Dehradun, Oct. 13 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Dehradun, 12 Oct: Governor Lt Gen Gurmit Singh (Retd) delivered the valedictory address at the 24th Annual International Conference of the Indian Association of Social Science Institutions (IASSI) at Doon University here, today, urging the need for a transformative development model tailored to the Himalayan context.

Addressing academics, researchers, policymakers, and students, the Governor emphasised that the insights generated through this academic deliberation must translate into actionable recommendations to guide effective policymaking.

Asserting that growth measures must have more humane indicators that reflect the quality of life for the most marginalised, the Governor cited the region's...