023 |
Professional Skilling Program |
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16 |
18.10.2023 to 20.10.2023 |
Ideation Workshop |
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17 |
25.10.2023 to 27.10.2023 |
Ideation Workshop |
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18 |
08.11.2023 to 10.11.2023 |
Ideation Workshop |
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19 |
15.11.2023 to 20.11.2023 |
Ideation Workshop |
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20 |
28.11.2023 to 02.12.2023 |
Faculty Development Program |
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21 |
23.01.2024 to 25.01.2024 |
Ideation Workshop |
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22 |
21.03.2024 to 22.03.2024 |
CNC Programming |
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23 |
08.07.2024 to 13.07.2024 |
Student Skilling Program |
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24 |
19.8.2024 to 21.8.2024 |
Ideation Workshop |
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25 |
22.8.2024 to24.8.2024 |
Ideation Workshop |
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26 |
02.9.2024 to 04.09.2024 |
Ideation Workshop |
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27 |
05.9.2024 to 07.09.2024 |
Ideation Workshop |
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28 |
09.9.2024 to 11.09.2024 |
Ideation Workshop |
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29 |
12.9.2024 to 14.09.2024 |
Ideation Workshop |
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30 |
11.11.2024 to 16.11.2024 |
Skilling Program |
Dr. Rajesh Gupta, Coordinator, BCL-AICTE IDEA Lab (94631-35222)
Dr.
Haramritpal Singh, Incharge/Tech Guru, BCL-AICTE IDEA Lab (9872409193)
Email-
idealab@mrsptu.ac.in