Convener News Desk
Srinagar, 09 December 2025: Empowering Non-Engineer Builders through Urdu-Medium Technical Training, a two-day workshop held on 5th and 6th December at the IEI Auditorium, Church Lane, Sonwar Bagh,
Srinagar. Led by The Institution of Engineers (India), the initiative focused on structured
learning for the grassroots construction professionals, enabling them to enhance their
technical understanding and contribute more effectively to Kashmir’s development.
The inaugural session featured a distinguished Expert Resource Panel comprising leading
academicians, technical experts, and senior engineers from NIT Srinagar, JKPPD, Govt. College of Engineering and Technology Kashmir, and SSM College of Engineering, setting a strong technical direction for the workshop. The
workshop was attended by, Fazlul Haseeb, IAS, Commissioner SMC / CEO SSCL,
underscoring the administration’s support for technical learning in the region.
Speaking on the successful completion of the programme, Mr Riaz Tramboo, Director of
Operations, Khyber Cement, said: “Providing structured technical training to non-engineers
is vital because the knowledge they gain directly reflects in the structures built across
Kashmir. With proper training, that experience transforms into safer, more reliable
construction. Supporting Zabaan-o-Bunyad is our way of strengthening the hands that shape
Kashmir’s future.”
Reflecting on the collaboration, Mr Umar Tramboo, Director Corporate & Strategy, Khyber
Cement, added: “This programme gives non-engineers the technical clarity needed to
strengthen Kashmir’s infrastructure. For Khyber Cement, initiatives like these are part of our
core belief system. Our collaboration goes beyond financial support as it reflects Khyber
Cement’s long-standing commitment to empowering communities and uplifting the people
who build Kashmir every day”
For Khyber Cement, the association represented an ongoing commitment to uplift and grow
Kashmir’s communities. The brand has consistently invested in people-centred initiatives
across the region, from supporting sports and nurturing young athletes to providing
equipment, training, and ongoing skill-building opportunities, and this partnership with The
Institution of Engineers (India) for Urdu-medium technical training is a deliberate extension
of that work.
With the 105-year legacy of The Institution of Engineers (India) and Khyber Cement’s strong
grassroots connect, Zabaan-o-Bunyad emerged as a significant step in strengthening
Kashmir’s construction landscape. Featuring expert-led sessions, live demonstrations, and
practical learning for non-engineer participants, the workshop reinforced Khyber Cement’s
belief in education, empowerment, and progress built in the language of the people.
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