JAMMU, Jun 4: The Central Workshop, in association with the Centre for Essential Skills, IIT Jammu, inaugurated the six-week “Designovation – Design, Technology & Innovation” Internship Program 2026 at IIT Jammu.
The inaugural ceremony was graced by the Chief Guest, Sundeep Kumar, General Manager, Uflex Ltd., who addressed the participants and shared valuable insights on industry expectations, innovation, and skill development.
The program is being conducted under the guidance of Dr. Akash Awale, Professor In-Charge, Central Workshop, with the support of Arun Kumar, Workshop Officer, Vivek Sharma, Assistant Workshop Officer, and the entire Central Workshop team. The event was attended by Deans, Associate Deans, Heads of Departments, faculty members, staff of IIT Jammu, along with the participants.
The internship program has attracted students from 11 states across India representing diverse disciplines including Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, Industrial Design, Robotics, and allied fields. Over the next six weeks, participants will receive hands-on training in advanced manufacturing technologies, CAD/CAM, CNC machining, additive manufacturing, robotics and automation, Industry 4.0, and prototype development through expert lectures, laboratory sessions, industrial exposure, and project-based learning.
The initiative aims to foster innovation, creativity, technical excellence, and interdisciplinary collaboration among young engineers and designers, preparing them for future technological and industrial challenges.