The First-Year Engineering students (Chemistry Cycle) of Srinivas Institute of Technology

participated in an insightful Technical Exposure Visit to Dakshina Kannada Nirmithi Kendra,

Surathkal, under the theme "The Shift Toward Sustainable Infrastructure." The visit aimed to

bridge the gap between classroom theory and practical application, introducing students to cost-

effective and energy-efficient construction methods such as stabilised mud blocks, filler slab

roofing, and ferrocement components. Through live demonstrations, students observed how core

principles—including heat insulation, load distribution, and material properties—are vital in

developing sustainable housing and rainwater harvesting systems.

The program effectively emphasized the importance of interdisciplinary knowledge in tackling

environmental issues and reducing the carbon footprint of modern construction. This initiative was

supported by the visionary leadership of our esteemed Principal, Dr. Shrinivasa Mayya D. and

implemented by the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) and Entrepreneurship Development

Programme (EDP) cell under the guidance of Dr. Praveen Shenoy and Dr. Soorya Krishna K.,

respectively. Organized under the direction of Dr. Anant Kumar Kulkarni, Student Welfare

Officer and HOD of Mathematics, along with the Basic Sciences faculty, the visit significantly

encouraged students to adopt responsible engineering practices in their future careers.