Institute Visit – Government High School Neturlim, Sanguem

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Don Bosco College of Engineering (DBCE) organized a half-day institute visit for the students of Government High School, Neturlim on 20th November 2025. Coordinated by Dr. Suraj Marathe and Dr. Chetan Gaonkar, the visit aimed to introduce students to various engineering domains and inspire early interest in technical education.

The program commenced with an Introductory Session on Engineering conducted by Dr. Suraj Marathe, Head of the Department, along withDr. Chetan Gaonkar. They highlighted the wide range of career opportunities in Engineering and emphasized the importance of developing skills in emerging and modern technologies.

Following the session, the students were taken on a guided tour of the department’s laboratories. Assistant Professor Mr. Aniket Naik explained the functioning and applications of various systems in the Automobile Lab. The group then visited the CNC Milling and Turning Centre, where Assistant Professor Mr. Anish Bandekar and Mr. Diptesh Naik demonstrated CNC operations and discussed their relevance in precision manufacturing.

The visit concluded with a live 3D printing demonstration and a tour of the Prototyping Lab, conducted by Mr. Sidhant Panjikar from the Goa State Innovation Council. Students gained valuable hands-on exposure to rapid prototyping tools and innovative design processes.

The students were accompanied by faculty members of the school. The program ended with an interactive session where Dr. Maratheencouraged the students to explore the engineering field and off

red insightful guidance for their academic and career development.