Use Technology To Improve Lives Of Poor: Guv

Hyderabad, Dec.27 (Maxim News): Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan today said technology has to be used to improve lives of the poor people.

Addressing the 34th Indian Engineering conference at HICC here, the Governor advised the engineers and scientific community to work on protecting natural resources. She also exhorted them to work on new inventions for rapid development and appreciated efforts of the engineers at world level for development.

Appreciating the domestic technology works in Kaleshwaram project, the Governor said, “It was the wonderful project I visited recently. The Mission Bhagiratha and Kaleshwaram project are top projects in the State”, Tamilisai Soundararajan said.

The Governor also called upon the engineers to protect natural resources. Stating that some two crore kilo liter sewage water was being produced in Maharashtra, she asked the engineers to use technology and ensure that sewage water can be shifted to agriculture for cultivation. She said when rapid technological changes are taking place across the globe, “it is time that our Engineers rise to the occasion and work towards the cause of betterment of lives of people”. She emphasized the need that Engineers and Engineering Profession must be respected by Industry as well as general public for their valuable contributions to the society. In this connection, she aptly brought out a parallel between a Doctor and an Engineer. A Souvenir was released by her on the occasion.

The Governor said Engineer’s role was vital in implementation of government’s programs, which in turn helps to eradicate poverty amongst the downtrodden and marginalized sections in the society as per the wishes of Prime Minister Narndra Modi. She felt happy that the Telangana Government used indigenous technology in the construction of Kaleswaram and other Irrigation Projects that are being taken up by the State Govt.

She also emphasized the need to preserve natural resources; Engineers role in this regard is vital. She explained the need to conserve/preserve natural resources such as power and water. Sewerage Water Plants need to be modernized and pure water after treatment can be utilized for irrigation purposes.

Er T Anjaiah, FIE, Secretary, IEI, TSC, Dr G. Rameshwar Rao, FIE, Chairman, IEI, explained the purpose of conducting the mega event to create a forum for engineers to exchange their knowledge, views and rich experience which in turn helps the country to progress in the field of engineering”. He was of the opinion that Engineers, Researchers, Practitioners, Scientists, Technologists, will immensely get benefited by participating in such events.

He said that as part of centenary celebrations, IEI is conducting Seminars, Workshops and Round Table Conferences. He also said that as part of the event, memorial lectures, visionary talks, presentation of papers by experts in the field of engineering have been arranged. 31 exhibition stalls highlighting the achievements of Telangana State Government have been showcased on this occasion. Dr. Rao felt happy for having conducted this mega event after bifurcation of the State of Telangana and also added that IEI, Telangana State Centre, has been awarded as the “Best State Centre” amongst all Centres spread across the country.

Er.V.Prashanth Reddy, FIE, Minister for Roads & Buildings, Legislative Affairs and Housing, Government of Telangana, (Guest of Honour), who is an Engineer by himself said that he is aware of the activities and role of IEI in promoting Engineering faculty for betterment of society. He reminded the role and responsibility of Engineers right from designing a product, until it reaches the end user. Cost effectiveness, less production cycle times, durability, sustainability and reliability are the parameters that need to be taken care while designing a product by an Engineer. Taking the opportunity, he explained the about the Irrigation Projects being taken up by Telangana State Government and construction of massive dwelling units for poor people.

Dr TM Gunaraja, President, IEI explained about the genesis of IEI, its organizational structure, its role in promoting Engineering for upliftment of the country etc. He said that an MoU on Strategic Partnership was exchanged between CII and EIE to address important issues such as learning outcomes, life skills, employability and industry academia connects.

President – Elect Prof. Er. Narendra Singh, FIE, Maj. Gen S. Bhattacharya, VSM (Retd.) Secretary and Director General, IEI, also spoke. (Maxim News)