National Conference organized by Panjab University

The Department of Zoology, Panjab University (PU), Chandigarh, organised the National Conference on the theme of ‘Translating Biodiversity Research into Deliverables for Human Welfare’.

The two day National Conference, was held on the 19th and 20th of March 2015, at the Zoology department of Panjab University.

The conference greeted the Director Defense Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR), Leh, J&K, Dr. Bhuvnesh Kumar as the Chief Guest. The conference commenced with the inaugural speech delivered by Dr. Bhuvnesh.

In his speech, he gave a broad account of the biodiversity in the Indian subcontinent. Dean (Sciences), Prof. Naresh Tuli was Guest of honour on this occasion.

The conference also marked the occasion with the release of the book entitled ‘Fish Diversity of Punjab’ authored by Prof. Emeritus Dr. M. S. Johal and Dr. Yogesh K. Rawal of the Department of Zoology, Panjab University, Chandigarh. The book was launched by the eminent chief guest, Dr, Bhuvnesh.

The Technical sessions began with the talk of Principal Scientist, National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR), Karnal Dr. Monika Sodhi and Deputy Director, Bombay Natural History Society, Vulture Conservation Breeding Center, Pinjore Dr. Vibhu Prakash.

The conference also held discussions and mention of a few core topics concerning the bio diversity such as:

• Cattle biodiversity of the world
• A1 A2 milk
• Vulture Conservation
• Benefits of milk from indigenous cows

Another invited speaker Additional Director, MIRC, DRDO, Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences, New Delhi, Dr. Anil K. Mishra delivered his talk on the special chemical entities derived from the flora and fauna, their use in molecular imaging and curing the diseases like cancer.

More than 100 participants from different parts of the country presented their posters in front of the elite panel.

Source: click4college Campus Journalist- Manish Malik