Ganderbal: Central University of Kashmir (CUK), under the auspices of National Innovation and Start-up Policy (NISP)-IIC and Deptt of Biotechnology, in collaboration with District Skill Committee, Ganderbal conducted a one-day awareness programme on “Skill and Entrepreneurship development” at it-s Green campus here Monday.
The event was organised as part of the G-20 University connect.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Abid Hamid Dar, Head, Deptt of Biotechnology and Coordinator NISP-IIC, briefed the participants about various measures initiated by the varsity in fostering an entrepreneurial ecosystem by starting various courses relevant to skill development and innovation.
Prof. M Yousuf, Dean, SLS, Sciences emphasized on the significance of skill based courses like mushroom cultivation, high density horticulture, medicinal botany, vermicomposting etc. in development of an entrepreneurial mind-set.
Abdul Rouf Khan, District Skill Committee, highlighted the importance of Entrepreneurship and presented various success entrepreneurial stories in J&K over the last few years.
He discussed the role of plastic recycle, aquaponics, medicinal crops, hydroponics, mushroom cultivation in generating various economic and employment opportunities. He shared the “Idea Pitching Challenge” recently launched under the Youth Entrepreneurship Festival, Ganderbal that has cash prizes of up to Rs 50000 to awardees.
Hafeez Hackla, Mathma Gandhi National Fellow, at the District Skill Committee, elaborated on the process of developing an innovative idea and its successful execution. He said that innovative minds would be significantly preferred over average minds in the near future. Rafia Peer, Career Counseling Office, DECC, encouraged the young minds to develop enthusiasm in innovation and entrepreneurship development.
CUK’s Chemistry deptt organises students visit to FSL
Department of Chemistry, School of Physical and Chemical Sciences, Central University of Kashmir (CUK) organized a one-day visit to Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) Srinagar, for the students of M.Sc. Chemistry on Monday. The event was organised as part of the G-20 University connect.
Head, Deptt of Chemistry, Dr. Abid Hamid Dar, flagged off the event and highlighted the benefits and importance of this outreach programme.
Speaking on the occasion, FSL Deputy Director, Dr Shahoor Ahmad Kanth, emphasised on the importance of having in-depth knowledge of Forensic Science. He mentioned that this outreach activity programme of the department of chemistry is the first experience of FSL (J&K) to allow the students to visit the Laboratory. He discussed the alleged rising crimes in J&K and highlighted the role of FSL in finding the reason behind these cases.
Addressing the gathering, Dr Rayees Ahmad Shah, Scientific Officer (Chemistry and Toxicology) gave a detailed presentation on the various applications of Forensic chemistry and toxicology in forensic science. He emphasized the role of different spectrometric and chromatographic techniques used for analysis and interpretation samples of narcotic drugs.
Masroor, DNA expert briefed the participants about the DNA Fingerprinting and its importance in tracing the evidence and link for extortions of crime scenes.
Dr. Rifat Akbar was the programme rapporteur while Dr M. Nadeem Lone conducted the programme and proposed the vote of thanks.
