Hearty congratulations to Dr. P. M. Patare, Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, for attending the inauguration ceremony of the AICTE IDEA Lab at MET College of Engineering, Nashik. His presence at this prestigious event highlights the department’s active engagement with initiatives that promote innovation, design thinking, and hands-on learning among engineering students. Such interactions strengthen academic collaboration and encourage the development of advanced technical skills aligned with modern engineering education.