Students Association inaugurated at Srinivas University Institute of Engineering & Technology
Mangaluru, Nov 20, 2022: Civil Engineering Students Association (SRISTICA) and Cyber Security & Cyber Forensics Engineering Association (SATARC) were inaugurated at Srinivas University Institute of Engineering & Technology, Mukka, Mangaluru.
Chief Guest Ajay P. Shetty, Managing Director, Ujwal Group of Companies, Manipal-Udupi, and Chief Guest Gopalakrishna Bhat, Founder & Managing Director, Kakunje Software Pvt Ltd inaugurated the Students Associations by lighting the lamp.
Dr. Thomas Pinto, Dean of the College, presided over the program.
Dr. Netravathi P S, HOD, Associate Dean of the College, Dr. Ramakrishna Hegde, HOD, Dept of Civil Engineering, Dr. Krishna Prasad, HOD, Dept of Cyber Security & Cyber Forensics Engineering, Prof. Shrinath Rao K, Coordinator, SRISTICA, Prof. Dyanila Neeta Ferrao, Coordinator, SATARC, A G Gagan, President, SRISTICA and Rakshith Pranav, President, SATARC were present.
In his inaugural address, Chief Guest, Ajay Shetty gave an overall view of infrastructural development activities in India and the role of Civil Engineers in the Nation Building and Economic Development.
He spoke on the importance of Civil Engineering in the overall development of Transportation, Highways, Railways, Urban Development, Smart Cities, Agriculture, Industrial Development, and Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy sectors.
He added that by 2030, India will become the third fastest growing economy, and hence Civil Engineering professionals will get more opportunities in the coming years to serve the nation.
In his address, Gopalakrishna Bhat recalled his student life. He spoke on the application of Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, in the field of Construction, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Services, and Infrastructural development.
He said that in order to achieve better results in the above sectors, Data Security and Data Privacy are very important. Hence, Cyber Security & Cyber Forensics Engineering professionals have more responsibility and better opportunities to serve the society and nation.
Associate Dean of the College, Dr. P S Netravathi spoke on the multidisciplinary and interconnected applications of Civil Engineering and Cyber Security Engineering.
In his Presidential Remarks, Dr. Thomas Pinto applauded both the Chief Guests who have achieved many milestones at their young age. Dr. Pinto said that students should enrich their Knowledge and Skills and achieve success with hard work and dedication.
Dr. Ramakrishna Hegde welcomed the gathering. Prof. Shrinath Rao K and Rakshith Pranav introduced the Chief Guests.
A G Gagan and Rakshith Pranav administered oaths to the newly elected office bearers of SRISTICA and SATARC 2022-23.
On this occasion, 1st, 2dn, and 3rd-year B.Tech Civil Engineering and B.Tech Cyber Security Engineering students were awarded Certificates for their Academic Excellence. Prof. Dyanila Neeta Ferrao read the names of achievers in academics.
Vaidehi and Madhuri performed the invocation. Dr. Krishna Prasad delivered the vote of thanks. Aishwarya Bettin and Vaishnavi Shenoy steered the program as masters of ceremony.
