Scientists and research scholars converge in Nagaland for national seminar
MEDZIPHEMA, NOVEMBER 16 (MExN): A three day national seminar under the theme ‘Crop Protection: Current Trend and Future Perspective’ organized by the Department of Plant Pathology, Entomology & Agronomy, SASRD: NU, Medziphema Campus, was inaugurated on November 16 with Prof. Pardesi Lal, Vice Chancellor of Nagaland University, Lumami as the chief guest.
Scientists and research scholars from across the country are attending this seminar which is timely and the need of the hour as it concurs with the Prime Minister’s vision of doubling the incomes and the welfare of farmers by the year 2022.
Strategies of crop protection are ever-evolving with the needs of various ages and societies. In this context, the chief guest opined that the fundamental role of scientists is to strive for integrated research and development in the agricultural sector and said the scientists have a moral responsibility to accept the challenge of developing effective mechanisms for management of crop protection and thus pave the way for achieving higher levels of research and technological advancements.
Dr. Robin Gogoi, FPSI, FISMPP, Principal Scientist, Division of Plant Pathology, New Delhi delivered the keynote address wherein he highlighted on the issue of crop disease management approaches beyond current trend. The goal of the address, according to Gogoi, was to sensitize the younger generation of scientists in the disciplines of crop protection and gave an erudite presentation on the topic.
Petevilie Thepa, a progressive farmer from Siethekima village was a special guest at the inaugural function. The Pro Vice Chancellor, Prof. T. Lanusosang, NU: SASRD delivered the welcome address, while Dr. N. Tiameren Ao, Convener, National Seminar, gave a short introduction on the sub themes of the National Seminar. Prof. L. Daiho, Advisor, National Seminar offered the invocation prayer and EU Choir and SASRD students rendered special songs. The programme was chaired by Prof. M. Aleminla Ao, Advisor National Seminar and Dr. L. Tongpang Longkumer, Co-Convener, National Seminar proffered the vote of thanks.
A souvenir of the national seminar was also released by the chief guest. Altogether more than 160 participants registered for the seminar comprising of faculty of Agricultural Universities, scientists from Agricultural Research institutes and research scholars from all states of North East India, West Bengal, Orissa, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh.
There will be 18 Technical Sessions comprising of 6 sub-themes from Plant Pathology, Entomology and Agronomy disciplines which will be conducted simultaneously in 3 halls. Altogether there will be 89 Oral Presentations and 39 Poster Presentations and there will also be a competition for Best Oral & Poster Presentations for students and research scholars. The technical sessions will be graced by speakers from renowned Agricultural Universities and Agricultural Research institutes from different parts of the country.
The national seminar is organized by Department of Plant Pathology, Entomology & Agronomy, School of Agricultural Sciences and Rural Development, Nagaland University, Medziphema Campus with the Vice Chancellor, Nagaland University, Lumami, Nagaland, as Chief Patron and Pro-Vice Chancellor, SARSD, Nagaland University & Dean, SASRD, Nagaland University as Patrons. The Convener is Dr. N. Tiameren Ao, Head, Dept. of Plant Pathology, Co-convener is Dr. L. Tongpang Longkumer, Head, Dept. of Agronomy, and Organizing secretary is Dr. Susanta Banik, Dept. of Plant Pathology, SASRD, NU.
