AKS University, joining the hands with Indian Mining and Engineering Journals, Bhubaneswar, organized a “National Workshop” on the topic “Sustainable Development of Mineral Resources”. The Workshop was organized in Hotel Clarks, Khajuraho between 7^th to 8^th of April with an objective to convey the message on Environmental protection, and enriching the Mining sector.

 The function was attended by the officials of top industries, who discussed extensively on the intricacies of Mining Engineering. The industrial representatives, present on the occasion, also lauded the efforts of AKS University in setting up a high standard for the education of students.  

Felicitation and Prize Distribution: During the programme, Ranjan Sahay, Professor V.V.Dhar, and Professor Gopal Krishnan were conferred with the Life Time Achievement Award for their contribution to Mining Sector. On this occasion, a book written by Dr. G.K. Pradhan (Engineering Dean, AKSU) titled “Explosives and Blasting Techniques” was also released by the Chief Guest of the programme.

Students made Paper Presentation:  Twenty students of AKS University, who were selected for the PPT presentation, delivered their lectures in front of the top officials of companies like Prism Cement, Maihar Cement, Reliance Cement, Vikram Cement, Ultratech Cement, J P Cement, NMDC, Peetambara Lignite, Tata Spange, Khajuraho Minerals, Prankar, and SB Grainite. At the end of function, all the guests were distributed mementoes by AKS University and “Indian Mining and Engineering Journal.

Delegates, who made their presence: During the National Workshop, V.C.(AKSU): Paritosh Banik, Chairman: Anant Soni, Dr. M Kalidurai,Professor B.B. Dhar, Prof. S. Jayanthu, Ranjan Sahay, Dr. Akhilesh Pandey,Gunadhar Pandey and Sanjay Joshi graced the occasion through their presence.

 Journal Completed its 50 years: Notably, the “Indian Mining and Engineering Journal” came into light in year 1961, and has completed 57 years of its existence. The Journal has been hosting the function like this for the last 10 years to recognize the efforts of the people, who have performed exceptionally well in their respective fields, the Journal has been hosting the function like this for the last 10 years.

Discussion held on Mining Policies: The intellectuals utilized the forum in holding broad discussion on current mining policies of Indian Government. It was the fourth consecutive year when SD Miner organized the function like this, and the esteemed presence of the dignitaries made it a successful one. In past, it has organized the same sort of function in Delhi-2014, Bhubaneswar: 2015, and in Bilaspur: 2017. The next programme is scheduled to be held at Delhi, in year 2019.