Outreach and Extension Activities

Disaster Management & Preparedness

Dr. Asif Hussain Shah serves as Nodal Officer for IUINDRR–NIDM (Indian University Network for Disaster Risk Reduction, National Institute of Disaster Management) and coordinates NDMA-linked disaster management initiatives at the University, connecting the Department to the national disaster risk reduction framework as a regional resource on seismic and fire preparedness.

Digital Learning — SWAYAM / NPTEL

As Nodal Officer for SWAYAM/NPTEL at the Central University of Kashmir, Dr. Asif Hussain Shah facilitates digital learning access and academic credit integration for MOOC-based coursework across the University.

Community Construction Training

Dr. Asif Hussain Shah was part of the team that supervised a 100-member skilled workforce constructing a traditional earthquake-resistant single-storey structure in Seismic Zone V, organised by the United Nations Development Programme in collaboration with the Divisional Administration, J&K Government, and NIT Srinagar.

School Engagement

Dr. Zubair Rashid Wani participated in the Primary Engineer programme in the United Kingdom, which fosters early engagement with engineering in schools, and mentored graduate students preparing for engineering competitions in the UK and internationally. The Department intends to adapt this model for schools in the Kashmir Valley.

Workshops & Short-Term Courses

• “Latest Advances in the Field of Civil Engineering” — Convener: Dr. Zubair Rashid Wani
• “Software Applications in Civil Engineering” — Organising Member: Dr. Zubair Rashid Wani

Student Mentoring & Skill Development

The Department runs regular mentor–mentee sessions and short indoor skill-building activities for postgraduate students, developing teamwork, accountability and presentation skills alongside technical training.