Srinagar, Sept. 7 -- : Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday inaugurated the five-day International Conference on Nanotechnology for Better Living at Gandhi Bhawan, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, bringing together leading scientists, researchers, and industry experts from across the globe.

Addressing the inaugural session, the Lt Governor said nanotechnology had emerged as a transformative force across multiple sectors, ranging from water purification and energy restoration to defense and healthcare.

He emphasized that Jammu and Kashmir, particularly the Himalayan region, has been witnessing severe climatic changes in recent years, which makes it imperative to develop nano-based early warning systems for floods, soil erosion, and...