JK Governor Urges scientists to work towards second green revolution -Scoop News
Srinagar, October 01 (Scoop News)-N. N. Vohra, Governor Jammu and Kashmir, today called upon the scientists and researchers to rededicate their efforts for effective application of scientific knowledge and technological innovations to address the challenges facing the State and the country and securing rapid and sustained all round progress to promote the welfare of the people at large.
The Governor, as Chief Guest, was addressing the Inaugural Session of the 3-day Regional Science Congress, and 9th JK Science Congress, on the theme of “Innovations and Advances in Science and Technology” at the Kashmir University here today. These two joint Science Congresses have been organized by the Kashmir University in collaboration with the Indian Science Congress Association; Department of Science and Technology, Government of India; J&K State Council for Science and Technology and the J&K Academy of Sciences.
Referring to India’s foundational contribution to varied arenas of science centuries ago, the Governor called upon the academia, research institutions, policy makers and the governmental functionaries working in the field to operate in close collaboration to harvest the benefits of advancements made in the realm of science and technology for the welfare, progress and prosperity of humanity.
Observing that J&K has its own particular problems, the Governor noted that one of these relates to earthquakes and referred to the recurring tremors which had been taking place in Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban districts in the past several months. Another problem highlighted by the Governor was about the emerging challenges of global warming and climate change and its serious impact on agriculture, horticulture, fisheries, forests, animal and sheep husbandry and allied sectors. He suggested to the participating scientists in the Regional Science Congress and the 9th JK Science Congress to also focus their deliberations for identifying viable solutions for meeting these challenges.
On the need for achieving the second green revolution for enhancing agri-productivity, the Governor suggested the usefulness of a group of scientists from the two Farm Universities and other varsities of J&K being set up so that they can start working towards this objective.
Referring to the Regional Science Congress being held at the Kashmir University, the Governor thanked Prof. R. C. Sobti, General President, Indian Science Congress Association, for agreeing to his suggestion to hold the first Regional Science Congress of the year at the Kashmir University. In this context, he recalled his invitation to the Vice Chancellors of all the 9 Universities in the State, Director SKIMS, Srinagar, Director IIIM, Jammu, Director NIT, Srinagar, Principals of Medical Colleges at Jammu and Srinagar, Principal of the College of Engineering and Technology, Jammu, and Director, Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture, Srinagar for a meeting so that all these institutions were adequately involved with the discussions at the 101st Session of the Indian Science Congress which would be held at the University of Jammu from 3rd-7th February 2014. This mega science event would be held for the first ever time in the State.
The Governor congratulated the Indian Science Congress Association, Kashmir University and all those associated with the organizing of the two Science Congresses together and wished the participants fruitful deliberations.
Feroz Ahmad Khan, Minister of State for Science and Technology, dwelt on the initiatives being taken by the State Government for the promotion of science and technology in J&K. He observed that the organizing of Regional Science Congress and the 9th JK Science Congress would go a long way in promoting scientific temper in the State. He thanked the Governor for taking keen interest for the promotion of science and technology in the State, describing these as essential tools for securing rapid economic advancement of the State.
Prof. R. C. Sobti, General President, Indian Science Congress Association, spoke extensively about the establishment, evolution, history and activities of the Association. He gave details of the arrangements being made for the 101st Session of the Indian Science Congress being held at the University of Jammu next year and the VVIPs and the scientists likely to participate in this event.
In his welcome address, Prof. Talat Ahmad, Vice Chancellor, Kashmir University, gave details of the initiatives being taken by the University for the promotion of teaching and research activities at this institution.
Prof. K. I. Andrabi, Chief Convener of the Science Congress, gave details about the various working sessions of the event.
Prof. Zafar Ahmad Reshi, Registrar, Kashmir University, presented a Vote of Thanks.
Dr. A. R. Trag, Vice Chancellor, Islamic University of Science and Technology, Awantipore; Prof. I. A. Hamal, Vice Chancellor, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri; Deans, Heads of Departments, Faculty members, research scholars and delegates of the Science Congress were among those present on this occasion.
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