Engineers Call for Greater Professional Membership and Knowledge Sharing to Advance Engineering and Technology
Jammu, September 9, 2026: The Institution of Engineers (India) (IEI), Jammu Local Centre celebrated Royal Charter Day at the Institutional Complex, Sector-3, Channi Himmat, Jammu, with engineers from various departments and organisations, senior engineers and members of the IEI Jammu Local Centre Committee participating in the event.
Er. B.R. Verma, FIE, Former Secretary, J&K State Board of Technical Education and Chief Coordinator, Yogananda College of Engineering & Technology, Jammu, was the Chief Guest, while Er. Anil Verma, FIE, Chairman, IEI Jammu Local Centre, presided over the function.
Focus on Engineering Excellence and Professional Growth
Welcoming the gathering, Er. Anil Verma highlighted the significance of Royal Charter Day and said the occasion was not only an opportunity to commemorate an important milestone in the institution’s history but also to reflect on the enduring legacy of engineering excellence that has contributed to the development of the country, region and profession.
He called upon engineers from different fields to encourage their fellow professionals to become Corporate Members of IEI, enabling them to benefit from the latest developments in engineering and technology disseminated through seminars, symposia and other professional activities organised by the institution.
History and Significance of Royal Charter
The welcome address was followed by a keynote address by Er. B.L. Rawal, FIE, Former Executive Engineer, PWD (R&B), J&K Government and Former Honorary Secretary, IEI Jammu Local Centre.
Er. Rawal spoke in detail about the history, relevance and privileges associated with the Royal Charter granted to the Institution of Engineers (India). He recalled that the institution was granted the Royal Charter by His Majesty King-Emperor George V at the Court of Buckingham Palace, London, on September 9, 1935.
He further highlighted that IEI is the only professional body in India to have been granted the Royal Charter and continues to exercise the privileges associated with the charter in independent India.
Chief Guest Appreciates IEI Jammu Centre’s Efforts
In his concluding remarks, Chief Guest Er. B.R. Verma appreciated the detailed keynote address delivered by Er. B.L. Rawal and lauded the IEI Jammu Local Centre for organising the Royal Charter Day programme.
He also appreciated the centre’s continued efforts to organise professional activities and programmes aimed at promoting engineering knowledge and professional development among engineers.
The proceedings were conducted by Er. Samir Sharma, FIE, Former Honorary Secretary, who also presented the vote of thanks to the gathering and media representatives for their active participation.
The event concluded with a renewed emphasis on engineering excellence, professional collaboration and the dissemination of technological knowledge.
