JAMMU, Nov 2: Government Gandhi Memorial Science College, Jammu, in collaboration with ICT Academy, inaugurated a five-day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Microsoft Azure AI App and Agent Development” today. The programme, aims to equip faculty members with emerging skills and practical knowledge in Artificial Intelligence, cloud technologies, AI-powered applications and intelligent agents.
The programme was formally inaugurated by the Principal of the College, Prof. (Dr.) Romesh Kumar Gupta, who highlighted the growing significance of Artificial Intelligence and digital technologies in transforming higher education. In his inaugural address, he emphasised the need for faculty members to continuously upgrade their technological competencies and integrate emerging AI tools into teaching, research and academic practices. He appreciated the initiative of ICT Academy and encouraged the participants to make the best use of this training opportunity.
Earlier, Dr. Ashaq Hussain, Programme Coordinator, delivered the welcome address, extending a warm welcome to the dignitaries, resource person and participating faculty members. He highlighted the relevance of the programme in the present academic scenario and stated that such capacity-building initiatives provide teachers with valuable exposure to emerging technologies, enabling them to enhance their teaching methodologies and prepare students for the demands of a rapidly evolving digital world.
Speaking on the occasion, Lovetesh Kumar, State Head, ICT Academy, Jammu and Kashmir, highlighted ICT Academy’s commitment to strengthening the technological and professional competencies of educators through industry-oriented training programmes. He underlined the importance of Microsoft Azure and AI-driven applications in the contemporary digital ecosystem and encouraged participants to acquire practical skills that could be effectively utilised in academic and professional settings.
The technical sessions are being conducted by Mohd. Adil Sheikh Afsar, Senior Technical Trainer, who introduced the participants to the fundamentals and applications of Microsoft Azure AI App and Agent Development. The first day’s session focused on providing an introduction to the programme, familiarising participants with the Microsoft Azure ecosystem and discussing the emerging role of AI-powered applications and intelligent agents. The program being attended by 30 faculty members from different colleges laid the foundation for the practical and technical components to be covered during the subsequent days.