Jammu, April 17: The three-day National Conference on “Integrating Indian Knowledge Systems with Modern Science for Viksit Bharat,” organised by Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST-Jammu), concluded with a valedictory operate at Baba Jitto Auditorium, Main Campus, Chatha.
Professor B. R. Kamboj, Vice-Chancellor of Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (CCSHAU), Hisar, attended as chief visitor, whereas Commissioner Secretary, Science and Technology, Babila Rakwal, was the visitor of honour.
Vice-Chancellor SKUAST-Jammu, Professor B. N. Tripathi, lauded the profitable conduct of the convention, highlighting the participation of specialists from various disciplines and the enthusiastic involvement of scholars. He reaffirmed the college’s dedication to advancing Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) in step with nationwide priorities.
In his deal with, Prof. Kamboj burdened the necessity for scientific validation, documentation, and wider dissemination of conventional information. He famous that integrating India’s wealthy information heritage with fashionable science is crucial for reaching sustainability and the imaginative and prescient of Viksit Bharat by 2047.
Babila Rakwal appreciated the initiative, emphasizing that India’s conventional techniques—from Ayurveda to astronomy—maintain immense worth and have to be preserved and built-in with modern scientific approaches for holistic growth.
The convention, held from April 15 to 17, introduced collectively scientists, academicians, and policymakers from throughout the nation. It featured technical classes, panel discussions, and analysis displays on key themes together with sustainable agriculture, local weather resilience, biodiversity conservation, and conventional farming practices.
During the valedictory session, awards and certificates had been introduced to excellent contributors and presenters. The occasion witnessed participation from college officers, school, scientists, college students, and representatives of Vigyan Bharti.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Organising Secretary Dr. Vinod Gupta, who acknowledged the contributions of all stakeholders in making the convention successful.