Dr  Zarabi’s wisdom & vision will guide us for generations: Dir NIT 

Srinagar, Aug 11: The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Monday mourned the sudden demise of Dr M.J. Zarabi, former Chairman of the Board of Governors, and expressed heartfelt condolences to his family.According to a statement issued here, the entire NIT Srinagar community, including teaching, administrative, non-teaching staff, and scholars, led by In-Charge Director Prof. (HAG) Roohi Naaz, Registrar, Deans, HODs, and HoCs, gathered near the Main Fountain Park for a condolence meeting. A two-minute silence was observed, and prayers were offered for the departed soul.In his message, Director NIT Srinagar, Prof. Binod Kumar Kanaujia, paid rich tributes to Dr. Zarabi, describing him as a visionary leader and a guiding force for the Institute.“Dr. Zarabi’s tenure as Chairman was marked by strategic vision, academic rigour, and genuine concern for institutional growth. His contributions to NIT Srinagar and the advancement of microelectronics in India are invaluable. We stand with his family in this time of grief and will continue to carry forward his vision,” Prof. Kanaujia said.Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Roohi Naaz said, “Dr. Zarabi’s wisdom and vision will guide us for generations. His contributions have left an indelible mark on this institution and the field of microelectronics.” She said as Chairman of the Board of Governors at NIT Srinagar (November 2014 – November 2017), he brought deep technical expertise and strategic visionProf. Roohi Naaz concluded with prayers for the departed soul, saying, “May the Almighty grant him eternal peace and give his family strength in this difficult time. We pledge to continue his mission, striving for excellence in education and research, she added.A two-minute silence was observed as a mark of respect to Dr. Zarabi, with faculty, staff, and scholars joining in to honour his memory.