Engineer Sumit Kumar Majumdar Becomes Honorary Secretary
KRC TIMES NE Desk
Prof. Dr. Priyanath Das has been elected Chairman of the Institution of Engineers (India), Tripura State Centre, for the 2026–27 and 2027–28 terms. Engineer Sumit Kumar Majumdar has been elected Honorary Secretary.
The elections were held during the 18th Annual General Meeting of the Tripura State Centre on Saturday, October 31. A new executive committee was also constituted for the next two years.
The newly formed committee comprises 17 elected representatives from seven engineering divisions. The representatives were selected through an electoral process based on nominations from their respective divisions.
During the AGM, members approved the minutes of the previous meeting, the annual report and audited accounts for the first half of 2026. The meeting also approved the appointment of an auditor for the 2026–27 financial year and decided on professional remuneration.
The activities of the outgoing committee and the formation of the new executive body were also reviewed. Outgoing Chairman Engineer Parmananda Sarkar Banerjee shared his experiences during his two-year tenure and explained the process of constituting the new committee.
In his address, the newly elected Chairman, Prof. Dr. Priyanath Das, thanked the members for placing their confidence in him. He said he would work towards strengthening the organisation and promoting the engineering profession in Tripura.
He stressed the need for collective efforts by engineers, members and employees, with support from the state government, to ensure that the organisation fulfils its responsibilities. He also expressed hope that the new committee would expand the organisation’s activities and contribute to the growth of the engineering community in the state.
Engineer Sumit Kumar Majumdar, the newly elected Honorary Secretary, had earlier served as Joint Secretary (Administration) in the outgoing committee.
The new leadership is expected to focus on strengthening professional engagement and expanding the activities of the Institution of Engineers (India) in Tripura.
