Excelsior Correspondent
KATRA, Nov 22: 8th National Geo-Research Scholars Meet, organized jointly by Wadia Institute Himalayan Geology (WIHG), an autonomous Institute of Department of Science & Technology, GoI and Schools of Civil Engineering, Physics and Architecture from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), was inaugurated here at the campus of SMVDU, Katra.
The event will conclude on 25th of November, 2024 and has various technical sessions besides field work component which are led by eminent scholars from various specializations.
The inaugural was graced by Prof S K Tandon, former pro Vice Chancellor, University of Delhi and an eminent Geologist as the chief guest. Prof Talat Ahmad, Chairman, BoG, WIHG and former Vice Chancellor, University of Kashmir as well as Jamia Millia Islamia. Prof M G Thakkar, Director, Birbal Sahani Institute of Paliobotnay, Lucknow and acting Director of WIHG were the guests of honour. Inaugural function was presided over by Prof Pragati Kumar, Vice Chancellor, SMVDU.
Speaking on the occasion Prof. Pragati Kumar urged the scientific community to join hands and forge networks as the major research problems cannot be solved by individuals in isolation. He said that faculty members of the University are open to research collaborations to work on major research problems and University is willing to provide them with conducive infrastructure and environment.
Prof Thakkar, while speaking on the occasion, asked the attendees to identify interdisciplinary problems and work towards finding their solutions. Prof Talat Ahmad asked the participants to take full advantage of the technical and the field components. Prof S K Tandon said that with the advent of new technology and techniques a lot had changed in the field of geosciences. Prof J Parumal, Conference Director, gave the overview of the meet. Dr S K Wanchoo, Dean, Faculty of Sciences, proposed the vote of thanks.
The event was also graced by Prof A K Das, Dean, FoHSS; . Ajay Kumar Sharma, Registrar SMVDU; Pankaj Kumar Verma, Registrar, WIHG; Neeraj Gupta, Finance Officer, SMVDU; Heads of Schools, Faculty and students from SMVDU besides senior scientific staff from WIHG, Dehradun.
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