Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 12: The Institute of Mountain Environment (IME), Bhaderwah Campus, University of Jammu in calloboration with WWF India, J & K Chapter organized a one day seminar as the topic ‘Forests for Sustainable Livelihood’ under National Environmental Awareness Campaign of Union Ministry of Environment and Forests.
Rector Bhaderwah Campus Prof. M.A. Malik presented the welcome address and apprised the audience about the profile of different departments of Bhaderwah campus and highlighted the new initiatives being taken for progressive growth of the campus.
Prof. Shashi Kant, Environmental Expert apprised about the activities being undertaken under National Environmental Awareness Campaign Union Ministry of Environmental and Forests.
Prof. Mohan Paul Singh Ishar, Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu, in his presidential address, impressed upon the audience about the importance of natural resources and their conservation for sustainable development. The natural splendors of high mountainous areas of Himalayas, sustain a number of livelihoods residing within and along the peripheries.
Prof. I.A Hamal, Vice Chancellor, BGSBU, in his address highlighted the importance of forest resources of the Himalayas and how the livelihoods of marginalized people is dependent upon the minor forest produce, wild fruits, medicinal and aromatic plants, spices and condiments. He offered valuable suggestions for the rural folk to earn more money out of judicious use of natural resources.
The Botanical garden, developed by the Institute of Mountain Environment in the campus premises was inaugurated jointly by Prof. M.P.S. Isher and I.A. Hamal.
Dr. Neeraj Sharma, Asst. Professor, Bhaderwah Campus and Organizing Secretary of the seminar, proposed a vote of thanks.
A symposium was organized on the theme of the seminar, wherein 18 students from ten schools participated. Akhyar Hussain Nehru, (Shaheen Public School, Doda), Kajal Rani (Govt. GHS School, Bhaderwah) and Rohit Chandail (Green Model Higher Sec School, Doda) secured first, second and third positions respectively.
In the technical session, Prof Shashi Kant, Prof. Rajkumar Raina and Prof. Anil K Raina presented their technical talks.
Among others Prof. Naresh Padha, Registrar, University of Jammu, Prof. Manoj Dhar, Controller of Examination and Director, School of Biotechnology, University of Jammu, Prof. Rajkumar Rampal, Head, Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Jammu, Prof. Anil K Raina, Jai Kumar Sharma, Joint Registrar, Finance, Neeraj Sharma, Special Secretary to Vice-Chancellor,Dr.Dawood Iqbal Baba, Director Kishtwar Campus, Suresh Sharma, Executive Engineer,Scientists from SKUAST, Professors from Colleges, district and local administration, members of civil society and students from different regions of erstwhile Doda District were present on the occasion.
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