In the untiring and unrelenting pursuit of transforming the professional education scene in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Yogananda College of Engineering and Technology have furthered their efforts by organizing a Faculty Development Program on “Clean and Green Energy for Sustainable Development”. This wholesome 05 days event promises to establish the generics of a contemplative issue amongst the teaching faculty which would subsequently be handed over to the young generation of engineering technocrats so that the ideology of Sustainable Development may be embedded in their minds and spirit.
The event commenced on 21st February 2022 with the welcome address by Er. Loveneesh Talwar, (HOD, Electrical Engineering Department) which is further followed by the Introduction speech by Er.Dinesh Gupta, Dean Academics YCET who brief about the topic of FDP.
The session was followed with the airing of jubilant and encouraging words of Prof (Dr.) Pawnesh Abrol Head, Computer Science Department, the University of Jammu expressed profound confidence in the implementation of such modular practices for the benefit of the education field, especially technical education. He also emphasized the shift in priorities from Development to Sustainable Development.
After that, the stage was progressed through the message given by Chief Guest Prof ( Dr.) Rajnikant, the Director College Development Council University of Jammu who with his exceptional words of motivation nurtured the expectations. He emphasizes on that sustainable development is a pathway to the future we want for all it offers the framework to generate economic growth, achieve social justice, exercise environmental stewardship and Strengthen governance.
The speaker, Dr.Yatheshth Anand, School of Mechanical Engineering SMVDU delivered his talk on “Energy Efficiency in Building: A move towards Sustainability”. He took to the stage in an interactive session and imparted valuable knowledge regarding the proper efficient energy in Building for sustainable development. And the emphasis on Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
It was followed by the interactive session by Er. Vidhi Singh Jamwal, Chairman YCET in which he re-iterated the mantra of YCET “Where excellence is just the beginning”, and highlighted the continuous and vigorous pursuit of excellence that the institution is after. He also took time to commend the concerted efforts of the Department of Electric Engineering and IIC Cell of YCET in making the perfect arrangements for the success of this enlightening event. Managing director Er. Renu Bangroo and Chief Coordinator Er. B.R.Verma was also present during the session and congratulates the Electrical department for taking initiative in this kind of activity. The program was coordinated by Er. Azlee Anjum, Assistant Professor Electrical Department
The conclusion of the induction event came about with a vote of thanks from Er. Anamika, Assistant Professor Electrical Department.