Excelsior Correspondent
BHADERWAH, Mar 3: Institute of Mountain Environment, Bhaderwah Campus, University of Jammu, organized two guest lectures.
The first lecture was delivered by Prof Harjit Singh, CSRD, former Dean, SSS Jawahar Lal Nehru University, New Delhi, who spoke on the topic, “Evolution and Change in Himalayan Climate”.
In his lecture Prof Singh highlighted the change that has taken place in the Himalayas over the course of history, right from the times immemorial to the British Rule and from British Rule to the times present. He also highlighted the significance of traditional trades and pilgrimages in causing changes to Himalayan climate and modern effects like that of tourism, European commodities like tea and apples etc and the movies like 3 Idiots.
The second lecture was delivered by Prof Milap Chand Sharma, CSRD, SSS, Jawahar Lal Nehru University, New Delhi, who delivered the lecture on the topic, “Relationship between Anthropogenic Activities and Recession of Glaciers”.
He highlighted the significance of sustainable development and also highlighted the significance of traditional wisdom to complement the modern day development.
The lectures were succeeded by interactive session, in which students and scholars from various departments of the campus participated actively.
Prof GM Bhat, Rector, Bhaderwah Campus, JU, in his concluding remarks highlighted the importance of such lectures in providing the students and scholars with the exposure of international level and giving them the first-hand experience to the interdisciplinary dialogue.
Earlier, Dr Neeraj Sharma, Assistant Professor and Incharge, Institute of Mountain Environment, presented a welcome address. Chhering Tundop, Assistant Professor, Institute of Mountain Environment, conducted the proceedings.
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