Daffodil Polytechnic students join internship programme in India

A team of 20 students from Daffodil Polytechnic in Bangladesh embarked on a 10-day visit to India as part of an initiative to develop skilled diploma engineers.

The students participated in the International Volunteer and Internship Programme (IVIP) at Kalinga Institute of Social Science (KISS) in Bhubaneswar of Odisha from January 15 to 22, said a press release.

The students engaged in the training programme in the areas of academics, research, sports, and culture. The students of KIIT University welcomed the Daffodil Polytechnic students with a special programme that included a dance performance on their campus.

The students also participated in a session on bio fertilisers, gaining specialised knowledge about the benefits and various applications of this important agricultural technique.

To celebrate UNESCO's International Military Year 2023, the students, along with their peers from KISS and UMAP from various countries, showcased posters at the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences and participated in sessions on the Military Year theme.

This international tour provided the students with an opportunity to explore higher education options. On the third day of the trip, the students visited the large-scale kitchen of KISS, where they observed the technological steam cooking process and learned about the latest technology. They also participated in a session on the impact of climate change, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the subject.

On the final day of the programme, Achutya Samantha, founder of KIIT and KISS, led a session on participation in the IVIP and presented certificates to the students, marking a significant accomplishment for the diploma engineering students.