Ranchi Conference

Recently, i.e., from Friday to Sunday of the week that passed NEA (National Environmentalists Association, India) organized it's 4th International Conference On Anthropogenic Impact on Environment and Conservation Strategy (ICAIECS 2012). 

As many as 400 delegates from across the country and outside graced the grand inauguration function at Aryabhatt Hall at Ranchi University, Ranchi.

Human Resource Development Minister, Shri Baidyanath Ram was the chief guest. The programme was jointly hosted by Department of Zoology, R.U. and Department of Biological Sciences, St. Xaviers College, Ranchi- an autonomous college affiliated to R.U., Ranchi.

Dr. M.C. Dash, the renowned ecologist from Orissa was given Lifetime Achievement Award. As many as 12 fellowships were awarded.

Prof MC Dash, in his statuesque lecture laid stress on conservation of biodiversity. He said that forest cover in India is not uniform in every state. Some regions do not have the optimum land covered with forests. H e highlighted the importance of herbs and medicines, that play an important role in the life of the locals living here and urged the need to have sufficient forest cover so that they could be conserved. He said despite the laws that are framed to protect and conserve biodiversity, they are not properly executed.

Dr M.P. Sinha, secretary NEA, explained the essence of Green Technology in combating pollution that can arise due to to enhanced production activities. He outlined how destruction of green vegetation  leads to a bad impact on the environment on the earth as a whole.

Father Debrower, from St. Xavier's College, Ranchi also spoke on the issue and said how problems of Ranchi city has changed as time has passed. Initially media reported smoking is injurious, then flooded drains due to poly-bags became the news, then problem arising due to mining.And the present day environmental concerns are different entirely enhanced in multitude.

Chief Guest Baidyanath Ram highlighted how our neighboring country China invited destruction in the name of its development.The nation  had to face bad impacts on its climate as it had removed the clouds, by chemical means from its sky to successfully organise the commonwealth games.

Dr. M Prasad, Head of the Department, Department of Zoology, presented the vote of thanks.

Overall, the event was  successful, as both the campuses were glittering with vibrant faces. Undergrads of St. Xaviers did a commendable job in successfully volunteering the event. Ranchi needs such programmes. Research institutes in Ranchi, IINRG, Indian Institute of Gums and Resins,  C.T.R. & T.I., Nagri, Ranchi Central Tasar Research Institute and Training Institute actively participated in the conference. As many as 500 abstracts were accepted for presentation in the conference. 

My Memory Note 

I got an opportunity to present two papers in the conference. I am very delighted to tell, you might feel. 

Yes I was very happy, as I could do it. It was first chance after all. While answering the question that were posed on me, I was feeling like I was defending myself. 

Being defensive should be avoided, I realized before answering to the questions. 

Had I not realized, you can imagine what could have happened! Ha Ha :)  You grow up everyday. It was fantastic.

The church at St. Xaviers, college looks beautiful! And mother Mary is serene.