SRINAGAR, Nov. 9 -- Around 50 final-year civil engineering students from various technical institutions participated in a two-day training programme on cost-effective and eco-friendly construction technologies organised by Building Centre Srinagar under the Housing and Urban Development Department.

The programme focused on familiarising students with low-cost, sustainable and innovative construction techniques and their practical applications in the construction sector.

Demonstrations were held on low-cost housing technologies and alternative construction materials. Students were also introduced to modular construction practices, standardisation techniques and the development of testing and quality-control facilities to assess the durabil...