IEI J&K State Centre holds 60th Annual General Meeting

Srinagar, Oct 25: The Institution of Engineers (India), Jammu and Kashmir State Centre, held its 60th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday at the Institution’s Auditorium, Church Lane, Sonwarbagh, Srinagar. The event witnessed the presence of a distinguished gathering of corporate members, including outgoing and incoming members of the Executive Committee.

The meeting began with opening remarks by Dr Jahangeer Ali, MIE, Honorary Secretary, followed by a welcome address and declaration of election results by Er. Iftikhar Ahmad Hakim, FIE, Chairman of the J&K State Centre. The Annual Report for 2024–25, along with the audited statements of accounts, was formally presented. Subsequent proceedings included the appointment of auditors and other statutory business, conducted in accordance with the Institution’s Charter and Bye-laws.

A key highlight of the AGM was the formal handover and takeover ceremony, marking the smooth transition of leadership for the Executive Committee for the 2025–27 session. Er. Ferdous Ahad Bhat, FIE, and Er. Irfan Ahmad Reshi, MIE, officially assumed charge as Chairman and Honorary Secretary, respectively, effective October 25. The outgoing Chairman, Er. Iftikhar Ahmad Hakim, FIE, and Honorary Secretary, Dr Jahangeer Ali, MIE, handed over responsibilities in an orderly and dignified manner, earning appreciation from members for their exemplary service.

The newly constituted Executive Committee for 2025–27 includes: Er. Ferdous Ahad Bhat (Chairman), Er. Irfan Ahmad Reshi (Honorary Secretary), Er. Iftikhar Ahmad Hakim (Immediate Past Chairman), Dr Jahangeer Ali (Immediate Past Honorary Secretary), Er. Basharat Jeelani Kawoosa, Er. Irfan Shafi Parray, Er. Shabir Ahmad Tak (Civil Engineering), Er. Ansar Hamid Sheikh, Er. Shuja Hussain Qureishi (Mechanical Engineering), Er. Mohammad Amin Kak (Production Engineering), Er. Mohammad Owais Raja, Er. Gowhar Rafiqi (Electronics & Telecommunication), Er. Aijaz Ahmad Mir, Er. Arshad Bashir Bhat (Electrical Engineering), and Dr Janibul Bashir (Computer Engineering).

In his address, Er. Ferdous Ahad Bhat expressed gratitude for the trust placed in him and reaffirmed his commitment to advancing the institution’s objectives through enhanced professional collaboration, innovation, and public engagement. Er. Irfan Ahmad Reshi highlighted the importance of strengthening interdisciplinary participation and expanding the institution’s outreach to young engineers and academia.

The AGM concluded with a felicitation ceremony honouring the outgoing office bearers for their dedicated service, followed by a vote of thanks by Dr Jahangeer Ali and an informal interaction over tea.