In a move to bridge the gap between theoretical learning and practical industrial application, the Brahmaputra Cracker and Polymer Limited (BCPL), in collaboration with Dibrugarh University, organised the Industry–Academia Meet 2025 on Tuesday. The event, held at the BCPL administrative building in Lepetkata, Dibrugarh brought together over 80 stakeholders from various industrial giants and academic institutions to discuss the future of skill development in the Northeast.
The primary objective of the meet was to strengthen the synergy between industry leaders and academic researchers. By promoting experiential learning and activity-based education, the partnership aims to create a more adaptable and skilled workforce capable of meeting the evolving demands of the global market.
Prof Jiten Hazarika, Vice Chancellor of Dibrugarh University, attended as the Chief Guest. In his keynote address, he stressed the critical importance of modernising educational frameworks to keep pace with rapid industrial changes.
“There is an urgent need to align our academic structures with the requirements of the industry. By fostering a culture of research, innovation, and experiential learning, we can ensure that our students are not just graduates, but future-ready professionals who can contribute meaningfully from day one,” Hazarika said.
Bikram Kairi, District Commissioner of Dibrugarh shared practical insights based on his administrative experience. He highlighted the bottlenecks that often hinder long-term partnerships and proposed strategies for sustainable cooperation.
Pranjal Changmai, Managing Director of BCPL, gave a comprehensive presentation on the company’s commitment to innovation. He reaffirmed that BCPL would continue to open its doors to academic institutions for knowledge exchange and hands-on training.
“A strong industry-academia partnership is the backbone of mutual growth. At BCPL, we are dedicated to engaging with our academic neighbours to create an ecosystem of innovation that benefits both the workforce and the regional economy,” stated Changmai.
The event featured Dr Khanindra Pathak, a renowned Professor of Mining Engineering from IIT Kharagpur, as a special invitee and subject expert. His insights added a technical depth to the discussions, focusing on global best practices in engineering education.
The meet saw active participation from industry veterans representing Oil India Ltd (OIL), Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOC), Asaam Gas Company Ltd (AGCL), Assam Petrochemicals Ltd (APL), Namrup Thermal Power Station (NTPS), Assam Power Generation Corporation Ltd (APGCL), and Lakwa Thermal Power Station (LTPS). They were joined by deans, geads of departments, and faculty members from Dibrugarh University, all of whom participated in interactive sessions to map out a roadmap for future collaborations.
