Mechnova
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| Type | Student Run Non Profit Organisation |
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| Founded | 1998 |
| Place | Kottayam, India |
| Institute | Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Kottayam |
| Major events |
Machine Assembly Project Presentation Best Manager Build Your Empire Short Film Competition Aeromodelling Glider workshop (Conducted By AerotriX) Online Events |
| Prize money | Rs 2 lacs in 2011. |
| Website | www.mechnova.com |
Mechnova is organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Kottayam in Kerala, India. It is a mix of technical events and exhibition season of RIT to celebrate the spirit of human knowledge and wisdom. The technical competitions vary over the entire spectra of science and technology.[1]
Previous MECHNOVA
| Year | Description |
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| 1998 | Mechnova 1998 was organized at college with programs including technical symposiums and stage activities (estimated budget – 1Lakh ) |
| 2000 | Mechnova 2000(Millennium Mechnova) organized at college with National level technical seminar and other technical competitions (estimated budget-1.5Lakh) |
| 2002 | Mechnova 2002 organized at college with National level technical seminar and other activities (estimated budget 1.5Lakh) |
| 2006 | Mechnova 2006 organized at Kottayam town and the college (two venues) from 17 to 21 February 2006. The event is marked as the first major Mechnova which rose up to a National level. The then Honourable Education Minister of Kerala Shri. E. T. Mohammed Basheer inaugurated the event on 17 February 2006 at Nagampadam Maidani, Kottayam. Mechnova 2006 consisted of exhibitions from leading Institutes and Industries, Technical symposiums, Vintage & Modern Auto-expo and stage items. Indian Government organisations viz. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Central Institute of Fisheries and Nautical Engineering Training (CIFNET) participated with highly educative exhibition stalls. More than 5000 school students from schools in and around Kottayam visited these technical exhibitions arranged at the Mechanical Engineering lab situated in the college campus. More than 50 selected colleges from all over the nation participated in various competitive events held at the campus. Another major event that gave the public a rush of adrenalin was the dirt-bike stunt show by Jinan C.D the Thrice National Motocross Champion and Motocross rider from Thrissur.
The total budget of with a budget of 4.5 Lakhs was raised independently by the students of Mechanical Engineering department through sponsorships and entry tickets. Mr Vinith Vijayan of 2006 Mechanical Engineering class, was the chief coordinator of the event. |
| 2009 | Mechnova 2009 organized at College premises with exhibitions from leading Institutes and Industries,Technical symposiums, Auto-expo, Air Show, Bike Stunts, other technical competitions and cultural items with a budget of 10Lakhs.Event was co-ordinated by Mr.Anoop Kumar S,Mr.Jibin Joseph and Mr.Sreekanth K S. |
About Millennium Mechnova
Millennium mechnova was the Mechnova conducted to commemorate the new millennium. This edition of the mechnova was organised in a bigger way with a steep increase in the prize money.The symposium was held in two sessions: applied science and energy & management. This time the first prize was Rs.3000,second prize Rs.2000 and the third Rs.1000. The topics were a mix of contemporary issues like C.A.M, I.T etc., and relatively unconventional issues such as material behavior in vacuum pressure, Re - engineering etc., thereby ensuring a high quality competition.
Mechnova 2011
Mechnova was in 2011 back with its new edition with a budget of around INR 1.5 million. It was scheduled for 3 days, starting 13 October 2011. The initial works for the realization of the flagship fest of RIT is currently under way.
Gallery
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| Inauguration of Mechnova 2011 | Ground View of Mechnova Exhibition |
See also
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Kottayam
References
External links
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