KLS GIT inaugurates ‘factory on campus’ in Belagavi
KLS GIT in Belagavi has launched a 'Factory on Campus' initiative to provide students with hands-on experience using industry-grade manufacturing tools. The project aims to bridge the gap between academic education and the practical requirements of the aerospace and engineering sectors.
Why it matters
It represents a shift toward industry-integrated education models in Tier-2 Indian cities to improve graduate employability.
KLS GIT in Belagavi, in Karnataka, has launched its Centre of Excellence in Precision Engineering, a ‘Factory on Campus’ initiative that aims to bridge the gap between students, start-ups, and industry.
This will be done through AI-enabled, industry-grade manufacturing on campus. Apart from giving students access to industry-grade tools, the factory would provide them valuable experience before they graduate.
During the launch of the project, Raghavendra Srinivas Bhat, MD and CEO, Karnataka Bank, said, “Industry-supported academic initiatives are vital in preparing competent professionals.” He appreciated KLS GIT for creating an ecosystem that aimed at integrating education with industrial practice.
Sudarshan Mogasale, CEO, Dassault Systèmes Solutions Lab, India, emphasised that empowering students in Tier-2 cities with cutting-edge digital manufacturing tools would build a globally competitive workforce for India’s aerospace and advanced manufacturing sectors.
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