Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 22: A two-day National Conference on Biodiversity and Climate Change: Challenges and Solutions, organized by the Department of Botany, University of Jammu, was inaugurated here this morning.
Dr Kanad Dass, Director, Botanical Survey of India (BSI), graced the occasion as the chief guest, while the function was presided over by Prof Umesh Rai, Vice Chancellor, JU.
In his presidential address, Prof Umesh Rai stressed the need for integration of diverse scientific disciplines to effectively address local and regional challenges posed by climate change. He underlined that interdisciplinary approaches are crucial for developing sustainable and community-oriented solutions.
Dr Kanad Dass highlighted the vast plant diversity of India with special reference to the monumental publication Flora of India, comprising 26 volumes, brought out by the Botanical Survey of India (BSI). He further apprised the gathering that BSI has proposed 32 different volumes of the Flora of India out of which 06 are in pipeline.
Prof Susheel Verma, Head of the Department, presented welcome address. Dr. Sikander Pal, Organizing Secretary presented an overview of the conference and outlined its objectives, themes, and expected outcomes. Dr Geeta Sharma presented vote of thanks and Dr Romika conducted proceedings of the function.
The conference has attracted researchers, academicians, and students from across the country and will feature technical sessions focusing on biodiversity conservation, climate change impacts, and adaptive strategies.
Other present during the occasion include, Prof T N Lakhan Pal (Shimla), Dr Sangeeva Nayaka (NBRI, Lucknow), Dr Arun Arya (University of Baroda), Dr Amit Chawla (IHBT, Palampur), Prof Anima Langer, Prof Sanjana Koul, Prof Seema Langer, Prof Namrata Sharma, Prof Veenu Kaul, Prof Piyush Malavaiya, Prof Pankaj Kumar, Prof Deepika, Dr Neeraj, Dr Sarbjeet, Dr Ritu Mahajan, Dr Nisha Kapur, Dr Amit Gupta along with research scholars and students of Life Science faculty of JU.
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