IEI celebrates Royal Charter Day

Dr Vinod Sharma, former Commissioner, FDA along with others during a function in Jammu on Monday.
Dr Vinod Sharma, former Commissioner, FDA along with others during a function in Jammu on Monday.

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Sept 9: The Royal Charter Day was celebrated by the Institution of Engineers, Jammu Centre here today.
On this occasion, Vinod Sharma, former Commissioner, FDA, was the Chief Guest, whereas Prof. Dr. Bhawna Sharma Chairman, IEI Jammu Centre presided over the function.
Sachin Tickoo, Honorary Secretary, IEI Jammu were among distinguished audience in attendance. At the outset, Prof. Dr. Bhawna Sharma presented the welcome address and introduced the relevance of the day to the August audience.
She said, “This day is celebrated not only to mark a significant chapter in our Institution’s history but also to honour the enduring legacy of engineering excellence that has shaped our nation, region, and profession.”
Vinod Sharma, Chief Guest lauded the elaborate speech of the Keynote speaker and appreciated the efforts of the Jammu Local Centre for organizing this event.
P K Nanda, former Hony. Secretary of IEI, Jammu Centre described about the History, Relevance & Privileges granted to the Institution by virtue of being given the Royal Charter by His Majesty, The King and Emperor George V at the Court of Buckingham Palace, London on 9th of September, 1935. Pertinently, IEI is the only professional body in India to have been granted this Royal Charter and it practices these privileges even today in Independent India.
Sachin Tickoo conducted the proceedings of the event and also presented the vote of thanks.