Workshop on embedded systems, IoT begins at GDC Anantnag

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25 Nov 2025

Anantnag, Nov 24: A one-week workshop on Embedded Systems and Internet of Things (IoT) commenced on Monday at Govt. Degree College Anantnag. The program is being jointly organized by Department of Computer Applications in collaboration with NIELIT Srinagar.

Embedded systems and the Internet of Things represent the core technologies shaping the modern digital world. Embedded systems combine hardware and software to perform dedicated functions within larger systems—powering everything from smart appliances and automobiles to healthcare devices and industrial machinery.

When these embedded devices are interconnected through the Internet, they create the IoT ecosystem, enabling machines to collect, exchange, and process data autonomously.

The inaugural session was graced by Dr. Hilal Ahmad Khanday, Senior Assistant Professor, South Campus, University of Kashmir, who served as the chief guest.

In his keynote address, Dr. Khanday highlighted the immense job opportunities emerging in the rapidly expanding Embedded Systems and IoT industry. He described IoT and embedded technologies as the “driving engines of innovation and change across the world,” emphasizing that top global tech giants are relying on these technologies to shape the future.

Calling IoT and embedded systems a trillion-dollar industry, Dr. Khanday noted that it offers abundant employment prospects for computer science graduates. “There are opportunities beyond our imagination,” he remarked. He urged students to strengthen their fundamentals and continue acquiring new knowledge and skills so they can contribute through innovation and integration.

Prof. (Dr.) Mushtaq Ahmad Malik, Principal of GDC Anantnag, in his presidential address, stressed the importance of conducting such workshops to prepare the younger generation for technological leadership.

Acknowledging that “we lag behind in technology,” he encouraged students to step forward, compete globally, and contribute to bridging the technological gap. “Our very existence is at stake if we don’t meet global standards of tech and innovation,” he cautioned.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Tasweef Ahmed Teli, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Applications, stated that smart technologies and IoT form the backbone of modern technological progress. He said that the aim of this workshop is to build strong foundational capacities among students so they can compete at national and international levels.

The session began with a welcome address by Prof. Irshad Ahmad Lone, while Prof. Tahir Hussain delivered the formal vote of thanks. The workshop will continue throughout the week and is scheduled to conclude on 29 November, 2025.