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Refresher Course
On
Multidisciplinary Approaches to Address Environmental Issues:
Emerging Trends in Physical, Biological and Social Sciences
(September 12-25, 2019)
Organized By:
Faculty Development Centre (FDC)
(under the Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching)
HNB Garhwal University (A Central University), Srinagar (Garhwal)
Uttarakhand - 246174
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ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY
Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University was established as a State University vide U.P.
State Government notification no. (10)/ (865)/15/(75)(85)/64 dated 23 November 1973. The
very establishment of the University has piquant foundation of a powerful popular movement
during early seventies in last century. This movement symbolized the awareness, hopes and
persisting aspirations of the masses of the region of Garhwal for the development through the
instrument of higher education. The people of this remote mountainous region agitated for
establishing a University at a small but historic semi-rural town of Srinagar. It was an
expression of the intense quest for empowering their future generations for overcoming
endemic, economic and social backwardness, geographic and environmental constrains as well
as re-assertion of cultural identity and harnessing of the local natural and human resources for
development. The University has subsequently been upgraded to Central University by an Act
of Parliament i.e. the Central Universities Act 2009. The University has thus been entrusted
with new responsibilities to guide its students, faculty and all other stakeholders to achieve
excellence in academics and strive for all round development of students. Since its inception,
the University has shown commitment towards regional and community development which is
inherent in its teaching courses, research agenda and other outreach and extension initiatives.
The synergy derived from circumstances of its genesis still inspires and promotes its vision for
future. Despite its geographical and environmental constrains and limitations, the university
has registered its presence at the national and international levels for its research and grooming
students for administrative services as well as academics.
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From the Director’s Desk
Refresher Course is a second level training program for the teacher who
have already undertaken Induction/Orientation Training. Nowadays,
Refresher Programs are geared across the disciplines to enable the
participants of different fields to work together for the development of
societies in particular and the nations in general. This has been a central
focus of the draft New Education Policy 2019. Faculty Development Centre (FDC) strives to
provide programs that align with the higher education’s core values of excellence, diversity,
inclusion, engagement, respectful environment and integrity. With this objective, a Refresher
Course Program for Faculty Members was held during September 12 to 25, 2019.
We have floated the notification of this Refresher Course on August 25, 2019 on university
website and circulate it among the targeted groups online. The last date of registration was
September 08, 2019. We received 55 applications from Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal
Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Jammu and Kashmir. We found suitable all of them after
scrutiny and sent them acceptance, but out of them 36 came to attend the program and got
benefitted. The remaining participants were not relieved by their institutions due to various
institutional and personal reasons. The program got success to attract participants from various
regions of country in spite of very tough geographical conditions of the university; which gave
us sense of pleasure and satisfaction.
We are happy to state that, the participants were fully satisfied and happy as they learnt about
various contents i.e. the environmental issues related to modern world: global warming, climate
change, energy crisis, environmental pollution, biodiversity loss etc. They have submitted their
views and experience about above said program during the valedictory session of the program.
(Indoo Pandey Khanduri)
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Content
S. No. Content Page No.
1. About the University : i
2. From the Director’s Desk : ii
3. Course Schedule : iii- v
4. Organizing Committee : vi
5. Report : 1-59
6. List of Participants : 60-61
7. Newspaper Clippings : 62-67
8. Notification : 68
9. Brochure : 69-70
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Thursday
12.09.2019
09.45-
10.15
Registratio
n
10.15-11.30
Inaugural function
Chief Guest: Mr. Praveen
Thapliyal
Chair: Prof. S. C. Bagri
11.45-01.15
Interaction with
Director
02.00- 3.30
Prof. Prakash Nautiyal
Dept. of Zoology
HNB Garhwal University
03.45-5.15
Prof. Prakash Nautiyal
Dept. of Zoology
HNB Garhwal University
Regular Schedule
Day/Date Technical Session I
10.00-11.30 AM
Technical Session II
11.45 AM -01.15 PM
Technical Session III
02.00-3.30 PM
Technical Session IV
03.45-5.15 PM
Friday
13.09.2019
Prof. Y. P. Sundariyal
Dept. Of Geology
HNB Garhwal University
Prof. Y. P. Sundariyal
Dept. Of Geology
HNB Garhwal University
Dr. Veena Chandra
Forest Research Institute
Dehradun
Dr. Veena Chandra
Forest Research Institute
Dehradun
Saturday
14.09.2019
Dr. Kiran Lata Dangwal
University of Lucknow
Lucknow
Dr. Kiran Lata Dangwal
University of Lucknow
Lucknow
Dr. Rajiv Pandey
Forest Research Institute
Dehradun
Dr. Rajiv Pandey
Forest Research Institute
Dehradun
Sunday
15.09.2019 OFF
Monday
16.09.2019
Dr. Harsh Dobhal
Doon University
Dehradun
Dr. Harsh Dobhal
Doon University
Dehradun
Dr. Rakesh Mishra
NIT, Uttarakhand
Srinagar Garhwal
Dr. Rakesh Mishra
NIT, Uttarakhand
Srinagar Garhwal
Tuesday
17.09.2019
Dr. R. S. Negi
Dept. of Rural Technolgy
HNB Garhwal University
Dr. R. S. Negi
Dept. of Rural Technolgy
HNB Garhwal University
BREAKFAST: 8:00-9:00 AM; TEA: 11:30-11:45 AM & 3:30-3:45 PM; LUNCH: 01:15 – 02:00 PM
PROGRAMME SCHEDULE
Inaugural Day
Prof. Indoo Pandey Khanduri
Director, FDCGroup Discussion
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Day/Date
Technical Session I
10.00-11.30 AM
Technical Session II
11.45 AM -01.15 PM
Technical Session III
02.00-3.30 PM
Technical Session IV
03.45-5.15 PM
Wednesday
18.09.2019
Prof. R. C. Sharma
Ex-Head,
Dept. of Environmental Science
HNB Garhwal University
Prof. R. C. Sharma
Ex-Head,
Dept. of Environmental Science
HNB Garhwal University
Prof. Monika Gupta
Department of English
HNBGU, Srinagar Garhwal
Prof. Monika Gupta
Department of English
HNBGU, Srinagar Garhwal
Thursday
19.09.2019
Prof. A. R. Nautiyal
HAPPRC
HNBGU, Srinagar Garhwal
Prof. A. R. Nautiyal
HAPPRC
HNBGU, Srinagar Garhwal
Prof. S.C. Bagri Prof. S.C. Bagri
Friday
20.09.2019
Evaluative Discussion
Dr. Seema Dhawan
Department of Education
HNBGU, Srinagar Garhwal
Dr. Seema Dhawan
Department of Education
HNBGU, Srinagar Garhwal
Prof. R. D. Gaur
Former Head
Department of Botany
HNB Garhwal University
Saturday
21.09.2019
Prof. R. D. Gaur
Former Head
Department of Botany
HNB Garhwal University
Written Exam
Dr. R. K. Maikhuri
GBPNIHESD
Srinagar Garhwal
Dr. R. K. Maikhuri
GBPNIHESD
Srinagar Garhwal
Sunday
22.09.2019 OFF
BREAKFAST: 8:00-9:00 AM; TEA: 11:30-11:45 AM & 3:30-3:45 PM; LUNCH: 01:15 – 02:00 PM
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Day/Date
Technical Session I
10.00-11.30 AM
Technical Session II
11.45 AM -01.15 PM
Technical Session III
02.00-3.30 PM
Technical Session IV
03.45-5.15 PM
Monday
23.09.2019
Prof. Vinod Nautiyal
Ex- Head
Dept. of History &
Archaeology HNB Garhwal University
Prof. Vinod Nautiyal
Ex- Head
Dept. of History &
Archaeology HNB Garhwal University
Prof. P. K. Yadava
Former Dean
School of Life Science
JNU
Prof. P. K. Yadava
Former Dean
School of Life Science
JNU
Tuesday
24.09.2019
Prof. Rekha Pandey
University of Hyderabad
Hyderabad
Dr. Suresh Pandey
President, SEED
Hyderabad
Dr. Alok Shrivastava
ICAR-NBAIM
Mau (UP)
Dr. Alok Shrivastava
ICAR-NBAIM
Mau (UP)
Wednesday
25.09.2019
Prof. Rekha Pandey
University of Hyderabad
Hyderabad
Valedictory Function
BREAKFAST: 8:00-9:00 AM; TEA: 11:30-11:45 AM & 3:30-3:45 PM; LUNCH: 01:15 – 02:00 PM
Director
Faculty Development Centre
HNB Garhwal University
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ORGANISING COMMITTEE
PATRON
Prof. Annapurna Nautiyal
Vice-Chancellor HNB Garhwal University
Srinagar (Garhwal), Uttarakhand
CONVENER
Prof. Indoo Pandey Khanduri
Director Faculty Development Centre
HNB Garhwal University
MEMBERS
Dr. Rahul Kunwar Singh
Assistant Director Faculty Development Centre
HNB Garhwal University
Dr. Dhananjay Kumar
Assistant Director Faculty Development Centre
HNB Garhwal University
Dr. Kavita Bhatt Research Associate
Faculty Development Centre
HNB Garhwal University
Dr. Vijay Prakash Research Associate
Faculty Development Centre
HNB Garhwal University
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REPORT PREPARED BY
Prof. Indoo Pandey Khanduri
Director, Faculty Development Centre
HNB Garhwal University
Dr. Kavita Bhatt
Research Associate
Faculty Development Centre
HNB Garhwal University
Dr. Vijay Prakash
Research Associate
Faculty Development Centre
HNB Garhwal University
Dr. Dhananjay Kumar
Assistant Director Faculty Development Centre
HNB Garhwal University
Dr. Rahul Kunwar Singh
Assistant Director
Faculty Development Centre
HNB Garhwal University
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September 12, 2019
Inaugural session
The inaugural session was started with lamp lighting by dignitaries Shri Praveen Thapaliyal,
Chief Guest, Prof. S. C. Bagri, Chairperson and Prof. Indoo Pandey Khanduri, the Director,
Faculty Development Centre. Prof. Indoo Pandey Khanduri narrated the concept note and
contents of the refresher course. She informed that in this course the lectures and discourses
will be delivered by the expert resource persons on the technological, scientific, social,
educational and moral aspects of environment. 36 faculty members from different states of
the country are participating in this refresher course.
Shri Praveen Thapaliyal, the Former Additional Principle Chief Conservator of Forest,
Himachal Pradesh and the chief guest of the session said that the environmental protection
needs practical efforts rather than only theoretical discourses. He further asserted that rather
being disappointed on these issues, we should try to find out the solution through public
participation. Shri Thapliyal said that the environmental problems are becoming more
serious day by day. Despite various legislative provisions and theoretical discourses, the
expected results in the field of environmental protection is not being achieved. He further
added that Uttarakhand itself
has been the working ground
of many noted
environmentalists l ike Shri
Sundar Lal Bahuguna, Shri
Chandi Prasad Bhatt, Anil
Joshi, Gaura Devi, and
Kalyan Singh Rawat. Despite this the state as well as the nation are encountering new
challenges in this fields.
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While presiding over the session, Prof. S. C. Bagri, Officiating Vice Chancellor of HNB
Garhwal University, Srinagar Garhwal and former Vice Chancellor of Himgiri Zee
University, Dehradun, said that in the present scenario, a foresight and long-term vision is
necessary for the
effective and
sustainable
implementation
of environmental
policies and
plans. He further
said that the
assessment of
expected adverse impacts must be undertaken before implementing the environmental
policies for sustainable development. The session was coordinated by Dr. Vijay Prakash
Bhatt, Research Associate of the Centre.
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Session II
Interaction with Director
The session was chaired by Prof. Indoo Pandey Khanduri, Director FDC. All of the
participants expressed their expectations from the program. They told that this kind of
Refresher Program was awaited from a long past and they came to attend the program with
desired objectives. As they told that they want to learn a lot about various aspects of
Environmental issues and approaches to address them during the program.
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Session III
Prof. Prakash Nautiyal
Aquatic Biodiversity Unit, Department of Zoology
HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar (Garhwal), Uttarakhand
Topic of the Lecture: Aquatic Biodiversity in Indian Highlands
Prof. Prakash Nautiyal started his lecture by framing the outlines said that he will focus on
definition of biodiversity, features and importance of aquatic biodiversity, global patterns
of aquatic biodiversity distribution exemplified by the diatoms and various species etc. in
his lecture. He highlighted the importance of biodiversity and lessons in Indian geography
and geology dividing three highlands as Himalaya, Plains and Plateau areas. He further
explained several basic important facts related to similarities like geographical distribution
and diversity of fishes, great significance is attached to the occurrence of same species on
two distinct landmasses. Prof. Nautiyal further presented features of highlands like length,
altitude, area, limits, location, alignment and climate. He highlighted features and
importance of freshwater biodiversity and specialized biodiversity elements, aquatic
biodiversity (distribution and general patterns) highlighting Chenab, Rimbi Khola-Teesta
and Lohit rivers. Prof. Nautiyal elaborated upon the macro-invertebrate composition in the
Himalaya, Central Highlands and Western Ghats. He said that macro-invertebrate (native
families) are currently at risk in the Himalayan region. He presented Hydropower as threats
to Aquatic Biodiversity. The session was concluded with interaction, question, queries and
their answers by Prof. Nautiyal.
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Session IV
Prof. Prakash Nautiyal
Aquatic Biodiversity Unit, Department of Zoology
HNB Garhwal Unversity, Srinagar (Garhwal), Uttarakhand
Topic of the Lecture: Biodiversity as Drivers of E-Flows
Prof. Prakash Nautiyal started this lecture with the factual analysis of region wise Hydro-
Potential of India. He highlighted the eastern, western, northern, southern and north eastern
regions with mapping. Prof. Nautiyal focused upon ecosystem services like food, raw
materials, freshwater and medicinal resources from various entities of ecosystem. He also
elaborated the pollination, cultural, spiritual, habitat or supporting services and maintenance
of genetic diversity etc. with the help of diagrams. He defined ‘Environmental Flows’ in an
interesting manner. He emphasized that the continuous flow is required for the maintenance
of the ecological integrity of the rivers and their associated ecosystems, and of the goods
and services provided by them. He further stated that ‘Environmental flow’ may be defined
as the quality and quantity of the water considered sufficient for protecting the structure and
function of an ecosystem and its dependent species. This means enough water must be left
in our rivers to ensure downstream environmental, social and economic benefits. Prof.
Nautiyal said that it is important to recognise the different types of flow regimes in perennial
rivers. The session came to a close with question and quarries by participants and Prof.
Nautiyal satisfied them well.
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September 13, 2019
Session I
Prof. Y. P. Sundariyal
Department of Geology, HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar (Garhwal)
Topic of the Lecture: Earth and environment
Prof. Y.P. Sundriyal started his lecture with the statement that Earth Science is central to all
human activities. He said that almost all our daily activities are connected to Earth: to its
land, oceans, atmosphere, plants, and animals. The food we eat, the water we drink, our
homes and offices, the clothes we wear, the energy we use, and the air we breathe are all
grown in, taken from, surround, or move through the planet. He elaborated the different
parts of geosphere like atmosphere, anthroposphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere
etc. highlighting layers of atmospheres like tropopause, thermosphere, mesopause and
stratosphere etc. He said ‘Earth Atmosphere’ has a series of layers, each with its own
specific qualities. Moving upward from ground level, these layers are named as troposphere,
stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere and exosphere. The exosphere gradually
disappears into the realm of interplanetary space. The ‘Troposphere’ is the lowest layer of
our atmosphere. Starting at ground level, it extends upward up to about 10 km above sea
level. We Humans live in the troposphere, and nearly all-weather changes occur due to
changes in this lowest layer. Air pressure drops, and temperatures get colder, as one climbs
higher in the troposphere. The stratosphere extends from the top of the troposphere up to
about 50 km above the ground. Ozone layer is found within the stratosphere. Unlike the
troposphere, the stratosphere actually gets warmer the higher we go. Prof. Sundariyal
further presented a brief account of Earth’s interior layers, plate movement, the world of
rocks and minerals etc. he highlighted the importance of study of earth science in present
scenario and the issues are natural hazards, depleting natural resources, water crisis and
global warming and climate Change.
Prof. Sundariyal emphasized the natural hazards like volcano and earthquake etc. He
concluded his lecture with the details of natural process of origin of various species in
Himalayan region.
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Session II
Prof. Y. P. Sundriyal
Department of Geology, HNB Garhwal University
Topic of the Lecture: Climate induced disaster in Himalaya with Special reference of
Uttarakhand
Prof. Y.P. Sundriyal started his lecture with the statement that Himalaya is a resultant of
typical continent-continent collision. The upliftment process of peaks is still continue. There
are numerous thrusts and faults in the Himalaya, along which the movement activity is
going on. He further highlighted Continent-Continent Convergence. Prof. Sundriyal
emphasized the facts related to Himalaya giving classical example of continent-continent
collision. He said that the N-S compression gave rise to four major terrain boundary thrusts,
these are from North to South: THF, MCT, MBT and HFT and, activity along MCT is
considered to be most frequent and intense. He clarified the major qualities of Trans-
Himalaya, Higher Himalaya, Lesser Himalaya and Shivalik ranges. He further stated that
maximum horizontal compression along the MCT gave rise to high relief which forms the
orographic barrier for the Indian summer monsoon also known as the southern mountain
front. Prof. Sundriyal further gave a brief introduction of some Highest Peaks of the
Himalayas with its country wise location. He clarified that a thick ice mass that originates
on land from the accumulation, compaction, and recrystallization of snow is called
‘Glacier’. It is an agent of weathering, erosion, and deposition – acquire, transport and
deposit sediment occupying 10% of land area and it interrupts ‘hydrologic cycle’ by
‘locking up’ water. Valley (alpine) and Continent (Greenland, Antarctica) are the major
types of ‘Glaciers’. Prof. Sundriyal said that flash floods are usually caused by high
intensity focused rainfall in areas of orographic barriers, particularly in river valleys that
are located in the south of the tectonically active Main Central Thrust (MCT) where the hill
slope threshold is precariously balanced in Uttarakhand Himalaya. Slope instability caused
due to increased pore water pressure on steep slopes in the south of the MCT led to the
obstruction of the stream courses according to Rana et al., 2013. However, breaching of
such obstruction results in a highly peaked flood hydrograph carrying voluminous sediment
downstream according to Carling, 2013.
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He elaborated the major events of climate induced disasters in the river valleys of
Uttarakhand. Prof. Sundriyal described the well recorded floods in Uttarakhand Himalaya
including the disaster of Kedarnath in 2013. He illustrated these tragedies with several
pictures and slides and suggested several ideas as precautional activities to protect the lives
during disasters. He suggested that basin wise action plan and integrated-focused approach
are needed to minimize the loss during the disaster and rehabilitation afterwards. It is also
necessary to generate the data to predict a disaster rather than a post-mortem. He further
said that Geoscientists must also contribute as planners and hot spot should be identified
and then detail geological mapping may help in future planning. It was very good interactive
session, the participants raised several questions which was answered by Prof. Sundriyal.
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Session III
Prof. Veena Chandra,
Former Scientist, Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Topic of the Lecture: Ecosystem Restoration and Biodiversity Conservation
Prof. Chandra delivered her first lecture on the topic ‘Ecosystem Restoration and
Biodiversity Conservation’. She started her lecture introducing the audience with various
basic concepts of Ecosystem and Biodiversity. She defined the Ecosystem as a dynamic
entity composed of a biological community and its associated environment. Stressing upon
the need for forest restoration, Dr. Chandra described the interrelationships of biodiversity
and ecosystem functioning. She elaborated on the basic theme and steps of ecosystem
restoration and also discussed the various factors affecting restoration practices. In her
lecture, she also talked about the essential roles of microorganisms and suggested that
microbes should also be taken into consideration during designing the scheme for
ecosystem restoration. Afterwards, Dr. Chandra described the various ways of biodiversity
conservation. She differentiated between ex-situ and in-situ mode of biodiversity
conservation. During her deliberation, Dr. Chandra also emphasized on the importance of
NGOs, Forest Departments, Rural Tribal Departments, and local communities in the
conservation of biodiversity of forest systems. Dr. Chandra emphasized upon the threat to
exotic species during forest restoration research. In conclusion, her lecture was very
informative and helpful for young researchers. The method used for delivery of the
presentation was the PowerPoint Assisted Lecture. The quality of the PPT slides was quite
good. During the talk, there were several occasions when participants interacted with Dr.
Chandra. The interactions were healthy, positive and informative.
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Session IV
Prof. Veena Chandra,
Former Scientist, Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Topic of the Lecture: Role of Ethnobotany in Ecosystem Restoration of Mining Areas
The second lecture of Professor Chandra was focused on the role of Ethnobotany in
ecosystem restoration of
mining areas. She started
her lecture by defining
some key terminologies
like Reforestation, Flora,
Fauna, Air Pollution,
Noise Pollution, Water
Pollution, and
Bioremediation.
Subsequently, she discussed the three important rationales behind restoration: Timber,
Fodder, and Fuel Wood. Dr. Chandra emphasized on the participatory and learning-based
approaches to attain the target of ecosystem restoration. The importance of the collection of
germplasms of endemic plant species was appropriately highlighted in her lecture. The
significance of microbial systems in restoring the fertility of mining lands was discussed.
Dr. Chandra shared her own experiences of reforestation of mining areas in Jharkhand and
Orissa. She suggested the names of several plant species that can be useful in restoring soil
fertility. She mentioned the importance of N2-fixing organisms in the restoration of
disturbed lands. She further added that soil conditioning is an essential aspect for growing
the higher plants including trees and medicinal plants. According to Dr. Chandra, growing
exotic species on disturbed land is a bad practice and such things should be avoided in order
to protect the natural harmony of ecosystem functioning of any area. Dr. Chandra
accentuated the importance of local tribal communities in the forest restoration and stressed
that indigenous knowledge of these communities must be preserved. Similar to the
preceding session, participants also raised several queries in the second session of Dr.
Chandra. She addressed the queries of each participant delightfully.
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September 14, 2019
Session I
Dr. Kiran Lata Dangwal
Department of Education, University of Lucknow, Lucknow
Topic of the Lecture: Green Computing
Dr. Kiran Lata Dangwal introduced the word ‘Green computing’ in the very beginning of
her lecture. She said that it is the responsible and eco-friendly use of computers and related
resources. It may be defined as the study of designing, engineering, manufacturing, using
and disposing of computing devices in a way that reduce their environmental impact. Green
computing is also known as Green Information Technology. It is an emerging area and very
much related to other similar practices like reducing the use of environmentally hazardous
materials like CFCs, promoting the use of recyclable materials, minimizing the use of non-
biodegradable components and encouraging the use of sustainable resources. Dr. Dangwal
stressed upon the problems related to electronic wastage which is increasing day by day and
she said that it is a big problem and because of this, dangerous effects gradually showed up
towards the environment and to the human being.
Dr. Dangwal, in this reference, stated that the earliest initiative as a solution of electronic
wastage was taken by United States which is named as Energy Star. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) 1992, launched energy star to promote and recognize the energy
efficiency in all kind of hardware, climate control equipment and other technologies.
Similar programs have been implemented in Europe and Asia. The Sleep mode is then
adopted among consumer electronics. After the Energy Star programme began, the term
‘Green Computing’ was invented.
Dr. Dangwal focused upon the several paths to achieve green computing, as Green use,
green disposal, green design and green manufacturing. She said that green use is the use of
computers and other technologies in an eco-friendly manner such as reduce the energy
consumption. Green disposal is the recycle of the unwanted electronic devices properly.
Old computers are also encouraged to be reuse and refurbished. Green design is to design
the energy efficient and eco-friendly components and other equipment. Green
manufacturing is to manufacture electronic devices and other subsystems with minimal
impact on the environment.
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Dr Dangwal summed up her lecture with the sentence that Environment is not a renewable
resource and we have to protect our environment. When people will start realizing this, they
will do their part to protect the environment. Therefore, green computing is an innovative
idea to keep our environment clean and safe. The session was concluded with the questions
and quarries by participants. Dr. Dangwal satisfied them well with related answers.
Session II
Dr. Kiran Lata Dangwal
Department of Education, University of Lucknow, Lucknow
Topic of the Lecture: Role of Technology in Enhancing Environmental Awareness
Dr. Kiran Lata Dangwal started this lecture with briefing climate change, hurricanes,
tornados, global warming, melting of icebergs, aridity, floods, greenhouse effect, acid rain,
extinction of flora varieties and fauna species, constitute recurrent terms in our vocabulary
during the last decades. She said that these environmental issues have serious consequences
on human health. Chemical, physical and biological hazards in the environment may lead
to serious health problems. Many types of cancer, respiratory, cardiovascular and
reproductive problems, leading to morbidity or even mortality are the results of
environmental pollution.
She further explained that if the current situation couldn’t be improved, serious outcomes
will happen. There is need to make the generations aware towards the conservation of nature
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and protect the environment. Attempts are being made in this direction through various
means. There is rapid growth in the use of technological means to make life easy and
comfortable. In the blind race of technological developments, somewhere the
environmental issues are being neglected or we can say that we are ignoring our mother
nature. Technology is a double-edged sword- capable both of doing and undoing damage
to environment. Having dirtying the earth more than a century, technology is now showing
promise in environmental clean-up. Technology itself has various ways and means to
conserve the environment or make people aware in this direction.
Dr. Dangwal said that as a tool for research and commutation about the environment, the
internet appears to hold much promise. Via the Internet, people have an instant, cost free
and unlimited access to a great number of environmental documentaries or professional and
amateur videos regarding nature and its protection. Blogs, Wikis, Forums and educational
portals, on the one hand give access to a vast amount of information regarding the planets
and its protection, without any consumption of paper and ink, and on the other hand, provide
a virtual space of communication and exchanging of information and ideas, without the
burden of travelling. Virtual environments and e-museums are an attractive alternative for
the enhancement of the environmental awareness, as the user has the opportunity to navigate
and sometimes interact with the presented environment. E-Learning: is an effective way
for organizations and academic institutes to reduce their carbon footprint, with the
elimination of face-to-face presence as well as the paper and ink usage.
Dr. Dangwal further stated that governments and related institutes need to invest on
environmental education and promote the use of green technologies to help improving the
situation. The role of the digital media is crucial in environmental awareness and the
establishment of a more eco-friendly way of living. In fact, they have a double influence.
Firstly, they constitute a flexible environment in order to decompose and explain a complex
issue via different types of information, text, pictures, multimedia presentation, virtual
simulations, smart technologies that assist individuals in monitoring their resource use.
Secondly, they promote and facilitate the adoption of the ecological philosophy, as they
contribute to eco-tourism, to reduction of fuel, and minimize paper and ink consumption.
Dr. Kiran summed up the lecture with the words that since digital media are being used
widely by young people, new educational material should be created by universities and
governmental organizations in order to meet the updated needs of information concerning
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environmental issues. The session was ended with a warm interaction and question-answer
round.
Session III
Dr. Rajiv Pandey
Scientist G, Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Topic of the Lecture: Climate Change a Simplistic Account
Dr. Pandey delivered his first lecture on climate change and tried to provide simplistic
accounts of the concepts and major challenges of global warming. Dr. Pandey started his
deliberation by defining common terms like weather, climate, climate variability, etc and
afterward he asserted that climate change is defined as altered pattern noticed at least based
on climate data analysis of >30 years. Dr. Pandey also suitably discussed the conceptual
validity of ‘Global Cooling’ phenomenon in contrast of ‘Global Warming'. He highlighted
the major concerns of global warming and out of its various adverse impacts, elaborated
upon the decrease of agricultural productivity. Dr. Pandey illustrated Solar Activity, Earth
Movement, Volcanic Activity, Surface reflectivity, Aersol Concentration, Solar Variability,
GHG emission by anthropogenic activity as causes of global warming and climate change.
He described the role of GHG (CO2, CH4, N2O, fluorinated gases) emission and provided
the concentration and a contributing share of different GHGs in global temperature increase.
He also explained the mechanisms of temperature increase and asserted that elevated level
of CO2 in atmosphere because of rapid industrialization is the main accountable reason of
global warming. He mentioned that as per an estimate provided by the Mauna Loa
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Observatory, Hawaii, the present level of CO2 in the air is 409.5 ppm. If we do not take
appropriate measures to curtail our carbon emission, it may attain the level as high as 750
ppm in upcoming decades. The talk of Dr. Pandey engaged the participants and induced an
ardent response, leading to a very interactive and energetic question-answer session. The
lecture was completed with a formal vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Vijay Bhatt, wherein
he expressed his gratitude to Dr. Pandey and the participants for their patience listening.
Session IV
Dr. Rajiv Pandey
Scientist G, Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Topic of the Lecture: Climate Change: Mitigation Strategies
The second lecture of Dr. Pandey was focused on discussing mitigation strategies,
adaptation, biofuels and carbon credits. During his deliberation, he elaborated that there are
various ways such as Forest conservation and plantation, construction of green building,
devising energy efficient devices, generating renewable energy sources (i.e. Solar Energy,
Hydro Power, Biofuels), integrated public transport, climate smart agriculture, waste
management, geo-engineering, life style change, etc, that can help us in curtailing the
carbon emission. Subsequently, Dr. Pandey also described the concept of adaptation in the
light of vulnerability and exposure reduction, and incremental and transformational
adaptation. Afterward, he highlighted the similarities and differences of mitigation and
adaptation by listing their attributes and approaches. According to him, integration of
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adaptation and mitigation could be a very useful tactic in meeting out the target of reducing
carbon emission. However, Dr. Pandey also elaborated the barriers of integration of these
two approaches that need to be resolved by doing extensive research and efforts for the
same. During the deliberation, he also provided the details of IPCC activities going on to
address the issue of Global Environmental Changes at the international and
intergovernmental levels. Similar to the preceding session, this talk was also very
informative and participants reflected their keen interest in the subject by asking several
queries. Dr. Pandey addressed queries of each participant delightfully.
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September 15, 2019
Sunday Off
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September 16, 2019
Session I
Prof. Harsh Dobhal
Visiting Professor, Doon University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Topic of the Lecture: Environment, Technology and Development: Contentious Issues
Prof. Hasrsh Dobhal started his lecture with the definition of Environmental Science. He
said that we can’t define it in a not-static manner; so we can’t defined it in a physical
measurement and research etc. as there are merely the scientific parts. The way, people
understand environment as part of their livelihood, lifestyle is the social science parts of
environmental science. We may also ask what understanding do ordinary people have of
links between their livelihood and environment?
Prof. Dobhal quoted Ramchandra Guha’s book ‘Unquiet Woods’ which clearly mentioned
that Chipko was a movement for traditional rights. He further explained that colonial
masters grabbed the local forests and blamed local people for deforestation. And, the forest
managers and bureaucrats to decide about commercial felling. After the discussion on the
above points Prof. Dobhal elaborated upon manipulated science for forestry science.
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Session II
Prof. Harsh Dobhal
Visiting Professor, Doon University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Topic: Global Climate Change
Identifiable change in the climate of earth as a whole that lasts for an extended period of
time (decades or longer); Prof. Harsh Dobhal stated in the beginning of his lecture. When
due to natural processes, it is usually referred to as global climate variability. He said that
it usually refers to changes forced by human activities that change the atmosphere. Prof.
Harsh Dobhal explained the changes in the atmosphere, natural processes, volcanoes,
tectonic plate movement, changes in the sun and human activities related to releasing the
‘greenhouse gases’ into the atmosphere; what causes climate change. He highlighted the
risks of future climate change as possible threats like ecosystem change, flooding of coastal
communities, spread of diseases and increase of extreme weather events. He elaborated the
changes related to glaciers like Gangottari and Dokrani in Bhageerathi valley through
various slides. He further illustrated the threatened ecology. He said that some 3000 species
are either extinct or under severe threats. Prof. Dobhal further clarified monoculture,
changing land-use and climatic regime .
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Session III
Dr. Rakesh K. Mishra
Assistant Professor, National Institute of Technology Uttarakhand, Srinagar (Garhwal)
Topic of the Lecture: Finding Chemistry Connections of Environmental Challenges
Dr. Mishra delivered his first lecture on the topic ‘Finding Chemistry Connections of
Environmental Challenges’. Dr. Mishra traced the trajectory of Chemistry as a ‘Central
Science’ working behind the every kind of natural activities taking place on the Earth. He
introduced audience first to the various fields of Chemistry, such as, Astrochemistry,
Atmospheric Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, which directly or indirectly involve in
exploring the interrelationships of environment and chemistry. After preparing a suitable
background, he further drew the connections of various chemicals, particularly of gases,
with global temperature increase and ‘Climate Change’ as the set of its subsequent
consequences. Dr. Mishra talked about the problem of plastic wastes and also warranted the
risks associated with the burning of these waste materials. Upon burning, plastic wastes
release a lot of toxic chemicals like dioxins which are extremely hazardous to the humans.
Dioxins are basically chlorinated compounds that are formed during the burning of pulp
and papers. Dioxins are also produced during cigarette smoking. And perhaps because of
their presence, smoking has been identified as one of the key reason resulting Lung cancer
in habitual persons. The hazardous nature of CH4, N2O, HFCs, CFCs, PFCs and variety of
other chemical compounds, particularly of pesticides, was also described in detail during
the presentation. Dr. Mishra also discussed the adverse effects of dyes, having ammonia
and its derivatives, on the human health. The risks associated with preservatives used for
increasing the shelf life of packed food materials was also described and explained to the
participants. Dr. Mishra also raised his concern for prolonged use of Teflon coated utensils.
Afterward, he discussed the various side effects of free radicals in terms of the aging, gene
damage, lipid peroxidation and cancer. He asserted that the reuse of the cooked oil could be
a major source of free radicals in our body. He further described the adulteration of spices,
vegetables and food materials which is being done by adding toxic chemicals like lead
chromate, synthetic colours and resins for marginal profits. The talk of Dr. Mishra engaged
the participants and evoked a passionate response, leading to a very interactive and vibrant
question-answer session.
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Session IV
Dr. Rakesh K. Mishra
Assistant Professor, National Institute of Technology Uttarakhand, Srinagar (Garhwal)
Topic of the Lecture: Role of the Advanced Materials in Finding out the Solution of
the Environmental Issues
The second talk of Dr. Mishra was focused on the role of the advanced materials in finding
out the solution of the environmental issues. He familiarized the audience first with the
concept of advanced materials and thereafter shifted towards explaining the technological
advantages of engineered nanomaterials. Dr. Mishra also discussed the key steps of
synthesizing various novel materials that can be useful in developing sensors for testing and
estimating the level of toxic substances in the collected samples. The recent advancements
in the area of precise estimation of metal ions and other toxic contaminants in drinking
water were also illustrated during the deliberation. Dr. Mishra aptly shared the technicality
of some of his research work done so far in devising covalent organic Nano sheets and
supramolecular organic frameworks. Similar to the preceding session, this talk was also
very informative and participants reflected their keen interest in the subject by asking
several queries. Dr. Mishra addressed queries of each participant delightfully. The lecture
concluded with a formal vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Kavita Bhatt, wherein she
expressed her appreciation to Dr. Mishra.
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September 17, 2019
Session I
Dr. Rajendra Singh Negi
Associate Professor and Head, Department of Rural Technology
HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar (G), Uttarakhand
Topic of the Lecture: International Initiatives on Global Climate Change and Its
Impact (Part I)
Dr. Rajendra Singh Negi started the lecture with the brief introduction of weather and
climate. He said that the definitions of these things have been changed in present scenario.
He shifted towards the major factors of climate change; as he said that climate change means
change of climate which is attribute directly and indirectly human activities that alters the
composition of global atmosphere. Climate system means the totality of the atmosphere,
hydrosphere, biosphere and geosphere and their interactions. He said that Emissions means
the release of greenhouse gases and/or their precursors into the atmosphere. He explained
‘Reservoir’, ‘Slink’ and ‘Source’ one by one as component/components of the climate
system where a greenhouse gas or a precursor of a greenhouse has is stored; any
process/activity/mechanism which removes a greenhouse gas and process or activity which
release a greenhouse gas respectively.
Dr. Negi explained the various reasons of climate change with categorization into ‘Natural’
and ‘Anthropogenic’. Ocean, land, volcano, solar activity etc. are the natural and the
activities to release green-house gases are the anthropogenic. He elaborated Water Vapor,
Carbon Dioxide, Methane, Tropospheric Ozone, Nitrous Oxide and CFC one by one.
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Session II
Dr. Rajendra Singh Negi
Associate Professor and Head, Department of Rural Technology
HNB Garhwal UNiveristy, Srinagar (G), Uttarakhand
Topic of the Lecture: International Initiatives on Global Climate Change and Its
Impact (Part II)
Dr. R.S. Negi continued his previous lecture during this session. He started to elaborate
upon earth’s carbon cycle, human impact on carbon cycle and natural and amplified
warming. He said that global atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases (GHG)
increased markedly as a result of human activities, with an increase of 70% in 1970-2004
and U.S. emissions have risen by 14.7% in 1990-2006. He further focused to analyze the
evidence of climate change. Dr. Negi made and attempt to emphasize the international
efforts against climate change. These were initiated by World Meteorological Organization
(WMO), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), open to all member
governments of the UN and WMO in 1988 and the complete reports were presented in 1990,
1995, 2001, 2007. He quoted the IPCC web pages and said, “The role of the IPCC is to
assess on a comprehensive, objective, open and transparent basis the scientific, technical
and socio-economic information relevant to understanding the scientific basis of risk of
human-induced climate change, its potential impacts and options for adaptation and
mitigation.”
He further explained that every 5-6 years, over 1000 scientists from more than 100 nations
assess the published scientific literature documenting the state of scientific knowledge
related to climate change issues. The IPCC reports are ratified by the 180 member nations.
NOAA GFDL has been a prime player in the 4 major assessment reports, including the
IPCC 4th Assessment Report (AR4) published in early 2007. AR5 to be released in 2014.
He said that COP 3 took place in December 1997 in Kyoto, Japan. After intensive
negotiations, it adopted the Kyoto Protocol, which outlined the greenhouse gas emissions,
reduction obligation for the countries, along with what came to be known as Kyoto
mechanisms such as emissions trading, clean development mechanism and joint
implementation. Most industrialized countries and some central European economies in
transition agreed to legally binding reductions in greenhouse gas emissions of an average
of 6 to 8 % below 1990 levels between the years 2008-2012, defined as the firs emission
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budget period. The United States would be required to reduce its total emissions an average
of 7% below 1990 levels; however Congress did not ratify the treaty after Clinton signed it.
The Bush administration explicitly rejected the protocol in 2001. He further highlighted the
climate change conventions at the end of his lecture. The participants put up several
questions and Dr. Negi satisfied them well with his answers.
Session III
Prof. Indoo Pandey Khanduri
Professor and Head, Department of Philosophy
HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar (Garhwal), Uttar Pradesh
Topic of the Lecture: Education for sustainable Development
Prof. Indoo Pandey Kahanduri initiated her lecture by highlighting the need of education
for sustainable development. She narrated the facts that firstly India has been ranked 143rd
out of 188 countries in the 2016 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Secondly, India
ranks 130th in Human Development Index report, New Delhi released on 14 September
2018 and thirdly India climbed one spot to 130 out of 189 countries in the latest human
development rankings by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and lastly,
but most importantly, India ranks 140 on Happiness Index out of 155 countries in 2019 [20
April World Happiness day] by UN. The deteriorating position of India at global level
intensively demands devising education system for sustainable development. The
Education aims at acquiring and enhancing knowledge, which Plato opines that it is in the
mind of human being and needs to be used as per reality of the external world. Since, here
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the reference is sustainable development, thus the education has to have content and method
and objectives. She provided a brief account of global initiatives for sustainable
development along with it seventeen dimensions. She stated that the simple meaning of
sustainable development is ‘the needs of the present without compromising the ability of
future generations to meet their own needs.’ ESD promotes the development of knowledge,
skills, understanding, values, and action required to create sustainable world which ensures
environmental protection and conversation, which promotes social equality and encourages
economic sustainability. It has two dimensions as facts and values. She said that ‘fact’
means ‘what is’ and ‘value’ is ‘what should be’. Prof. Khanduri illustrated the meaning and
application of values. She explained that education for sustainable development should have
four fold approaches incorporating; Teaching, Motivation, Awareness, Action. She also
presented Indian educational models for sustainable development such as; 2008 Sunderban
04 Model School, 2010 Chhattish Garh and Madhya Pradesh, 2013 Assam, DIET and
School Board, 2005 onwards EVS was made compulsory subject from School to Higher
level Education. She made it clear that education for sustainable development should be
focused on four pillars like poverty eradication, sustainable resource development, social
inclusion and good governance. Prof. Khanduri also highlighted the movements of
Uttarakhand like Maiti Andolan, Chipko Andolan and Raksha-Sutra Movement. She
concluded her lecture by narrating the educational objectives focused on people, planet,
peace, prosperity and partnership.
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Session IV
Group Discussion
The participants were divided in six groups and assigned the task of writing their opinion
on particular theme and deliver a talk based on it. The Group wise themes were as below:
Group 1: Alternative/ Conventional Energy Sources
Group 2: Literature and Environmental Issues
Group 3: Socio-Economic Aspects of Environmental Issues
Group 4: Climate Change
Group 5: Sustainable Livelihood
Group 6: Bio remediation
all the members of group discussed their ideas on the given theme and the conclusion was
presented in the form of a talk by the group leader. The session was very innovative and
interactive. The participants were happy to share their views. It created a thought provoking
environment for all.
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September 18, 2019
Session I
Prof. R. C. Sharma
Ex-Head, Dept. of Environmental Science, HNB Garhwal University
Topic of the Lecture: Freshwater Resources of the Indian Himalaya: Status, Problem
and Management (Part I)
Prof. R.C. Sharma began the lecture by defining ‘Freshwater’. He said that most of the earth
is covered with water but only 1% water is able to drink. Rest of the quantity is in form of
Glaciers and Salty Ocean. The problem of freshwater is a major one and it is assumed that
the third world war will happen due to water. Most of the water is being supplied from the
glaciers of Himalaya and it provides life and livelihood to India. We are not aware about
the saving of water that’s why we are wasting a lot of water on rubbish activities.
Prof. Sharma said that we should focus upon the wise use of the resources. He added that
water saving strategies are based on environmental changes. He asserted that sustainability
is about balancing the fulfilment of human needs with the protection of the natural
environment so that these needs can be met not only in the present, but in the future. He
mentioned that after the industrial revolution, high rate of consumption than production
resulted in high degree of the burden on the natural resources. Explaining the concept of
sustainable development, Prof. Sharma revealed that over consumption of resources for
developmental purposes and increasing need of massive human population have originated
the debate for conservation and preservation of the resource base. On global level the report
of Brundtland Commission “Our Common Future” resulted in the concept of sustainable
development to protect our long term existence.
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II Session
Prof. R. C. Sharma
Ex-Head, Dept. of Environmental Science
HNB Garhwal University
Topic of the Lecture: Freshwater Resources of the Indian Himalaya: Status, Problem
and Management (Part II)
Prof. Sharma shifted to elaborate upon the elements of sustainability as social,
environmental, economic, cultural and political concerns. He explained that sustainable
development advocates the need for respect and care of society, quality of human life and
conservation of biodiversity as its core principles. Talking about the awareness about the
conservation of resources in Garhwal Region, Prof. Sharma stated that the people of this
region were always aware about the environmental issues as the respect for the environment
was passed by the generations in their livelihood pattern and traditional rituals. He cited the
examples of Chipko Movement, Maiti Movement etc. which sows the dedication of people
towards environmental conservation.
Prof. Sharma said that plantation is the foremost solution to save the water. He also said
that we should save water using appropriate mechanism during daily habits and avoid the
habits to waste the water in a foolish manner. The session was concluded with a warm
interaction in form of question-answer.
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Session III
Prof. Monika Gupta
Department of English, Modern European and Other Foreign Languages
HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar (Garhwal)
Topic of the Lecture: Environmental concerns in Indian Writings in English
Prof. Monika Gupta started her lecture by defining ‘literature’ and asserted that literature is
the art for art’s sake and it mirrors
the contemporary society. Defining
the environment, Prof. Gupta said
that in its most literal sense
environment means surroundings.
(Physical/ Chemical/ Natural
forces). Everything that is around
us including circumstances,
objects, conditions and even air,
water, land on which life flourishes
is environment. She further said
that environment is also referred as
atmosphere, climate, settings,
surroundings, habitat, nature etc.
Discussing about the relationship
between environment and literature, Prof. Gupta mentioned that in United States citing
nature in literature is known as “Ecocriticism” and it focuses on the celebration of ‘Nature’
while the same in United Kingdom is referred as “Green Studies” and it focuses on the
threats or dangers of ‘Nature’. She further described the shades of nature and culture in
literature and explained that the nature prevails in literature mostly in four areas including
wilderness (desserts, oceans, uninhabited continents), the scenic sublime (forests, lakes,
mountains, cliffs, waterfalls), the countryside (hills ,fields , woods) and the fourth area is
domestic picturesque (parks, gardens, lanes). As we move mentally through these areas, we
move from pure nature at first to what is predominantly culture in the fourth.
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Later on, she explained the role of Eco-critics and asserted that an eco-critic look at the
natural world differently, s/he switches critical attention from inner to outer world, rejects
the belief that everything is socially or linguistically constructed, believes that Nature really
exists beyond ourselves, but is with us and affects us (perhaps fatally if we mistreat it). She
explained it by narrating the meaning of ‘Daffodils’ a poem by William Wordsworth.
Session IV
Prof. Monika Gupta
Department of English, Modern European and Other Foreign Languages
HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar (Garhwal)
Topic of the Lecture: Ecocriticism in Indian Prose
In this session Prof. Gupta started the journey of ecocriticism in Indian Prose with the
famous writings of Rabindranath Tagore including “The Tame Bird was in a Cage” (The
caged bird has even forgotten how to sing ) and “I plucked you Flower” (The human feel
that plucking flowers is their own right. Nature is not a silent spectator. One day it will
react. It would not be just a thorn-prick but can be a mighty Tsunami. The human should be
careful about this) followed by citing the A. K. Ramanujan’s “A River” (Man’s selfish use
of river by obstructing its natural flow i.e. making dams, throwing garbage etc.). She also
provided insight to ecocriticism in “Kanthapura” a fiction by Raja Rao as one of the most
prominent writers of Indian English novels. His depiction of the South Indian village
culture and environmental setting is a true depiction of a relationship between man and
nature. She further said that ecocriticism was also prominent in works of R.K. Narayan and
his books “The Guide” and “Malgudi Days” show the treatment of landscape as important
theme. The flowing Sarayu, the ruined temple and the stone slabs influence Raju in “The
Guide” and contribute to his sainthood. Similarly, Kamala Markandaya in “Nectar in a
Sieve” (1954) presented nature as a destroyer and preserver of life and Bhabani
Bhattacharya in his famous work “So Many Hungers” (1943) describes Man’s dependence
on nature and how nature hits back when it is threatened.
Talking about the environmental concerns of contemporary Indian writers, Prof. Gupta
mentioned “The God of Small Things” by Arundhati Roy which is a perfect portrayal of
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exploitation of nature by human being. Her concern in the novel is water pollution of the
river Meenachal; and in “The Inheritance of Loss” Kiran Desai depicts how Kanchanjungha
is paid for the brutality of Nepali insurgency. The beauty, serenity, calm and quiet
atmosphere stands totally destroyed. She also cited the example of “The Hungry Tide” by
Amitav Ghosh that takes us to the Sunderbans which abounds in animals and these animals
also influence the lives of the inhabitants. She also described the mentions of nature in the
writings of Ruskin Bond, Jhumpa Lahiri and Arvind Adiga.
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September 19, 2019
Session I
Prof. A. R. Nautiyal
Director, High Altitude Plant Physiology Research Centre
HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar Garhwal
Topic of the Lecture: Conservation of plant biodiversity – a community based
approach
Prof. A R Nautiyal started his lecture by introducing high altitude plants’ species of
Himalayan region species. He further explained the diversity and habitats of plants. He said
that the sum of all the living organisms in a given area called ‘Biodiversity’; which is the
variety and variability of life on Earth. It is typically a measure of variation at the genetic,
species, and ecosystem level. He further said that terrestrial biodiversity is usually greater
near the equator, which is the result of the warm climate and high primary productivity.
Everyone differs from others in their DNA to some degree; so there is genetic diversity
present in all species and population. Prof. Nautiyal further defined ‘Genetic Diversity’
which provides the raw material for evolution - survival of the fittest. Entities get more
flexibility to adapt to environmental changes as more genetic diversity. Habitat
alteration/degradation, invasive species, overharvesting/overexploitation, pollution and
climate change.
Prof. Nautiyal said that the Tropical countries are losing millions of plants annually. He
emphasized the themes like protected areas, species protection and recovery measures,
restoration, payments and markets for biodiversity and ecosystem services, consider
biodiversity in agriculture and forestry one by one. Prof. Nautiyal put up several arguments
advocating the rights of local communities on forest cover area. He said that the rights will
increase coordination with the help of public awareness and education. It will also enhance
capacity for assessing the consequences of ecosystem change, increased integration of
sectoral responses elimination of subsides, sustainable intensification of agriculture,
addressing unsustainable consumption patterns, lowing global growth of nutrient loading,
correction of market failures, integration of biodiversity conservation and development,
increased accountability of performance in decisions, scientific data need to be made
available to all sectors of society.
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Session II
Prof. A. R. Nautiyal
Director, High Altitude Plant Physiology Research Centre
HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar Garhwal
Topic of the Lecture: Conservation of Plant Biodiversity – a Community-Based
Approach…continued
Prof. Nautiyal, while continuing the previous lecture, introduced Conservation Biology. He
said that branch of biology devoted to understanding of the factors, forces, and processes,
influence, loss, protection, and restoration of biological diversity is conservation Biology.
Prof. Nautiyal explained that the various ecosystems provide us clean air, fresh water,
buffering systems against floods and drought, reservoirs of genetic variation and variety of
natural products. He said that Himalaya is treasure of biological resources. He explained
the major habitats of flora and fauna, several endemic species, unique ecosystems etc. Prof
A. R. Nautiyal focused to explain the diversity of habitats and the plants, unique habitats
and microhabitats highlighting species diversity. He said that Himalaya is the treasure of
medicinal plants but these days the overexploitation of these species is very harmful and it
is an alarming situation. It is leading to loss of biodiversity. We need conservation strategies
to link conservation. It is necessary to promot the traditional farming. The harmful activities
leading to loss of biodiversity, training at Alpine research station, Tungnath. training centre
at Pothivasa field station, Devising Strategy for Cultivation in farmers’ field Collaboration
features for Kutki cultivation at Ghese, Development of Infra-structure Germplasm
Nursery.
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Prof. Natiyal quoted several examples of cultivation of selected species in farmers fields at
Ghesh & Wan Villages of District Chamoli, Uttarakhand Farmers are now cultivating the
plant species. He said that widely cited as Ghes Model, Trading directly – earning money,
Model – Sustainable, No exploitation from nature, Leading to conservation of the species.
He said that farmers are now cultivating the plant species widely cited as Ghes Model,
Trading directly – earning money. It is sustainable without exploitation from nature leading
to conservation of the species.
Session III
Prof. S. C. Bagri
Dean School of Management
HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar Garhwal
Topic: Ecotourism for Environmental Conservation
Prof. Bagri started his talk by discussing about the immense popularity of tourism as a
leisure activity. He informed that more than one billion people travel internationally in a
year which suggest that one out of seven people travels internationally once a year for
varied reasons including religion and pilgrimage, exploring the culture and heritage,
enjoyment and appreciation of nature, involving in adventure, health and wellness activities,
business activities including MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) etc.
This mass movement of people one region to another triggers the economy not only at the
destination but also in transit regions making the tourism sector as one of the top earner in
the economy. He further added that at one hand the mass tourism triggers the economy and
infrastructure development on the other hand it also exerts negative impacts on our
economic and socio-cultural edifice and harms the environment at a very large extent.
He asserted that, on contrary to mass tourism, Ecotourism is a small scale, nature based
form of the tourism which also aims as conserving the natural and sociocultural aspects
along with a focus on strengthening the economy of the destination visited. Ecotourism is
an amalgam of two separate concepts – ecology and tourism, but viewed jointly. The
coinage assumes great significance for both ecological conservation and development of
tourism. Explaining the evolution of ecotourism philosophy, Prof. Bagri, informed that
initially the ecotourism was conceptualized as a revenue generating activities for the
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protected areas but seeing its benefits it is now an ideal tool for economic development of
rural areas. When rural-ecotourism is connected to community as a developmental tool it
brings numerous positive impact to the host community including employment and income
generation, strengthening cultural and traditional values, host-guest relationships and on top
of all it has a very positive impact of the nature and natural resources in and around the
destination. He said that now impressed by the success of ecotourism concept at peripheral
areas, it has also being applied to the urban peripheral areas and known as Urban
Ecotourism. Many cities are now converting cemeteries, sewage swamps and garbage yards
into the parks and recreation centers which adds to the beauty of cities and also provides
employment opportunities.
Session IV
Prof. S. C. Bagri
Dean School of Management
HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar Garhwal
Topic: Ecotourism for Environmental Conservation
Prof. Bagri, continuing his lecture from previous session, discussed about the principles of
ecotourism. He said that ecotourism strives to: minimize physical, social, behavioral, and
psychological impacts; build environmental and cultural awareness and respect; provide
positive experiences for both visitors and local people; provide direct financial benefits for
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environmental conservation; generate financial benefits for both local people and private
industry; deliver memorable interpretative experiences to visitors that help raise sensitivity
to host countries’ political, environmental, and social climates; and to design, construct and
operate low-impact facilities.
Afterwards, Prof. Bagri presented a case study of ‘Thenmala Ecotourism Project’.
Thenmala is India's first planned Ecotourism destination. It has 10 Ecotourism spots that
cover the great hill ranges of Thiruvananthapuram, Pathanamthitta and Kollam districts and
was selected by the
World Tourism
Organisation as one of
the premier eco-
friendly projects in the
world. Located 66 kms
from Kollam,
Thenmala is a treasure
trove of touristic
activities ranging from boat rides to leisurely walks to even adventure sports like mountain
biking and rock climbing etc. Visits to Thenmala also include opportunities to observe some
very unique spots. The Nakshatravanam, a nursery of trees that are considered sacred to the
27 constellations, has people thronging to it to take home a sapling of the tree related to
their own birth star. A visit to the nearby Deer Rehabilitation Centre is a must as various
species of deer are bred here. They are released into the forest when the population reaches
optimum levels. He also discussed about the ROSE ecotourism, District Bageshwar and
Dhanaulti Ecopark, Tehri District of Uttarakhand.
After the case study, Prof. Bagri enumerated the benefits of ecotourism and asserted that
the rewards that come with the newness and the satisfying learning experiences of travel
are irreplaceable, and these benefits can be enhanced through ecotourism. As an ecotourist,
you travel with more than personal satisfaction in mind. Local communities, especially
those that do not thrive by industrial means, could benefit greatly from tourists who respect
their lands while providing additional funding.
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September 20, 2019
Session I
Evaluative Group Discussion
The participants were divided in six groups and it was decided to prepare a talk by everyone.
The group leaders presented the themes one by one and others were put up questions. The
Group wise themes are as below:
Group 1 : Green Energy
Group 2: Water Security
Group 3: E-Waste Pollution
Group 4: Air Quality
Group 5: Environment Conversion in Ancient Indian Literature
Group 6: Corporate, Social Responsibility to Protect Environment
The session was very innovative and interactive. The participants were happy to share their
views facing others. It created a thought-provoking environment for all the participants.
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Session II
Dr. Seema Dhawan
Department of Education, HNBGU, Srinagar Garhwal
Topic of the Lecture: Multidisciplinary Approaches to Address Environmental Issues:
Emerging Trends in Physical, Biological and Social Sciences
Dr Seema Dhawan started her lecture explaining ‘Environment’ as a source of life. She said
that ‘Environment’ is the place, people, things and nature that surround any living organism.
It is our basic life support system. It provides the air we breathe, the water we drink, the
food we eat and the land where we live. It is combination of natural and human made
phenomena. Dr. Dhawan explained the relation between man and environment. It has also
influenced the development of human society. Man is the most skilled and civilized
organism. She further stated that physical man is component of biological community.
Social man establishes the social institutions, forms of social organizations and formulas
laws and policies to safeguard his existence, interest and welfare. Economic man derives
and utilize resources from the physical and biological environment with his skills and
technologies.
She summed up her lecture with the moral that our objective is to be assured the long term
task of environmental education is to foster or reinforce attitudes and behaviour, compatible
with a new ethic. The session was ended with questions and queries by participants. Dr.
Dhawan answered each question well.
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Session III
Dr. Seema Dhawan
Department of Education, HNBGU, Srinagar Garhwal
Dr. Seema further elaborated the principal of environment continuing her earlier lecture.
She said that biotic and abiotic components interact with each other. There is stability and
balance of element in nature. Environmental problems are the disturbance in natural set up.
She emphasized upon the problems depletion of finite resources, overuse of renewable
resources, pollution, inequity and species loss etc.
Dr. Seema further elaborated that World Conversation Strategy was lunched by IUCN,
UNEP stressing upon the importance of resource conservation through ‘Sustainable
Development’. said that UNESCO launched the GAP highlighting 5 priority areas for
action. The GAP has proven useful is maintaining the momentum of ESD that has now
emerged as a crucial implementation element in the sustainable development goals. Dr.
Seema defined the sustainability as the ability to sustain in every condition. She said that
environment, economy and society are the elements of sustainability. Dr. Seema further
shifted to clarify the health aspects of sustainable development. Vision for health is more
than absence of disease. It includes mental, spiritual and emotional aspects of health. We
should implement the balancing model of 3 Es model i.e. Ecology, Ecology and Equity.
And, she highlighted the aspects of well-being as basic needs, good health, healthy social
relations, security and freedom. She summed up her lecture with the idea of governance,
accountability and partnership.
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Session IV
Prof. R. D. Gaur
Former Head, Department of Botany
HNB Garhwal University
Topic of the Lecture: An introduction to Palenology
Prof. R. D. Gaur started his lecture with the brief introduction of the principal wild food
plants i.e., vegetables, fruits, spices/condiments, sauces/pickles, grains/ seeds / nuts, raw /
salad, beverages / drinks and oil seeds of the Uttarakhand. He said that there are thirteen
districts in Uttarakhand and several exploration trips were undertaken in tribal-dominated
villages in remote, inaccessible areas of Uttarakhand during 1982-2007 for the study of
principal wild food plants. And, he also highlighted some of the promising domesticated
food plant resources that have been largely neglected, grossly ignored and overlooked.
Prof. Gaur further clarified that there is an assortment of legislation in the U.K. hills relating
to the indigenous endemic flora and fauna. Several parks and wild life sanctuaries have been
established to oversee the conservation and preservation of the Himalayan heritage.
Prof. Gaur explained that the diverse climate and topography of Uttarakhand extends from
150 to 3,500 m above sea-level. The aboriginals continue to cultivate wild and economically
useful plants in their kitchen gardens, dooryards and backyards by age-old methods. About
53 species of these plants could find a place in modern diet, if marketed. Most of them are
suitable in their original form, while others improvements through selection and
hybridization. Prof. Gaur presented a detailed list of principal wide food plants with family,
genera and species. Prof. Gaur answered the questions of participants at the end of session
as well.
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September 21, 2019
Session I
Prof. R. D. Gaur
Former Head, Department of Botany
HNB Garhwal University
Topic of the Lecture: Biodiversity: Future and Sustainable Development
Prof. R.D. Gaur defined total environment at the very beginning of his lecture and divided
it in three parts as partial house, natural house and man’s house. He further explained the
generation of soil, maintenance of air quality, maintenance of water quality, control of pests
and diseases, detoxication and decomposition of wastes, pollination and crop production,
stabilization of weather and climate. He also highlighted the aspects of ecosystem services.
He further presented classified planetary
environmental crises as climate change,
stratospheric ozone, land use change, fresh
water use, biological diversity, ocean
acidification, nitrogen and phosphorus
inputs to the biosphere and ocean, aerosol
loading, chemical pollution and population
explosion etc. He elaborated upon
importance of biodiversity act and discussed
sovereign rights of India on biological
resources and measures to check biopiracy,
protection of biodiversity, national
biodiversity authority (NBA) as regulatory authority and sustainable utilization and sharing
of benefits etc. He explained provision of Intellectual Property Right (IPR), financial
support from national biodiversity fund, state biodiversity fund, local biodiversity fund and
global environmental facility. He discussed the silent features of ‘Biodiversity in India’. He
highlighted the common feature of principles of sustainability.
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Session II
Written Exam
In order to get the participants evaluated individually, a written exam based on 50 multiple
choice questions was conducted. The questions were based on the lecture presented in the
program till so far. The marks obtained by the participants were converted into grades.
Session III
Dr. R.K. Maikhuri
G.B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment & Sustainable Development
Garhwal Regional Centre, Srinagar Garhwal, Uttarakhand
Topic of the Lecture: Multidisciplinary approaches to address environmental issues:
Emerging trends in biological, physical and social sciences (Part I)
Dr. Maikhuri opened his deliberation by discussing about globalization and consequences
of economic and demographic growth for Himalayan population and environment. He
explained how changes in environmental, social, demographic and economic edifice
interact with one another, and how they fundamentally influence on overall population
health. Global changes driven by changes to social institution and governance (including
demographic changes like ageing, mobility, family structures, level of urbanization) and
economic activities (including trade regimes, capital mobility, labor conditions, wealth
creation and distribution) has brought large-scale/ systematic changes in the overall
environment which are eventually responsible for environmental impacts comprising of
degradation and depletion, ecosystem disturbances, disruption of bio-geophysical systems
(e.g. climate system), he added. He asserted that in order to develop an effective strategy to
cope up with environmental change, it is essential to have an understanding of the driving
forces in natural and human systems from local/regional/national and global perspective in
a time of rapidly growing process of globalization and rapid global change. He presented a
detailed account of factors responsible for changes in socio-economic and environment of
Himalayan region and stressed that linking ecosystem services to human wellbeing is
essential for the conservation of abundant natural resources. And, for that process it is
necessary to identify the critical pathways of change and vulnerability and resilience of land
systems along with developing an effective governance for sustainability. He said that the
Environment
Protected areas
Tourism
Energy
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changes in the land use pattern in the Himalayan region are the root cause for environmental
and climate change hence it is very important to understand the dynamics of land systems
and its consequences and accordingly formulating area specific strategies based on the
integrated analysis and modelling for land sustainability.
He advised that following sustainable development strategies can be a better solution for
socio-economic and environmental problems in Himalayan region. Environmental
problems and issues in the Himalayan region can be broadly classified into -Natural
problems (including earthquake, avalanches, landslides and cloud burst, glaciers and soil
erosion) and manmade problems (including increasing human population, forest
degradation and biodiversity depletion, land degradation, climate change, biological
invasion, depletion of water resources, and protected areas and conflict resolution). He
further asserted that since recent past unplanned urbanization and road construction;
tourism, mountaineering and trekking; erosion of traditional ecological knowledge;
overgrazing in grasslands, uncontrolled mining and quarrying activities, forest fires and
poor governance and decision making have emerged as the burning issues which needs to
be addressed on the priority basis.
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Session IV
Dr. R.K. Maikhuri
Scientist G, G.B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment & Sustainable
Development
Garhwal Regional Centre, Srinagar Garhwal, Uttarakhand
Topic of the Lecture: Multidisciplinary approaches to address environmental issues:
Emerging trends in biological, physical and social sciences (Part II)
Continuing his previous lecture on the theme of the refresher course, Dr. Maikhuri started
this session by discussing about the evolution of sustainable thought. He highlighted the
major events and resolutions of sustainable development right from the Rio Summit of 1992
to conference at London -2012 and Rio-2012. However, specific attention to the sustainable
development of Himalayan mountain region was given by the Indian Mountain Initiative’s
Sustainable Mountain Development Summit 2011 at Nainital and subsequently at Gangtok
in 2012, he informed. The major focus of Nainital- IMI- SMDS- 2011 was hydropower
projects, adaptation measures under climate change scenarios in mountains, rural tourism
in mountains and community forestry in mountains.
Afterwards, Dr. Maikhuri discussed about ecological, socio-economic drivers and policy
issues responsible for agro-biodiversity loss in Central Himalaya, Uttarakhand.
Enumerating the ecological drivers/indicators, Dr. Maikhuri said that decline in carrying
capacity of forests and rangelands, increased abandoned land and invasive species, climate
change/variability, soil erosion/run off, hydrological imbalances, low crop yield
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/productivity and decline in wild bio-resources affecting wildlife food chain systems are the
major indicators of ecological disequilibrium in the Himalayan region. However, small
holding and land fragmentation, out- and in-migration form the region, change in food
habits, change in social values, increased female literacy, dependence on wild collection of
high value resources, decline in traditional knowledge and change in cropping pattern due
to economic consideration are the major socio-economic drivers. The policy indicator for
region consisting the ignorance of hill agriculture in policy and planning, research bias,
poor land use policies, subsidies on food import and credit policies, strict forest policies and
wildlife conservation act, subsidies on agricultural implements, pricing strategies etc. He
also provided an account of the field based research activities undertaken by G.B. Pant
National Institute of Himalayan Environment & Sustainable Development for promoting
sustainable livelihood and development through short videos of its efforts.
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September 22, 2019
Sunday Off
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September 23, 2019
Session I
Prof. Vinod Nautiyal
Former Professor, Department of History and Archaeology
HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar (Garhwal) Uttarakhand
Topic of the Lecture: Looking at Environment through the Lens of an Archaeologist
(Part I)
Prof. Vinod Nautiyal started his lecture with the brief introduction of ‘Climate Change’
with special reference to Indus Valley Civilization. He said that there are two components
of environment: climate change and the relation between man and environment. He
explained the term ‘Ecology’ and ‘Contextual Archaeology’. He elaborated Geological
Time Scale with the components: era, period, epoch/age, million years ago and events etc.
He explained Cenozoic age of mammals too. He showed the Evolutionary Clock with
example of history of mankind of two million years that is only 100th of a second.
Prof. Nautiyal stressed upon the relationship between culture, man and environment. He
said that if a man is pushed out from the environment than it is also not a relevant thing; but
there was not a much demographic pressure on earth as today. He moved towards the
climate cycle and explained it in terms of weather and climate. He illustrated weather as
the fluctuating state of the atmosphere around us, characterized by temperature, wind,
precipitation, clouds and other elements. He stressed upon ‘Paleoclimate’ as the evidenced.
Prof. Nautiyal presented an animation depicting a ball moving from one stable state to
another due to a forcing. He said that gravity is the primary physical force maintaining the
stable state. In climate system, the physics involved can be far more complex. Using
paleoclimate records and computer models, scientist have identified many ‘Valleys’, or
stable states, in which the climate system can reside, and “pushes” that cause it to move
from one state to another. He presented various environmental factors of ‘Pleistocene Time-
Ice Age’.
There were several questions and queries of participants at the end of session and Prof.
Nautiyal satisfied them well with answers.
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Session II
Prof. Vinod Nautiyal
Former Professor, Department of History and Archaeology
HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar (Garhwal) Uttarakhand
Topic of the Lecture: Looking at Environment through the Lens of an Archaeologist
(Part II)
Prof. Nautiyal, in this session, started with enumerating the plausible causes of climate
change. He said that changes in Milankovitch cycle, a cyclical movement related to the
Earth’s orbit around the Sun, can also bring
about changes in the climatic conditions.
According to the Milankovitch Theory, this
cycle affect the amount of solar heat that’s
incident on the Earth’s surface and
subsequently influence climatic patterns.
Apart from the Milankovitch cycle,
eccentricity, the amount of which an orbit is
elliptical rather than circular, is another
important determinant of climatic conditions
in the longer period of time, he added and
informed that Earth’s eccentricity is
currently very slight which varies between
.01 and .07 and it changes over a period of
approximately 1,00,000 years. Obliquity, change in Axial Tilt of the Earth, is another cause
of climatic variations. Current axis tilt of earth is 23.5° which varies between 22.1° and
24.5° and changes over a period of 40,000 years. A greater tilt means more severe seasons
while lesser tilt means milder seasons. Similarly, precession of equinoxes also contributes
in the climatic change. When the Earth’s orbit is highly elliptical, either the northern or
southern hemisphere basks in very hot summers and freezes in very cold winters while the
opposite hemisphere experiences cool summers and warm winters. Because of this, there
can be up to a 30% difference in the amount of solar radiation the Earth receives between
perihelion and aphelion.
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Afterwards, Prof. Nautiyal explained the typology of climate change and asserted that it
may be short term (One day to hundred to hundreds years) and long term (Thousand to
Million years). He further stated that the study of short term climate change can be done
using the instruments like rain gauge, thermometers, anemometer, precipitation or by the
study of records of climate changes in historical documents like Sudarshan lake inscription,
Kharvela inscription etc., while long term climate change may be studied from geological
deposits, marine deposits, corals, dendrochronology, lime stone cave deposits and isotopic
studies (C,O,N). He, then, elaborately explained the patterns of climate change with the
help of pictorial representation of climate in Glacial, Fluvial, Lacustrine and Aeolian
landforms with memorandums from his visits and research findings.
Session III
Prof. PK Yadava
Visiting Professor, IISER, Berhampur, Orissa
Topic of the Lecture: Some socially and environmentally relevant applications of
modern biology (Part I)
Prof. Yadava began with expressing his views on the knowledge systems and asserted that
all our learning must fetch dividends to the society as all knowledge is socially generated.
What we harness as technology is an outcome of collective efforts not just of the individual
who holds patents but also of
the many workers and artisans
who never get mentioned. He
also said that even those
pursuing fundamental studies
also fetch dividends in the form
of quality citizens. He further
discussed the challenges which
humanity is facing in the modern times like global warming and climate change, human
population, disparity and extremism, waste management, ocean acidification, rampant
urbanization, energy crisis, ozone depletion and loss of biodiversity and said that these
challenges offer ample opportunities to the researchers and scientists for generating new
knowledge and innovations in managing these issues.
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Prof. Yadava, further, stated that every environmental change leaves genetic signatures on
the behaviour of species in due course of time and emphasized that Ecogenomics and
Sociogenomics must be studied in depth that may help in understanding the varying ethical
consciousness and perception of the same situation by different individuals and also in
knowing different responsiveness to the same stimulus in different individuals. Quoting
Vedas, Prof. Yadava stated that all life on Earth originates from Sun and explained the
pattern of solar energy absorption by earth and its reflection into the various atmospheric
layers. He mentioned that there is plenty of scope for technological development for
utilising different forms of energy like solar radiations, wind and biomass.
Session IV
Prof. PK Yadav
Visiting Professor, IISER, Berhampur, Orissa
Topic of the Lecture: Some socially and environmentally relevant applications of
modern biology (Part II)
In this session, Prof. Yadava discussed about the use of new technology for addressing
environmental issues and stated that most of the environmental problems of today can be
attributed to technologies enabling humans to make intensive exploitation of resources
however some of us argue that technology is an evil. He further asserted that capability to
develop new technology is a trait nature of human species and we should make best use of
this so that the follies of past can as well be corrected with the help of new technology
keeping in mind the past experiences. He enumerated the emerging technologies in the field
of biology such as genomic and proteomic profiling of individuals, RNA aptamers, genome
editing and potential of water microspheres as catalytic agents. Talking about the ethical
aspects of application of gene technology, Prof. Yadava asserted that we have been
selectively breeding plants and animals with features of our interest ever since we
domesticated and adopted them for our needs even before recent developments yet we
cannot overlook the possible misfiring of technology at any stage.
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Explaining the solution of environmental problems through new molecules and ligands,
Prof. Yadava said that yes it has become routine in case of nucleic acid aptamers because
they can be modified, affinity purified and amplified per our designs employing Systematic
evolution of ligands by exponential enrichment (SELEX) and new strategies are being
developed for other
classes of biomolecules.
He also discussed about
aptamers as sensors for
pollutants and eco-
physiological amplitude of
living systems in terms of
temperature, pressure, pH
and radiation. He also
mentioned that genome
editing could revolutionize
environmental sciences in
addressing issues related to biofuels, bioplastics, bioremediation, bio-sensing, greenhouse
emissions, pesticide metabolism, efficient water use, nitrogen fixation, invasive species and
food waste and explained each of them with examples.
He concluded by stating that many promising new technologies are being developed to
minimize the environmental impacts and to mitigate damage to the environment by
prevalent anthropogenic activities. This includes novel nucleic acid enzymes and altogether
new genes and gene combinations via genome editing tools. However, the simplest and
most straight forward action one can initiate without delay is to achieve one trillion trees
planted globally over next decade or so even if this seems to be getting back to square one.
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September 24, 2019
Session I
Prof. Rekha Pande
Department of History, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad
Topic of Lecture: Eco-Feminism: making connections between Feminism and Ecology
Prof. Rekha Pande started her lecture by introducing of environment as a social issue. She
highlighted the various perspectives of environment in relation to social factors. Prof. Pande
said that ‘Eco Feminism’ is also a main point of socio-environmental factor. It’s an activist
and academic movement that sees critical connection between the domination of nature and
the exploitation of women. It grew during 1980s and 1990s among women from the anti-
nuclear, environmental and lesbian-feminist movements. Prof. Pandey elaborated second
wave of feminism: feminist and green movements. The women were talking about their
basic human rights and they focused upon environment too. They were also talking that the
experimentation with animals and their organs should be stopped. Further Prof. Pande
concluded with Eco Feminist Philosophy highlighting the statement that Eco-feminism
offers central elements of historical and cultural analysis of bound between women and
nature.
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September 24, 2019
Session II
Dr. Suresh Pande
Director, Society for Empowerment through Environment Development (SEED),
Principal Scientist (Retd.), International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid
Tropics
Topic of the Lecture: Climate Change and Our Responsibilities
Dr. Suresh Pande said that climate change is no more a myth it is a reality. It has emerged
as the biggest challenge for the sustainability of the planet. Its economic impacts,
particularly on the poor, make it a major governance as well a developmental issue.
Minimizing the social and economic impacts of climate change is our responsibility as an
individual, in partnership with governments, and with civil societies to make sure we leave
a better and sustainable planet for future. Therefore, we should try to 1) Understand the
climate change, 2) Share available information, 3) Sensitize and create awareness at all
levels, 4) Implement action plan to mitigate effects of climate change at household level.
He emphasized upon the need to take action on climate change and said that we need to
share these concerns and sensitize the communities we are living in, with friends, and social
media; and spread the word about this critical issue. There is not much difference between
managing a local forest and the global climate. Both are common property resources. What
is needed most of all, is a “property rights framework” which encourages cooperation for
joint action to mitigate the effects of Global Warning induced Climate Change. The session
was quite interactive and participants asked lot of questions and raised several queries to
Dr. Pandey.
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Session III
Dr. Alok K. Srivastava
ICAR-National Bureau of Agriculturally Important Microorganisms (NBAIM),
Kushmaur, Mau (UP)
Topic of the Lecture: Effective microorganisms to improve soil health and
environment under climate change (Part I)
Dr. Alok K. Srivastava began with providing brief profile, function and major achievements
made by National Bureau of Agriculturally Important Microorganisms (NBAIM). Giving
examples of methods of nature conservation in ancient Indian Text, He cited that
conservation is our religious duty. He said that agriculture and pastoralism was the mainstay
of Vedic Aryans and they have associated the conservation of nature with the religious
practices hence special mentions of methods of conservation of soil, water and species (both
fauna and flora) have got special mention in Vedic literature. He has provided the basic
facts about the geographical and human distribution, agriculture and water resources in
India.
He mentioned that the earth’s climate has demonstrably changed on both global and
regional scales since the pre-industrial era, with some of these changes attributable to
human activities. The changes observed in the regional climate have already affected many
of the physical and biological systems, and there are indications that social and economic
systems have also been affected. He further stated
that agriculture represents a core part of the Indian
economy and provides food and livelihood
activities to much of the Indian population. While
the magnitude of impact varies greatly by region,
climate change is expected to impact on agricultural
productivity and shifting crop patterns. He also
mentioned the effort made by the government to
increase the agricultural productivity in India and
said that however we were able to increase the
production of food grains but excessive use of fertilizers and exotic and hybrid crops have
exerted a negative impact on the soil quality.
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Session IV
Dr. Alok K. Srivastava
ICAR-National Bureau of Agriculturally Important Microorganisms (NBAIM),
Kushmaur, Mau (UP)
Topic of the Lecture: Effective microorganisms to improve soil health and
environment under climate change (Part II)
Dr. Srivastava continued his lecture in this session and explained about the climate change
in terms agricultural productivity, soil quality and its socio-economic consequences. He
said that the climate change in terms of agriculture could be better understood by studying
its direct impact on crop growth in terms of physiology, phenology and morphology of
crops as well as its indirect impacts on the soil fertility, availability of irrigation, pests, flood
and droughts and sea level rise which eventually impact the socio-economic edifice of the
region by influencing the food demand, costs and benefits, policy, trade and farmers
response.
Later on, Dr. Srivastava explained the aspects of Climate Change scenario for India with
implications for agriculture and informed that carbon dioxide level would increase by 500
ppm by 2050 resulting in mean temperature rise of 3.0-5.5 oC. Intermittent periods of
unpredictable heat stress would be more common while rainfall intensity and dry days,
floods and droughts would be increasing along with recession of Himalayan glaciers posing
severe threats to food security.
He further said that, soil quality provides the foundation for environmental quality while
sustainable use and healthy soil helps in regulating water, sustaining plant and animal life,
filtering potential pollutants, cycling nutrients and supporting structures. He suggested
measures to maintain the soil quality and eventually regulating the climate change. The
session was very interactive as the answers of Dr. Srivastava were backed by simple real
life examples.
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September 25, 2019
Session I
Prof. Rekha Pande
University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad
Topic of the Lecture: Women in the Early Environmental Movement in India
Prof. Pandey, describing the Nature of the Women’s movement in India, asserted that the
women’s movement in India is very diverse. The cultural, historical, geographical,
religious, political and other factors contribute to this diversity. The movement began in
19th century as a social reform movement. In the euphoria of the post-independence period
it was believed that the status of women will improve. When this did not happen many
movement arose against Child marriages, illiteracy, Sati, treatment of widows. She
highlighted the contributions of Raja Ram Mohan Roy (Brahmao Samaj), Dayanad Sarswati
(Arya samaj), Justice Ranade, the pioneers of Prarthana Samaj, Pandita Ramabai, William
Bentinck, T.B. Macaulay, Iswarchandra Vidyasagar, J.E.D. Bethune and Keshub Chandra
Sen for awareness building towards various social ills and taboos and also for their
eradication.
She highlighted the role of colonial state for betterment of women status and enumerated
the reforms made by colonial state including enactment for sati, widow remarriage, female
infanticide, special marriage act to allow inter community marriages, child marriage
restraint act and women’s right to property. She further asserted that some western women
shouldered the burden of bringing the benefits of education, social reform in terms of health
and hygiene, ideas of political freedom and personal liberation. She said that most of these
women were the first nuns including Annie Besant, Margaret Noble, Mirra Richard and
Madeleine Slade. She also underscored the contribution of indian Women including
Anandibai Joshi, Cornelia Sorabji, Ramabai Ranade, Kumudini Ganguly, Krupabai
Sathianadan Sarala Devi Choudhurani, Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain, Swarnakumari Devi,
Rassundari Devi, Binodini Dasi for their role in their respective fields.
She further asserted that in the post-independence period it was believed that women’s
status would change automatically as the constitution gives us equality before law and
prohibits discrimination on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth and
also advocates for equality of opportunity in matters of public employment. But, nothing
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much changed which triggered various movements at various places. She provided detailed
account of movements led by women and their role and impact including the Bishnoi
Movement- Rajasthan, Chipko Movement- Uttrakhand, Save Silent Valley- the Palakkad
district of Kerala, Jungle Bachao Andolan, Singhbum district of Jharkhand, Appiko
Movement-The Sahyadri Range, or the Western Ghats, Narmada Bachao Movement- across
river Narmada in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra and Tehri Dam Conflict
Uttarakhand state.
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The Valedictory Session
The refresher course came to a close successfully on September 25, 2019 with the
valedictory session. Shri Threesh Kapoor ji, renowned nature photographer and
environmentalist, from Kausani was the Chief Guest, Dr. Suresh Pandey, Director, Society
for Empowerment through Environment Development (SEED), Hyderabad was the Guest
of Honour while Prof. Annpurna Nautiyal, Vice Chancellor, HNB Garhwal University
presided over the session. Prof. Indoo Pandey Khanduri, Director, Faculty Development
Centre, HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar (Garhwal) presented the report of the program
and informed that the course was attended by 36 teacher participants from various higher
educational institutions from across the country. The participants were trained for a total of
72 hours in two weeks by 22 different resource persons from 10 higher education and
research institutions from all over the country.
Shri Threesh Kapoor ji, the Chief Guest of the session asserted that it is necessary to come
back to our roots to conserve the biodiversity and environment. All the economical, socio-
cultural and traditional practices in the Himalayan region has the nature in its center. Dr.
Suresh Pande, Guest of Honour of the session, emphasizing on the revival of traditional
agriculture in the hilly areas stated that the crops should be cultivated according to the water
holding capacity of terraced farms which is substantial for water conservation and
prevention of soil erosion. He further added that it is need of the hour to look back towards
the cultivation of our traditional crops like Koda, Bhatt, Jhangora, and Chaulai etc. as these
crops are enriched with fibers as well as have potential to revive the local ecosystem.
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While presiding over the session, Prof. Annpurna Nautiyal, said that this multidisciplinary
Refresher course is highly contextual in view of the contemporary challenges related to
environment. She further asserted that the environmental challenges can be tackled only by
the multidisciplinary approaches. In this reference, she emphasized on the need of
connection, communication and coordination among the researchers, planners and people
in the society.
The valedictory session was coordinated by Dr. Kavita Bhatt, while Dr. Vijay Prakash
proposed the Vote of thanks. A significant number of teachers, officials and research
scholars from various department of the university were present during the occasion.
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FACULTY DEVELOPMENT CENTRE HNB Garhwal University (A Central University)
List of Participants
S. No. Name of Participant Organization Email/Contact
1. Dr. Manoj Singh Department of Commerce, Government P. G. College,
Gopeshwar, Uttarakhand
8755612800
2. Dr. Dalip Kumar Bhatia Department of Zoology, Govt. P. G. College, Dakpathar,
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
9412047259
3. Mr. Nand Lal Department of Geography, Govt. Degree College
Jakholi, Uttarakhand
9927036690
4. Mr. Rakesh Kumar
Bhatt
Department of Economics, Pt. L. M. S. Govt. (P. G.)
College, Rishikesh, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
9412113595
5. Dr. Vinod Singh Department of Physics, V.S.K.C Govt. P. G. College,
Dakpathar, Vikasnagar, Uttarakhand
8859753118
6. Dr. Monu Ram Department of B.Ed., K.L.D.A.V. (P. G.) College
Roorkee, Haridwar, Uttarakhand
9675169488
7. Mr. Ripan Kumar Department of Chemistry, Govt. College Jhandutta
Distt- Bilaspur , Himachal Pradesh
7018004868
8. Mr. Ashwani Kumar Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Gurukul Kangri
Vishwavidyalaya Haridwar, Uttarakhand
m
9557786434
9. Dr. Manoj Kumar
Sharma
Department of B.Ed., K.L.D.A.V. (P. G.) College
Roorkee, Haridwar Uttarakhand
9871015952
10. Dr. Sunil Kumar Singh Department of Ag. Botany, Ch. Chhotu Ram P.G.
College Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh
8859744377
11. Mr. Parveen Sankhyan Department of Botany, S. V. Govt. College Ghumarwin,
Distt. Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh
9759688966
12. Dr. Mukta Dangwal Department of Economics, V. S. K. C. Govt. P. G.
College, Dakpathar, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
9410553134
13. Dr. Himani Department of Economics, Govt. P. G. College,
Jaiharikhal, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand
9627533868
14. Dr. Manoj Kumar Department of Hindi, Govt. Degree College, Nainbagh,
Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand
manojkumar09101967@gmail
.com
9456128769
15. Dr. Kiran Bharti Department of Botany, K.L.D.A.V. (PG) College
Roorkee, Haridwar, Uttarakhand
9760852949
16. Mr. Sandeep Shankar
Rao Kulkarni
Department of Environmental Studies, K. J. Somaiya
College of Arts & Commerce Vidya-Vihar, Mumbai,
Maharashtra
7400473378
17. Dr. Jagmohan Singh Department of Political Science, Govt. P. G. College,
Gopeshwar, Uttarakhand
9411386678
18. Dr. Phakir Singh Department of Commerce, I. P. G. G. P. G. College,
Haldwani, Uttarakhand
9412504182
19. Dr. Hari Om Sharma Department of Chemistry, C. C. R. P. G. College,
Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh
9897976466
20. Dr. Rituraj Pant Department of Commerce, Govt. Degree College,
Satpuli, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand
8859003366
21. Dr. Ramchandra Singh Department of Economics Govt. Degree College
Gairsain, Chamoli, Uttarakhand
m
7895973342
22. Dr. Chandra Bhanu
Kotnala
Department of Zoology HNBGU Pauri Campus, Pauri
Garhwal, Uttarakhand
9412407111
23. Mr. Gambheer Singh
Kathait
Department of Instrumentation Engineering, HNB
Garhwal University, Srinagar Garhwal, Uttarakhand
989708774
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24. Dr. Kiran Joshi Department of Economics, Pt. L. M. S. Govt. (P. G.)
College, Rishikesh, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
om
8171470231
25. Mr. Prashant Thapliyal Department of Instrumentation Engineering, HNB,
Garhwal University, Srinagar Garhwal, Uttarakhand
7579160677
26. Dr. Somesh Thapliyal Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, HNB Garhwal
University, Srinagar Garhwal, Uttarakhand
7060833734
27. Dr. Poonam Bhushan Department of Sociology, Govt. P. G. College,
Augastyamuni, Uttarakhand
9410140613
28. Dr. Renu Gautam
Mandrawal
Department of Home Science, Govt. P. G. College,
Augastyamuni, Uttarakhand
9412363705
29. Dr. Laxmi Nautiyal Department of Hindi, Rath Mahavidyalaya, Paithani,
Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand
8958846492
30. Dr. Rahul Kunwar
Singh
Department of Microbiology, HNB Garhwal University,
Srinagar Garhwal, Uttarakhand
9557797597
31. Dr. Deepti Prabha Department of Seed Science & Technology, HNB
Garhwal University, Srinagar Garhwal, Uttarakhand
m
9456561199
32. Dr. SaurabhYadav Department of Biotechnology, HNB Garhwal University,
Srinagar Garhwal, Uttarakhand
om
9456577674
33. Dr. Sanjeev Prasad
Bhatt
Department of Sanskrit, Govt. Degree College, Paukhal,
Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand
9411523410
34. Dr. Dhannanjay Kumar Department of Botany & Microbiology HNB Garhwal
University, Srinagar Garhwal, Uttarakhand
8765844426
35. Dr. Babita Patni Department of HAPPRC HNB, Garhwal University,
Srinagar Garhwal, Uttarakhand
7895630389
36. Dr. Vineet Kumar
Maurya
Department of Microbiology HNB Garhwal University,
Srinagar Garhwal, Uttrakhand
9411072113
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The environmental problems are becoming more serious day by day. Despite various
legislative provisions and theoretical discourses, the expected results in the field of
environmental protection is not being achieved. Along with rich natural resources,
Uttarakhand has been the working destination of many noted environmentalists like
Shri Sundar Lal Bahuguna, Shri Chandi Prasas Bhatt, Anil Joshi, Gaura Devi, and Kalyan
Singh Rawat. Despite this the state and nation are encountering new challenges in this
fields.
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This was stated by Shri Praveen Thapaliyal, the Additional Principle Chief Conservator
of Forest, Himachal Pradesh. Shri Thapliyal was addressing the gathering of participants
and academician at the inaugural function of two weeks [ 12 -25 September, 2019]
Refresher Course ‘ Multidisciplinary Approaches to Address Environmental Issues:
Emerging Trends in Physical, Biological and Social Sciences’ being conducted by the
Faculty Development Center under Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission for
Teaching and Teachers, MHRD, Government of India, at HNB Garhwal Central
University, Srinagar[ Garhwal] Uttarakhand, today. He further asserted that rather
being disappointed on these issues, we should try to find out the solution through public
participation.
While presiding over the session, Prof. S. C. Bagri, former Vice Chancellor of Himgiri
Zee University, Dehradun and Officiating Vice Chancellor of HNB Garhwal University,
Srinagar Garhwal, said that in the present scenario, a foresight and long-term vision is
necessary for the effective and sustainable implementation of environmental policies
and plans. He further said that the assessment of expected adverse impacts must be
undertaken before implementing the environmental policies for sustainable
development.
Prof. Indoo Pandey Khanduri, the Director, Faculty Development Centre narrated the
concept note and contents of the refresher course. She informed that in this course the
lectures and discourses will be delivered by the expert resource persons on the
technological, scientific, social, educational and moral aspects of environment. 36
faculty members from different states of the country are participating in this refresher
course.
The session was hosted by Dr. Vijay Prakash Bhatt, Research Associate of the Centre.
Prof. S. S. Negi, Prof. Monika Gupta, Dr. Sarvesh Uniyal, Dr. Ajay Semalty, Vivek
Kunwar, Dhoom Singh etc. were present at the occasion.
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It is necessary to come back to our roots to conserve the biodiversity and environment.
All the economical, socio-cultural and traditional practices in the Himalayan region has
the nature in its centre. It was stated by Shri Threesh Kapoor ji, renowned nature
photographer and environmentalist, as Chief Guest in the valedictory session of the
Refresher Course organized by Faculty Development Centre of HNB Garhwal University
under PMMMNMTT scheme of MHRD, Govt of India today on September 25, 2019.
Dr. Suresh Pande, Guest of Honour of the session emphasizing on the revival of
traditional agriculture in the hilly areas stated that the crops are cultivated according
to the water holding capacity of terraced farms which is substantial for water
conservation and prevention of soil erosion. He further added that it is need of the hour
to look back towards the cultivation of our traditional crops like Koda, Bhatt, Jhangora,
and Chaulai etc. These crops are enriched with fibers as well as have a potential to
revive the local ecosystem.
While presiding over the session, Prof. Annpurna Nautiyal, Vice Chancellor, HNB
Garhwal University said that this multidisciplinary Refresher course is highly contextual
in view of the contemporary challenges related to environment. She further asserted
that the environmental challenges can be tackled only by the multidisciplinary
approaches. In this reference, she emphasized on the need of connection,
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communication and coordination among the researchers, planners and people in the
society.
Prof. Indoo Pandey Khanduri, Coordinator of the course and Director, Faculty
Development Centre, HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar (Garhwal) while presenting the
technical report of the program informed that the course was attended by 36 teacher
participants from various higher educational institutions from across the country. The
participants were trained for a total of 72 hours in two weeks by 22 different resource
persons from 10 higher education and research institutions from all over the country.
She underscored that we must follow the directions available in our scriptures and
religious traditions and act accordingly to conserve and preserve the environment.
Simultaneously, the science and social science scholars must work together to find out
the solutions of environmental problems.
Dr. Vijay Prakash proposed the Vote of thanks while the valedictory session was
coordinated by Dr. Kavita Bhatt, the Research Associates of Faculty Development
Centre. Prof. Vinod Nautiyal, Prof. Veena Saklani, Prof. M. K. Singh, Dr. R. S. Negi, Dr.
VPS Bhandari, Dr. Mohan Naithani, Er. Mahesh Dobhal, Dr. Nagendra Nautiyal, Mr.
Vivek Kunwar, Dhoom Singh etc were present at the occasion.
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Faculty members of Universities and Colleges
(September 12- September 25, 2019)
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
HEMVATI NANDAN BAHUGUNA GARHWAL UNIVERSITY
(A Central University) SRINAGAR (GARHWAL), UTTARAKHAND – 246174
August 20, 2019
NOTIFICATION -17
Learning is a gradual process and one must continue learning throughout his/her life to be
able to respond adequately to the changing world. The world of education is also changing
continuously due to advancement in technology and creation of new knowledge across the
disciplines. To cater the need of students in this scenario, the teachers must be updated and
refreshed regularly through the different Faculty development programs as they play
noteworthy role in the development of nations enhancing skills and grooming devoted human
resource. A Refresher course is a second level training programme for the teachers who have
already undertaken Orientation/Induction training. Nowadays, Refresher Programmes are
geared across the disciplines to enable the participants of different fields to work together for
the development of societies in particular and the nations in general. This has been a central
focus of the draft New Education Policy 2019.
Excessive industrialization and population explosion have generated serious concerns to our
environment and society as the modern world is now facing several issues such as, global
warming, climate change, energy crisis, environmental pollution, biodiversity loss etc.
Researches are going on in various fields such as physical, biological, and social sciences to
address the above mentioned issues. However, the researchers are of late looking for
rhizomatic approach involving various disciplines to get a better resolution for these burning
issues. Thus, a teacher or researcher must be updated about the emerging concepts and trends
across the disciplines so as competent and updated knowledge can be disseminated to the
upcoming generations and can reach to the society aptly.
Keeping abovementioned point in mind, Faculty Development Centre (FDC), HNB Garhwal
University, established under the PMMMNMTT scheme of MHRD, Govt. of India, is
organizing a Refresher course entitled “Multidisciplinary approaches to address
Environmental issues: Emerging Trends in Physical, Biological and Social Sciences” during
September 12-25, 2019.
Interested higher education teachers may apply on the prescribed application form through
proper channel latest by 04 -09- 2019. There would be no registration fee to attend the
program. Accommodation-food and TA (AC 3 tier and luxury bus) as per university
norms will be provided by the Faculty Development Centre.
Kindly send advance scanned copies of application form and annexures through E-mail to
[email protected] form can be downloaded from: http://hnbgu.ac.in
Prof. Indoo Pandey Khanduri
Director