JK Science Congress :Govt extend all possible support to young scientists

Srinagar, December 02 (Scoop News) –  The three days, 6th Jammu and Kashmir Science Congress commenced at University of Kashmir here today which was jointly inaugurated by Minister for Higher Education,  A.G. Malik and Minister for Science and Technology, Aga Syed Rohulla Mehdi.

            Vice Chancellor of Central University, Professor Abdul Wahid Qureshi, Vice Chancellor Kashmir University, Professor Reyaz Punjabi, Dean of Academic Arrangement, Professor A.R. Yousuf, scholars, students and other people were present on the occasion.

            The Minister gave away five science awards comprising Rs. 10000 and a certificate of merit. The award winners are Dr. Amjad, Assistant Professor, Mohammad Ramzan Chesti, Assitant Professor, Dr. Mudasir Ahmad Tantray, Dr. Fayaz Ahmad and Anjali Khuroo.

            Addressing the galaxy of intellectuals, Aga Syed Rohulla said that department of Science and Technology has to perform in a coordinated manner keeping in view the challenges available in various fields. He said that such seminars prove more beneficial as it provides opportunity to know each other’s research oriented papers being presented in the seminar by the scientists in three days.

            The Minister said that Jammu and Kashmir State has tremendous natural resources besides Hydel potential which need to be harnessed in a proper manner adding that with this we could revolutionise our all sectors including power, agriculture, tourism etc.

            The Minister for Higher Education,  A.G. Malik felicitated the young scientist awardees and advised them to work in their fields with added zeal, zest and dedication.

            He said that our young scientists should also work for non-conventional energy sources and biogas technology. He assured the scientists that the government would provide all possible support to the young scientists for the purpose.

            The Ministers also released a book based on science researches on the occasion.

            The Vice Chancellor, Central University, Prof. Abdul Wahid, Vice Chancellor, Kashmir University, Prof. Reyaz Punjabi and Dean Academic Arrangements, Prof. A.R. Yousuf also spoke on the occasion.

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