2-day J&K Science Congress concludes at GCW M A Road

Srinagar, Oct 22: The two-day J&K Science Congress-2024 organised by Government College for Women, M A Road, Srinagar in collaboration with J&K Science, Technology and Innovation Council, Department of Science and Technology concluded here Tuesday.

A statement of the Government College for Women, M A Road, Srinagar issued here said that Minister for Science and Technology, Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Satish Sharma was the chief guest at the valedictory ceremony.

In his address, the minister sought feedback from the stakeholders for better reach and impact of science and technology on the ground.

Sharma assured all possible help from the government to promote research and innovation in the colleges and universities.

Vice Chancellor, Cluster University Srinagar, Prof Muhammad Mobin sought intervention from the government to help with the procurement of advanced equipment so that the faculty members in the constituent colleges of the university can undertake cutting-edge research.

Regarding the Science Congress, Prof Mobin said it offered a platform for showcasing groundbreaking research, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and bridging gaps between academia and industry.

Commissioner Secretary Department of Science and Technology, Saurabh Bhagat said in addition to sponsoring awareness events at various levels, the Science and Technology Innovation Council also provides liberal funding to research and development.

“In the year 2023 alone, 111 research programmes with a total cost of around Rs 16 crore were conducted in various universities and now we are working on a triangle of 274 budgets across various universities,” Bhagat said.