Himalayan Day celebrated
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IMPHAL, Sep 9
The Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development (IBSD), Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt of India celebrated “Himalayan Day” today.
A press release by IBSD Imphal shared that in this context, IBSD organized a seminar on the theme “Himalayan Women & Youth Empowerment” with the involvement of women scientists, healers and young entrepreneurs from the North Eastern Region of India.
During the programme, Professor Pulok K Mukherjee, Director, IBSD highlighted various initiatives of IBSD for exploring local bioresources for linking Eastern and Western Himalaya through Himalayan Bioresource Mission.
The programme was addressed online by Dr Anil Prakash Joshi, Himalayan Environmental Studies and Conservation Organization who stressed to focus on holistic approach towards preservation and protection of the Himalayas.
Many resource persons spoke on different topics during the event. Today's programme was also attended by many scientists, research scholars and staff of IBSD, Imphal, added the release.
The Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development (IBSD), Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt of India celebrated “Himalayan Day” today.
A press release by IBSD Imphal shared that in this context, IBSD organized a seminar on the theme “Himalayan Women & Youth Empowerment” with the involvement of women scientists, healers and young entrepreneurs from the North Eastern Region of India.
During the programme, Professor Pulok K Mukherjee, Director, IBSD highlighted various initiatives of IBSD for exploring local bioresources for linking Eastern and Western Himalaya through Himalayan Bioresource Mission.
The programme was addressed online by Dr Anil Prakash Joshi, Himalayan Environmental Studies and Conservation Organization who stressed to focus on holistic approach towards preservation and protection of the Himalayas.
Many resource persons spoke on different topics during the event. Today's programme was also attended by many scientists, research scholars and staff of IBSD, Imphal, added the release.