Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 25: The two-day national workshop on the importance of industrial safety, held at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) under Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan, successfully concluded today.
The workshop was coordinated by Dr Sanjeev Anand, along with co-coordinators Dr Yatheshth Anand and Dr Vineet V Tyagi, brought together experts from various industrial sectors to discuss key safety measures and strategies.
Prof Pragati Kumar, Vice-Chancellor SMVDU said that such workshops bridge the gap between academia and industry, ensuring that students gain practical knowledge of industrial safety standards.
In his welcome address, Prof Balbir Singh, Dean Academic Affairs and Chairman, PM-USHA at SMVDU, emphasized the role of safety awareness in reducing workplace hazards and fostering a culture of preventive measures in industrial sectors.
The event featured notable speakers from industry and consultancy organizations, who included Dr Atin Kumar Pathak, India Head for Climate Change and Sustainability at RINA; Amit Sharma, DGM (Mechanical) at Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Corporation; Vikrant Chib, Consultant and Assistant Engineer at Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited; Gaurav Singh, Environmental Health and Safety Manager at Berger India Limited and Ankush Kotwal, an IT and Planning Expert at Berger India Limited. Manish Kumar, Associate Director at Care Analytics and Advisory Pvt Ltd, joined the workshop through online mode.
The workshop also included the demonstration of various Fire Fighting Equipments to the participants. The workshop aimed to enhance students understanding of industrial safety protocols, risk management, and sustainable safety solutions. Participants were introduced to the latest safety technologies, workplace hazard identification, emergency response planning, and compliance with industrial safety regulations.
The speakers shared real-world case studies, demonstrating the impact of proper safety measures in preventing workplace accidents. The interactive sessions allowed students to engage with industry experts, gaining practical knowledge and career insights into industrial safety roles.
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