Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 29: Principal Secretary Higher Education, Rohit Kansal today released the final compendium on mass awareness campaign on ‘Save River Devika’, compiled by Government Degree College, Chenani, today.
The ‘Mass Awareness Campaign’ booklet was released as part of the research project recently completed by the College under the title, “Hydrochemical Impact Assessment, Study of Anthropogenic Pressure and Mass Public Awareness on Protection of Devika Stream and Adjoining Underground Sources of Water (Bowlis) at District Udhampur, J&K”, sponsored by the J&K Science, Technology and Innovation Council (JKSTIC), Department of Science and Technology, J&K.
Rakesh Kumar Badyal, Special Secretary of department concerned and GM Ganie, Director Planning, Department of Higher Education were also present on the occasion.
Dr Pragya Khanna, the Principal Investigator and Principal, GDC Chenani exhorted that the main purpose of the project was to make Devika River pollution free and to bring its pristine glory back. She said that it was a matter of great pride for the Institution to be able to join hands with the District Administration in this big venture by way of this research contribution on the River and its adjoining ‘Bowlis’.
She emphasized on the importance of incorporating a research component along with a sound academic foundation in order to enable the students to develop independent critical thinking skills to enhance learning experiences while benefiting from a productive research agenda.
The Principal Secretary appreciated the efforts of Dr Khanna and students for this initiative to create public awareness on the importance of water bodies and their protection.
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