Mangaluru, 19 Mar 2015: The much-awaited annual National Level Technical Fest TIARA-2015 at St Joseph Engineering College (SJEC) – Vamanjoor was inaugurated at the College Auditorium in Academic Block-II here on Wednesday March 18 at 9.30am.
TIARA-2015 is a two-day technical fest held from Wednesday March 18 to Thursday March 19. It offers a platform for participants to showcase, discuss, and enhance their technical skills.
Purandara Shetty, site manager of BASF Mangaluru was the chief guest of the occasion. TIARA- 2015 convener Jennifer Saldanha introduced Purandara Shetty who inaugurated by unveiling the TIARA logo.
Speaking on the occasion, Purandara Shetty spoke about the theme of TIARA-2015: Innovation. He spoke about how the young generation should be guided to be innovative and creative. He also elaborated on how youth can contribute towards the ‘Make-in-India’ program a reality. Taking an example of a common man in Punjab, who recently invented a geyser using natural resource, he explained how work-experience will lead to creativity of things.
SJEC principal Dr Joseph Gonsalvis urged the students to come up with new and creative ideas.
SJEC designated director Fr Ajith Menezes, in his presidential address encouraged the students to ‘Make in SJEC’ so as to contribute to our nation in line with the Prime Minister’s call of ‘Make in India’.
SJEC assistant director Fr Rohith D’Costa, vice principal Dr Rio D’Souza and other were present at the dais.
The staff and students of SJEC as well as from other various institutions participating in the Technical Fest were present at the ceremony. Jennifer welcomed the gathering. Keith Fernandes proposed the vote of thanks.