Sri Vijaya Puram, March 1: Zoological Survey of India, Andaman & Nicobar Regional Centre efficiently carried out the two-day workshop on “Science and Technology for a Greener Future”. The valedictory operate held on 28 February 2026 at the ZSI Auditorium. The workshop was carried out as a part of the celebrations of National Science Day.
Dr. Dinesh Kannan, IFS, Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife), Department of Environment and Forests, A & N Islands was the Chief Guest for the Valedictory Function; in addition to Dr. M. Sanjappa, Former Director, Botanical Survey of India, MoEF&CC, Government of India, Dr. Rahul Mohan, Scientist-G, Department of Polar Sciences, National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), Goa, Dr. Okay. Thiyagesan, Former Principal, AVC College (Autonomous), Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu was the particular company.
The programme included eight skilled lectures together with classes centered on talent growth and capability constructing. Total of 76 members attended the workshop, together with college students and academics from numerous colleges and faculties, comparable to Jawaharlal Nehru Rajkeeya Mahavidyalaya, Government Boys Senior Secondary School, Government Model Senior Secondary School, Kamaraj English Medium School, Sagritara School, Tagore Government College of Education, Andaman College, Andaman Law College, and Pondicherry University, in addition to trainees of the Green Skill Development Programme (GSDP).
Dr. Dinesh Kannan, in his deal with highlighted the importance of workshops as platforms for sharing data, producing consciousness and stimulating new views amongst members. He famous that the first goal of such programmes shouldn’t be merely to supply solutions however to encourage members to assume critically and develop a deeper curiosity in scientific and environmental points. He emphasised that the true success of a workshop lies in remodeling the best way members observe and perceive the world round them. Such publicity helps develop curiosity and motivates people to discover subjects associated to biodiversity, surroundings and world points comparable to polar analysis and local weather change.
Dr. M. Sanjappa, addressed the gathering and shared precious insights on the significance of plant range and its function in making certain a sustainable future. He famous that the classes carried out through the workshop had supplied members with a glimpse into the wealthy and numerous flora of the nation and helped improve their understanding of plant range.
Dr. Rahul Mohan, delivered an insightful deal with emphasizing the significance of environmental stewardship and scientific curiosity. He highlighted that Earth is a distinctive and irreplaceable planet and urged members to undertake sustainable practices to maintain the planet inexperienced. Stressing that curiosity is the essence of studying, he inspired college students and younger researchers from all disciplines to ask questions, discover new concepts, and contribute to options that enhance each day life and environmental sustainability.
Dr. Okay. Thiyagesan in his deal with appreciated the organizers for conducting the programme and congratulated the members for their energetic involvement. He famous that the workshop supplied precious insights by lectures delivered by eminent consultants, protecting numerous points of science and know-how and their function in selling a greener future.
Dr. C. Sivaperuman, Scientist-F / Officer-in-Charge, Zoological Survey of India, Andaman & Nicobar Regional Centre, A & N Islands welcomed the dignitaries, audio system, and members to the valedictory session of the two-day workshop organized as a part of the National Science Day 2026 celebrations. He knowledgeable that the workshop, carried out during the last two days, featured eight skilled lectures delivered by eminent scientists and academicians on numerous themes associated to science and know-how for a sustainable and greener future. He expressed his honest gratitude to the distinguished audio system for readily accepting the invitation and sharing their precious data and expertise. At the conclusion, the chief company and particular company distributed the certificates to the members.