PAWA is a platform for polymers community from Polymers alumni of KPT to enhance technical knowledge and take department to new greater heights.

ABOUT US
The Karnataka Polytechnic, Mangaluru – Diploma In Polymer Technology Alumni Association, now named as Polymer Alumni Welfare Association” (PAWA) came into existence in the year December 2015 initiated by like-minded old students of DPT of KPT.
The PAWA has its own vision, objectives, and plans to cater and build a bridge between KPT- DPT Alumnus and KPT Polymer Department. PAWA is also responsible to manage financial transactions management independently.
The PAWA is governed by a very dynamic KPT Alumnus of Polymer, who are having the vision of taking the DPT department of KPT- Mangalore to greater heights.
VISION
To develop and strengthen ties between our Alumni and Department of Polymer Technology in KPT, by providing diverse tangible benefits including advanced technology inputs, career services, networking opportunities, special events & lectures, latest industry information thereby inspiring and enriching the students.
OBJECTIVES
- Establish a sustainable network of globally spread DPTians.
- To provide the liaison between the alumni & the college.
- To enable the alumni to participate & contribute to the overall development of the Polymer branch.
- To award ‘Scholarship’ to the deserving & needy students.
- To contribute scientific & technological advancements such as a fully functional machine lab.
MISSION
- To contribute to quality education in Polymer Technology through a well-structured curriculum and well-designed training programs, established through coordination between the Department of Polymer Technology and Alumni.
- To equip the students with recent trends in the development of polymers and polymeric products using appropriate techniques and software.
- To promote engineering spirit for product development through effective integration of design engineering and material technology.
- To develop analytical skills, leadership quality, and team spirit through a balanced curriculum and a judicial mix of co-curricular, extra-curricular, and professional society activities history.
ACTIVITIES
PAWA is enriched with experts and resourceful members, which is an independent body to take all welfare activities under the guidance of The Principal of KPT, Mangaluru.