SMVDU hosts a One Day Workshop on 3D Printing for Entrepreneurs

A one-day workshop was hosted by the Technology Innovation Hub, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, funded by the J&K Higher Education Department to disseminate knowledge of 3D printing and its role in entrepreneurship.  The workshop was attended by over 50 participants from various colleges of J&K. The workshop was coordinated jointly by Prof. R. K. Jha (Dean, FoE),  Dr. Ankush Raina (Asst. Prof., School of Mechanical Engineering), Dr. Mir Irfan Ul Haq (Asst. Prof., School of Mechanical Engineering) and Dr, Sanjay Mohan (Asst. Prof., School of Mechanical Engineering). Prof. Pragati Kumar, Vice Chancellor, SMVDU presided over the inaugural function. Prof. Kumar stressed the need to hold such workshops on new technological developments regularly in line with the goals of Vikisit Bharat 2047 and NEP2020. Vice Chancellor, Prof. Pragati Kumar, in his message, lauded the efforts put in by the organizing team of the workshop in organizing the event and welcomed all the guests to SMVDU. The invited speakers, Dr. Prateek Saxena (IIT Mandi) and Dr. V. Rajkumar (IIT Jammu) spoke about various aspects ̋and applications of 3D printing. The speakers highlighted the role 3D Printing technology can play in empowering entrepreneurs. The valedictory session was chaired by Registrar SMVDU, Mr. Ajay Kumar Sharma of the university. Dr. V. V. Tyagi (Dean R&D, SMVDU), Prof. R. K. Mishra (Dean of Students), and senior faculty members of the university were also present during the function. Dr. Ankush Raina (Co-coordinator) carried out the proceedings of the day, Dr. Mir Irfan Ul Haq (Co-Coordinator) presented the report of the workshop and Dr. Sanjay Mohan (Co-coordinator) delivered the vote of thanks.  The other co-coordinators of the project were also present during the function. During the valedictory, the participants also shared their feedback on the event with all the officials expressed their willingness to join such beneficial programs in the future, and thanked the organizers and funding agency (Govt. of JK, UT) for the opportunity.