Jammu, Dec. 17 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday called upon Gujjar institutions to undertake scientific research on the impact of climate change and reservation on the Gujjar-Bakerwal community, saying such studies would help shape effective policies for the future.

The chief minister was addressing a gathering at the Gurjar Desh Charitable Trust (GDCT), Jammu, during the commemoration of the third death anniversary of former vice-chancellor of Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Dr Masud Ahmed Choudhary. He described him as a visionary public servant, educationist and institution-builder.

"There is no shortage of talent in the Gujjar institutions. All kinds of people are present here. By using this talent, if over the next y...