Meghalaya Guv lauds Roy for Damodar work

Threat to environment is not confined to cities; it has reached the villages and forests. Industrial development is beneficial for GDP of the country but is a threat to the environment.” said Governor of Meghalaya Ganga Prasad.

Prasad said, “Biodiversity in Damodar River is increasing due to the efforts and hard work of Saryu Roy.

He was speaking at the environmental conclave, organized by Yugantar Bharti and Nature Foundation, being held at Audrey House to create awareness among the people and inspire them to preserve the environment.

In an attempt to create awareness about the importance of genetic diversity and its contribution to human health and environment, a National Seminar was conducted in Environmental Conclave,

The Governor of Meghalaya also launched a souvenir in memory of eminent scientist and ‘Father of DNA fingerprinting in India’, Prof. Lalji Singh, on the occasion.

Vice Chancellor of Birsa Agricultural University, Prof. Parvinder Kaushal spoke about diversity in plants and humans and said, “Study of genetic diversity can increase the production of crops, improve human health and preserve the environment.” Director of Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research, Dhanbad, said, “Scientists will be able to detect diseases in advance through detailed study of DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid).”

Principal Scientist of Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad, Dr. Sunil Kumar Verma was the key speaker during the event. Other eminent guests of the event were, Dr. Pradeep Kumar Singh, Director of Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research, Dhanbad, Prof. Ravendra Kumar Singh, Vice Chancellor of Nalanda Open University, Patna, and Saryu Roy, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Food Supply Department.

On the fifth day of the Conclave, National Award Winning short-film, ‘Iron is Hot’, directed by Meghnath Bhattacharya and Biju Toppo was screened. The movie is based on the backdrop of the struggles of people residing beside iron ore factories of Jharkhand, Orissa and Chhattisgarh. “In order to earn hefty profits, the iron ore factories do not use pollution control equipments which, in turn, result in degradation of natural resources. There is improper disposal of the waste products emitted by factories which is a major cause for health concern.” said Meghnath Bhattacharya.