Jammu, March 10 -- A two-week refresher course in Earth Sciences, organized by UGC-MMTTC at the University of Jammu and coordinated by Prof Pankaj Srivastava of the Department of Geology, concluded today. The valedictory function featured insights from esteemed speakers, including Prof N. V. Chalapathi Rao, Director of the National Center for Earth Sciences Studies, Thiruvananthapuram, and Prof G M Bhat, Chief Editor of the Journal of Geological Society of India.
In his address, Chief Guest Prof N. V. Chalapathi Rao emphasized the significance of Earth System Sciences. He encouraged participants to understand the earth holistically, transcending disciplinary boundaries. Given the growing demand for natural resources, Prof Rao stressed the ...