Two Days Workshop
on
29th – 30th May 2026
Organised by
Department of Mining Engineering, IIT (BHU) Varanasi
In association with
Directorate General of Mines Safety
Supported By
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The Department of Mining Engineering, IIT (BHU) Varanasi, in joint association with the Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS), Dhanbad, is organizing a two-day workshop on "Current Problems and Constraints in the Mining Industries."
The workshop aims to bring together DGMS regulatory insights and the technical and research expertise of faculty, scientists, industry professionals, and students from various organizations to address real-world mining challenges related to safety, sustainability, technology, and regulatory compliance.
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Create a common platform for mining professionals to share current problems and constraints in mining industries.
Encourage collaboration between industry experts, faculty members, scientists, and students.
Develop a structured database of real industry problems for academic and research purposes.
The proceedings of the workshop serve as a comprehensive repository of real-world problems faced by mining and allied industries.
Utilization of identified problems by researchers and academicians as potential research objectives in future studies.
Initiation of a student-focused hackathon wherein industry-identified problems from the workshop will be taken up by students to develop innovative, practical, and implementable solutions.
IIT (BHU) Varanasi, situated on the banks of the River Ganga, completed 100 years in 2019 and continues its legacy of excellence in education, research, and nation building.
Founded by Bharat Ratna Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya, the institute evolved from IT-BHU to IIT (BHU) Varanasi in 2012 by an Act of Parliament.
The institute was ranked 10th in Engineering and 22nd in Research in the NIRF 2025 Rankings.
Established in 1923, the Department of Mining Engineering at IIT (BHU) is the oldest mining department in India and a pioneer in mining education.
The department serves as a leading center for teaching and research with modern laboratory facilities.
Academic Programs
DGMS, under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, is the apex regulatory authority responsible for ensuring the safety, health, and welfare of mine workers.
Established in its present form in 1967 with headquarters at Dhanbad, DGMS administers the provisions of the Mines Act, 1952.
Vision & Role: DGMS strives to create risk- and hazard-free mining workplaces by preventing accidents and occupational diseases through effective legislation, inspections, compliance enforcement, and safety awareness.
Key Functions: Statutory inspection of mines, investigation of accidents, granting approvals and permissions, development of safety standards, conducting competency examinations, and promoting safety through national programs and awareness initiatives.
Industry professionals from mining and allied sectors, along with researchers, students, scientists, and faculty interested in understanding operational challenges and practical solutions in the mining industry, are encouraged to participate in the workshop.
Real, field-based problems will be presented by industry professionals along with the solutions adopted (temporary or permanent), wherever applicable.
Keynote lectures will be delivered by experts from industry, universities and research organizations on advanced technologies and recent developments related to the thematic areas.
Participants may present multiple problems from their mines/organizations (solved, partially solved, or unresolved).
Mining professionals, researchers, and students are invited to submit real-world challenges from their mines or organizations — solved, partially solved, or unresolved. Selected problems will be analysed and discussed by IIT (BHU) faculty during the workshop.
Submissions can cover any area related to mining.
| Category | Sponsorship Amount (₹) Inclusive of 18% GST |
Complimentary Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Platinum Platinum Sponsor |
₹10,00,000 | Logo on workshop website; Logo on banner & main backdrop; Full-page advertisement in workshop souvenir; 6 complimentary delegate registrations; Special mention during inaugural & valedictory sessions. |
| Gold Gold Sponsor |
₹5,00,000 | Logo on workshop website; Logo on banner; Half-page advertisement in workshop souvenir; 4 complimentary delegate registrations; Acknowledgement during technical sessions. |
| Silver Silver Sponsor |
₹3,00,000 | Logo on workshop website; Logo on banner; Quarter-page advertisement in workshop souvenir; 2 complimentary delegate registrations. |
Includes: Display space, table, power supply, and two exhibitor passes.
Director, IIT (BHU) Varanasi
Director General & Chief Inspector of Mines, DGMS, India
Professor & Head, Department of Mining Engineering, IIT (BHU) Varanasi
Professor, Department of Mining Engineering, IIT (BHU) Varanasi
Dy. Director General, DGMS, North Zone Ghaziabad
Director of Mines Safety (Mining), DGMS, Varanasi Region
Assistant Professor, Department of Mining Engineering, IIT (BHU) Varanasi
All students and staff members of the department.
Varanasi is well connected by air, rail, and road. The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (Babatpur), about 26 km from IIT (BHU), with direct flights from major Indian cities.
Key railway stations include Varanasi Cantt., Banaras (BLW), and Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay (Mughal Sarai).
Department of Mining Engineering, IIT (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India – 221005
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