7th April 2023, Dehradun
Dr R P Singh, Director, IIRS, Dehradun was the Chief Guest of the program emphasizing the importance and relevance of the Institute, its research achievements and service to the nation and nature, especially in conserving the soil and water resources on which the entire economy and human life revolves. He praised the institute on its 70th foundation day for its relentless contribution to soil and water conservation research and training.
Dr M Madhu, Director ICAR- Indian Institute of Soil and Water Conservation), Dehradun presented an overall achievement of the Institute and the new initiatives taken during the recent past and last year towards improving the research outcome, conservation of natural resources, farmers welfare and societal development. He revealed that one-scientist-one-product, committed financial support for young scientists, and such other new initiatives of the ICAR has been aptly and timely institutionalized to promote research output and outcomes. He called for the development of user-friendly decision-support systems (DSS), analytical software, online and mobile Apps for the DPR and research conservation activities in line with the changing perspectives of resource conservation.
Dr Charansingh, Head, Plant Science and Organizing Secretary of the event highlighted the achievements of the Plant Science Division and progress made in the flagship programs like SCSP and TSP schemes of GoI.
Dr DV Singh, Head, HRD&SS spoke on the progress and initiatives taken in improving the training and capacity building of various stakeholders including resource managers, farmers, executives, planners, students and researchers.
Dr D Mandal, Head, Soil Science and Agronomy presented the research outcomes and national and international recognitions and knowledge products developed by the Division
Dr M Muruganandam, OIC, PME&KM unit, briefed out the contribution of the unit, which made progress in the face-lifting of the Institute website, online portals, library & research documentation facilities, publications, research outputs etc. besides conflict resolution and institution building
Dr Sridhar Patra, Head, Hydrology and Engineering spoke on the newer initiatives taken at the Division and research achievements in watershed hydrology and resource conservation.
Dr Suresh Kumar, Head of Division, IIRS and Dr AK Srivastava, Director (Rtd), ICAR-VPAKS, Almora were among the dignitaries of the program.
The program was attended by 250 scientists and staff of the Institute, retired staff and the invited guests from various organizations, NGOs, press & media and academia besides 60 online participants.
(Source: ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil and Water Conservation (ICAR-IISWC), Dehradun)
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