SRINAGAR : Prof. R. C. Sobti, Vice Chancellor, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, and President, Indian Science Congress Association, and Prof. M. P. S. Ishar, Vice Chancellor, Jammu University, called on Mr. N. N. Vohra, Governor, at Raj Bhavan, here today.
During their meeting, the Governor and Prof. Sobti and Prof. Ishar discussed the arrangements being made for hosting the next Indian Science Congress by the University of Jammu in February 2014. Both the Vice Chancellors briefed the Governor about the envisaged list of scientists and other dignitaries who are being invited to participate in this mega science event.
The Governor, who is Chancellor of the Jammu University, observed that this would be a historical occasion for the State which will involve the participation of a very large number of the top most scientists from within and outside the country, who would participate in the Indian Science Congress. This is the first ever time that this mega science event is being held in Jammu and Kashmir. The Governor noted that he would be discussing this important event with the Chief Minister, Mr. Omar Abdullah, and asked Mr. Navin K. Choudhary, Principal Secretary to the Governor, to have a detailed discussion with Prof. Ishar to identify the issues for discussion with the State Government. Mr. Navin K. Choudhary, Principal Secretary to the Governor, was present on the occasion. |
