IEI J&K Centre holds 61st Annual General Meeting in Srinagar
Members review achievements of 2025–26 and discuss future initiatives to strengthen the engineering fraternity
31/10/2026
Srinagar, October 31 (KIP)-The Institution of Engineers (India), Jammu & Kashmir State Centre (IEI-JKSC), held its 61st Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday at its auditorium in Church Lane, Sonwarbagh, Srinagar. The meeting was attended by distinguished Corporate Members of the Institution affiliated with the J&K State Centre.
The AGM provided an opportunity to review the activities and achievements of the State Centre during the financial year 2025–26, assess its progress and discuss future initiatives aimed at strengthening the engineering fraternity and promoting professional excellence across Jammu & Kashmir.
Addressing the gathering, Er. Ferdous Ahad Bhat, FIE, Chairman, IEI J&K State Centre, presented an overview of the Centre's activities and achievements during the year. He highlighted the successful organisation of various technical programmes, seminars, professional interactions and other institutional activities. He also noted the encouraging growth in membership, reflecting the continued interest and engagement of engineering professionals with the Institution.
The Chairman reiterated the Centre's commitment to providing meaningful professional platforms for engineers, promoting knowledge-sharing and technical collaboration, and contributing to the advancement of engineering education, research and sustainable development in the region. He also stressed the importance of active participation by Corporate Members in strengthening the Institution and expanding its professional outreach.
Er. Irfan Ahmad Reshi, MIE, Honorary Secretary, IEI J&K State Centre, presented the Annual Report and Audited Statements of Accounts for the financial year 2025–26, highlighting the major activities, programmes and institutional developments undertaken during the reporting period.
The meeting also provided a platform for members to deliberate on matters concerning the effective functioning of the State Centre and exchange views on its future activities. Emphasis was laid on encouraging Corporate Members to participate more actively in the technical programmes and professional activities organised by the Centre.
Members also stressed the need to strengthen the Centre's membership base through focused enrolment initiatives, particularly by reaching out to young engineers who have recently joined government services, and encouraging their association with the Institution and participation in its professional activities.
The Institution of Engineers (India), J&K State Centre, expressed its sincere gratitude to all Corporate Members for their participation, valuable contributions and continued support.
The Centre reaffirmed its commitment to working collectively towards strengthening the engineering profession and making its activities increasingly relevant to the professional community and the wider society of Jammu & Kashmir.