A.H. Rajasab, president of the Karnataka State Science and Technology Academy, inaugurating the two-day nationwide seminar on ‘Biotechnology and Sustainable Development Goals’ in Kalaburagi on Saturday.
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Biotechnology has a essential role to play in guaranteeing human well-being, environmental sustainability, and long-term growth, Karnataka State Science and Technology Academy (KSTA) president A.H. Rajasab stated on Saturday.
He was talking after inaugurating a nationwide seminar on ‘Biotechnology and Sustainable Development Goals’ organised by the Department of Biotechnology, Gulbarga University, as a part of its silver jubilee celebrations at Bose Hall of the Department of Botany.
Addressing the gathering, Prof. Rajasab stated restoration and conservation of plant and animal assets needs to be a precedence if the world is to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations. He noticed that rising applied sciences resembling CRISPR-DNA expertise and synthetic intelligence had opened new avenues for scientific development and, if utilised successfully, may considerably speed up progress in the sector of organic sciences.
He stated scientific pondering and technological innovation in life sciences had the potential to remodel seemingly unimaginable targets into actuality. Adherence to the 17 SDGs envisioned by the United Nations would contribute to enhancements in training, healthcare, agriculture, business, water administration, and environmental conservation whereas serving to create accountable residents dedicated to sustainable growth, he added.
Prof. Rajasab stated being invited to the nationwide seminar felt like returning to his own residence. Recalling his lengthy affiliation with the Department of Biotechnology, he stated the division had nurtured his educational journey from lecturer to Vice-Chancellor and later to the place of president of the Karnataka State Science and Technology Academy.
“The department has grown remarkably over the years. Memories of the numerous seminars, conferences, and academic programmes organised here remain fresh in my mind. I remain grateful to the university for shaping my career,” he stated.
Speaking because the chief visitor, Gulbarga University Vice-Chancellor Shashikant S. Udikeri stated the silver jubilee celebrations of the Department of Biotechnology, coupled with the participation of students and alumni, marked a important milestone for the establishment.
He famous that biotechnology had expanded quickly alongside developments in science and expertise. The sector had introduced scientific precision to agriculture and farming practices, notably by means of enhancements in the standard of seeds, fertilisers, and pest administration methods. The impression of biotechnology was additionally seen in healthcare, training, business and several other different sectors, he stated.
A seminar memento was launched on the event by the dignitaries.
Organising secretary M.B. Sulochana welcomed the company and delivered the introductory handle, whereas co-coordinator Kelamani Chandrakanth launched the dignitaries. Registrar Ramesh Landankar was current.
Published – June 20, 2026 09:49 pm IST