300+ Ideas, 1,500+ Participants Mark Engineers’ Day Celebrations at Park College in Coimbatore

Coimbatore: Celebrating the spirit of engineering and innovation, Park College of Engineering and Technology in Coimbatore organised Engineers’ Day celebrations on October 9, bringing together students, academicians and industry experts to encourage technological creativity and professional excellence.

The programme was organised by the Institution of Engineers (India), PARK Chapter, in observance of Engineers’ Day, celebrated annually on September 15.

Dr. M. Prince, Director of Placement, welcomed the gathering and highlighted the achievements of PARK FRESHMEN Ideathon 2026, a specialised innovation competition designed for first-year students. The initiative received more than 300 innovative ideas, reflecting the creativity and problem-solving abilities of budding engineers. He also highlighted domain-based technical competitions for senior students, which saw over 1,500 participants from various departments.

Chief Guest Ranganathan Arumugam, General Manager – Global Administration and Infrastructure, and Special Guest Dr. Selvakumar Kandasamy, Director – LearnBench, both from Caresoft Global Pvt. Ltd., Coimbatore, shared valuable insights into technical competencies, innovation and career development. Their addresses highlighted the importance of industry-relevant skills and continuous learning in preparing students for professional opportunities.

Dr. D. Lakshmanan, Principal, emphasised the growing importance of engineering and emerging technologies in addressing contemporary challenges. He encouraged students to strengthen their technical knowledge and adapt to the rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Meanwhile, Dr. Anusha Ravi, CEO of Park Group of Institutions, urged the first-year students to take their Ideathon concepts beyond the idea stage by developing them into patentable innovations and marketable products. She highlighted the importance of transforming creative ideas into practical solutions with real-world applications.

The celebrations concluded with the presentation of awards to the winners of various events, recognising their talent, technical abilities and innovative contributions.