What commenced as an endeavor to prioritize the agenda of Sustainable Development amongst the flag bearers of the future of this UT and in general the nation, came to a sterling conclusion as 25th, Feb 2022 marked the culmination of a 5-day event of Faculty development Program “Clean and Green Energy for Sustainable Development” at Yogananda college of engineering and technology (YCET) which was organized by Electrical department.
The event was profoundly brightened by sessions of all the key resource persons and the avid participation of the staff of YCET. The same was documented in the encouraging words of the Valediction speech of Er. Loveneesh Talwar (H.O.D Electrical department). He presented a warm thank you note to all the resource persons for taking time to contribute to this event and all the organizing staff of YCET for always venturing towards the motto of this institute with such events.
The 5-day FDP commenced with sessions by Dr. Yatheshth Anand Asstt. Professor, School of Mechanical Engineering SMVDU, Katra who delivered a lecture on the topic “Energy Efficiency in Buildings: A move towards sustainability”. On the 2nd day of FDP, a notable speaker was Er. Shafqat Nabi Mughal HOD, Department of Electrical Engineering BGSBU, J&K expressed his worthy views on “Deregulation of Power Sector for Sustainable Development”.On the 3rd day of FDP Dr. Sanjeev Anand Asstt. Professor, School of Energy Management SMVDU, Katra, Jammu carried out his session on “ Thermal selective coating and its Enhancement characteristics for Efficient Power Generation Through Parabolic thorough Collector(PTC)”. The 4th day of FDP saw Dr. M. MarsalineBeno Professor and Vice Principal, St. Xavier Catholic College of Engineering deliver a captivating talk on “AI and IoT for Green Sustainable Energy”.
On the final day of FDP Dr. A. Nazar Ali, Associate Professor Rajalakshmi College of Engineering conducted a lecture on
“Opportunities and Challenges in Solar Powered Electric Vehicle”.
After that, Er. Dinesh Gupta ( Dean Academics, YCET), took the opportunity to reiterate the importance of such programs in the development of the ideal technocrats institutions owe to this nation and in overall establishing the role of YCET in fulfilling this responsibility.
The session was followed with the airing of jubilant and encouraging words of the guest of honor Er. Arun Bagotra Principal Kathua Polytechnic, 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 Dr. Sumeet Gupta, Dean Research and Development, SMVDU, Katra, Jammu who with his exceptional words of motivation nurtured the expectations. It was followed by the interactive session by Managing director JGEI Er. Renu Bangroo in which she acknowledged the constant drive and commitment of YCET towards its mantra “Where excellence is just the beginning”, and the importance of such events in the pursuit of the same. She 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. Er. Vidhi Singh Jamwal, Chairman YCET, and Chief Coordinator Er.B.R.Verma were also present during the session and congratulated the Electrical department for taking initiative in this kind of activity. The program was coordinated by Er. AzleeAnjum, Assistant Professor Electrical Department.
The conclusion of the induction event came about with a vote of thanks from Er. Anamika, Assistant Professor Electrical Department.