Chief Engineer, Transmission, Power Development Department (PDD), Er. Aaquib Sultana Waheed Deva has been conferred the Gold Medal as Distinguished Woman Engineer by the Institution of Engineers (India) in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the engineering profession and the power sector.
A statement said that the award was presented on the occasion of International Women in Engineering Day, recognising her leadership, technical excellence and distinguished service spanning more than 22 years in the Power Development Department.
Throughout her career, Er. Deva has been associated with key initiatives in the transmission sector and has earned recognition for her professionalism, integrity, efficiency and commitment to strengthening the power infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir.
Earlier, she was felicitated under the SHE LEADS Initiative of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for her leadership and professional achievements. She was also honoured by the REC Alumni Association in recognition of her contributions to the engineering fraternity.
Officials described the latest recognition as a reflection of her sustained commitment to engineering excellence, efficient public service and organisational development. They said her career has been marked by technical competence, leadership and dedication to strengthening the power sector while inspiring more women to pursue careers in engineering.
