Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 9: Two day national conference and exhibition on “Emerging and Innovative Trends in Engineering Technology” organized by Government College of Engineering and Technology (GCET) started today in the college premises. The conference was inaugurated by chief guest Khurshid Ahmed Ganai, Financial Commissioner, Industries and Commerce Department. P K Tripathi, DG IMPA and Principal Secretary Higher Education Department was the guest of honour and S K Sharma, Executive Director, PGCIL and Prof Manoj Dhar, Registrar, Jammu University were the special guests on the occasion. Dr Sameru Sharma, Principal GCET welcomed the guests. The key note address was delivered by G B Nagendra, on the innovative ideas and recent technologies adopted in the efficient functioning of railways. He emphasized the young students to come forward with creative thinking to strengthen the pace of technological development. In his address, Khurshid Ahmed Ganai spoke upon the science-society dynamics in the communication of science and technology and stressed upon the need for the participative and dialogue process between the industry and the student community for spreading the scientific temper in the development of the global economy. He congratulated Dr Sameru Sharma, Principal of the College for providing such a platform which acts as a bridge between the educators, researchers and industry which in turn will harness the scientific temperament among the young enthusiastic minds and give a boost to the collaborative alliance for the research and development activities. P K Tripathi, DG IMPA motivated the researchers, developers, technocrats and academicians to share their experiences and scientific information to resolve the relevant issues plan for the future growth for the well being and benefit of global society. S K Sharma cherished the younger generation in taking responsibilities and wished for the growth of Indian economy through technological achievements. Prof Manoj Dhar emphasized on providing solutions for rural upliftment through innovation and promotion of collaborative research. Earlier, in her welcome address, Principal GCET Dr Sameru Sharma highlighted the aim of organizing such a national level technological driven event which is first of its kind in the college. “The conference aims to provide a common platform to the academicians, researchers and industry to share knowledge and exchange the innovative ideas in their respective fields”, she added. The conference will have three technical parallel sessions spread over two days besides the invited and plenary talks by eminent scholars and resource persons. In addition to this, the conference also showcases an exhibition by reputed Industries and companies such as Power Grid, NTPC, NHPC, Konkan Railways, IRKON, SJVN, DRDO to enrich the students with the latest technological happening around the globe.
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