Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vohra today asked scientists and researchers to dedicate their efforts for effective application of scientific knowledge and technological innovations to address the challenges facing the country.
"The scientists and researchers need to rededicate their efforts for effective application of scientific knowledge and technological innovations to address the challenges facing the state and the country and securing rapid and sustained all round progress to promote the welfare of the people at large," Vohra said.
The governor was addressing the inaugural session of the three-day Regional Science Congress and ninth state Science Congress, on the theme of "Innovations and Advances in Science and Technology" at Kashmir University here.
The two joint Science Congresses have been organised by the Kashmir University in collaboration with the Indian Science Congress Association, Department of Science and Technology, Central government, State Council for Science and Technology and the state Academy of Sciences.
Referring to country's foundational contribution to varied arenas of science centuries ago, the Governor called upon the academia, research institutions, policy makers and the governmental functionaries working in the field to operate in close collaboration to harvest the benefits of advancements made in the realm of science and technology for the welfare, progress and prosperity of humanity.
Stating that Jammu and Kashmir has its own particular problems, the Governor said one of these relates to earthquakes and referred to the recurring tremors which had been taking place in Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban districts of Jammu region in the past several months.
The governor also highlighted the challenges of global warming and its impact on agriculture, horticulture, fisheries, forests, animal husbandry and allied sectors.
Vohra suggested to the participating scientists to focus their deliberations for identifying viable solutions for meeting these challenges.
On the need for achieving the second green revolution for enhancing agri-productivity, the Governor suggested the usefulness of a group of scientists from the two Farm Universities and other varsities of J-K being set up so that they can start working towards the objective.
