The Civil Engineering Department at St. Joseph University hosts its 5th national technical symposium, Estribos 2026.
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DIMAPUR — The Department of Civil Engineering at St. Joseph University organised Estribos 2026, the 5th national-level technical symposium, in association with the Institution of Engineers India (IEI) students’ chapter on the theme "Fear is incomplete knowledge", on April 18.
According to an update, the presidential address was delivered by Vice Chancellor of St. Joseph University, Dr. D Gnanadurai.
He commended the Civil Engineering Department for consistently nurturing innovation through events like Estribos and encouraged students to be changemakers by applying their knowledge to solve real-world challenges.
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Convenor of Combined Technical Association of Nagaland (CTAN), Meshenlo Kath, delivered an address as the chief guest. He highlighted the importance of resilience, self-confidence, and continuous learning in shaping a successful career.
He also noted the relevance of civil engineering in nation-building and encouraged students to embrace both innovation and ethics in their professional endeavours.
Guest of honour, Sub-Divisional Officer, Public Works Department (Housing) Kohima, Lumchungla T Sangtam, encouraged students to think beyond conventional boundaries, pointing out the role of innovation in solving contemporary civil engineering challenges.
The programme was attended by more than 100 students along with faculties from various departments. Students and faculties from the Nagaland Tool Room and Training Centre, Dimapur, were also invited.