Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. JAMMU: Under the guidance of Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Prof. Sanjeev Jain, the Department of Environmental Sciences at Central University of Jammu organized a “Thursday Mind Meet (TMM)” on the theme “Science and Bharat:Vision with Sustainable Environment” at Brig. Rajinder Singh Auditorium.The welcome address was delivered by Prof. Deepak Pathania,where he emphasized that scientific knowledge and technological innovation are essential for addressing environmental challenges and achieving sustainable national development while the concept of TMM was introduced by the Convener, Prof. Vandana Sharma, Dean School of Languages, who highlighted the importance of policy planning and academic collaboration in promoting environmentally responsible growth. Dr. Vasudha, Guest Faculty coordinated the proceedings.
The panel included eminent panelists Prof. Ashutosh Vashishtha (Dean, Faculty of Management) and Dr. Vineet V. Tyagi (Associate Professor, Department of Physics) from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), Katra. The TMM platform provides valuable opportunities to scholars and students to put forward their views. PhD Scholars Mr. Zaheer and Ms. Harsha alongwith Mr. Akshay from MSc Sem IV and Ms. Sanya from BSc Sem IV participated as panelists. Student panelists presented perspectives on India’s long-term development vision.
Ms. Sanya described the theme as a blueprint for the nation’s collective future, emphasizing that India’s aspiration to become a developed country is closely linked to scientific advancement and environmental responsibility. Mr Akshay spoke on the concept of “Viksit Bharat 2047,” referring to India’s transformation into a developed nation by the centenary of independence under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Mr. Zaheer Highlighted the importance of individual responsibility and the need to cultivate a scientific temperament to effectively address environmental challenges. Ms. Harsha described India’s sustainability vision as a return to harmony with nature supported by modern technology, emphasizing a shift from mindless consumption to mindful utilization where Prakriti and Pragati coexist.
The eminent guest panelists Dr. Tyagi focused on the critical link between energy and the environment, emphasizing the need to expand renewable energy use and reduce pollution from conventional sources. He also highlighted innovative approaches such as waste-to-energy technologies for cleaner and more sustainable energy generation and Prof. Vashishtha expressed his views on sustainable economic growth along with climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies.
He also highlighted the need for effective policy-making supported by scientific evidence and recommended integrated approaches to ensure long-term environmental and developmental stability interdisciplinary insights on science, management, and sustainability.In his presidential remarks, Prof. Sunil Dhar,Dean, SLS stressed upon the need to balance economic progress with ecological conservation to ensure long-term sustainability.
Dr. Shweta Yadav, Associate Prof. presented a formal vote of thanks. She congratulated the department for team work and acknowledged the guidance of Prof. Richa Kothari Head, EVS in organizing the program. The TMM program successfully fostered meaningful dialogue among faculty, researchers, and students on integrating scientific progress with environmental stewardship to build a sustainable future for Bharat.
