Jammu, August 30:
Indian Institute of Architects, J&K Chapter organized National Office Bearers meet at Patnitop, Jammu- followed by an Architects Meet “Vastukar Samagam at Hotel Radisson Blu.
Shri Farooq Khan (Former Advisor UT of J&K was the Chief Guest of the occasion which was further graced by President-IIA, Ar. Rajendra Raju C along with National Office Bearers. The Indian Institute of Architects (IIA) is the National body of Architects in the country. Established in 1917, the institute today has more than 25,000 members and plays a major role in promoting the profession of architecture by organizing and uniting the Architects of India to promote aesthetic, scientific and practical efficiency of the profession both in Practice and in Education.
The Union territory of Jammu & Kashmir already had a functioning IIA- J&K Centre since Jan.’ 1996 under Northern Chapter. IIA J&K Chapter was formally formed on 09th March’2021. The Chapter today has more than 165 active members and everyone has contributed in one way or the other in realising this dream.
The event started with welcome address by Ar. Vikas Dubey, Chairman of IIA J&K Chapter followed by felicitation ceremony and brief address by Shri Farooq Khan and Ar. Rajendra Raju C. Shri Farooq Khan mentioned about the importance of the scope of Architecture profession in the region and its vast pace growth seen in infrastructure projects all over the UT of J&K . In the address by the President-IIA, Ar. Rajendra Raju congratulated the fraternity on the recent formation of IIA-J&K Chapter. He also mentioned about the various events being held by the head office all across the country. He further assured all the necessary support to IIA-J&K Chapter in the future.
The vote of thanks was presented by Ar. Vishal Abrol where he conveyed special thanks to the Chief Guest of the evening, Shri Farooq Khan and President –IIA along with National Office Bearers for gracing the occasion. Last but not the least, the Office Bearers of IIA-J&K Chapter appreciated the support shown by the sponsor of the event, M/s GBN Enterprises, Channi Himmat, Jammu.
