Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 10: The two-day national conference and exhibition on “emerging and innovative trends in engineering technology” organized by Government College of Engineering and Technology (GCET) concluded today.
The second day’s programme commenced with the technical session on paper presentations by the participants followed by the lectures from the eminent speakers, K R Suri, ex-GM PGCIL, Sanjeev Dubey, Director Hindustan Sales Corporation and Syed Naseem Akhtar, Dy GM IRCON.
K R Suri delivered lecture regarding the increase in the availability-cum-reliability of transmission lines carrying bulk power by using different technical skills. Sanjeev Dubey discussed the latest technological revolutions employed in the Tata steel industry.
Syed Naseem Akhtar highlighted the technological build-up used in laying of 11 km longest Pir Panjal tunnel which is considered as a national pride project of the State.
The valedictory ceremony started with the welcome address by Dr Jyoti Mhajan. Abdul Hamid Sheikh, Chief Engineer, PWD and P L Bhushan, MD JKPCC were the special guests on this occasion.
P B Jain, GM Chenab Valley Power Projects delivered the key note address related to management, entrepreneurship and scientific innovation. He motivated the participants to exhibit their best innovative ideas and trends in emerging technologies, which can be used for the benefit of the society.
Hamid Sheikh in his valedictory address emphasized upon the necessity of the technological changes in the present era in view of the growing influence of science and technology in various spheres of life. He stressed upon the need of the eco-friendly innovative technological revolutions.
A total of 75 papers were received for publication from all over India out of which 55 were accepted for publication in the conference proceedings after peer reviewing.
The lime light of the conference was the interactive session of the students with the representatives of various industries/ companies. Certificates were distributed among the participants in the presence of Dr Sameru Sharma, Principal GCET and the distinguished guests.
Sonika Gupta, Hiteshwar Sharma, Tarun Vashnav were awarded for the best technical paper presentations. NIT Kurukshetra was awarded for the best project display. A special prize was given to Neeraj Gupta of GCET for his philately exhibition as a tribute to great Indian engineer.
The ceremony ended with the vote of thanks by Dr Simmi Dutta.
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