On August 11, 2023, an interactive session was held at the institute between the faculty members, the Deans and the director, PEC, Prof. Baldev Setia. Incidentally, it was also a day when, Prof. Setia reached a significant milestone of completing two eventful years at the helm of the premier institute. The Director took this opportunity to formally welcome and introduce the newly inducted faculty at PEC.
Prof. Setia reiterated the importance of preserving the institute's legacy, especially as it celebrates its 102 years of existence. Recounting the growing accomplishments of PEC in the field of academics, research and outreach activities, he highlighted the introduction of new academic programmes of B. Tech and M. Tech this year and also a mention about the institute's interdisciplinary technical collaborations with the other leading institutes on the national and international front, with the objective of driving impactful research.
The institute witnessed notable infrastructural achievements as well. The completion of the Extension Block of Himalaya Hostel, ready for occupation, and the laying of the foundation stone for the Kurukshetra Hostel extension in May this year by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, marked a significant progress.
The Director urged the faculty members to act not only as educators but also assume the roles of facilitators and mentors to create a more student-centric learning environment
Envisioning a promising future for the institute, he extended his heartfelt gratitude to the faculty and staff for their integral role in ensuring a smooth recruitment process. Reemphasizing and exhorting the stakeholders of PEC to follow the mantra - "Own your Institute", Prof. Setia appreciated and thanked their collective efforts towards the growth of the institute.
Expressing his unwavering commitment to progress, Prof. Baldev Setia echoed the sentiment of the quote,
"ना पूछो मेरी मंज़िल कहाँ है
अभी तो सफर का इरादा है
ना हारूंगा हौसला उम्र भर
यह मेरा किसी से नहीं, खुद से वादा है।"
