Inauguration of World Green Building Week (WGBW-2025)
Mangaluru: Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT) and BIT Polytechnic inaugurated World Green Building Week 2025 on 9th September 2025 at the BIT campus.
The program began with a welcome address by Dr. Purushothama C. T ., Coordinator of WGBW-2025, who shared insights on the importance of the event and its objectives. Dr. S. I. Manjur Basha , Principal of BIT, highlighted how the BIT campus provides a healthier and more sustainable living environment compared to the urban setting of Mangalore city.
Prof. Prithviraj , Director of BIT Polytechnic, motivated students to actively participate in all the activities planned during the week. The Chief Guest, Dr. Palakshappa, HoD of Civil Engineering, PA College of Engineering, delivered an inspiring talk on “Green Buildings, Smart Living”, emphasizing the role of sustainable architecture in modern society.
Principals of sister institutions, Heads of various departments, faculty, and students of BIT, BIT Polytechnic, and BEADS graced the occasion.
The vote of thanks was proposed by Prof. Badruddin , Co-coordinator of WGBW-2025, while Prof. Chittaranjan of BIT Polytechnic skillfully conducted the program as the Master of Ceremony.
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India moving towards becoming global economic powerhouse: Kovind
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Amritsar (PTI): Former president Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said that with digital transformation, economic reforms and a strong focus on the ease of doing business, India is moving towards becoming a global economic powerhouse.
He was speaking after inaugurating the 19th edition of the Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX) in Amritsar.
The former president said that this 19th edition of PITEX is being organised at a time when India is recognised as one of the fastest-growing large economies in the world.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the event organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) the former president, while referring to Punjab, said the state is a living example of courage, sacrifice and enterprise.
"The spiritual light of Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) inspires peace and humanity across the world. The heritage of Punjab is deep and inspiring," Kovind said, according to a statement issued by the PITEX.
The former president congratulated the PHDCCI for hosting the 19th edition of PITEX and suggested that the chamber should expand PITEX outside Punjab.
He proposed that a similar event should also be held in New Delhi.
