Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct 11: The Institution of Engineers (India), Andaman & Nicobar State Centre, in association with the National Service Scheme (NSS) Unit-II of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Institute of Technology (DBRAIT), celebrated World Habitat Day-2026 under the theme ‘Adequate Housing for All’ at Beodnabad Panchayat Hall.
Pradhan of Beodnabad Panchayat, Mr. R. Paramasivan, briefed the gathering about the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. He urged engineers to develop innovative and practical solutions to make housing more affordable and accessible. Er. Avinash Kumar Singh, Superintending Engineer, SVPMC, shared insights into completed projects and innovative construction techniques that could benefit the general public.
In her address, Chairperson, Er. Usha Stephen, FIE, highlighted the importance of affordable housing and encouraged the adoption of cost-effective, self-sufficient and sustainable housing solutions. The programme included a felicitation ceremony and concluded with a vote of thanks by Honorary Secretary Er. Debdas Paik, MIE.
