{
  "id": 1038238,
  "title": "IIID Amaravati announces new leadership at investiture ceremony",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/iiid-amaravati-announces-new-leadership-at-investiture-ceremony",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-15T13:02:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/iiid-amaravati-announces-new-leadership-at-investiture-ceremony/article71346715.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID) Amaravati Centre inaugurated a new leadership team during an investiture ceremony in Vijayawada on Friday. Ar. Jignesh Modi, IIID's national president, presided over the event as the chief guest. Ramesh Srikonda, director of the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) in Vijayawada, delivered the keynote address.\n\nMembers of the IIID's National Executive Committee, architects, interior designers, and trade representatives from the region gathered to witness the occasion. Ar. Komal Gilda took on the role of chairperson for the IIID Amaravati Centre, with Ar. Surendra serving as secretary, Trinadh N. as vice-president, and Ar. Anvesh as treasurer. Nagaraju K., Srinivas, Sandeepani, Ar. Sudhakar, and Ar. Abhilash joined the Managing Committee.\n\nDirector Ramesh Srikonda emphasized the increasing intersection between design education and professional practice, while IIID national president Ar. Jignesh Modi discussed the organization's vision of fostering innovation and adhering to global design standards. He highlighted the significance of regional centers in driving the profession's growth. Ar. Komal Gilda expressed that the new leadership team would concentrate on sustainable design initiatives, student mentorship, and enhanced collaboration with trade partners. The investiture ceremony brought together design professionals to usher in a new era of leadership at the IIID Amaravati Centre.",
  "summary": "Addressing the gathering, new chairperson says the new team will focus on regional initiatives in sustainable design, student mentorship and stronger collaboration with trade partners",
  "key_points": [
    "IIID Amaravati Centre inaugurates new leadership team",
    "Ar. Komal Gilda elected as chairperson",
    "Focus on sustainable design and student mentorship"
  ],
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}