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THDC Institute of Hydropower Engineering and Technology
टीएचडीसी जल विद्युत अभियांत्रिकी और प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान
TypeGovernment
Established2011
DirectorProf. K.K.S. Mer
Location
New Tehri
,
Uttarakhand
,
India
CampusRural
AcronymTHDC IHET
AffiliationsUttarakhand Technical University, Dehradun
Websitethdcihet.ac.in
Location of THDC_IHET on Map of Uttarakhand
Location of THDC_IHET on Map of Uttarakhand
THDC-IHET Tehri
Location of THDC-IHET within Uttarakhand

THDC Institute of Hydropower Engineering and Technology is an engineering college in Bhagirathipuram, Tehri, Uttarakhand. The institute was established in August 2011.

THDC-IHET has initiated the THDC-IHET Research and Development Center to promote renewable energy innovation by teams of scientists and engineers from the institute and any other institutes affiliated to UTU.[citation needed]

The institute has received the award for "Excellent Institute for Promoting Hydropower in Uttarakhand" in the second National Uttarakhand Education Summit & Awards 2015 by CMAI Association of India.[citation needed]

About

THDC Institute of Hydropower Engineering and Technology was established in the 2011 and is located in Garhwal, Uttarakhand. The Institute offers the B.Tech course under 5 branches viz. Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Electronics and Communication and Computer Science at the undergraduate level.

THDC Institue Of Hydropower Engineering And Technology was established in 2011. The institute has successfully worked in many Hydro-Projects like Koteshwar Power Plant in 2011 and 1000 MW Tehri Project.

  • It is run as a Constituent College of the Uttarakhand Technical University
  • The institute is placed at B. Puram, Tehri, and approx. 150 km from capital city – Dehradun on stunning site of THDC project
  • The UG program allows students to know-how first-hand, challenges and the joys of research knowledge.


THDC Institute of Hydropower Engineering and Technology Tehri (THDC-IHET Tehri), Constituent Institute of Uttarakhand Technical University Dehradun, has signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Arba Minch Institute of Technology, Arba Minch University (AMU), Arba Minch, Ethiopia on Jan 3, 2016 at Vice Chancellor Office, UTU, Dehradun.

THDC-IHET has become the first constituent institute that signed an MOU with the foreign University for the future expansion of the students’ academic endeavour. This MOU is developed for the purpose of facilitating exchange academic activities between both the organisations. THDC-IHET Tehri and AMIT Ethiopia are mutually interested in furthering collaboration on research and education.

The goals of collaboration on academic activities contained in this MOU include:

  • To improve international understanding of water resources of both the countries for enhanced research.
  • To increase educational and research opportunities in water resources.
  • To enrich the students and faculty exchange on research and education of both institutes.
  • To organize joint academic activities and conferences/workshops etc, and
  • To foster genuine and mutually beneficial collaboration.

In addition, through this MOU both institutes should seek to promote:

  • Mobility of students for summer internship, projects and research work
  • Faculty exchange
  • Joint working on externally and internally funded projects
  • Joint research activities and publications
  • Participation in seminars and academic meetings
  • Exchange of academic materials and academic publications
  • Organize Special short-term academic programs

Vice Chancellor of UTU, Prof. P. K. Garg, and Director of THDC-IHET, Dr. Chinnappan Baskar, has signed MOU on behalf of the institute and UTU. Dr. Negash Wagesho has signed MOU on behalf of AMU. Prof Chandra, representative from AMU was present during the signing of MOU.

Establishment

The institute was inaugurated by Sh. Sushilkumar Shinde, the then Minister of Power, in 2011.

Campus

The campus is in Bhagirathipuram, New Tehri and near the famous Tehri Dam, Uttarakhand. (The climate is cool throughout the year.)

The campus is in sprawling 40 acres of land, 14 km from New Tehri. THDC IHET on a 20 acre campus has fixed for itself a big name and is recognized as the first hydropower technical institute of Asia and India.[1]

Recognition

All India Council for Technical Education accorded approval. The institute is affiliated with Uttarakhand Technical University, Dehradun.[2][3]

Academic departments

The institute offers regular B.Tech degree program in the following disciplines:

  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science & Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronics & Communication Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

Admissions

The Bachelor of Technology admissions were based on the AIEEE (All India Engineering Entrance Examination). The exam consists of three sections on Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. However, from 2013, admission are through the JEE MAIN and ranks are given after considering 60% of the marks scored in the test and 40% in the class 12 Board examinations.[4]

Activities

FINE ARTS CLUB

This club was formed in the year 2018.


SAE India THDC-IHET CLUB

SAE India holds competitions every year for engineering students across the country.[5]

  • SUPRA SAEINDIA Student Formula
  • Baja SAE India[6]
  • EFFI Cycle[7]
  • Aero Design
  • Eco Kart[8]

IEEE club

The IEEE's membership has long been composed of engineers and scientists. Allied professionals who are members include computer scientists, software developers, information technology professionals, physicists, and medical doctors, in addition to IEEE's electrical and electronics engineering core.

Escalade

Escalade was the mega inter-collegiate cultural fest of THDC-IHET, initiated in 2013, till 2015. Escalade promises fun, entertainment, gaming, singing, dancing, and many more. The highlights of the mega event of THDC-IHET are:

  1. Zephyr - Intercollegiate Cultural Competition
  2. Cresendo - The War of Bands
  3. Akriti - The Art Fest
  4. Fascino - The Fashion Event
  5. Celeb Night
  6. LAN Gaming
  7. Inferno - The DJ Night

CIESZYC

CIESZYC is the mega inter-collegiate techno-cultural fest at THDC-IHET, initiated in 2018.

References

  1. ^ "THDC Institute Of Hydropower Engineering & Technology: Facilities". thdcihet.ac.in. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
  2. ^ "List of Approved Institutes in 2014-15" (PDF). Aicte-india.org. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
  3. ^ "Uttarakhand Technical University | Uttarakhand State government University". Uktech.ac.in. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
  4. ^ "JEE MAIN | JEE MAIN Admission Test". jeemain.nic.in. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
  5. ^ "SAE India Competitions". SAEINDIA. Archived from the original on 12 July 2013. Retrieved 25 June 2012.
  6. ^ "Baja SAE India received huge response for Registration". Baja SAE India. 16 March 2007. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
  7. ^ "SAEINDIA Efficycle Competition". SAEINDIA Northern Section. Archived from the original on 19 August 2013. Retrieved 25 June 2012.
  8. ^ "SAEINDIA ECO KART Competition". SAEINDIA Northern Section. Retrieved 21 July 2014.

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