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Ref. No. IEI/JLC/23/87

DATE: 02.10.2023
Press Release

The Institution of Engineers (India) celebrates World Habitat Day
Day- 2023

Photo Caption : Er. P. K. Nanda, MIE Presenting paper on World Habitat Day alongwith Er. Vinod Sharma, FIE; Chief Guest,Prof. Dr. Bhawna Sharma, FIE, Chairman & Er. Sachin Tickoo, MIE Hony. Secy. on the dias

The Institution of Engineers (India), Jammu Local Centre celebrated World Habitat Day at Channi
Himmat, Jammu, in which Er. Vinod Sharma, FIE; Former Commissioner, FDA (Food & DrugAdministration) J&K Govt. was the Chief Guest and Prof. Dr. Bhawna Sharma, FIE; Chairman, IEI, Jammu
Local Centre,, and Sachin Tickoo , Honorary Secretary were present among large number of engineers,professionals and members of the civil society on the occasion.
A seminar on the theme “Resilient
Resilient Urban economies. Cities as drivers of growth and recovery” wasorganized on the occasion.
In her Welcome address, she said that World Habitat Day is an occasion to reflect on the critical role
those resilient urban economies plays in driving growth and recovery in our rapidly urbanizing world. She
emphasized that resilience in urban economies refers to their capacity to endure shocks and adapt tochanging circumstances, a quality
ty that has been severely tested in recent times. Amidst worldwide issues
such as the COVID-19
19 pandemic and the climate emergency, cities have demonstrated their capacity toadjust and come up with new ideas. She said that it is essential that we continue to invest in constructing
resilient urban economies that not only stimulate growth and recovery but also advance social equality andenvironmental sustainability.
Four numbers of the technical papers on the theme were presented by Er. P. K. Nanda, MIE; Er. B. L.
Rawal, MIE; Er. Vijay
jay Kumar SharmaSharma, MIE & Er. Mir Muneer Hussain, MIE.
While speaking on the occasion Chief Guest, Er. Vinod Sharma said that all the stakeholders must work
together in an effective and mutually beneficiall
beneficiallyy manner to implement measure for a Carbon Free Jammu& Kashmir and create sustainable settlements
settlements.. He further emphasized to create green zones within Jammu
City during implementation of Smart City Mission in Jammu.
While speaking on the occasion, Sachin Tickoo said this Day is celebrated to reflect on the state ofhuman settlements and human habitat, to remind and remember that cities are not mere collections ofbuildings and roads. Cities are vibrant ecosystems of hhumanuman potential and innovation. They are our future.
We must work to improve access to electricity, water, sanitation, transport, and other basic services while
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investing in education, skills development, digital innovation, and entrepreneurship. He emphasized thatLocal action is vital and global cooperation indispensable. He further presented the Vote of Thanks to theaugust gathering and media personnel for active participation.

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