The inauguration of STUDENT CHAPTER of INDIAN VALUE ENGINEERING SOCIETY (INVEST) in the department took place in the morning session. Mr. Daniel Arockium from Tata Consultancy Services Chennai and Mr. Arjun Raj from PSA AVTEC Powertrain Pvt. Ltd. Hosur, who are the senior members of INVEST have graced the occasion with their presence wherein Sri M. SriKrishna, Jt.Secretary, Dr. Y Mallikarjuna Reddy, Principal, Dr. R Naveen, Director, Dr. K Satyanarayana Head, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, senior faculty members and students of Mechanical Engg. Dept. have participated. Dr. M Kedar Mallik acted as coordinator of the program. All the student registered for membership were issued membership certificates by the INVEST members.



During the delivery of the lectures the invitees explained the concepts of value engineering to the students with many examples. Function analysis of the products was highlighted. The students were given some tasks to fulfill and all the participants were appreciated with gifts by the INVEST.Dr. Mallikarjuna Reddy in his address said the students should update their knowledge by participating such programs as the text book knowledge alone is not sufficient for the professionals. He also said that the college encourages establishment of student chapters for the benefit of the students.