New Delhi: The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has started Youth Undertaking Visit for Acquiring Knowledge (YUVAK) scheme to allow students to learn the engineering impeccability of the Atal Tunnel.
The YUVAK programme is aimed at providing first-hand knowledge and information about the latest techniques used in the construction of the tunnel and in particular about the New Austrian tunnelling method.
Technical institutes can register students for the programme, for which the last date is June 21.
The scheme will aid the students with financial assistance to conduct a study tour to Atal Tunnel.
“The YUVAK programme that allows students to understand more about the engineering marvel of the Atal Tunnel will surely enhance the quality of engineering education in India. It will inculcate research and innovation culture among students in the country,” AICTE Chairman Anil D Sahasrabudhe was quoted as saying by NDTV.
“The participation of students in the YUVAK programme is a welcome sign. Programmes like YUVAK will help to develop engineering brains within the country, and it could do wonders for the nation in the future. The Atal Tunnel measuring 9.02 kilometres in length could help students understand the potential of engineering, and it will inspire them to become a part of the nation-building process,” said AICTE vice-chairman MP Poonia.
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