KOHIMA, JULY 26 (DIPR): “Law of nature is diversity and through diversity we can bring about unity” said the Governor of Nagaland, Shyamal Datta, while speaking as the Chief Guest during the exhibition on Human Origins, Genome and People of India, today at the State Library, Kohima.
He stated that knowledge of genetic science should be availed as it is for and welfare and progress of human society. Stating that balancing of instincts enables a human being to be more humane, the Governor said, “If a mind is more reasoned that mind is more forward looking and more receptive”. He further said that an inspired mind does not react adversely and takes a reasoned decision.
He said that the study of Human Genome has unfolded a horizon of knowledge on the evolution of modern human minds.
Appreciating the Anthropological Survey of India, the Governor said that the institution has done a marvelous job by organizing the exhibition, which is the first of its kind to be held in the State.
Principal Secretary, IT and Education & Science & Technology, Dr S C Deorani in his presidential address said that digital revolution will be useful in digging the truth for reaching conclusion in the human genome.
He viewed that a holistic team of medical experts dealing with genetics can be constituted so that their findings can be much more acceptable with the scientific community.
Emphasizing on the importance of bio-diversity for the survival of mankind he said that humanity has to live along with the other species created by God.
Director-in-charge, Anthropological Survey of India, Dr V. R. Rao, who presented the keynote address, said that Human Genome project is one of the major projects undertaken by the Anthropological Survey of India and said that the impact created by Human Genome for human welfare is immense.
He said that Human Genome, which was first initiated in the USA, has been sequenced and felt that human genome diversity project should be the thrust area.
Stating that law per-se to be followed is very difficult, Dr Rao said that community participation is very important in creating awareness on human genetic principles in order to prevent diseases.
Although genetics has some sensitivities, it should not hamper the human genome project, he said.
Stating that the third world countries are gene rich countries he said that the human genome project would help in working out the genetic profiles to prevent diseases and also help in knowing the genetic risk factors.
Earlier, Chairperson, Anthropological Society of Nagaland, Dr Anungla Aier, who delivered the welcome address informed that a quiz competition will be held for the students of Cl-IX & X and encouraged the students to visit the exhibition and also to participate in the competition.
Dr B. F. Kulkarni from Anthropological Survey of India, North East Regional office, Shillong proposed the vote of thanks.
The exhibition is being organized by the Anthropological Survey of India, Ministry of Culture, Government of India and hosted by the Anthropological Society of Nagaland. The month long exhibition will be open from Monday to Saturday.
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