‘We must explore developing soil sensors’
Fayaz Bukhari
Srinagar, Sept 7 : Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today called on the scientific community to explore possibilities of developing soil sensors using nanotechnology for the Himalayan region, as part of an early warning system to address the dangers of landslides.
Sinha in his address to the inaugural session of the international conference on nanotechnology for better living at the University of Kashmir here, urged scientists and experts to establish a group which can help in developing an Advance Early Warning System for Flash Floods by making more sensitive and accurate sensors through nanotechnology.
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“We must explore the new possibilities to develop soil sensors specifically for the Himalayan regions,” he said.
“Keeping in mind the challenges of climate change, we should focus on creating nanomaterials that can reduce pollution in chemical manufacturing,” he suggested.
“We must also explore the new possibilities to develop soil sensors specifically for the Himalayan regions. These sensors would be part of an Advanced Early Warning System that can warn about the dangers of landslides in advance based on changes in soil saturation,” the LG said. Click here to watch video
He said these projects will prove to be game changers in preventing loss due to natural disasters for the Himalayan region of India in the future.
“Keeping in mind the challenges of climate change, we should focus on creating nanomaterials that can reduce pollution in chemical manufacturing”, he said.
The five-day mega event, organised by the University of Kashmir in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad, brought together leading scientists and researchers to showcase recent advancements in nanotechnology and its applications for sustainable living.
Sinha highlighted how advancements and breakthroughs in nanotechnology are reshaping lives and work environments while ensuring a better standard of living.
“Today, evolution in nanoscience and nanotechnology is having a transformative impact across various sectors. The cutting-edge research in the future will address critical global challenges in industries, healthcare and the environment,” he said.
He also called upon nanotechnology experts to contribute significantly to the defence sector, especially in the production of lighter components for defence equipment. “Nanotechnology experts and scientists must join this effort and strengthen the self-reliance campaign in the defence sector,” he said.
The LG called for devising a plan to incentivise talent in nanotechnology across academic institutions.
“Our focus should be on developing and using nanotechnology for the benefit of humanity. We simply cannot ignore the daunting challenges of climate change that confront us. Our inventions and initiatives show how quickly we are leading various areas of nanotechnology,” he added.
On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor also released an abstract book on the 5-day International Conference.
Vice Chancellor, University of Kashmir, Prof. Nilofer Khan; Dean Academics, BRIC-InStem, Bangalore, Prof. Praveen K. Vemula; eminent Scientist from IIT Kanpur, Prof. Ashok Kumar; Head, Department of Nanotechnology, Kashmir University and Organizing Chair of the Conference, Prof. Rabia Hamid; scientists, experts, researchers and heads of educational institutions were present.
Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg; DIG Central Kashmir Range, Rajiv Pandey; Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Akshay Labroo; SSP Srinagar, Dr GV Sundeep Chakravarthy; Registrar, Kashmir University, Prof. Naseer Iqbal, scholars, faculty and students also attended the inaugural ceremony.
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