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Time of India
21-05-2025
- Time of India
IIT-BHU, 39 GTC organise creative skills workshop to empower future-ready youth
VARANASI: The Film and Media Council (FMC) of the Indian Institute of Technology ( IIT ) BHU , in collaboration with the 39 Gorkha Training Centre (39 GTC ), conducted a five-day Creative Skills Workshop from May 16 to 20 at the 39 GTC Camp in Varanasi. The workshop aimed to equip young soldiers with essential digital and creative skills, supporting India's ongoing efforts to modernise its defence forces under the Agnipath Scheme. Om Jee Pandey , Councillor of FMC, said the workshop focused on building digital awareness, creativity, and media literacy—increasingly vital qualities for today's soldiers, especially Agniveers, who are being trained to be agile, tech-savvy, and adaptive in their approach. The workshop included practical sessions and team-based activities. In the Photography and AI Editing module, participants learned the basics of composition and lighting, followed by hands-on training in AI-powered editing tools that simplified post-processing and enhanced creative output. In the Videography and Video Editing segment, participants worked with modern video equipment and editing software, using AI features to produce smoother transitions and improved sound quality. On the final day, participants collaborated in teams to complete a media project, applying all the skills acquired during the week. Pandey added that the workshop helped young learners gain confidence in using new tools and technologies—skills applicable not only in creative fields but also in defence settings, where effective communication and quick thinking are crucial. The initiative was guided by key figures from both institutions, including Prof. Amit Patra, Director of IIT BHU , and Brigadier Anirban Datta, Commandant of 39 GTC. Prof. Rajesh Kumar , Dean of Students' Affairs, described the programme as a significant step towards connecting creative education with national service. As the defence sector increasingly embraces advanced technologies, such collaborations underscore the importance of preparing youth for modern and impactful roles in the future.
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Time of India
3D-printed drones developed by 39 Gorkha Training Centre showcased at Surya Drona Tech-2025 event in Dehradun
DEHRADUN: The 39 Gorkha Training Centre (GTC) in Varanasi developed lightweight 3D-printed surveillance drones , whose broken parts can be quickly replaced if required. This is crucial for ensuring timely and effective responses to crises. The drones were showcased during the two-day Surya Drona Tech-2025 event, organised by the Army's central command and the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) in the Uttarakhand sub-area in Dehradun from April 29–30. Their operations were also showcased during a live demonstration at the event in front of Uttarakhand Governor Lt Gen Gurmit Singh , General Officer Commanding in Chief of the Army's central command Lt Gen Anindya Sengupta, and other dignitaries. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Lt Col Vishal Bhatia of the 39 GTC told TOI that the drones are entirely designed and manufactured in-house by Army personnel at the centre. 'We are using 3D printers to make the drone structure. It takes around a day to do that, after which other components, including the battery and flight controller, are fitted. As of now, the drones made by the 39 GTC are for surveillance purposes only,' said Lt Col Bhatia. Lt Col Bhatia said the use of 3D printers also allows quick replacement of any broken parts. 'The drones developed so far have a range of 10 km and an operational battery life of around 20–30 minutes, depending on the capacity of the battery fitted in them. They can send live feeds from the field to assist troops on the ground and are virtual reality (VR) enabled. The user-friendly operations of the drones, which work on fusion software, allow even a class 10th pass infantry soldier to operate them. We are also developing a wired drone to beat the drone jamming technology deployed to make wireless drones non-operational,' said Lt Col Bhatia. Apart from the 39 GTC, a Gujarat-based firm, Optomized Electrotech, showcased an AI-enabled surveillance camera device that can 'identify individuals in crowds of even 5 lakh people by reading their face bone dimensions.' Shivang Mishra, marketing head of the firm, said the device named Noctvision is already in use by Gujarat police and their counterparts in Daman & Diu. 'The device also helps in detecting a vehicle or a drone within a range of 12 km during the daytime and 6 km at night. It is equipped with thermal imaging cameras to detect targets in the dark. For detecting a target person in a crowd, one needs to just feed it a previously taken photo of him/her, and it will analyse its face bone dimensions for further action. It can also be used in stopping targeted people from entering any designated place by alerting the handler,' said Mishra.
