SRINAGAR: The Institution of Engineers (India), Jammu and Kashmir State Centre, held its 61st Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Srinagar on Saturday, reviewing its activities and achievements during the financial year 2025–26 and discussing plans to strengthen its professional outreach.
The meeting was held at the Institution’s auditorium at Church Lane, Sonwarbagh, and was attended by Corporate Members affiliated with the J&K State Centre.
Chairman of the State Centre, Er. Ferdous Ahad Bhat, FIE, presented an account of its activities during the year, highlighting the organisation of technical programmes, seminars, professional interactions and other institutional initiatives. He also pointed to an increase in membership, reflecting greater participation by engineering professionals.
Bhat said the Centre would continue to provide platforms for professional development, knowledge-sharing and technical collaboration, while contributing to engineering education, research and sustainable development in Jammu and Kashmir.
Honorary Secretary Er. Irfan Ahmad Reshi, MIE, presented the annual report and audited statements of accounts for 2025–26, detailing the Centre’s programmes, activities and institutional developments during the year.
Members also discussed the functioning of the State Centre and its future activities, stressing the need for greater participation by Corporate Members in technical and professional programmes.
The meeting further emphasised expanding the Centre’s membership base, particularly by encouraging young engineers who have recently joined government services to become members and participate in its activities.
The Institution expressed gratitude to its Corporate Members for their participation and support, reiterating its commitment to strengthening the engineering profession in Jammu and Kashmir.
