Indian Mining and Engineering Journal, Bhubaneswar, organized two days National Seminar on 21^st and 22^nd of September, in Hosa peté, Karnataka, where AKS University participated as a “Knowledge Partner” for the institutions.  An Award function titled “The IME Journal Annual Award” was also organized in the same venue which was attended by the dignitaries came from the top institutions of the country. Keynote speakers, during the seminar, presented their views on the topic Mining and Processing of Raw Materials for steel, cement and Power, while AKS University also made its presence felt by sharing substantial views on the topic.Earlier, the function was inaugurated at the hands of Dr. Mukesh Kumar, Director, Steel Research and Technology Mission of India, in presence of Er. Anant Soni, who had been invited as “Special Guest” for the seminar. Professor S Jayantu, through his excellent welcome speech, greeted the guests while K Gyaneshwar read the message of Vijay Kumar, DGMS, which contained the information regarding the inclusion of forty scientific and technical papers in the journal ofIndian mining and Engineering.  Taking note on AKS University, it was informed that the laboratories operationalised in AKS University are well equipped, and approximately 10,000 students are enrolled to carry out the studies in 55 courses, running in AKS University.Speaking on the occasion, PK Banik (VC, AKSU) apprised the audience about the contribution of AKS University to the Mining industries; also he presented a blueprint containing the futuristic progressive approach of AKS University. He said,  “The courses  (55)  running in AKS University,  have been designed to impart  quality education to the students, 25 competent mining faculty members are working day in  and day out  to give competent Mining Engineers to the mining industries of the country.