CM inaugurates conference on emerging technologies in Engineering at GCET Jammu
JAMMU, APR 27: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated the 11th National Conference and Exhibition on Emerging and Innovative Trends in Engineering Technology (NCEITEET) at Government College of Engineering and Technology (GCET), Jammu, underscoring the need to harmonize technological advancement with cultural heritage while fostering innovation-driven growth among youth.
The two-day event is being organised by CGET Jammu in technical collaboration with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur and in association with World Consortium of Universities.
On the occasion, the Chief Minister also inaugurated the newly constructed School of Architecture (SoA) building at GCET, developed at a cost of ₹19.71 crore, and extended his best wishes to the faculty and students. Emphasizing the significance of architecture, he urged students to adopt a forward-looking approach while staying rooted in the region’s cultural and historical identity.
“While it is important to embrace modernity, it is equally important to remember where we come from. Not every building needs to be made of glass and steel. Our structures must reflect our heritage and preserve our cultural ethos,” he said, expressing concern over the declining focus on heritage conservation in both public and private construction across Jammu and Kashmir.
Highlighting the conference theme, the Chief Minister described it as relevant and thought-provoking, particularly for its focus on emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning. He termed the deliberations as an “eye-opener,” especially in the context of tourism.
