JAMMU, Feb 7: Stressing on the need of utilising science, technology and innovations for the benefit of common man, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today identified agriculture, horticulture and bio-mass energy generation as the areas in Jammu and Kashmir, requiring intervention of science for inclusive and comprehensive growth.
“In Jammu and Kashmir, about 70 per cent population is rural and agriculture is their mainstay.
“Horticulture and related activities are also of pivotal importance in the State’s economy,” Mr Abdullah said while addressing the valedictory function of 101st Indian Science Congress at University of Jammu here. The function was chaired by Vice President M Hamid Ansari. “Jammu and Kashmir has greater scope of generating energy from the abundantly available bio-mass in the shape of weeds at Dal and other lakes,” the Chief Minister said. The intervention of scientific innovations and technological advancement in these fields are imperative for overall development and growth of the State, he added. “My endeavour is to invite scientific intervention in converting these weeds into energy for economic welfare of the State and the people,” he said.
Mr Abdullah asked the Indian Science Congress venture into this field and provide a feasible mechanism to the state to achieve the cherished goal in this regard.
The Chief Minister also sought scientific intervention in the inclusive development and management of agricultural and horticultural practices in high altitudes areas like Leh and Kargil.
He maintained that health sector is yet another area requiring scientific support for its inclusive growth. Meanwhile, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Farooq Abdullah, in his address described organising of Indian Science Congress in the statw as an historic event and said it has provided great opportunity for creating scientific temper in the state among students and research scholars. The 101st Indian Science Congress was inaugurated by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on February 3 and Dr Ansari delivered his valedictory speech on the conclusion of the Congress this evening.
(AGENCIES)
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