One-Week Residential Program on “Skill Development in Electronics (Hardware, Software, and Devices) starts at SMVDU

A one-week residential program on “Skill Development in Electronics (Hardware, Software, and Devices)” is started at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University Katra, which is scheduled from 11^th to 15^th March 2024, and organized by the School of Electronics & Communication Engineering. Prof. Kumud Ranjan Jha, Mr. Ashish Suri, Dr. Vijay Kumar Sharma, and Dr. Neeraj Tripathi are the organizing coordinators of this program, under the project RP-128, which is funded by the Government of J&K. The aim of the program is to cater to the needs of real-world projects, primarily in the start-up environment. This meticulously designed program stands as an initiative aimed at cultivating technical expertise and elevating the competencies of professionals within the domain of Electronics. One of the distinguishing features of this program is the opportunity for direct engagement with distinguished professors, industry professionals, and representatives from government agencies. This curated interaction is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive perspective, integrating theoretical knowledge with real-world insights garnered from leaders in academia, industry, and public service. This program has diversity in participation from different parts of J&K and Rajasthan. The inauguration ceremony of the program has witnessed the presence of the chief guest Prof. Pragati Kumar Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Prof. Kumud Ranjan Jha Dean of Engineering, and Prof. Neeraj Sharma expert speaker from IIT (BHU) Varanasi. Prof. Pragati Kumar Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, focused on the need to think potentially to develop different and unique opportunities for start-ups. Prof. Kumud Ranjan Jha stressed the need to enhance skills to cater to the needs of society. Mr. Ashish Suri briefed the audience on the importance of the program. The program has expert speakers from premium institutions like IIT (BHU) Varanasi, IGDTUW Delhi, JKEDI, NIT Allahabad, GKV Haridwar, CU Jammu, BBAU Lucknow, DIAT Pune, and industry. The program is designed to assemble theoretical knowledge into industry-oriented projects by doing the hands-on. The program coordinators are thankful to the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor and Registrar of the University for their Kind Permission to organize this skill development program.