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India, Denmark to jointly carry out R&D on green fuels

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20/01/2022

India, Denmark to jointly carry out R&D on green fuels

New Delhi: India and Denmark have agreed to initiate joint research and development on green fuels, including green hydrogen, as part of the already adopted Green Strategic Partnership – Action Plan 2020-2025, an official statement said on Wednesday.

The India-Denmark Joint Committee discussed national strategic priorities and developments in Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) of both countries with a special focus on green solutions of the future-strategy for investments in green research, technology, and innovation at the virtual meeting held on January 14, a Science and Technology Ministry statement saidy.

The committee emphasised on development of bilateral collaboration on mission-driven research, innovation, and technology development, including climate and green transition, energy, water, waste, food, and so on as agreed by the two Prime Ministers while adopting the Green Strategic Partnership – Action Plan 2020-2025.

They agreed to organise 3-4 webinars for partnership development and stressed on promoting call for proposals in green fuels, including green hydrogen.

The Joint Committee also reviewed the progress of the ongoing projects being implemented in the areas of energy research, water, cyber-physical systems, and bioresources & secondary agriculture, the release said.

The meeting was co-chaired by Adviser and Head, International Cooperation, Department of Science & Technology, S.K. Varshney and Deputy Director of the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science, Dr. Stine Jorgensen.

Ambassador of India in Denmark, Pooja Kapur and Ambassador of Denmark in New Delhi, Freddy Svane also addressed the Joint Committee.

On the Indian side, representatives from the Department of Science and Technology, Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Earth Sciences, and Council of Scientific and Industrial Research participated in the deliberations, the release added.

Van der Dussen, Bavuma star in S Africa’s 31-run win over India

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20/01/2022

Van der Dussen, Bavuma star in S Africa’s 31-run win over India

Paarl: Riding on fantastic centuries by Temba Bavuma and Rassie van der Dussen along with some fine bowling efforts, South Africa beat India by 31 runs in the first ODI to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series at Boland Park, here on Wednesday.

After winning the toss and opting to bat first, South Africa were in a spot of bother at 68-3 but fighting centuries by Bavuma (110 off 143) and Van der Dussen (129 not out off 96) helped South Africa post a challenging 296/4 in 50 overs.

Chasing a competitive target at the sluggish Paarl pitch, openers Shikhar Dhawan and KL Rahul gave India a good start. Dhawan, in particular, was the more aggressive of the two and he dealt in boundaries and took India to 24/0 after 5 overs.

Things were going good for India until Aiden Markram took the key wicket of KL Rahul (12) in the ninth over. Rahul was playing for the turn there but the ball went straight and took a faint edge, with Quinton de Kock taking a regulation catch.

Virat Kohli then walked out in the middle and got off the mark with a boundary. On the other hand, Dhawan, who looked in great touch and got to his 34th ODI fifty off 51 deliveries. The duo rotated strikes well and hit occasional boundaries to keep the scoreboard ticking and India were 104 for 1 in 20 overs and looking to push on with the asking rate pretty much in control.

Dhawan’s (79 off 84) wicket in the 25th over – bowled by Keshav Maharaj – allowed South Africa to storm back in the contest. Kohli hit his half-century off 60 balls but lasted just three more deliveries post that.

From there on, India needed another rebuilding phase but Shreyas Iyer (17), Rishabh Pant (16) and Venkatesh Iyer (2) were dismissed in a space of 18 deliveries as visitors went from 138 for 1 to 188 for 6. The quick wickets were enough to ensure a smooth win for the hosts but Shardul Thakur played a late cameo (50 not out off 43) as wickets kept on tumbling from the other end.

Thakur took Lungi Ngidi to the cleaners in the 47th over as he hit pacer for two boundaries and one six. He stitched a 50-plus stand for the ninth wicket with Jasprit Bumrah to lower the margin of defeat as India were restricted to 265-8 in 50 overs in the series opener.

Earlier, South Africa didn’t have a great start as they lost the wicket of Janneman Malan (6) in the 5th over of the innings. Skipper Temba Bavuma then joined Quinton de Kock at the crease and they negotiated India’s new-ball bowlers, who were spot on with the line and length and also managed to get some movement in the air. The duo batted cautiously and took South Africa to 39-1 at the end of the first 10 overs.

With a partnership building, Rahul introduced R Ashwin into the attack. The spinner, playing his first ODI since June 2017, nearly struck in his first over but Shreyas Iyer dropped the catch.However, it was eventually Aswhin, who ended De Kock’s (27) struggle and gave India the second wicket of the day. The left hander went for the cut on a flatter delivery by Ashwin but he missed it and was bowled and his 39-run stand with Bavuma came to an end.

Thereafter, Aiden Markram, who came to bat next, played many dot deliveries and a desperate attempt to get off the strike cost him his wicket. He played a drive to mid-off, called for the run but he couldn’t make it as debutant Venkatesh Iyer smashed a direct hit on the stumps, leaving South Africa to 68-3 after 17.4 overs.

From there on, Rassie van der Dussen and Bavuma mixed caution with aggression and got their partnership going, taking Proteas to 118/3 at the half-way stage. Bavuma, who came out with a positive approach and stayed patient during a tough phase, got off to his third ODI fifty off 76 balls and continued the rebuilding job with his partner.

KL Rahul made several bowling changes to break the stand but Proteas batters — Dussen and Bavuma played with great determination. An overthrow by an Indian fielder took South Africa past 200 in the 39th over as Proteas batters looked to put their foot on the accelerator.

The momentum was completely in South Africa favour and carrying his brilliant form from the Test series, Bavuma reached his second century of his career off 133 balls in the 45th over. With five overs to go, the pair of Dussen and Bavuma looked to put India under a lot of pressure as Dussen got to his century in just 83 balls.

However, the likes of Bhuvi and Bumrah pulled things back by using yorkers and slower deliveries perfectly and didn’t allow hosts to score freely. The accuracy by Indian bowlers in the death overs brought them success as Bavuma finally got out to Bumrah in the 49th over of the innings. After playing a captain’s knock of 110 runs, Bavuma holed out to India skipper KL Rahul at long on and his mammoth 204-run stand for the 4th wicket with Dussen came to an end.

However, Dussen along with David Miller (2) hit a boundary and a six off Shardul Thakur in the last over and took hosts to 296/4 in 50 overs.

Brief scores: South Africa 296-4 in 50 overs (Rassie van der Dussen 129, Temba Bavuma 110; Jasprit Bumrah 2/48, R Ashwin 1/53) beat India 265-8 in 50 overs (Shikhar Dhawan 79, Virat Kohli 51; Andile Phehlukwayo (2/26), Tabraiz Shamsi (2/52) by 31 runs

Rehabilitating Degraded Forests

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20/01/2022

According to officials, over 5,000 hectares of degraded forest area has been rehabilitated during the current financial year by planting about 27 lakh plants in monsoon and autumn seasons, while winter planting is in progress. It is a welcome step and more needs to be done.

As per the latest official report, degraded forests on over 3.5 lakh hectares of land would be restored in the coming five to six years by the administration.

While reminding one and all of the global environmental challenges as highlighted by the 6th Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Report and the need for paradigm shift and greater participation for meeting the global challenge, the officials said that the present decade would be dedicated towards environmental restoration, according to the official statement.

The top civil officer, the Chief Secretary of J&K, has called for prompt disposal of forest related cases and directed the department to present a strategy and action plan for quick restoration of degraded forests of the J&K.

He directed the Department to “identify all degraded forest areas” in Jammu and Kashmir and formulate plans for their rehabilitation in three years, besides ensuring convergence with the Rural Development Department, in this regard. The statement is welcome and must be acted upon.

Bio-fencing of wetlands and constitution of eco-clubs was also called for by the Chief Secretary. The statements are welcome and hopefully measures would be taken with promptitude as forest degradation is a serious issue which as per experts occurs when forest ecosystems lose capacity to provide important goods and services to people and nature.

The degradation and loss of forests threatens the survival of many species, and reduces the ability of forests to provide essential services.

The 15th century saint and poet Sheikh ul Alam famously remarked: “Ann poshi teli yeli wan poshi”, meaning “food is subservient to forests.” Simply put, the food will last as long as forests last.

Jammu and Kashmir has been known for its greenery all over the world. People have been for ages depending on forests for timber and other services for construction and nourishing herbs besides other numerous benefits.

The effects of degradation of forests are already visible due to accelerated soil erosion, flash floods, silting up of reservoirs, loss of biodiversity and reduced forest productivity.

There seems to be a lack of appreciation of the unseen benefits of forests but the already existing impact is for everyone to perceive. Efforts should be to save and protect the forests.

COVID-19: J&K records highest single-day spike, 4651 cases reported

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Nadeem Nadu

19/01/2022

COVID-19: J&K records highest single-day spike, 4651 cases reported

UT witnesses 3 deaths in 24 hours

By: Nadeem Nadu

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday saw significant rise in new cases with 4651 confirmed in last 24 hours while three persons succumbed to the virus during the time, officials said.

They said 1546 of the fresh cases were confirmed from Jammu Division and 3105 from Kashmir valley, taking the overall tally to 366851.

After ten days of continuous daily rise, J&K had seen a dip in daily cases on Monday with 2827 while 3499 infections were reported on Sunday.

Giving district wise details, the officials said that Srinagar reported 957 cases, Baramulla 633, Budgam 411, Pulwama 96, Kupwara 209, Anantnag 253, Bandipora 139, Ganderbal 171, Kulgam 215, Shopian 21, Jammu 919, Udhampur 184, Rajouri 74, Doda 49, Kathua 94, Samba 109, Kishtwar 6, Poonch 18, Ramban 15 and Reasi 78.

Three persons also died during the time—two from Jammu division and one from Kashmir Valley. So far 4575 people have died due to the virus—2228 in Jammu division and 2347 in Kashmir Valley.

A number of these cases were confirmed at GMCs of Srinagar and Anantnag besides district Hospital Pulwama.

The cases confirmed at diagnostic laboratories under GMC Srinagar include Female (25) (NA) from SMHS Sgr, female (12) (NA) from Sgr, female (08) (NA) from Sgr, female (22) (NA) from Sgr, male (32) (NA) from Sgr, female (28) (NA) from Sgr, female (52) (NA) from Shivpora Sgr, male (34) (NA) from Hyderpora, male (30) (NA) from Bemina, male (35) (NA) from Sumbal, female (25) (NA) from Hyderpora, female (26) (NA) from Padshahi bagh, female (25) (NA) from Sgr, male (40) (NA) from Sgr, male (60) (NA) from Batpora Sgr, male (33) (NA) from Habbakadal, female (27) (NA) from Sgr, male (24) (NA) from Tral, female (67) (NA) from Hyderpora, female (35) (NA) from Khaniyar, male (43) (NA) from Lalbazar, male (23) (NA) from Tral, male (27) (NA) from J&K, male (27) (NA) from Sgr, female (10) (NA) from Sgr, female (40) (NA) from Pulwama, male (27) (NA) from Sgr, male (36) (NA) from GMC Sgr, male (48) (NA) from Barzulla, male (34) (NA) from Sgr, male (27) (NA) from Batamaloo, male (60) (NA) from Habbakadal, female (17) (NA) from Hawal, female (38) (NA) from Hawal, male (62) (NA) from Anantnag, female (57) (NA) from Hyderpora, female (60) (NA) from Hyderpora, female (30) (NA) from Chanpora, male (22) (NA) from Baramulla, male (55) (NA) from Sanatnagar, male (25) (NA) from Sonwar, male (06 Months) (NA) from Beerwah, female (19) (NA) from Lasjan, male (43) (NA) from Shivpora, female (45) (NA) from Draigam, male (35) (NA) from Bandipora, male (60) (NA) from Barzulla, male (27) (NA) from Batamaloo, male (40) (NA) from Rajpora, female (46) (NA) from CD Hospital, male (50) (NA) from Alochibagh, male (23) (NA) from Alochibagh, male (58) (NA) from Baghat barzulla, female (22) (NA) from Chattabal, male (80) (NA) from Awatipora, female (28) (NA) from Pampore, male (51) (NA) from Hyderpora, female (37) (NA) from Natipora, female (35) (NA) from Tral, female (28) (NA) from Wagar budgam, male (30) (NA) from Dalgate, male (45) (NA) from HMT, male (25) (NA) from Bemina, male (28) (NA) from Budgam, male (40) (NA) from Lalbazar and male (38) (NA) from Bungam Khonmoh.

The cases confirmed at GMC Anantnag include female (30) from Budgam, male (22) from GMC Ang, male (29) from Kulgam, two males (40, 22) from GMCA, male (26) from Sadoora, male (26) from Doonipawa, two males (47, 78) from Nowgam, male (33) from Muslimabad, female (56) from Kishtwar, male (20) from Udhampur, male (20) from Rajouri, three females (NA, NA, NA) and two males (NA, NA) from Mattan, female (40) from Gundipora, female (24) and male (30) from Devsar, fifteen males (35, 38, 40, 43, 43, 30, 35, 52, 52, 30, 32, 34, 31, 40, 56) from 156/ D PS Devsar, male (22) from Allahabad India, male (47) from Kerala, female (29) from Faridabad, two males (34, 68) from Tamil Nadu, male (30) from UP, three males (44, 46, 35) and three females (35, 42, 34) from Chennai India, four females (70, 42, 62, 62) from Mumbai, female (26) from UP, two males (36, 18) and two females (36, 29) from Jharkhand, three males (22, 19, 22) from Sudan India, male (31) from Hyderabad, male (29) from Bangalore, male (31) from Bombay, male (6) and female (50) from Sangran, male (56) from Drien, female (22) from Khudwani, male (52) from Wanigund, female (5) from Seer Hamdhan, female (48) and male (23) from Gujrat, female (55) and male (58) from Mumbai, female (22) from West Bengal, male (32) and female (30) from Qaimoh, male (36) from Chadder, male (40) from Nowgam Shangus , male (35) and female (48) from Shangus, female (21) from Sopat, female (32) from Hajan, two females (25, 28) from Y K Pora, male (27) from Qazigund, four males (22, 30, 49, 25) from Sadiwara, male (66) from Damjan.

The cases confirmed at DH Pulwama include female (28) from Narwa pulwama, female (27) from Marhang shopian, female (30) from Pulwama, male (62) from Parigam pulwama, male (27) from Ratnipora pulwama, female (07) from Karimabad, female (31) from Pirpoora shopian, male (14) from Sanzwathri pulwama, female (23) from Gongoo pulwama, male (35) from Gongoo, male (46) from Kangan pulwama, female (32) from Prichoo, female (18) from Ratnipora, female (25) from Ratnipora, male (30) from Ratnipora, female (30) from Malangpora, female (32) from Achgoza, male (40) from Mitrigam, female (31) from Drusoo, female (31) from Trichal, female (60) from Lassipora, male (45) from Murran, female (20) from Nikloora, male (32) from Koil, male (50) from Ayengund, female (35) from Kakapora, female (60) from Chandpora, female (70) from Kangan, female (39) from Narbal Sgr, female (38) from Qamarwari Sgr, male (60) from Karimabad, female (50) from Rajpora, female (70) from Imamsahib shopian, female (55) from Shopian, female (25) from Wahibugh pulwama, female (25) from Karimabad, female (45) from Wahibugh, male (32) from Nanibugh kulgam, female (30) from Barsoo pulwama, female (29) from Bellow, female (30) from Kakapora, female (45) from Badibagh Pulwama and female (29) from Kachupora Pulwama.

Besides, they said, 899 Covid-19 patients recovered during the time—549 from Jammu Division and 350 from Kashmir. So far 340599 people have recovered, leaving active case tally at 21677 —8180 in Jammu and 13497 in Kashmir.

They said there was no new confirmed case of mucormycosis (black fungus) reported today. So far 51 black fungus cases have been confirmed in J&K, the officials said.

They also informed that 51060 doses of covid-19 vaccine were administered during the time in J&K. (GNS)

Monitor referral cases: Div Com to CMOs

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19/01/2022

Reviews Covid-19 control, mitigation measures

Srinagar: Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K. Pole Tuesday chaired a meeting to take review of the situation arising of 3rd wave of Covid-19 Pandemic in the division at Divisional Covid-19 Control Room Kashmir (DCCRK), here.

The meeting was attended by Epidemiologist Kashmir Dr. Talat Jabeen, Public Health Specialist and other senior Officers of DCCRK.

The Div Com reviewed the progress achieved in controlling the 3rd wave of the Covid-19. He stressed upon the importance of Home isolation management at Primary level care as the wave predominantly looks like omicron led and is mild in severity so far which is depicted from the data.

The Div Com directed all the CMOs of the division to monitor referral cases to tertiary care hospitals themselves and not to refer cases to tertiary care hospitals which can be managed at primary and secondary level hospitals within the district.

He also directed all the Medical Superintendents/ Nodal Officers of Covid designated hospitals to take daily meetings on the management of these Covid patients along with their team of experts.

It was brought to the notice of Div Com by the officers of DCCRK that healthcare workers working in the tertiary care hospitals are turning Covid positive off and on, for which Div. Com. passed directions to the officers for making accommodations of these warriors within the city.

The Div Com took serious note of Micro containment Zones and directed all CMOs to follow proper protocol in case identification, contact tracing, testing, isolation, treatment and follow up of these areas.

He also directed all the district administrations to report fines that have been imposed by the concerned agencies in a time bound manner.

It was also stressed upon by the Div Com to make hassle free distribution of COVID Management kits for home isolation patients at their doorstep.

It was also emphasized that all the districts will enhance IEC activities in their districts which will help the divisional administration in their efforts of control and mitigation.

The Div Com also directed deputing Lab. Technician assistants of microbiology department from different colleges of Kashmir division for further strengthening Lab. Services at tertiary care hospitals.

‘Every 3rd person in J&K positive’

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Jahangeer Ganaie

19/01/2022

By: Jahangeer Ganaie

Srinagar: Amid the surge in Covid-19 cases in J&K, the positivity rate is high, however, the hospitality rate is less, officials said on Tuesday.

Top health officials said that at present the positivity rate is very high and every third person in J&K is found to be positive for Covid-19.

Principal GMC Jammu Dr Shashi Sudan said that the current positivity rate is very high and every third person in J&K is found positive for Covid-19.

She said that so far no death has been reported only because of the omicron variant and whosoever dies has underlying problems.

“The positivity rate is very high and it has taken a toll on health care workers. So far around 500 doctors and paramedics have been tested positive for Covid-19 in GMC Jammu and its associated hospitals,” Sudan said.

She said that though hospitalization rates haven’t increased so much, we shouldn’t lower the guard and should continue to follow CAB in letter and spirit.

Top officials from Kashmir division also said that the positivity rate is quite higher than what they are witnessing on official data as there are hundreds of people who are testing themselves at home or at private laboratories, besides most people who have symptoms just isolate themselves at home without getting tested.

“Death which are currently witnessed are of those who are having underlying problems and most of them are unvaccinated or partially vaccinated,” they said. (KNO)

Omicron replacing Delta indicates end of pandemic: Experts

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Jahangeer Ganaie

19/01/2022

By: Jahangeer Ganaie

Srinagar: Omicron variant known as the most infectious variant of Covid-19 triggering the third wave in J&K is said to have infected large scale of people while experts believe that with Omicron replacing Delta, Covid-19 will not remain a pandemic but an endemic illness.

A Kashmiri doctor Dr Shakeel Ahmad Sofi who is working in Apollo hospital in Kolkata said that though Omicron is spreading at a very fast speed but it isn’t causing so much severity as it is not involving lungs but only upper respiratory tract.

He said that as it is spreading fast but within 4-6 days people come negative as well and 95 to 99 percent of positive patients don’t even need hospitalization as it is behaving like a common flu.

He said that whether a person will be vaccinated or unvaccinated, it is not going to spare anybody but most people won’t even know when they got infected and when they recovered.

“Omicron is so infectious that if a person comes in contact with a positive patient for just 10 to 20 minutes, he will get infected,” he said, adding that fancy masks are of no use and people must use N 95 and surgical masks.

Sofi added that there is no need to isolate for more than three to four days if there are no symptoms and there is no need to go for repeated tests.

He said that with Omicron replacing Delta, it is the beginning and end of pandemic and Covid will become a seasonal flu.

“People should leave fear of Omicron as today or tomorrow you will get infected but it won’t cause any damage,” Sofi said.

Dr Nisar Ul Hasan, a Flu expert said that the replacing of Delta by Omicron has happened to the good of population and it is mild flu and will help everybody to get immunity due to which we may see an end to this pandemic.

“It won’t help in full elimination of the virus but it will end from pandemic stage to endemic and become 5th respiratory virus of the world,” he said.

He said that the third wave is likely to witness a peak next week and by the end of February the wave will be over. (KNO)

SKIMS Bemina, SDH Sopore declared as Covid hospitals

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SKIMS Bemina, SDH Sopore declared as Covid hospitals

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir administration on Tuesday declared SKIMS Medical College Hospital Bemina Srinagar and Sub District Hospital Sopore District Baramulla as dedicated Hospitals for Covid-19 treatment in Kashmir Valley.

Besides, SKIMS Medical College Hospital Bemina Srinagar will function as a dedicated Covid Hospital for treatment of Maternity Child Care and Orthopedic Covid patients, reads a communication sent to Principal SKIMS Medical College Hospital Bemina, Srinagar and Director Health Services Kashmir by Deputy Director (Planning) Health & Medical Education Department.

“All the cases shall be treated/ operated in the respective Health Institutions while strictly following the Covid-19 treatment protocol, as referring of Covid patients in Non- Covid Hospitals may pose a high risk of virus transmission,” the communication reads.

Expedite pace of Mubarak Mandi restoration: LG directs officials

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Expedite pace of Mubarak Mandi restoration: LG directs officials

Jammu: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha Tuesday chaired the meeting of Governing Body of the Mubarak Mandi Jammu Heritage Society and reviewed the to-date progress of restoration and renovation works of the Mubarak Mandi Complex, here at the Raj Bhavan.

During the meeting, the Lt Governor who is the Chairman of the Mubarak Mandi Jammu Heritage Society took a comprehensive review of different works under execution for transforming the Mubarak Mandi Complex as a major tourist attraction in Jammu.

The Lt Governor was briefed about the completion stages of restoration works of different buildings of the complex, financial progress achieved under different schemes and measures to improve connectivity and access to Mubarak Mandi Complex.

The Lt Governor also issued directions to expedite the restoration and conservation works for early completion of the projects for restoring the Dogra heritage palaces as per the desire of the people.

While enquiring about the tourist footfall in the heritage complex, the Lt Governor observed that the renovated Mubarak Mandi complex will boost the tourism sector in Jammu.

Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary; Sarmad Hafeez, Administrative Secretary, Tourism Department; Achal Sethi, Law Secretary, J&K; Raghav Langer, Divisional Commissioner Jammu; Rahul Pandey, Director, Archives, Archaeology & Museums; Vivekanand Rai, Director Tourism, Jammu; Deepika K Sharma, Executive Director, Mubarak Mandi Jammu Heritage Society; besides other concerned officers were present on the occasion.

Sinha releases book titled “Prakrtik, Vaidik avem Jaivik Kheti”

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Jammu: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha Tuesday released a book titled “Prakrtik, Vaidik avem Jaivik Kheti- Graameen Udyamita Ka Naya Swaroop” published by Chudamani Sanskrit Sansthan, Basohli, Kathua, here at the Raj Bhavan.

The book was released as a souvenir after the successful conduct of the Annual Festival and foundation day celebrations held under the aegis of Chudamani Sanskrit Sansthan Vishwasthali; SKUAST Jammu; Central Sanskrit University, Shri Ranbir Campus, Jammu, and Shri Kailakh Jyotish & Vedic Sansthan Trust.

On the occasion, the Lt Governor observed that the Chudamani Sanskrit Sansthan is making significant contribution to the advancement of Sanskrit in Jammu and Kashmir. It is through such institutions that the Sanskrit heritage, our culture, traditions have survived, he added.

In this research-oriented souvenir, scholars of Sanskrit and agricultural science from across the country and young researchers have written their research papers, which will increase awareness among people about Vedic farming, the Lt Governor said.

The Lt Governor congratulated the publishing team and extended his best wishes to the Principal, Students and Acharyas of Chudamani Sanskrit Sansthan.

Prof. JP Sharma, Vice-Chancellor, SKUAST Jammu; Prof. Madan Mohan Jha, Director, Central Sanskrit University Jammu; Mahant Rohit Shastri, President Shri Kailakh Jyotish & Vedic Sansthan Trust; Acharya Mahendra Upadhyay; Acharya Abhishek Kumar Upadhyay and Nitin Dobalia were present on the occasion.

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