Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 15: A two-day ICSSR sponsored national conference on “Addressing Sustainability and Climate Adaptation in North-West Himalayan States: Insights from Social Sciences” is being organized by the Department of Economics, University of Jammu from today.
In the inaugural function, Prof Keshav Sharma, Dean Academic Affairs, was the chief guest and Prof Sharanjit Singh Dhillon from Punjab School of Economics, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, delivered the key-note address.
Prof Sharma emphasized that multi-disciplinary actions, collectivism, technological and behavioural changes including traditional ecological knowledge are required at local, regional, national and international levels to address climate extremes by involving all stakeholders.
Prof Dhillon presented a broader perspective on sustainability and climate adaptation and relevant strategies including public awareness, people’s participation and a proper balance between environment and development for policies focusing on North-West Himalayan States.
Prof Falendra K Sudan, Head, Department of Economics and Convener of the conference, spoke about the goals of the conference and highlighted the details of the event. Prof Raj K Mahajan spoke on issues of increasing air pollution and its impact on human health and productivity and life expectancy. Dr Virender Koundal presented welcome address while Prof Prakash C Anthal presented the vote of thanks.
Later in the day, parallel technical sessions were organized, which were chaired by Dr. Dalip Kumar, Senior Executive (Projects), National Council of Applied Economic Research, New Delhi and Dr B N Singh, formerly Director, U P Raj Rishi Tandon Open University, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, wherein a total of 40 papers were presented.
The policy options and action points to address sustainability and climate adaptation emanated from the technical sessions and deliberations will be sent to relevant stakeholders and policy planners for possible implementation.
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