World Engineering Day Celebration and Installation of the IEI DBCE Student Chapter – 2024-25

The World Engineering Day Celebration and Installation of the IEI DBCE Student Chapter Working Committee for the academic year 2024-25 was a momentous event organized jointly by the Institution of Engineers – Goa State Centre (IEI-GSC) and the Mechanical Department of our college of Engineering (DBCE), Fatorda on 15th March 2024.

The occasion was graced by Chief Guest Mr. Anirudh Agrawal, MD of Agrawal Renewable Energy Pvt. Ltd & and Guest speaker Mr. Ashwani Rawat, Director of Transverse Technologies Pvt Ltd along with DBCE and IEI-GSC dignitaries. 

The event commenced with the rendition of the Indian National anthem followed by a brief introduction to World Engineering Day by Er. Benedicto Andrade, Convener, setting the tone for the day’s proceedings. Dr. Suraj Marathe, officiating HOD of the Mechanical Department, DBCE, delivered a welcome address, underlining IEI’s role in fostering knowledge sharing and skill development among students. Prof. Ajit Salunke, the faculty advisor of the IEI DBCE Chapter, introduced the chapter, highlighting its accomplishments, objectives, and upcoming endeavors. Dr. Neena Panandikar, the Principal of DBCE, encouraged students to leverage IEI’s resources and connect with engineering experts, commending the Mechanical Department for revitalizing the DBCE IEI Chapter.

A significant moment of the event was the release of the IEI Magazine, which was followed by an address by Er. Anwar Khan, Chairman of IEI- GSC, who emphasized that World Engineering Day serves as a reaffirmation of Engineer’s dedication to innovation, technological advancement, transformation, and recognition of their accomplishments.  

The Chief Guest, Mr. Anirudh Agarwal, recounted his transition from being a Mechanical Engineer to assuming leadership of one of the country’s top renewable energy organization, motivating students to venture beyond their academic studies and explore broader horizons through his inspiring narrative.

The installation of the DBCE IEI Student Chapter Working Committee comprising of Mr. Abhishek Dias as convener along with the committee members Mr. Myron Fernandes, Mr. Anish Barreto, Mr. Marston Barbosa, Mr. Dev Kalangutkar, Mr. Chenoy Dos Santos and Mr. Denzil Godinho was conducted by Er. Simiao Da Cunha and Er. Siddanth Dubashi, Honorary Secretary of IEI- GSC, symbolizing a new beginning of the vibrant DBCE Chapter.  Er. Dubashi delivered the vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all participants and contributors.

An expert talk on  “Data Analytics and Machine Learning” was delivered by the Guest Speaker, Mr. Ashwani Rawat, Director of Transverse Technologies Pvt. Ltd. In conclusion, Mr.  Abhishek Dias thanked the speaker and office bearers of IEI Goa State Centre. The event served as a platform for knowledge exchange, inspiration, and the fostering of a vibrant engineering community.