JAMMU, Oct 31: The Indian Institute of Technology Jammu concluded a six-day Training Programme for Technical and Executive Staff of Garrison Engineer Command Test Lab, Udhampur and Leh, organised by the Centre for Essential Skills (CES), in collaboration with the Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Jammu, from 26 to 31 October 2026.
The programme aimed to strengthen the technical knowledge and practical capabilities of participants in the testing and evaluation of civil engineering materials. It covered key areas such as concrete technology, properties of cement and aggregates, concrete mix design, quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC), destructive and non-destructive testing of concrete, bitumen testing, and soil properties.
The programme was inaugurated on 26 October 2026 in the presence of Col. Virinder Singh Jeji, Registrar, IIT Jammu; Prof. Uma Satya Ranjan, Dean, Outreach and Skill Development (OSD), IIT Jammu; Dr. Rajkumar Velu, Associate Dean, Centre for Essential Skills (CES) and Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Jammu; and Dr. Riya Bhowmik, Head, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Jammu. The inaugural session also welcomed Lt. Col. Abhimanyu Sharma, Officer-in-Charge, Garrison Engineer Command Test Lab, Udhampur, as the Chief Guest.
The training featured expert lectures and hands-on laboratory sessions, enabling participants to connect theoretical concepts with practical applications relevant to their professional responsibilities. The laboratory sessions provided practical exposure to various testing and evaluation methodologies employed in civil engineering.
Drawing upon the technical expertise of the Department of Civil Engineering, the initiative provided a platform for professional interaction, experiential learning, and knowledge exchange between IIT Jammu faculty members and the participating staff.
The valedictory session was attended by Prof. Uma Satya Ranjan, Dean, Outreach and Skill Development, IIT Jammu; Dr. Vijay K. Pal, Associate Dean, CES and Schools Engagement; and Dr. Riya Bhowmik, Head, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Jammu. Lt. Col. Abhimanyu Sharma, Officer-in-Charge, Garrison Engineer Command Test Lab, Udhampur, shared his feedback and observations on the training, followed by feedback from the participants. The session concluded with the distribution of certificates to the participants.
Through this initiative, the Centre for Essential Skills and the Department of Civil Engineering reaffirmed IIT Jammu’s commitment to leveraging its academic and technical expertise for professional training and capacity building. The programme also strengthened institutional engagement between IIT Jammu and Garrison Engineer Command Test Lab, Udhampur and Leh.