MUZAFFARABAD: The University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (UAJK) hosted a three-day final meeting of the HEC-National Technology Council (NTC) National Curriculum Revision Committee (NCRC) for BSc Industrial Engineering Technology Academic Programs from May 24 to 26, 2023 held here at the university’s campus.
The objective of the meeting was to develop a national-level curriculum for the Industrial Engineering Program. The esteemed guests and experts from various universities and institutions gathered with the objective to collaborate on the development of the Industrial Engineering Curriculum.
During the concluding ceremony, the Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Kaleem Abbasi expressed his deep appreciation to the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan for implementing a policy to establish a standardized curriculum for industrial Engineering programmes to go through the students with skill and latest technological development.
He congratulated the members of the curriculum committee for their dedicated and committed efforts in developing a curriculum that would address the country’s significant needs and save a hefty amount from importing commodities.
Prof. Dr. Abbassi specifically acknowledged the contributions of Prof. Dr. Saadat Hanif Dar, the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at UAJK, for organizing a gathering of renowned academicians and experts to discuss the proposed syllabus for these programs.
He encouraged stakeholders to arrange conferences, seminars, and involve industry experts in the curriculum development process to align it with market demands.
The Vice-Chancellor emphasized the importance of addressing local, regional, and national issues through the industrial engineering curriculum and programs. Focal Person NTC HEC Islamabad, Hafiz Ghulam Muhammad, also delivered remarks during the occasion. The ceremony concluded with the Vice-Chancellor presenting certificates to the committee participants as a token of appreciation.
The meeting was attended by distinguished guests, including Dr. Muzaffar Ali from UET Texila, Dr Hussain Jaffari from NUST Islamabad, Dr Shahab Niazi from Islamia University Bahawalpur, Dr Hassan from Hamdard Islamabad, Dr Khalid from UAJK, Dr Sheeraz from UAJK, Dr Basit from UAJK and others.