Doda, Sep 16: Two Day International Conference on the theme of “Multidisciplinary Approach in Research and Innovation for Sustainable Development” by GDC Doda in collaboration with GDC Thathri and in association with International Benevolent Research Foundation (IBRF), West Bengal and Confederation of Indian Universities (CIU), New Delhi concluded successfully in GDC Doda on 15th of September 2023 under the Chief Patronship of Sh. Alok Kumar (IRS) Principal Secretary Hr. Education J&K; patronship of Prof. (Dr) Yasmeen Ashai, Director Colleges Deptt. of Hr. Education J&K and Sh. Abdul Majid Butt, Director Finance JK Hr. Education and co-patronship of Dr Attar Singh Kotwal Principal GDC Doda along with Prof. Basharat Iqbal Principal GDC Thathri. Dr. Ajaz A. Wani, Associate Professor and HOD Zoology acted as the organizing secretary of the conference whereas Prof. Imteyaz Ahmed, Astt. Prof. Zoology GDC Doda and Dr Tasir Sharief Per HOD Botany acted as co-organizing secretaries.Prof. K. K. Manhas , HOD Education along with Dr Jamsheed Ahmed HOD English GDC Doda were the conveners of the conference.
The sponsorship of the conference was owned by Govt. JK Hr. Education Dept., JK Science Technology and Innovation Council, Dept. of Science and Technology, Govt. of J&K and J&K Bank. Sustainable Development and Sustainable Research & Innovation were the main theme headings under which abstracts were invited.
International Conference began with inaugural on 14th of September at 10 AM. Dr Ravi Shanker, Special Secretary JK Hr. Education Department acted as the chief guest whereas Sh Dhanater Singh, Chairman District Development Council Doda acted as the special guest along with Dr Tanmoy Rudra, Executive Secretary, CIU New Delhi; Prof. Basharat Iqbal, Principal GDC Thathri; Dr Kuldeep Sharma, Principal GDC Bhaderwah; Dr Tradib Bandhopadhyay, Chairman IBRF, West Bengal; Dr Vivekananda Chakrborty, Chairperson InScA, West Benal as guests of honor. The session witnessed the welcome address by Co-patron Principal GDC Doda and aims and objectives of the conference by organizing secretary.
