New Delhi, March 21, 2026: In a moment of great pride for Jharkhand, the Department of Electrical Engineering at Dumka Engineering College (DEC), a part of Techno India Group, has achieved a significant milestone as one of its research articles was shortlisted for on-stage presentation at the prestigious Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 (BES 2026). The summit was held at Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, New Delhi, from March 19 to March 22, 2026.
The research paper titled “Prototyping of Structurally Optimised Four-Wheeled EV for Rural Mobility” was presented on March 21, 2026, before an eminent gathering of industry leaders, policymakers, academicians, and researchers from across the country.
About Bharat Electricity Summit 2026
Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 is recognized as the largest and most comprehensive national-level platform dedicated to India’s electricity and power sector. Organized under the patronage of the Ministry of Power, Government of India, the summit brings together key stakeholders to deliberate on the future of energy, sustainability, grid modernization, and electrification.
The event is powered and supported by leading power sector giants such as Power Grid Corporation of India, NTPC Limited, NHPC Limited, along with several other major public and private sector organizations. The key objective of BES 2026 is to foster innovation, encourage research collaborations, and accelerate India’s transition towards a reliable, efficient, and sustainable energy ecosystem.
Significance for India
Events like BES 2026 play a crucial role in shaping the future of India’s power sector. They provide a national platform for knowledge exchange, policy discussions, and technological advancements. Such mega summits are instrumental in promoting indigenous research, supporting start-ups and innovators, and strengthening India’s vision of achieving energy security and sustainability.
Achievement of Dumka Engineering College
The selection of DEC’s research work for on-stage presentation at such a prestigious forum reflects the growing academic excellence and research capability of the institution. The presented work focuses on developing a cost-effective and structurally optimized electric vehicle tailored for rural mobility—an area of immense relevance for India’s transportation and energy sectors.
Voices from the Institution
Principal Dr. Ganesh Shankar expressed immense pride in the achievement, stating, “This recognition at a national-level summit like BES 2026 is a testament to the dedication and research-oriented approach of our faculty and students. It reinforces our commitment to innovation and excellence in engineering education.”
Vice-Principal Dr. Ratan Kumar Bose highlighted the importance of such exposure, saying, “Participation in high-impact platforms like BES provides invaluable experience and opens new avenues for collaboration with industry and academia. It is a significant step forward for our institution.”
Institution Innovation Council President and Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering, Prof. Pankaj Sarkar, emphasized the broader impact, stating, “Our research on rural electric mobility addresses real-world challenges. Being recognized at BES 2026 motivates us to further strengthen our research initiatives and contribute meaningfully to the nation’s sustainable development goals.”
Strengthening the R&D Ecosystem
This achievement underscores how participation in national and international conferences enhances and strengthens the research and development ecosystem of Dumka Engineering College, Jharkhand. It not only encourages faculty and students to engage in impactful research but also elevates the institution’s standing in the academic and industrial landscape.
As DEC continues to make strides in innovation and research, such recognitions mark the beginning of a promising journey toward technological excellence and societal impact.