Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 24: The two-day National Conference on “Biodiversity and Climate Change: Challenges and Solutions” concluded today with the valedictory function marked by insightful deliberations and academic reflections.
The valedictory session was graced by Prof Neelu Rohmetra, Dean Research Studies, as the chief guest, while Prof Yash Pal Sharma, Dean Life Sciences adorned the occasion as the guest of honour.
In her valedictory address, Prof Neelu Rohmetra highlighted the importance of interdisciplinary research and emphasized the role of such academic platforms in addressing contemporary environmental and societal challenges. Further, she spoke that taking small steps like switching the lights off, using the garbage bins, fixing leakage of taps etc can bring a big change in the battle to combat climate change.
Prof Yash Pal Sharma, in his address, emphasized the critical importance of collaborative research in achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The second day of the conference featured expert lectures by eminent scholars including Prof T N Lakan Pal, Prof Arun Arya, Dr Ashutosh Sharma, Dr Sheweta Yadav, and Dr Yogesh Kumar, who shared their valuable insights and experiences with participants, enriching the academic discourse of the conference. Dr Sikander Pal presented a comprehensive report of the conference.
Earlier, Prof Susheel Verma, Head of the Department, underscored the objectives and significance of the conference. About 100 research scholars from various departments of University of Jammu, SKUAST-Jammu, CSIR-IIIM, IISER-Mohali presented their research in the form of oral and poster presentations.
Under oral presentations, Prakriti got the first prize, Purnamrita 2nd prize, and Deepshikha got 3rd prize whereas Ayushi and Arjun received the consolation prizes. Under poster presentation category, Lavanya Abrol got the first prize and Diya Pathania 2nd prize. Rishita Khajuria received the prize under poster presentation category for M.Sc students.
Proceedings of the valedictory function were conducted by Purnamrita and the programme concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Dr Harish Chander Dutt.
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