Entrepreneurs’ Day Celebration at the Department of Civil Engineering, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University

The Department of Civil Engineering at Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU) celebrated Entrepreneurs Day, with a dynamic event to foster an entrepreneurial spirit among students. Prof. Akbar Masood, Honorable Vice Chancellor of BGSBU, commended the Department of Civil Engineering for organizing the event and reaffirmed the university’s commitment to supporting the development of entrepreneurial skills among students. Registrar Shahbaz Ahmed Mirza (JKAS) underscored the significance of organising such events to nurture students’ entrepreneurial aspirations and their impact on shaping the profession’s future. The Associate Dean of Academic Affairs praised the Department of Civil Engineering for its top performance in innovation and research.

The event’s highlight was a keynote lecture by Dr. Parvez Abdullah, Sr. Assistant Professor from the Department of Management Studies. Dr. Abdullah emphasized the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship in the civil engineering sector, encouraging students to view challenges as opportunities for growth and transformation. His insights into starting and sustaining successful ventures were invaluable for aspiring engineers.

Dr. Pervez Alam, Coordinator of the Civil Engineering Department, spoke about the ongoing efforts by faculty members to promote innovation and entrepreneurial thinking among students. His address reflected the department’s dedication to creating a dynamic environment supporting student’s entrepreneurial ambitions.

The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Er. Shahid Ul Islam, Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering. Participants departed with a renewed focus on the essential role of entrepreneurship in the future of civil engineering and the opportunities it offers.