Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 11: A two day National workshop on "on imagining- The future of the Space Science and its strategic importance, scheduled for 11-12 Oct, 2018 organized by Department of Physics and Astronomical Sciences, Central University of Jammu commences today in the premises of the beautifully equipped campus of CU Jammu. This conference is sponsored by Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Department of Space, Govt. of India.
Vice Chancellor- Prof Ashok Aima, presented the academic and research activities of the University and welcomes the guests.
He deliberated the importance of sciences and technology in various field including space science, material science, health and medicine, etc. In his welcome address, he emphasized that workshop of such nature provides a great opportunity for the scientific community, not only to update knowledge and keep abreast with the latest developments in the field of space science, but also an occasion for the invited speakers, delegates and participants to exchange ideas and interact with each other. He also said that this will act as channel for creating an atmosphere which will encourage and inspire students and young researchers for their overall academic growth.
Dr. K. Radhakrishnan in his address encouraged the faculty members, participants and students to think out of box and find the multiple alternative solutions rather than their conventional one.
He also appreciated the efforts of faculty members and Organizing Committee for the events for making this a great technical event for Central University of Jammu.
Dr. K. Sivan in his talk highlights the importance of Space Science for mankind. He appraised the audience about the purpose of establishing the Satish Dhawan Centre for Space Science at Central University of Jammu- First kind of research centre in Northern region. The objective of this centre will be to develop a Centre of Advance studies in space sciences in J&K and Himalayan region, to promote the programme of space applications and to turn students into the future generation of leadership of high technology research and industry in India and abroad.
Parvez Ahmed in his speech highlighted the importance of collaboration of Academics and Industry.
He informs the gathering that J & K Bank have a close tie up for all higher learning institutes in Jammu and Kashmir. |
