The students of First Year Engineering (Physics Cycle) undertook a Technical Exposure Visit to

Dakshina Kannada Nirmithi Kendra ,Suratkal, Mangaluru on 18-12-25 as part of the

program “Appropriate and Sustainable Technologies.” The visit was organized with the objective

of providing practical exposure to eco-friendly construction practices and sustainable development

concepts that complement classroom learning.

During the visit, students were introduced to the vision and mission of Nirmithi Kendras, which

focus on promoting cost-effective, energy-efficient, and locally available construction

technologies. The experts at DKNK explained various appropriate building technologies,

including stabilized mud blocks, filler slab roofing, ferrocement components, hollow concrete

blocks, and prefabricated elements. Emphasis was laid on reducing the use of conventional

materials, minimizing construction waste, and lowering overall project costs without

compromising structural strength or durability.

The students also gained insights into sustainable housing practices, rainwater harvesting

techniques, material recycling, and methods to reduce the carbon footprint of construction

activities. Demonstrations and explanations highlighted how scientific principles from physics,

such as heat insulation, load distribution, and material properties, are applied in real-world civil

and architectural solutions.

This exposure visit helped students understand the relevance of interdisciplinary engineering

knowledge in addressing environmental and societal challenges. Overall, the visit to Dakshina

Kannada Nirmithi Kendra was highly informative and inspiring, encouraging students to adopt

sustainable thinking and responsible engineering practices in their future professional careers.

The success of this exposure visit was made possible due to the continuous support and

encouragement of Dr. Shrinivasa Mayya D, Principal of Srinivas Institute of Technology, whose vision promotes a culture of innovation and lifelong learning. Dr. Praveen Shenoy, IIC

Coordinator, played a significant role in conducting the event under Institution’s Innovation

Council.The event was organized by the under the guidence of Dr. Anant Kumar Kulkarni,

HOD, Department of Mathematics and Student Welfare Officer and faculty members of Bascic

Sciences.