Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 15: The School of Biotechnology, University of Jammu, in collaboration with J&K Science Technology and Innovation Council, Department of Science and Technology, UT of J&K, organized one- day awareness program on the “Implementation of Biotechnology-Park, Kathua” , here today.
Prof Manoj Kumar Dhar, Director AcSIR and former Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu, was chief guest for the occasion. He highlighted about the priority being given to the Science and Technology in the last ten years under the leadership of Minister of Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh. He also emphasised the need to quickly adapt and evolve according to the new challenges in order to be worthwhile for the future job market.
Prof Yash Pal Sharma, Dean Faculty of Life Sciences and Rector Udhampur Campus, University of Jammu, who was the guest of honour, mentioned about the challenges, importance and bottlenecks involved in the formulation of new products through innovation.
Prof Sanjana Kaul, Director School of Biotechnology, University of Jammu, briefed the audience about the inception of the School and the various activities being conducted by School of Biotechnology, University of Jammu.
The formal vote of thanks was presented by Dr Sheetal Ambardar, Assistant Professor, School of Biotechnology. Others present on the occasion included Prof Susheel Verma, Head Department of Botany, Dr Suresh Rao, Prof Jyoti Vakhlu, Dr. Ritu Mahajan, Dr Nisha Kapoor, Dr Yashpal Khajuria, Dr Ankit Mahajan, Dr S Bharthiraja, Research scholars and students of the University. Nitika Sharma conducted proceedings of the event.
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