Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Oct 10: The two-day annual techno-cultural fest, ‘Techvaganza,’ kicked off at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar today.
The event showcases the creativity and talent of students from across the Kashmir valley, with participants demonstrating their skills through a variety of programs.
The inaugural event was presided over by Director NIT Srinagar, Prof A Ravinder Nath. All Deans, Registrar Prof Atikur Rehman, DSW and Chairman of Techvaganza Prof Abdul Liman, all HoD’s, HoC’s, Director & Head, BIS JKBO Tilak Raj, and faculty and administrative staff of NIT Srinagar graced the occasion.
Dr Malik Pervez Ahmad is acting as Convener, Dr Iqra Altaf Gilani as Coordinator, while Dr Dinesh Kumar Rajendran and Dr Janani L are the Co-coordinators of the two-day event.
In his key address, Director NIT Srinagar, Prof A Ravinder Nath said that sustainability of institutions relies on innovation and creativity. Our focus must shift towards creating environments where students can experiment, collaborate, and bring their creative ideas to life, he said.
Prof A Ravinder Nath further stressed the need to address practices that harm the environment, urging everyone to minimize their usage of such products. We must focus on recycling and reducing waste to make a meaningful contribution to the environment,” he added.
The Director of NIT Srinagar, along with Registrar Prof Rehman, jointly flagged off a bike rally organized by BIS J&K from the NIT Srinagar campus towards Kargil. The rally is aimed to raise awareness about the importance of standards in ensuring safety and quality, particularly in the most challenging environments.
On the occasion, Registrar Prof Atikur Rehman said the two-day tech fest was aimed to provide a vibrant platform to students of the campus.
DSW and Chairperson of Student Gymkhana, Prof Abdul Liman said that this annual celebration of creativity, technology and innovation at NIT Srinagar is a symbol of collective commitment to shape a brighter future.
Director & Head, BIS JKBO Tilak Raj said that the bike rally from Srinagar to Siachen base camp will further proceed to Hundurmaan village, the last village of India.
Convener of the two-day fest, Dr Malik Pervez Ahmad, Coordinator of the event, Dr Iqra Altaf Gilani also spoke. Vote of thanks was delivered by Dr Janani L.
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