PASIGHAT, Oct 26: Jawaharlal Nehru College (JNC), Pasighat, organised a hands-on workshop on the Internet of Things (IoT) and inaugurated a deep borewell water system at its Upper Campus on Monday, addressing both technological skill development and a long-standing water supply problem at the institution.
The Department of Physics organised the one-day workshop under the Department of Biotechnology’s (DBT) Star College Programme in collaboration with the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), Gumin Nagar, Pasighat.
Around 25 BSc Physics students participated in the workshop, gaining practical exposure to IoT concepts and applications. NIELIT faculty members Sumi Begam and M Remchandra guided the students through practical sessions and demonstrations.
The programme was organised by Dr S Jayanthi, Head of the Department of Physics and departmental coordinator of the DBT Star College Programme, under the guidance of Principal Dr Gindu Borang and DBT Project Coordinator Dr Temin Payum. NIELIT senior faculty member Kumar Harsh delivered the welcome address, highlighting the importance of technological learning and practical skills.
The workshop aimed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, encouraging students to explore emerging technologies in electronics, computing and modern science.
Separately, Pasighat East MLA Tapi Darang inaugurated a newly installed deep borewell water system at the college’s Upper Campus, providing relief from the long-standing water shortage faced by students, faculty members and staff.
The inauguration fulfilled a commitment made by Darang during an earlier visit to the college, when he assured the academic community that the water crisis would be addressed on priority.
Addressing the gathering, the MLA stressed the importance of reliable drinking water and basic infrastructure in maintaining a conducive academic environment. He also reiterated his commitment to the overall development of the institution.
Principal Dr Gindu Borang, Vice-Principal Dr Leki Sitang, heads of departments, faculty members and student representatives attended the inauguration. The college fraternity thanked Darang for fulfilling his assurance and appreciated the principal’s efforts to coordinate with the authorities to resolve the campus water crisis.