New inducted BOG were felicitated by HOD Physics
Srinagar, July 04 (KNS): The weeklong training program on Material Characterization Techniques under the Synergistic Training Program Utilizing the Scientific and Technological Infrastructure (STUTI) concluded on Monday at National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar.
The workshop was organized by P G Department of Physics and Mechanical Engineering Department of NIT Srinagar in joint collaboration with Department of Physics, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (UP) and sponsored by the Department of Science & Technology (GOI).
The valedictory program was presided over by Prof. Baldev Setia, Director, Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh, who was also chief guest in the event and Prof. M.F. Wani, Dean R&C, NIT Srinagar was the Guest of Honor in the session.
In his key speech, Prof. Baldev Setia said both faculty development programs (FDP)'s and training workshops are need of the hour. They have multiple benefits and are important for achieving long-term goals of New Education Policy 2020. While highlighting the importance of institution collaborations, he said such facilities are vital and we should take maximum benefits of such initiatives.
Prof. Setia urged young scholars to serve society by innovations. There is need to add emotions and spirituality to new inventions so that more people will get benefitted, he said.
In-charge Director and Dean Research and Consultancy, NIT Srinagar, Prof. Wani said conducting workshops on relevant themes is important. NIT Srinagar will act as a platform for providing relevant knowledge to people who are involved in research activities, he said.
High-end equipment should be more used for humanity rather than destructive activities. Developing small materials can be more helpful to society compared to writing papers on the same subjects, he said. "We should replace conventional materials and development eco-friendly material. It will be our biggest contribution to our society," he said.
In his message, Director NIT Srinagar, Prof. (Dr.) Rakesh Segal said the workshop served participants in multiple ways so that they were able to share their knowledge and experience. "It was a successful program which was conducted in a nice manner. All the participants have gained a lot from this workshop, which was the purpose of the program to spread the knowledge or share the resources," he said.
Institute's Registrar, Prof. Syed Kaiser Bukhari said all sessions of the workshop were an eye-opener for all participants. "NIT Srinagar will be organizing such workshops in the future also so that students can get benefit from these initiatives, he said.
On the occasion, Prof. Saraswati Setia, who was a special guest at the event said there is a need to explore areas of innovations in solid waste management. "Plastic waste has a very huge impact on our environment and urged young participants to explore alternatives for the same, "she said.
Former Dean R&C, NIT Srinagar, Prof. G.A. Harmain laid emphasis on the importance of material sciences and their relevance in modern technology." Materials science and engineering drive innovation in the research and industry. It is fundamental to all other science and engineering disciplines," he said.
Dr. Hamida-Tun-Nisa Chishti from Chemistry Department encouraged the young researchers for participating in more such workshops. Both Prof Harmain and Dr (Mrs) Chasti, being inducted as BOG Members recently were felicitated on the occasion.
Head Physics, Dr. MA Shah said over the past several years, NIT Srinagar has developed state of the art for facilities for research facilities and will continue to expand its activities."We can't ignore to learn the operation of sophisticated equipment; we all witness they are an integral part of our new challenges. These initiatives will spread the spirit of the collaboration," he said.
In his message, Prof. B. P. Singh, Head, Physics and STUTI Coordinator - PMU AMU, Aligarh also appreciated Dr. Vijay Kumar for the grand success of the program. Their representative Dr Wasi Khan attended many sessions and was praiseworthy for management.
Program Coordinators Dr. Vijay Kumar and Dr Mukund Dutt Sharma presented a detailed report of the 7-day STUTI training program. He said a total of 35 delegates participated in the workshops representing 22 institutes and universities across the country. He thanked AMU, Aligarh and the Department of Science & Technology Government of India for sponsoring the 7-day STUTI workshop at NIT Srinagar.
Before, valedictory a quick test was conducted by Mr Tasadaq and top 10 were felicitated by By Shah M A, Head Physics.
A formal vote of thanks was presented by Dr. Harkirat Singh. He expressed his gratitude to the Chief guests, experts, AMU and DST and all participants, for making the workshop successful. The programme was coordinated by a band of scholars, who voluntarily worked for 7 consecutive days.(KNS)