Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Oct 1: Governor N. N. Vohra today called upon the scientists and researchers to rededicate their efforts for effective application of scientific knowledge and technological innovations to address the challenges facing the State and the country and securing rapid and sustained all round progress to promote the welfare of the people at large.
The Governor was addressing the inaugural session of the 3-day Regional Science Congress and 9th JK Science Congress on the theme of “Innovations and Advances in Science and Technology” at the Kashmir University here today. These two joint Science Congresses have been organized by the Kashmir University in collaboration with the Indian Science Congress Association; Department of Science and Technology, Government of India; J&K State Council for Science and Technology and the J&K Academy of Sciences.
Referring to India’s foundational contribution to varied arenas of science centuries ago, the Governor called upon the academia, research institutions, policy makers and the Governmental functionaries working in the field to operate in close collaboration to harvest the benefits of advancements made in the realm of science and technology for the welfare, progress and prosperity of humanity.
Observing that J&K has its own particular problems, the Governor noted that one of these relates to earthquakes and referred to the recurring tremors which had been taking place in Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban districts in the past several months. Another problem highlighted by the Governor was about the emerging challenges of global warming and climate change and its serious impact on agriculture, horticulture, fisheries, forests, animal and sheep husbandry and allied sectors. He suggested to the participating scientists in the Regional Science Congress and the 9th JK Science Congress to also focus their deliberations for identifying viable solutions for meeting these challenges.
On the need for achieving the second green revolution for enhancing agri-productivity, the Governor suggested the usefulness of a group of scientists from the two Farm Universities and other varsities of J&K being set up so that they can start working towards this objective.
Feroz Ahmad Khan, Minister of State for Science and Technology, dwelt on the initiatives being taken by the State Government for the promotion of science and technology in J&K. He observed that organizing of Regional Science Congress and the 9th JK Science Congress would go a long way in promoting scientific temper in the State.
Prof. R. C. Sobti, General President, Indian Science Congress Association, spoke extensively about the establishment, evolution, history and activities of the Association.
In his welcome address, Prof. Talat Ahmad, Vice Chancellor, Kashmir University, gave details of the initiatives being taken by the University for the promotion of teaching and research activities at this institution.
Prof. K. I. Andrabi, Chief Convener of the Science Congress, gave details about the various working sessions of the event.
Prof. Zafar Ahmad Reshi, Registrar, Kashmir University, presented a vote of thanks.
Dr. A. R. Trag, Vice Chancellor, Islamic University of Science and Technology, Awantipore; Prof. I. A. Hamal, Vice Chancellor, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri; Deans, Heads of Departments, Faculty members, research scholars and delegates of the Science Congress were among those present on this occasion.
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