Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) in Katra held a five-day short-term training programme (STTP) on energy efficiency and renewable energy, organised by its School of Electrical Engineering, according to a report dated 8 November.
What it covered
Topics were building energy efficiency, power electronics, renewable energy and electric mobility. The first two days included industrial visits to Electricfield Company and Sudhir Gen Set, both in Jammu. The offline programme, the report says, "aimed at enhancing technical knowledge and professional competencies".
Who was involved
- Resource persons: Dr Pankaj Kumar (NIT Srinagar) and Prof Sachin Shelar (AISSMS Institute of Technology, Pune).
- Dr Kumud Ranjan Jha, Head of the School of Electrical Engineering, backed the programme; coordinators were Dr Jatinkumar Soni and Dr Prabhu Omer.
Why it matters
Energy efficiency and EVs are areas where electrical engineering graduates in the Jammu region can look for work. The report does not give fees, eligibility or whether the programme will be repeated; JammuBeat will update if the university announces another batch.
Source: Greater Kashmir, 9 November 2026.
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