Installation of Youth Forum Indian Water Works Association

Installation of Youth Forum Indian Water Works association (YFW) was held on November 29, 2022 at Don Bosco College of Engineering – Fatorda, Goa by Indian Water Works Association (IWWA) Goa. It was held under the guidance of Prof. Satyesh Kakodkar (secretary IWWA Goa) and Prof. Prachi Dessai (Faculty Coordinator). The installation ceremony started with a welcome address by Dr. Shwetha Prasanna (Head of Civil Engineering Dept.) who stressed on the importance and benefits of such student associations.  Dr. Neena S.P. Panandikar (Principal – Don Bosco College of Engineering) addressed the gathering showing her support towards the future of YFW. Rev. Fr. Kinley D’Cruz (Director – Don Bosco College of Engineering) spoke about the importance of water conservation and the need to create awareness amongst the youth on possible water shortage in the future. The installation ceremony of Youth Forum for Water (YFW) then took place where the student members were felicitated with certificates and badges were pinned by Shri. Arvind Patil (Ex. Chief Engineer & Ex. MD. Sewerage Corporation), Er. Virkumar Sawant (Chairman – IWWA Goa) and Er. Jayant Ambikar (Sr. Engineer). Mr. Kartik Shinde (Chairman – Youth Forum DBCE) thanked the members for electing him and gave a brief overview of the tentative activities planned under his chairmanship.

The Chief Guest for the function Er. Virkumar Sawant (Chairman – IWWA Goa) shared his valuable knowledge and his experience in the field of water supply. Er. Jayant Ambikar (Sr. Engineer) who was the Guest speaker for the day shared a presentation with the students on Contract Management. Shri. Arvind Patil shared knowledge and experience with the students wishing them the best. Mr. Raylan Palmeira (Secretary – Youth Forum DBCE) proposed the vote of thanks. The event was then followed by an interactive secession with the student members and IWWA Goa Chairman, Secretary and Youth Coordinator Goa centre.