Workshop on ‘Virtual Labs’ held at SMVDU

Participants of a workshop at SMVDU posing for a group photograph on Monday.
Participants of a workshop at SMVDU posing for a group photograph on Monday.

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Feb 26: The School of Electronics & Communication Engineering (SoECE) at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) successfully conducted a two-day workshop on ‘Virtual Labs’.
The workshop was organized in collaboration with IIT Roorkee as part of the initiative by the Ministry of Education under National Mission on Education through ICT.
Virtual Labs, a flagship project of Union Ministry of Education aims to elevate the standards of laboratory and practical training offered to Engineering and Science students across the nation.
Leveraging internet and communication technologies, Virtual Labs provide an innovative platform for students to conduct experiments remotely, thereby enhancing their learning experiences in engineering and sciences.
The workshop was to educate students and faculty members about vast potential and benefits of Virtual Labs in academia.
Participants had an opportunity to engage in hands-on sessions, demonstrations and discussions led by experts from IIT Roorkee, who provided insights into utilizing Virtual Labs effectively in teaching and learning processes.
Dr. Anil Bhardwaj, Head of SoECE at SMVDU said: “Virtual Labs represent a paradigm shift in laboratory education and we believe that this workshop has empowered our participants to harness the full potential of this technology.”
The workshop was coordinated by Dr. Vikram Singh and Dr. Neeraj Tripathi from SoECE, SMVDU, who played instrumental roles in ensuring smooth execution of the event.
The workshop saw participation from students, staff, and faculty members from SMVDU who were keen on incorporating Virtual Labs into their curriculum.