IIT Palakkad set to shift to Sahyadri campus
The HinduIndian Institute of Technology Palakkad is set to shift to its new Sahyadri campus even as the fifth batch is preparing for its convocation. They said that by embracing renewable energy sources, innovative waste management systems, and efficient water conservation facilities, the new campus aimed to achieve a net-zero carbon footprint. IIT Palakkad currently offers B.Tech programmes in five engineering streams, including data science and engineering, M.Tech programmes in specialised engineering domains, and M.Sc programmes in Physics, Maths and Chemistry. “All these programmes align with industry requirements and emerging technologies, ensuring that graduates are equipped to thrive in a constantly changing professional environment,” said IIT Palakkad Director A. Seshadri Sekhar. Dr. Sekhar said that IIT Palakkad’s initiatives were designed to ensure that students were industry-ready, aligning with the principles outlined in the National Education Policy 2020.