GCET holds programme
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Aug 28: The two-week student induction programme for the newly admitted B.Tech/B.Arch Batch-2026 students at Government College of Engineering and Technology (GCET), Jammu, concluded today with a valedictory function attended by faculty members, staff and students. Organized...
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 28: The two-week student induction programme for the newly admitted B.Tech/B.Arch Batch-2026 students at Government College of Engineering and Technology (GCET), Jammu, concluded today with a valedictory function attended by faculty members, staff and students.
Organized under the patronage of Prof. Sameru Sharma, Principal, GCET Jammu, the programme was aimed at facilitating a smooth transition of newly admitted students into college life by providing comprehensive exposure to academic, professional, social and co-curricular aspects of higher education.
The induction programme featured expert sessions, awareness programmes, interactive activities and co-curricular engagements focusing on academic orientation, human values and responsibilities, mental well-being, skill development, digital literacy, social responsibility, entrepreneurship, environmental consciousness and career opportunities.
The valedictory function was graced by Prof Subhash Dubey. Students who excelled in various competitions and activities held during the programme were felicitated and presented certificates in recognition of their participation and achievements.
The programme benefited from the contributions of distinguished resource persons, including Prof. Parveen Kumar Lehana, Kushagra Anand, Reetu Thakur, Bhaskar Suri, Mini Patiyal, Gaurav, Sarabjeet Singh, D N Sharma, Rajiv Bali, Sanjeev Gupta, Raman Gupta and Niraj Dubey, besides personnel from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), 2nd Battalion, Jammu and Kashmir.
The sessions covered contemporary themes such as Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, interdisciplinary engineering and innovation, Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, human values, Heritage of Jammu, IBM SkillsBuild, cyber security, PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, renewable energy, entrepreneurship, social responsibility, mental health, substance abuse awareness and disaster management.
Students also participated in sports and co-curricular activities promoting creativity and teamwork. A plantation drive was organized to foster environmental awareness and responsibility towards nature. Dr Deepika Sharma proposed the vote of thanks.
