IIM Ranchi signs MoU with PVUNL

Campus DiaryIIM Ranchi has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Patratu Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (PVUNL) to develop a comprehensive commercialisation model for fly ash and ash-based products.

The MoU marks the beginning of a joint initiative to develop scalable solutions for effective utilisation of fly ash generated by coal-based thermal power plants. IIM Ranchi will conduct a detailed assessment of PVUNL’s existing ash utilisation practices and develop a practical roadmap to achieve 50% ash usage across PVUNL’s operational units.International conference in XISSXavier Institute of Social Service (XISS), Ranchi, in association with the Institute of Engineering & Management (IEM), Kolkata, conducted a three-day international conference on sustainable marketing delivering value (SMDV) 2026 on Sunday.

The conference witnessed deliberation by eminent academicians, researchers, industry experts, policymakers, and students from India and abroad on sustainable technologies, responsible marketing, and sustainable development goals.IHM Ranchi hosts ‘Coffee with GMs’As part of its smart class series aimed at bridging the gap between academia and industry, Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Ranchi, organized an interactive session titled “Coffee with GMs” for third-year students.

The programme is designed to provide students with direct exposure to hospitality industry leaders.Seed ball workshopThe department of environmental science and engineering at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad celebrated Van Mahotsav 2026 on Thursday by organising a seed ball making workshop and an interactive green pledge campaign on the institute campus. The programme, conducted under the aegis of the ministry of environment, forest & climate change in collaboration with the horticulture section of IIT (ISM), aimed to promote ecological restoration and encourage greater public participation in environmental protection.(Compiled by Sanjay Sahay and Sharad Chandra)