Bhoomi Pujan of the Centenary Building:

The Bhoomi Pujan of the Centenary Building took place on February 04, 2024, on the Occasion of the Basant Event. The Event started with the Inauguration of the Scale Model of the Campus and the Centenary Building on the Ground Floor of the Library. The Event was Graced by Chief Guest Shri P.M. Prasad, CMD CCL, Prof. J.K. Pattanayak, Director, Prof. Dheeraj Kumar, Dy. Director, Prof. R. M. Bhattacharjee, Advisor IRAA, Prof. Rajeev Upadhyay, Dean IRAA, Mr. Mritunjay Sharma, AR IRAA and other Important Distinguished Alumni like Prof. S P Banerjee, Prof. D. C. Panigrahi, etc. After the Inauguration, the Scale Model, the Bhoomi Pujan took place in front of the Library Land where All the Distinguished Alumni and Faculty Members were Present. Dean IRAA Performed the Puja with Pandit Ji and laid the Foundation Stone.

Centenary Celebration and Proposed Projects Details:

IIT(ISM) Dhanbad, Originally established as Establishment of an Institution for Imparting Education in the Fields of Mining and Geology in 1926 has Undergone Considerable Expansion of its Activities, and presently it can be Considered as a Total Technology Education Institute after being Granted the Status of Indian Institute of Technology in 2016. In Order to Mark the Centenary Year, the Institute’s Wishes to Establish a state-of-the-art Auditorium and Lecture Hall Complex with the Following Requirements:

1. Site Zoning:

The Site has been Zoned with a Recreational Landscape Zone towards the South followed by the Lecture Hall Building and the Auditorium Building towards the extreme North of the Plot. The Lecture Hall Complex and Auditorium have been Designed as a Connected Structure to create Flexibility for Movement and Connection as required. The Design follows a Central Pedestrian Spine with Vehicular Movement restricted to the Periphery. The Pedestrian Spine shall be Connected to the Larger Network of Footpath and Cycle Tracks of the Campus Master Plan. The Eastern Avenue has been Designed as the Visitor Entry while the Western Road shall be Dedicated as the Service Entry. The Pedestrian Spine further extends into the Main Entrance Lobby of the Lecture Hall Complex that is Designed with a Flexibility to Connect to the Auditorium Block. Additionally, a Clock Tower has been Placed on the South-East Corner of the Site creating a Landmark to be Viewed from the Entire Campus.

2. Architecture Design:

2.1 Ground Floor- The Building Occupancy is about 4000 People when Fully Occupied, hence the Ground Floor has been Divided to create Separate Entrances for both the Lecture Hall with Internal Connectivity. This shall allow both the Facilities to Optimally Work Individually when required. The Entrance of the Lecture Hall Building has a Large Double Height Lobby with a Grand Staircase, Escalators leading to the First Level and a Centrally Located Core. The Cafeteria located Adjacent to the Lobby has been Designed such that it can Spill into the Landscape Pedestrian Plaza creating a Seamless Indoor-outdoor Experience.

The Entrance of the Auditorium Building has a Large Entrance Foyer that can Double Up as a Gathering Space that can be Served with Refreshments during Large Conferences, Convocation and other Days. The Layout has been Symmetrically Designed on the either side of the Auditorium with a Backstage Entry for Services, Performers, VIPs, etc. The Lower Level of the Auditorium and Stage can be Accessed from the Ground Floor. The Auditorium has been Designed with a 1500 Seats Capacity; 1200 Seats in the Stalls and 300 Seats in the Balcony. The Balcony may be Extended to Accommodate an Additional 200-300 Seats as required.

2.2 First Floor - The Floor has been Designed to Accommodate the Admin, Placement Cell and Examination Center on One side of the Core with a 400 Seats Tiered Lecture Hall on the Other side. The Upper Most Level of the Auditorium Stalls can be Accessed from this Level with Provision of Toilets, Projection Room and other Services.
Second & Third Floor - The Lecture Hall Building has been Designed with a Typical Layout to Accommodate Two 200 Capacity Classroom and One 400 Capacity Classroom on Each of the Floors. The Auditorium Balcony can be Accessed from the Third Floor Level.

3. MEP (In the Construction World, MEP stands for “Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing”) Services:

The Services have been Zoned by providing the AC Plant Room, Electrical Substation and Water Tank. The Transformer has been Located Centrally behind the Auditorium Foyer along the Service Road. The Infrastructure has been Designed keeping mind a Utility Tunnel below the 6 Metre wide Service Road such that all Utilities can be Plugged in easily. This shall Create Better Accessibility and Serviceability for the Future.

4. Green Building: The Building Envelop has been designed to create Natural Shading through Vertical Fins. The Building has been Designed such that the Common Areas are Naturally Ventilated and Daylighting is Optimized. The Design basis for Sustainability has been prepared with Respect to the Larger Vision of the Campus to Upgrade towards Net Zero.

WHY SPONSORSHIP MATTERS:

By Securing the Naming Rights of Different Floors within the Centenary Building, you will not only leave an Everlasting Mark on our beloved University but also contribute to its Continuous Growth and Development. Your Sponsorship will Enable us to Enhance the Facilities and Resources available to Current and Future Students, making a Lasting Impact on their Educational Journey.

AUDITORIUM BLOCK -

The Centenary Building, a state-of-the-art Architectural Marvel, is set to become the Flagship Symbol of our Illustrious History. This Iconic Structure will Blend the Rich Heritage of our Institution with Modern Design Elements, creating a Dynamic and Inspiring Environment for Generations to come.
CAPACITY: 1500-1800 Seats Auditorium

Floor by Floor Overview:

Ground Floor: AUDITORIUM (1500-1800 Capacity)

The G+2 Floor Auditorium is 1355.36 sq. mtr. having a Seating Capacity for 1500-1800 People among other Facilities. This Modern Auditorium is Expected to be a Major Cultural and Entertainment Hub in IIT(ISM) Dhanbad in the Next Century, Catering to a Wide Range of Events and Performances.

FIRST FLOOR: HALL OF FAME GALLERY (200)

This Floor will be Dedicated to our Esteemed Alumni and to Honour their Achievements, providing a Space for All Distinguished Alumni those who have Contributed to their Alma Mater. This will also Feature All the Alumni and the High Achievers including a Leader Board.
By becoming a Sponsor for this Floor, you will Strengthen the Bond between Alumni and the University, fostering a Sense of Pride and Belonging.

The Naming Rights for the HALL OF FAME GALLERY can be Acquired for INR 10 crores.

The First Floor would also see the Office of Dean IRAA, Smart Class-room of Capacity 400-seater. Lounge of 200-seater is likely to be seen here. A Board Room is also Proposed in this Floor.

SECOND FLOOR - 400-SEATER LECTURE HALL, 4 CLASSROOMS AND EXAMINATION HALL

Both the One 400 Lecture Hall / Classroom and 200-seater Seminar Hall will have Furniture that will Enable Group Work, including Height-adjustable Tables in Each Room to Accommodate Physical Needs and give Students the Option of Sitting or Standing. In Higher-tech Classrooms, each Station will have its Own Shared, Retractable Computer Screen, which can be Lowered during a Lecture so Students have a Clear View of the Instructor, and Wall Screens.

THIRD FLOOR: 400-SEATER LECTURE HALL, 200-SEATER LECTURE HALL 1 and 200-SEATER LECTURE HALL 2

By Securing Naming Rights for this Floor, you will have a Profound Influence on the Learning Experience of Thousands of Students. Your Sponsorship will ensure the Provision of state-of-the-art Classrooms Equipped with the Latest Technology.

Both the 400 Classrooms and 250-seater Seminar Hall will have Furniture that will Enable Group Work, including Height-adjustable Tables in Each Room to Accommodate Physical Needs and give Students the Option of Sitting or Standing. In Higher-tech Classrooms, each Station will have its Own Shared, Retractable Computer Screen, which can be Lowered during a Lecture so Students have a Clear View of the Instructor, and Wall Screens.

The Naming Rights for the 400-SEATER LECTURE HALL can be Acquired for INR 4 crore.
The Naming Rights for the 200-SEATER LECTURE HALL can be Acquired for INR 5 crore.

FOURTH FLOOR: 400 CONVENTION HALL, BOARD ROOMS AND CLASS-ROOMS

As a Sponsor of Convention Hall in this Floor, you will be Associated with Ground-Breaking Well-equipped Convention Hall with a Seating Capacity of over 400 People. The Convention Hall will be Spacious, Well-ventilated and Well-furnished Halls. This will become the Regular Venue for Conferences, Seminars, Workshops etc. with all the Facilities to Enhance the Learning Process and is a Vast Space that Serves the Varied Requirements of Quality Education.

It will Feature Cutting-edge Spaces which will Offer Facilities such as LCD Projectors, Screens, White-boards for Delivering Lectures that Drive Innovation across Various Disciplines. The Objective behind the Convention Hall is to Enhance the Quality of Education. It will also Provide Ample Opportunity for Our Staff and Students to Exhibit their Talents in Various Other Programmes...

The Naming Rights for the 400-SEATER LECTURE HALL can be Acquired for INR 10 crore.
The Naming Rights for the CLASS ROOM can be Acquired for INR 2 crore.