Mangaluru: The inaugural function of ASMA, the students’ association of Mechanical Engineering Department, Srinivas Institute Technology for the year 2017-18 was held on September 15. Shankar Karnam, DGM (HR and admin) was the chief guest of the function.

Shankar Karnam who spoke on the occasion stressed the role of an engineering graduate to being an entrepreneur rather than being a job seeker.

Shrinivasa Mayya D, principal of the college and president of the function congratulated the members of the association and said more activities should be conducted under the association for the development of the students, thereby enhancing their technical and managerial skills.

Speaking on the occasion Dr Thomas Pinto, head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering gave complete scenario of technical education and stressed the need for the quality of education and research. He opined that for graduates with good skills and knowledge, the job opportunities are plenty. Dr C G Ramachandra, head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering (II shift) spoke on the importance of co-curricular activities as part of engineering study. Faculty advisor Prof Sandesh M Prabhu briefed about the activities of ASMA. Faculty advisor Prof Lokesh V introduced the members of ASMA.

The programme was welcomed by Gagandeep Rai, president of ASMA while Preethesh Sylvan Carlo, secretary of ASMA delivered vote of thanks.