Dr. G.K. Pradhan, Engineering Dean of AKS University visited the Shyam Cement Company situated in Java, a sub-continent of Indonesia. Sharing the information about the lime stone mines, Dr. Pradhan told that one of the special characteristics of the lime stone is that it follows the mechanical procedures in mining process rather than the explosives. Dr. Pradhan told that during the visit he met the director of Shyam Cement and discussed various technical aspects of mining.

Surface Miner is very useful and significant: Sharing his experiences of abroad visit Dr. Pradhan said that the surface minor used in lime stones of Indonesia can be used in Indian mines as well. This technique will be advantageous for the students of AKS University also as it will lead them to achieve higher positions in mining career. As it is well known that Dr. Pradhan had visited the Indonesian cement plant on the invitation of American Tranker. On his maiden visit, Dr. Pradhan was congratulated by Chancellor-B.P. Soni, Vice Chancellor-P.K. Banik, Chairman-Anant Kumar Soni, Dean, Directors and HoDs of all the departments.