Early Times Report Jammu, Nov 20: The inaugural function of the two day International Conference on "Research and Innovations in Science, Engineering and Technology: RISET 2015" the first of its kind in J&K, was organized at Yogananda College of Engineering & Technology (YCET) today. Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu Prof. R.D Sharma was the Chief Guest and Prof. Rajib Kr Bhattacharya, Department of Civil Engineering, IIIT Guwahati was the Guest of Honour of the function. The programme started with the lighting of the lamp ceremony. Dr Seema Narain, Convener, RISET 2015, welcomed the Chief Guest, Guest of Honour and Keynote speakers and resource persons Prof. A.K.Koul, Dean Academics, BGBSU, Rajouri, Dr. Venu Chandra, IIT, Chennai, Er. Sanjeev Anand, Director, School of Energy Management, SMVDU, Katra , Dr. Murari Gupta, Director, Research KL Univ. Rajasthan, Prof. Dev Anand ,Head Deptt of Computer Science and Information Technology, Central University, Jammu on this momentous occasion. Prof RD Sharma in his illuminating speech lauded the efforts of YCET for organizing the first ever international conference in Jammu and stressed on the need of promoting research in emerging technologies. He deliberated at length on the challenges being faced by researchers in J&K in particular and in India in general. He exhorted upon the young researchers and budding technocrats to hone their skills and competencies in research through experiential learning and problem based learning. |