Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 26: A two day national conference on “Climate Change, Societal Consequences Mitigation: Future Vision (NCCCSCM-2018)”, being organized by Department of Environmental Sciences, Central University of Jammu, commenced here today.
The chief guest of the conference was Padmabushan Dr Bindeshwar Pathak (founder, Sulabh International) an international figure recognized working in the field of Sociology of Sanitation. Besides CUJ Vice-Chancellor, Prof Ashok Aima, other dignitaries who graced the occasion, included IGP Jammu, Dr S D Singh Jamwal, Prof K K Sharma, Prof Neel Ratan, Prof N K Tripathi Dean School of Life Sciences, CU Jammu, Dr. Prashant Srivastava, (BHU), Prof. Miliap Sharma (JNU), Dr R P Singh (BHU), Anil Singh (Chairman, Sulabh J&K State), AGM SBI, Ajay Sharma.
Dr Bindeshwar Pathak deliberated on the sociology of sanitation, best environmental practices to combat climate change in which Sulabh International is working. A documentary on the achievements and contribution made by Sulabh International in India as well as in the world were also screened.
Dr Pathak encouraged the young researchers, participants and students to think out of box and find the multiple alternative solutions rather than their conventional one in the field of Environmental Sciences.
The key attraction of the conference was the Photo Exhibition on the best clean and green environmental practices to combat climate change being adopted by Sulabh International.
In his presidential address, Prof Ashok Aima said that this conference will act as channel for creating an atmosphere which will encourage and inspire students and young researchers for their overall academic growth.
Prof Deepak Pathania, patron and HoD Environmental Sciences, CU Jammu, informed that about 95 participants from all over India are taking part in this conference. He apprised the audience that about 12 invited talks, 20 oral and 45 posters on various topics linked to various aspects of Climate change are expected to be presented during this two day conference.
IGP Jammu Dr SD Singh Jamwal and AGM SBI also addressed the gathering
Dr Pankaj Mehta, organizing secretary of the conference, summarized the event and presented the vote of thanks.
This conference has been sponsored by Ministry of Earth Sciences, GOI, Sulabh International, and State Bank of India.
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