International Conference calls for Innovative Sustainable Agriculture
International Conference calls for Innovative Sustainable Agriculture
Dehradun, Nov 29
An International Conference on “Innovative Sustainable Agriculture & Livestock Technologies” being held at Graphic Era Hill University called upon scientists and researchers to deliberate upon strategies to integrate innovation in agricultural practices.
On the concluding day of the international conference, today, Prof. Anita Rawat, Director of Uttarakhand Science Education and Research Centre addressing the delegates as chief guest said that the environment of hilly areas is self- sustaining as people living there have limited needs. However, if the limits are crossed while using natural resources major challenges like disasters are likely to occur, she warned.
She further said that children should be encouraged to develop critical thinking from an early age. This way they would be able to play a crucial role in providing solutions for various societal problems. Experts from European Bioinformatics Institute, United Kingdom Dr. Jorge Batista da Rocha and Dr. Louisse Paolo Mirabueno appreciated Graphic Era university’s arrangements.
In the 5- day international conference, experts during the technical sessions taught students about various topics such as role of genomics and computational biology in microbial studies, genomic tool for conservation of climate resilient tree varieties, importance of traditional farming, crop diversification to improving soil health and sahiwal cattle. These experts include Dr. Sucheta Tripathi, Dr. Modhumita Dasgupta, Dr. R. K. Gautam, Dr. Lekh Chand, Dr. Shive Kumar and Dr. Priyank Vyas.
A total of 120 research papers and posters were presented during the conference. In paper presentation competition Namini Joshi, Dr. Bijeta and Dr. Maansi were awarded the first prize in different themes. Parvati Thapa, Daylaboya Lukram and Shaik Thair Basha bagged the first position in different themes of poster presentations. In the conferencre, Dr. Parul Chaudhary and Dr. Pallavi Joshi were honoured with Young Women Scientist Award.
The International Conference was organized by Graphic Era Hill University’s School of Agriculture. Convener and Dean Dr. M. K. Nautiyal, Organizing Secretary and HOD Dr. Arvind Singh Negi, Founder Chairman of Society for Plant Research Dr. S. K. Bhatnagar along with Dr. Deepak Kholiya, Dr. Vivek Pathak and Dr. Anita Singh were present in the conference. Dr. Balwant Rawat hosted the valedictory session.
