The 57th Engineers’ day was celebrated with great enthusiasm by The Institution of Engineers (India), Jammu Local Centre at its Institutional Complex Jammu in which Er. Sandeep Gupta, IRSE, Chief Administrative Officer, (Northern Railway) USBRL Project, J&K was the Chief Guest & Er. Bimal Kumar Tickoo, FIE; Former Secretary (Technical) cum Development Commissioner (Works) PWD (R&B) J&K Govt. was the Guest of Honour in presence of Prof. Dr. Bhawna Sharma, FIE; Chairman, Er. Sachin Tickoo, MIE; Honorary Secretary of IEI, Jammu Local Centre and large numbers of engineers from various departments and organizations attended the function. This day is celebrated all over the country to commemorate the 163rd birth anniversary of the greatest engineer Sir M. Visvesvaraya, Bharat Ratna. On this occasion, Er. Sachin Tickoo,MIE; Honorary Secretary extended gratitude warm welcome to Er. Sandeep Gupta, IRSE & Er. Bimal Kumar Tickoo, FIE for having consented to grace the occasion as Chief Guest & Guest of Honour. Prof. Dr. Bhawna Sharma, FIE in her welcome address on the theme "Driving Sustainability with Engineering Solutions Embracing the Latest AI-driven Technologies," said it underscores the pivotal role of engineering in solving global challenges. Artificial Intelligence focuses on how engineering disciplines are increasingly integrating sustainable practices and artificial intelligence to address complex global challenges. Rich Tributes to Sir M. Visvesvaraya were paid by Er. Vijay Kumar Sharma, MIE on behalf of IEI, Jammu Local Centre in which he highlighted the sterling qualities of Sir M. Visvesvaraya like Austerity, Integrity, Competence and Discipline. Further, on this occasion Er. A K Nagpal, FIE; Former Chairman, IE(India), Jammu Local Centre was honoured with IEI Award for his outstanding services rendered to the engineering profession and to the Institution of Engineers (India), Jammu Local Centre. He was presented with a Gold Medallion as a mark of respect. IEI, Jammu also presented R. L. Sharma Memorial Gold Medal to Er. Joy Ganjoo for presenting the Best Technical Paper, Rudra Bhagwati Silver Medal to Er. B L Rawal for presenting 2nd best technical paper and IEI Bronze Medal to Er Ranjeev Sawhney for presenting 3rd best technical paper during the year 2023–24. In addition to above first issue of 22nd Volume of quarterly IEI Jammu News – Newsletter of Jammu Local Centre was also released by the Chief Guest & Guest of Honour in presence of Editorial Board comprising of Prof. Dr. Bhawna Sharma, Chairman cum Editorial Director, Er. P. K. Nanda, Er. Anil Verma, Er. Pooja Wazir & Er. Sachin Tickoo, Hony. Secretary. IEI also honoured Er. Ajay Sharma, Er. P. K. Nanda, Er. B. L. Rawal, Er. Vijay Kumar Sharma, Er. Ranjeev Sawhney, Er. Sumil Goyal, Er. Joy Ganjoo, Er. Akash Dusgotra, Er, Anil Kumar & Er. Lovleensh Talwar with mementoes for presenting two or more technical papers during the year 2023 – 2024. Sh. Sandeep Gupta, Chief Guest presented detailed presentation of Prestigious USBRL Project. The Project assumes significance as it entails world class bridges, tunnels that showcase engineering prowess. The Chenab bridge in Reasi being the highest railway bridge of world and Anji bridge the first ever cable stayed bridge form the classic example of the workmen ship on this project. Further 04 nos papers were presented by Er. P. K. Nanda, Er. B. L. Rawal, Er. Joy Ganjoo & Er. Akash Dusgotra on the theme. Er. Bimla Kumar Tickoo, Guest of Honour said that AI is transforming our approach to sustainability. It plays a crucial role in addressing climate change by improving predictive models, which help us better prepare for extreme weather and optimize the use of renewable energy. In agriculture, AI-powered analytics are reshaping crop management, resulting in higher productivity and a reduced environmental impact. Cities benefit from AI-driven traffic systems that minimize congestion and emissions, while smart waste management systems enhance recycling efficiency. Er. Sachin Tickoo, MIE; Honorary Secretary while speaking on the occasion highlighted the pivotal role of J&K Engineers in shaping the face of the UT of J&K and creating world class infrastructure projects which not only are inspiration for people of J&K but also for country as well. While thanking role of staff of centre for successful completing of the program and conducted the proceedings of the function and presented vote of thanks to the august engineers, guests, line departments, Information Department and media persons for making this function a grand success.

The 56th Engineers’ day was celebrated with great enthusiasm by The Institution of Engineers (India), Jammu Local Centre at its Institutional Complex Jammu in which Shri H Rajesh Prasad, IAS, Principal Secretary to Government, Power Development Department, J&K Govt. was the Chief Guest, in presence of Prof. Dr. Bhawna Sharma, FIE, Chairman and Er. Sachin Tickoo,MIE; Honorary Secretary of IEI, Jammu Local Centre and attended by large numbers of engineers from various departments and organizations. This day is celebrated all over the country to commemorate the 162nd birth anniversary of the greatest engineer Sir M. Visvesvaraya, Bharat Ratna. On this occasion, Er. Sachin Tickoo, Honorary Secretary extended gratitude warm welcome to Shri H Rajesh Prasad, IAS, for having consented to grace the occasion as Chief Guest. Prof. Dr. Bhawna Sharma, FIE in her welcome address while recalling the distinguished services of Sh. Rajesh Prasad, IAS in various capacities while working in national capital territory of Delhi and at other important positions. She also extended special welcome to senior engineers who continued to exhibit their dedication and passion for their profession, going above and beyond to be part of our celebrations on this day. Rich Tributes to Sir M. Visvesvaraya were paid by Er. Rabinder Shekher, FIE on behalf of IEI, Jammu Local Centre in which he highlighted the sterling qualities of Sir M. Visvesvaraya like Austerity, Integrity, Competence and Discipline. Further, on this occasion Er. Lalit Mengi,FIE; Retd. Chief Engineer, R&B & Retd. Managing Director, Housing Board was honoured with IEI Award for his outstanding services rendered to the engineering profession and to the Institution of Engineers (India), Jammu Local Centre. He was presented with a Gold Medallion as a mark of respect & Er. Rabinder Shekher, FIE with D. K. GUPTA Engineer of the year award for his life time achievements to the engineering profession. IEI, Jammu also presented R. L. Sharma Memorial Gold Medal to Er. Ajay Sharma for presenting the Best Technical Paper Rudra Bhagwati Silver Medal to Er P K Nanda for presenting 2nd best technical paper and IEI Bronze Medal to Er Joy Ganjoo for presenting 3rd best technical paper during the year 2022 – 23. IEI, also honoured Er. Ajay Sharma, Er. P. K. Nanda, Er. B. L. Rawal, Er. Ranjeev Sawhney; Er. Sumil Goyal, Er. Joy Ganjoo, Member Technologist, Er. Akash Dusgotra & Er, Anil Kumar with mementoes for presenting two or more technical papers during the year 2022 – 2023. Further in recognition of active participation of students from GCET & MIET on the occasion of World Engineering Day & Energy Conservation Day merit certificate & participation certificate are also presented. In addition to above first issue of 21st Volume of quarterly IEI Jammu News – Newsletter of Jammu Local Centre was also released by the Chief Guest in presence of Editorial Board comprising of Prof. Dr. Bhawna Sharma, Chairman cum Editorial Director, Er. P. K. Nanda, Er. Anil Verma, Er. Pooja Wazir & Er. Sachin Tickoo, Hony. Secretary. While speaking on the occasion, Sh. H Rajesh Prasad, IAS, highlighted role of engineers in the development of the country especially remarkable progress achieved in the Power sector, Roads & Buildings and modern artificial intelligence based applications to prepare the country to make huge impact on the world map. He acknowledged the role of J&K Engineers both public and private sector in making landmark progress towards the development of the union territory. He also sought cooperation from the institution in creating a techno vibrant environment in Jammu region so that dearth of skilled technically sound manpower is addressed and void felt by public and private sector are addressed. The inaugural session was followed by a technical session which was chaired by Sh. Sandeep Gupta, IRSE, Chief Project Manager, USBRL, Norther Railways, Jammu. He presented detailed presentation on Udhampur, Srinagar, Baramula Rail Link Project (USBRL) which involves a 272 Km. long Railway Line from Udhampur to Baramulla joining the Kashmir valley with the Indian Railways network under USBRL. This project has been the most challenging works undertaken post-independence by Indian Railways. In view of importance of USBRL project in providing seamless and hassle-free connectivity, the Project was declared as “National Project” in 2002. The alignment of USBRL involves construction of a large number of Tunnels and Bridges in highly rugged and mountainous terrain with most difficult and complex Himalayan geology. Further 05 nos papers were presented by Er. P. K. Nanda, Er. B. L. Rawal, Er. Joy Ganjoo, Er. Akash Dusgotra & Er. Anil Kumar on the theme “Engineering a Resilient Future: Building stronger, smarter and safer”. Er. Sachin Tickoo, MIE; Honorary Secretary of the centre conducted the proceedings of the function and presented vote of thanks to the august engineers, guests, line departments, Information Department and media persons for making this function a grand success.

The 55th Engineers’ day was celebrated by The Institution of Engineers (India), Jammu Local Centre at its Institutional Complex Jammu which was attended by large numbers of engineers from various departments and organizations. This day is celebrated all over the country to commemorate the 161st birth anniversary of the greatest engineer Sir M. Visvesvaraya, Bharat Ratna. On this occasion Shri Shiv Anant Tayal, IAS, Managing Director, JPDCL Power Development Department, J&K Govt., Jammu was the Chief Guest. At the outset, Dr. Sanjay Khar, FIE, Chairman of IEI, Jammu Centre presented the Welcome Address. Rich Tributes were paid by Er. P. K. Nanda, MIE; Former Honorary Secretary, IEI Jammu Centre in which he highlighted the sterling qualities of Sir M. Visvesvaraya like Austerity, Integrity, Competence and Discipline. Further, on this occasion Er. P. B. Khajuria, FIE was honoured by the Chief Guest with IEI Award for his outstanding services rendered to the engineering profession and to the Institution of Engineers (India). He was presented with a Gold Medallion as a mark of respect. Chief Guest also presented R. L. Sharma Memorial Gold Medal to Er Ajay Kumar Sharma,FIE for presenting the Best Technical Paper Rudra Bhagwati Silver Medal to Er. B. L. Rawal, MIE for presenting 2nd best technical paper and IEI Bronze Medal to Er. B. L. Rawal, MIE for presenting 3rd best technical paper during the year 2021 - 22. The Chief Guest also honoured Er. P K Nanda, MIE; Er. B. L .Rawal; MIE Er. Ranjeev Sawhney; MIE; Er. Vijay Sharma, MIE and Er. Joy Ganjoo, AMTIE with mementoes for presenting two or more technical papers during the year 2021 – 2022.

Chief Guest garlanding the bust of Bharat Ratna Sir. M. Visvesvaraya.
The Institution of Engineers (India), Jammu Local Centre celebrated 54th Engineers’ Day today at its Institutional Complex, Channi Himmat, Jammu. It was attended by the engineers from various departments and organizations physically within the ambit of Covid-19 restrictions and was also join by large number of engineers online. This day is celebrated all over the country on 15th September to commemorate the birth anniversary of the greatest engineer of India “Bharat Ratna, Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya”. Er. B.B. Sharma, FIE Former Chairman, IEI, Jammu Centre was the Chief Guest and chaired the function. In addition to this the function was presided over by Dr. Sanjay Khar, FIE; Chairman IEI Jammu Centre. The proceedings started with garlanding of the bust of Sir. M. Visvesvaraya. Dr. Sanjay Khar, FIE, Chairman of IEI, Jammu Local Centre presented the Welcome Address. He also deliberated on the theme “Engineers for Skill Development & Employment in combating COVID” of 54th Engineers’ Day and highlighting the activities undertaken by the IEI Jammu Local Centre. Rich Tributes were paid to Bharat Ratna Sir M. Visvesvaraya by Er. Anik Gutpa,FIE. He also highlighted the lifelong achievements, sterling qualities, austerity, integrity, competence and discipline of the greatest icon of engineering profession. Further, on the occasion, the Chief Guest honoured Er. V. N. Sharma, FIE; with IEI AWARD for the year 2021 for his life time achievements on the engineering profession. Er. V. N. Sharma Chief Engineer (Retd.), has also been a Non–Official Member of Regional Empowered Committee for Northern Region Chandigarh, Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change covering the states of Haryana, Punjab & Union Territory of Chandigarh for two terms i.e. 2014-16 & 2016-18. The Chief Guest also honoured Er. B. L. Rawal,MIE with D. K. GUPTA ENGINEER OF THE YEAR award for the year 2021 for his life time achievements to the engineering profession. Er. B. L. Rawal, Retired Executive Engineer & Former Honorary Secretary, IEI, Jammu Centre. Er. Vijay Kumar Sharma & Er. Sachin Tickoo were awarded with R. L. Sharma Memorial Gold Medal for presenting the Best Technical Paper, Er. Vinod Kumar & Er. P. K Nanda, MIE were awarded with Rudra Bhagwati Silver Medal for presenting 2nd best technical paper and IEI Bronze Medal was presented to Er Anil Verma, MIE & Er. Vinod Kumar, MIE for presenting 3rd best technical paper for the year 2020 & 2021 respectively. On the occasion 1st issue of 19th Volume of quarterly News Letter ‘IEI Jammu News’ was also released by the Chief Guest along with members of Editorial Board Er. Sanjay Khar, FIE; Er. Anik Gupta,FIE; Er. Samir Sharma, MIE; Er. Ajay Sharma,MIE; Er, Sunl Seth,MIE & Er. C P Sharma, MIE. Hon’ble Chief Guest also honoured Er. S. C. Thukral, FIE; Er. P. K. Nanda, MIE; Er. B. L. Rawal, MIE; Er. Anil Verma, MIE; Er. Vinod Kumar, MIE; Er. Ranjeev Sawhney, MIE; Er. Mir Muneer Hussain, MIE and Er. Akash Dusgotra, AMIE with mementoes for presenting two or more technical papers during the year 2019 – 20 & 2020- 21. Er. B. B. Sharma, Chief Guest desired that the Government must think of providing a fixed tenure to Chief Engineers as the infrastructure project have a long gestation period. Chief Engineers who achieve the targets and show the required ability need to be encouraged and after all Er. E. Shreedharan, the famed MetroMan did not choose himself. His retention in positions of authority resulted in expeditious delivery of a number of milestone projects for the county. Er. C P Sharma, MIE; Honorary Secretary, IEI Jammu Local Centre conducted the proceedings and presented Vote of Thanks to the august gathering present on the occasion.In addition to above first issue of 20th Volume of quarterly News Letter of Jammu Local Centre was also released by the Chief Guest in presence of Editorial Board comprising of Dr. Sanjay Khar, Er. Anik Gupta, Er. Samir Sharma, Er. Sunil Seth, Er. Ajay Sharma & Er. C P Sharma. Chief Guest highlighted role of engineers in the development of the country especially remarkable progress achieved in the space sector, chip set designing and modern artificial intelligence based applications to prepare the country to make huge impact on the world map. He acknowledged the role of J&K Engineers both public and private sector in making land mark progress towards the development of the union territory. He also sought cooperation from the institution in creating a techno vibrant environment in Jammu region so that dearth of skilled technically sound manpower is addressed and void felt by public and private sector are addressed. The inaugural session was followed by a technical session which was chaired by Er. Vinod Malhotra;FIE; Former Development Commissioner, Town Planning, Jammu in which 05 nos papers were presented by Er. P. K. Nanda, MIE; Er. B. L. Rawal, MIE; Er. Er. Ranjeev Sawhney,MIE; Er. Joy Ganjoo, AMTIE & Er. Akash Dusgotra,AMIE, on the theme topic “Smart Engineering for a Better World”. Er. C P Sharma, MIE; Honorary Secretary of the centre conducted the proceedings of the function and presented vote of thanks to the august engineers, guests, line departments and media persons for making this function a success.

53rd Engineers’ Day
The Institution of Engineers (India), Jammu Local Centre celebrated 53rd Engineers’ Day on 15th September 2020 at its Institutional Complex, Channi Himmat, Jammu through virtual meet. It was attended by large numbers of engineers from various departments. The day is celebrated all over the country on 15th September to commemorate the birth anniversary of the greatest engineer of India “Bharat Ratna, Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya”. The proceedings started with garlanding of the bust of Sir. M. Visvesvaraya by the Chairman of the Centre, Dr. Sanjay Khar, FIE. In his welcome address, he elaborated on the activities undertaken by Institution of Engineers (India), Jammu Local Centre and informed the fellow engineers about the web meeting facility created at the Centre. Rich Tributes were paid to Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya by Dr. Bhawna Sharma; FIE. She highlighted the lifelong achievements, sterling qualities, austerity, integrity, competence and discipline of the greatest icon of engineering profession. Er. Anik Gupta, FIE; Member Editorial Board, IEI Jammu Centre gave an online presentation on the theme of the day “Engineers for a Self- Reliant India”. Er. C P Sharma, MIE; Honorary Secretary, conducted the proceedings while Er. B B Sharma, FIE; Former Chairman, IEI Jammu Local Centre presented the Vote of Thanks.

The Institution of Engineers (India), Jammu Local Centre celebrated 52nd Engineers’ Day on 15th Sep. 2019 at its Institutional Complex, Channi Himmat, Jammu. It was attended by large numbers of engineers from various departments and organizations. This day is celebrated all over the country on 15th September to commemorate the birth anniversary of the greatest engineer of India “Bharat Ratna, Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya”. Shri Sanjeev Verma, IAS, Divisional Commissioner, Jammu was the Chief Guest on the occasion.The proceedings started with garlanding of the bust of Sir. M. Visvesvaraya. First of all Er. Ravi Chanyal, FIE, Chairman of IEI, Jammu Local Centre presented the Welcome Address. While describing the activities undertaken by the IEI Jammu Local Centre, the Chairman also highlighted the burning issues of the engineering fraternity viz regularizations and Assured Carrier Progression. Rich Tributes were paid to Sir M. Visvesvaraya by Er. Ajay Sharma, MIE, Executive Engineer (Mech.), PHE Dept. He highlighted the lifelong achievements, sterling qualities, austerity, integrity, competence and discipline of the greatest icon of engineering profession. Further, on the occasion, the Chief Guest honoured Er. Santokh Singh, FIE; Retd. Chief Engineer with IEI Award for outstanding services rendered to the engineering profession and to the Institution of Engineers (India), Jammu Local Centre. Er. B. L. Rawal, MIE was awarded with R. L. Sharma Memorial Gold Medal for presenting the Best Technical Paper, Er. Vinod Kumar, MIE was awarded with Rudra Bhagwati Silver Medal for presenting 2nd best technical paper and IEI Bronze Medal was presented to Er. Ranjeev Sawhney, MIE for presenting 3rd best technical paper during the year 2018- 19. On the occasion 1st issue of 17th Volume of quarterly News Letter ‘IEI Jammu News’ was also released by the Chief Guest along with members of Editorial Board Er. Ravi Chanyal, FIE; Er. Kuldip Kumar Badyal, MIE; Er. Anil Verma, MIE; Er. Supinder Jeet Singh, AMIE; Er, Pooja Wazir, AMIE & Er. Vijay Sharma, MIE. The Editorial Board members were also presented with mementoes for the service rendered for timely publication of the News Letter. Hon’ble Chief Guest also honoured Er. S. C. Thukral, FIE; Er. K. R. Suri,FIE; Er. P. K. Nanda, MIE; Er. Sunil Seth, MIE; Er. Sachin Tickoo, MIE and Er. Akash Dusgotra, AMIE with mementoes for presenting two or more technical papers during the year 2018 – 2019. The Staff of IEI, Jammu Local Centre was also awarded for their efforts put in during the term 2017- 2019. Shri Sanjeev Verma, IAS, Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, the Chief Guest while speaking on the occasion congratulated the engineers on the Engineers Day and praised the engineers for the efforts they put in for providing basic services to the public and for development of the state. Er. Vijay Sharma, MIE; Honorary Secretary, IEI Jammu Local Centre conducted the proceedings and presented Vote of Thanks. The inaugural session was followed by a Technical Session which was chaired by Er. Braj B Sharma, FIE; Retd. Chief Engineer & Former Chairman, IEI Jammu in which 05 Nos papers were presented by Er. P. K. Nanda, MIE; Er. B. L. Rawal, MIE; Er. Vinod Kumar, MIE; Er. Ranjeev Sawhney, MIE; and Er. Akash Dusgotra, AMIE on the theme topic “Engineering for Change”.

The 51st Engineers’ day was celebrated by The Institution of Engineers (India), Jammu Local Centre at its Institutional Complex, Channi Himmat, Jammu which was attended by large numbers of engineers from various departments and organizations. This day is celebrated all over the country to commemorate the birth anniversary of the greatest engineer of India Bharat Ratna, Sir M. Visvesvaraya.

On this occasion Shri Sanjeev Verma, IAS, Divisional Commissioner, Jammu and Shri Ramesh Kumar, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Jammu were Chief Guest and Guest of Honour respectively.

At the outset, Er. Ravi Chanyal, FIE, Chairman of Jammu Centre presented the Welcome Address. Rich Tributes were paid to Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya by Er. Pooja Wazir, AMIE & Er. Sachin Tickoo, MIE. They highlighted the lifelong achievements, sterling qualities, Austerity, Integrity, Competence and Discipline of the greatest icon of engineering profession.

The 16th Volume of quarterly News Letter of Jammu Local Centre was also released on this occasion by the Chief Guest & Guest of Honour in presence of Editorial Board comprising of Er. Ravi Chanyal, FIE; Er. Kuldip Kumar Badyal, MIE; Er. Anil Verma, MIE; Er. Supinder Jeet Singh, AMIE; Er, Pooja Wazir, AMIE & Er. Vijay Sharma, MIE.

Further, on the occasion, the Chief Guest & Guest of Honour honoured Er. Narayan Mengi, FIE; Retired Chief Engineer, Hydraulic Deptt. with D. K. GUPTA ENGINEER OF THE YEAR award for the year 2018 for his life time achievements to the engineering profession. Er. H. B. Khajuria, FIE; Retd. Chief Engineer & Former Chairman IEI Jammu Centre was also honoured by the Chief Guest & Guest of Honour with IEI Award for his outstanding services rendered to the engineering profession and to the Institution of Engineers (India). R. L. Sharma Memorial Gold Medal was presented to Er. Vinod Kumar, MIE for presenting the Best Technical Paper during the year 2017 – 2018 and Rudra Bhagwati Silver Medal was presented to Er. Sachin Tickoo, MIE for presenting 2nd best technical paper during the year 2017 - 2018 respectively.

Hon’ble Chief Guest & Guest of Honour also honoured Er. S. C. Thukral, FIE; Er. P. K. Nanda, MIE; Er. B. L. Rawal, MIE; Er. Vijay Kumar Sharma, MIE; Er. Ranjeev Sawhney, MIE; Er. Vinod Kumar, MIE; Er. Sunil Seth, MIE; Er. Sachin Tickoo, MIE; Er. Mir Muneer Hussain, MIE; Er. Akash Dusgotra, AMIE with mementoes for presenting two or more technical papers during the year 2017 – 2018.

The 50th Engineers' day was celebrated by The Institution of Engineers (India), Jammu Local Centre at its Institutional Complex, Channi Himmat, Jammu which was attended by large numbers of engineers from various departments and organizations. This day is celebrated all over the country to commemorate the 156th birth anniversary of the greatest engineer Sir M. Visvesvaraya, Bharat Ratna.

On this occasion Dr. Nirmal Kumar Singh, Hon'ble Deputy Chief Minister, Minister for Power Development, and Housing & Urban Development, J&K Government & Sh. Sunil Kumar Sharma, Hon'ble Minister of State, PWD (R&B) and Revenue, J&K Government, was the Chief Guest and Guest of Honour respectively.

At the outset, Er. Ajay Gupta, FIE, Chairman of Jammu Centre presented the Welcome Address.

Rich Tributes were paid to Sir M. Visvesvaraya by Er. Supinder Jeet Singh Sodhi, AMIE; Regional Head (North), Himachal Futuristic Communication Ltd. in which he highlighted the sterling qualities of Sir M. Visvesvaraya like Austerity, Integrity, Competence and Discipline.

Further, on this occasion Er. D. S. Pawar, FIE was honoured by the Chief Guest with IEI Award for his outstanding services rendered to the engineering profession and to the Institution of Engineers (India). He was presented with Gold Medallions as a mark of respect.

Chief Guests also presented R. L. Sharma Memorial Gold Medal to Er. Supinder Jeet Singh Sodhi, AMIE for presenting the Best Technical Paper during the year 2016 – 2017 and Rudra Bhagwati Silver Medal to Er. Vijay Kumar Sharma,MIE for presenting 2nd best technical paper during the year 2016 - 2017 respectively.

Hon’ble Ministers also honoured Er. S. C. Thukral, FIE; Er. P. K. Nanda, MIE; Er. K. R. Suri, FIE; Er. Ashok Kumar Sharma, MIE; Er. Sewa Ram, MIE; Er. Vijay Kumar Sharma,MIE; Er. Ranjeev Sawhney,MIE; Er. Supinder Jeet Singh,AMIE; Er. Rajesh Kumar Angural & Er. Akash Dusgotra,AMIE with mementoes for presenting two or more technical papers during the year 2016 – 2017.

In addition to above first issue of 15th Volume of quarterly News Letter of Jammu Local Centre was also released by the Hon’ble Deputy Chief Ministers on this occasion in presence of Editorial Board comprising of Er. Ajay Gupta, FIE; Er. P. K. Nanda,MIE; Er. Anil Verma, MIE; Er. Rabinder Shekher,MIE; Er. Dr. Bhawna Sharma,MIE & Er. B. L. Rawal, MIE. The Editorial Board Members were also presented with mementoes for their outstanding services rendered for the timely publication of News Letter.

The inaugural session was followed by a technical session which was chaired by Er. V. N. Sharma, FIE; Member Regional Empowered Committee, Northern Region, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India and Former Chief Engineer, P.W.d. J&K govt. in which 08 nos papers were presented in the shape of Power Point Presentations by Er. S. C. Thukral, FIE; Er. P. K. Nanda, MIE; Er. Sewa Ram, MIE; Er. Vijay Kumar Sharma,MIE; Er. Ranjeev Sawhney,MIE; Er. Vinod Kumar, MIE; Er. Akash Dusgotra,AMIE, Er. Rajesh Kumar Angural and on the theme topic "Role of Engineers in a Developing India".

Er. B. L. Rawal, MIE; Honorary Secretary of the centre conducted the proceedings of the function and presented vote of thanks to the august engineers, guests, line departments and media persons for making this function a grand success.

The 49th Engineers' day was celebrated by The Institution of Engineers (India), Jammu Local Centre at its Institutional Complex, Channi Himmat, Jammu which was attended by large numbers of engineers from various departments and organizations. This day is celebrated all over the country to commemorate birth anniversary of the greatest engineer Sir M. Visvesvaraya, Bharat Ratna.

On this occasion Sh. Sham Lal Chaudhary, Hon'ble Minister for Public Health Engineering, Irrigation & Flood Control Department, J&K Government, was the Chief Guest.

At the outset, Er. Ajay Gupta, FIE, Chairman of Jammu Centre presented the Welcome Address.

Rich Tributes were paid to Sir M. Visvesvaraya by Er. Ms Pooja Wazir,AMIE Assistant Executive Engineer, PWD (R&B)Department, J&K Govt. in which she highlighted the sterling qualities of Sir M. Visvesvaraya like Austerity, Integrity, Competence and Discipline.

Further, on this occasion, the Hon’ble Minister honoured Er. K. R. Suri,FIE; General Manager, O&M (Retired), Power Grid Corporation of India, Jammu with D. K. GUPTA ENGINEER OF THE YEAR award for the year 2016 for his life time achievements to the engineering profession. Er. Inderjit Singh, FIE; former Chief Engineer, Hydraulic, J&K Govt. was also honoured by the Chief Guest with IEI Award for his outstanding services rendered to the engineering profession and to the Institution of Engineers (India). Both of them were presented with Gold Medallions as a mark of respect.

Chief Guests also presented R. L. Sharma Memorial Gold Medal to Er. Vijay Kumar Sharma,MIE for presenting the Best Technical Paper during the year 2015 – 2016 and Rudra Bhagwati Silver Medal to Er. Sewa Ram, MIE for presenting 2nd best technical paper during the year 2015 - 2016 respectively.

Hon’ble Ministers also honoured Er. S. C. Thukral, FIE; Er. P. K. Nanda, MIE; Er. K. R. Suri, FIE; Er. B. L. Rawal, MIE; Er. Sewa Ram, MIE; Er. Vijay Kumar Sharma,MIE; Er. Ranjeev Sawhney,MIE; Er. Supinder Jeet Singh,AMIE; Er. Rajesh Kumar Angural & Er. Akash Dusgotra,AMIE with mementoes for presenting two or more technical papers during the year 2015– 2016.

In addition to above first issue of 14th Volume of quarterly News Letter of Jammu Local Centre was also released by the Hon’ble Ministers on this occasion in presence of Editorial Board comprising of Er. Ajay Gupta, FIE; Er. P. K. Nanda,MIE; Er. Anil Verma, MIE; Er. Rabinder Shekher,MIE; Er. Dr. Bhawna Sharma,MIE & Er. B. L. Rawal, MIE.

The inaugural session was followed by a technical session which was chaired jointly by Prof. Ashok Aima, Vice Chancellor, Central University of Jammu and Er. Bimal Kumar Tickoo,FIE, Secretary Technical cum Development Commissioner, PWD, J&K Govt. in which 09 nos papers were presented in the shape of Power Point Presentations by Er. S. C. Thukral, FIE; Er. P. K. Nanda, MIE; Er. K. R. Suri, FIE; Er. Vijay Kumar Sharma,MIE; Er. Ranjeev Sawhney,MIE; Er. Sewa Ram, MIE; Er. Akash Dusgotra,AMIE, Er. Rajesh Kumar Angural and Er. Sanjeev Gupta, Asst. Professor, GECT, Jammu on the theme topic "Skill Development for Young Engineers To Reform the Core Sector: Vision 2025 ".

Er. B. L. Rawal, MIE; Honorary Secretary of the centre conducted the proceedings of the function and presented vote of thanks to the august engineers, guests, line departments and media persons for making this function a grand success.

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A moment with VIPs: Committee Members posing for a photograph with chief guest & guest of honour on 48th engineers’ day

Sitting (From L to R) - Er. Mohinder Singh,MIE; Hony. Secy., Mr. Parvez Ahamed Malik,IAS; Secy. to Govt. PHE, I&FC, Mr. Sunil Kumar Sharma,Hon’ble Minister of State for PWD (R&B) and Revenue, J&K Govt. (Guest of Honour) Mr. Sukhnandan Kumar, Hon’ble Minister for PHE and I&FC, J&K Govt. (Chief Guest) Er. H. C. Jerath, FIE; Chairman, Er. Braj B Sharma,FIE; Immediate Past Chairman.

Standing (From L to R) - Er. Sonia Kandley,AMIE; Er. Samir Sharma,MIE; Er. P. K. Nanda,MIE; Er. Naresh Mahajan,MIE; Er. Varinder Singh,MIE; Er. Sudhir Kumar Sethi,MIE; Er. Ashok Kumar Sharma,MIE; Er. Jatinder Singh Kapoor,MIE; Er. Rabinder Shekher,MIE; Immediate Past Hony. Secy., Er. Anil Verma, MIE & Er. B. L. Rawal,MIE

Executive Committee Members posing for a photograph with Dr. S. S. Bloeria, IAS; Advisor to J&K Govt. to His Excellency, Governor of J&K State who was Chief Guest on 41st Engineers’ Day

Executive Committee Members posing for a photograph with Sh. K. B. Pillai,IAS; Chief Secretary, J&K State who was Chief Guest on 35th Engineers’ Day