A Seminar on Science and Technology for Sustainable Future on the eve of NATIONAL SCIENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS Held at Civil Seminar Hall KITS WARANGAL
The departments of Physical Sciences (PS) in association with Centre for innovation incubation Research and Entrepreneurship (C-i2RE) & Innovations Innovation Council(IIC 6.O) Kakatiya Institute of Technology & Science Warangal (KITSW) jointly organised A Seminar on ” Science and Technology for Sustainable Future” on the eve of National Science Day-2026 (NSD) at Civil seminar hall, KITSW campus told by the Principal Prof. K. Ashoka Reddy. Today, It was inaugurated by the chief guest, Scientist-G & Professor of ACSIR, Chair, Department of Catalysis and Fine Chemicals, CSIR, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT), Hyderabad Dr. Venugopal Akula. On this occasion the chief guest, Hyderabad, CSIR, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT), Scientist-G, Chair, Department of Catalysis and Fine Chemicals, Dr. Venugopal Akula highlighted that the resources are limited but creativity is unlimited and gave the importance of science and technology for the sustainable development. He narrated the latest research activities to meet new challenges and opportunities like green energy, green fuels, reducing bi products in the production & manufacturing process, usage of catalysts, catalyst coated vehicular applications by using nanomaterials and commercialisation of green methods for the benefit of society. Green hydrogen(H2) is the best fuel. We have invented the production Green hydrogen(H2) from methane cracking and reformation of natural gas. India is the 2nd largest producer of bioethanol as green fuel. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are used for the selection of suitable catalysts for the green technology. He advised the student community to earn while learning by your grasping power and achieve your self esteem by focusing through hard work. Science & technology will play a key role for sustainable development. The former Rajya Sabha MP & KITSW Chairman, Capt. V.Lakshmikantha Rao KITSW Treasurer P. Narayana Reddy & Husnabad constituency former MLA & KITSW Additional secretary Vodithala Sateesh Kumar have congratulated the department of physical sciences and organising team on successful conduction of the NSD-2026 event. According to the KITSW Registrar Prof. M. Komal Reddy students have curiosity to inculcate the scientific temper, leading scientific empowerment, do the research and discover the real world applications. He advised the students to come Up with innovative ideas, prototypes using facilities provided in the center for i2RE labs, patenting and entrepreneurial startups. In this program Head, C-i2RE, Dr. K. Raja Narender Reddy, Head, Physical Sciences, Dr. H. Ramesh Babu, Associate professors such as Dr. D. Prabhakara Chary, Dr. T. Madhukar Reddy, Dr. Ch. Sateesh Chandra, Faculty coordinator, Dr. E. Kalyan Rao, and KITSW NSS and PMC student representatives, faculty, staff, and more than 250 students were present.
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Seminar on “Science and Technology for Sustainable Future” Held at KITS Warangal on Eve of National Science Day
Kakatiya Institute of Technology & Science (KITSW), Warangal, organized a seminar on “Science and Technology for Sustainable Future” on the eve of National Science Day–2026 at the Civil Seminar Hall on campus. The programme was jointly conducted by the Department of Physical Sciences in association with the Centre for Innovation, Incubation, Research and Entrepreneurship (C-i2RE) and the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC 6.0).
The seminar was inaugurated by the chief guest, Dr. Venugopal Akula, Scientist-G and Professor of ACSIR, Chair, Department of Catalysis and Fine Chemicals at CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad. The Principal of KITSW, Prof. K. Ashoka Reddy, stated that the event was organized as part of National Science Day celebrations to promote awareness about the role of science in sustainable development.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Venugopal Akula emphasized that while natural resources are limited, human creativity is unlimited. He highlighted the importance of science and technology in achieving sustainable development. He explained recent research advancements in green energy, green fuels, reducing by-products in manufacturing processes, and the use of catalysts and nanomaterials in industrial and vehicular applications.
He said green hydrogen (H2) is emerging as an important clean fuel and shared that green hydrogen production through methane cracking and natural gas reformation has been developed. He also noted that India is the second-largest producer of bioethanol as a green fuel. Artificial Intelligence tools are now being used to identify suitable catalysts for green technologies, he added.
Dr. Akula advised students to focus on learning with dedication, develop strong subject knowledge, and aim to achieve self-respect through hard work. He stated that science and technology will play a crucial role in building a sustainable future.
Former Rajya Sabha MP and KITSW Chairman Capt. V. Lakshmikantha Rao, Treasurer P. Narayana Reddy, and former Husnabad MLA and KITSW Additional Secretary Vodithala Satish Kumar congratulated the Department of Physical Sciences and the organizing team for successfully conducting the event.
KITSW Registrar Prof. M. Komal Reddy encouraged students to develop scientific temper, pursue research, and work on real-world applications. He advised students to utilize the facilities at the C-i2RE labs to develop innovative ideas, prototypes, patents, and start-ups.
Head of C-i2RE Dr. K. Raja Narender Reddy, Head of Physical Sciences Dr. H. Ramesh Babu, Associate Professors Dr. D. Prabhakara Chary, Dr. T. Madhukar Reddy, Dr. Ch. Sateesh Chandra, Faculty Coordinator Dr. E. Kalyan Rao, NSS and PMC student representatives, faculty members, staff, and over 250 students participated in the programme.
