Panel discussion held on World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development

Srinagar, Mar 13: The Institution of Engineers (India), Jammu & Kashmir State Centre organised a panel discussion to commemorate World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development, bringing together engineers, academicians, industry professionals, and young engineers to deliberate on the evolving role of engineering in addressing contemporary developmental challenges.

The programme was organized under the theme “Smart Engineering for a Sustainable Future Through Innovation and Digitalization.” The event commenced with an introduction to the programme by Er Irfan Ahmad Reshi, MIE, Honorary Secretary, IEI J&K State Centre, Srinagar, who also moderated the programme, outlined the significance of World Engineering Day, which is globally observed to recognize the contributions of engineers in promoting sustainable development and technological advancement.

The programme aimed to provide a professional platform for meaningful dialogue among stakeholders to explore how innovation, digitalization, and smart engineering approaches can support sustainable infrastructure development and responsible technological growth.

The inaugural session featured the welcome address delivered by Er Ferdous Ahad Bhat, FIE,Chairman of the Institution of Engineers (India), J&K State Centre, who highlighted the crucial role engineers play in shaping resilient infrastructure systems, strengthening sustainable development frameworks, and responding to emerging global challenges such as climate change, rapid urbanization, and technological transformation.

The address emphasized the need for continuous innovation, adoption of modern engineering technologies, and collaborative engagement between institutions, industry, and government bodies.The technical session of the programme consisted of a multi-stakeholder panel discussion.