Srinagar: Private Schools Association of Jammu and Kashmir (PSAJK) today said that the tenure of Prof Rakesh Sehgal as Director of NIT Hazratbal was not only a golden period for the NIT but also an era of inspiration for the school children of Kashmir.
The Association said that Prof Rakesh stepped out of his office during the tenure and only improved the ranking of his college but invited school children to the institution of excellence.”After turning the NIT into a world class college, he turned his focus on younger minds of Kashmir. For the school children of Kashmir, Prof Rakesh organised scores of trips to showcase the hi tech labs and infrastructure of NIT. His aim was that their minds get ignited with curiosity and new ideas, and they are inspired with the world of technology. He wanted them to catch young and turn them into genius engineers, inventors and entrepreneurs,” a spokesperson of PSAJK said. “He exposed school children to world of quantums, Artificial intelligence and semiconductors.”
The Association said that his efforts had already bearing fruits. We have and are witnessing emergence of newer success stories due to his relentless work and dedication. His lasting impact will continue for years. The Association said that Prof Rakesh took practical steps to bridge the gap between laboratories and the local people. He was a visionary with deep understanding of education sector and how it can be improved right from school to university level.
Number of speakers highlighted achievements of 5.5 years of tenure of Prof Rakesh Sehgal during a farewell dinner organised by the Patrons and Chairpersons of TRM College of Engineering and Research.
A professional teacher and a councilor with qualities of a good communicator and proficient administrator, Prof Sehgal has left an ever lasting impression. Prof. Sehgal will be remembered for his vast and visionary approach. An eminent religious scholar Prof Hameed Naseem Rafiabadi, Prof M A Shah, Prof N A Sheikh Prof Naseer Iqbal, Journalist Mehmood ur Rashid were special invites by the college.
On behalf of administration of TRM College of Engineering and Research G N Var, Fayaz aAhmad and Feroz Ahmad requested Prof Sehgal to support in establishing the technical institution which is supposed to start its journey this year.
