Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, June 29: Experts during a workshop at National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Wednesday said that there is a need to promote green technologies for a sustainable environment on earth and urged all stakeholders to join hands in this noble mission.
The workshop titled ‘ Recent Trends in Sustainable and Green Technology (RTSGT – 2022) is being organized by the Department of Chemical Engineering in collaboration with IIChE Student Chapter NIT Srinagar.
The inaugural event was presided over by Director NIT, Prof Rakesh Sehgal and Prof G D Yadav, Padma Shri Awardee, ICT Mumbai was chief guest on the occasion. Dr Mustaq A Rather and Dr Shashikant are conveners of the workshop while Dr Tanveer Rasool, Dr Malik Parvez, and Dr Leela Manohar Aeshalawas are coordinators of the program.
Addressing the gathering, Prof Yadav said there is a need to promote green technologies for a healthy and sustainable environment so that visible change can be seen on the ground. “Green technology comes in the form of recycling, renewable resources, health and safety concerns, energy efficiency, and more. There is a need to tackle the environmental concerns and promote green technology,” he said.
In his message, Director NIT, Prof Rakesh Sehgal said green technology offers the best hope to counteract the effects of climate change and pollution. It also takes into account the long- and short-term impact something has on the environment, he said.
On the occasion, In charge-Director Prof M F Wani, Dean (R&C) NIT Srinagar said such research and technology are the need of the hour.
Institute’s Registrar, Prof Syed Kaiser Bukhari pitched for the need to adopt green and clean technologies to achieve the objective of Millennium Development goals. Prof C Kartikeyan, Vice President (Guest of honour) said that green technology is crucial to preserve the environment. Prof G A Harmain, (Special Invitee) NIT Srinagar stated that there should be special emphasis to make people aware about how individual actions can have an impact.
Dr M N S Khan, HOD, Chemical Engineering said the workshop is designed for students and faculty of engineering or technical institution and personnel from industry.
Earlier, Dr Mustaq A Rather, Convener of the program, presented a detailed report of the 5-day program. A formal vote of thanks was presented by Dr Malik Parvez, Coordinator of workshop.
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