J&K Science Technology and Innovation Council organises Seminar Cum Innovation Hackathon at GDC Doda

DODA, August 11: J&K Science Technology and Innovation Council, in collaboration with Institution Innovation Council (IIC), Government Degree College Doda, on Friday organised a one day Seminar Cum Innovation Hackathon on the theme “Role of technology in environmental protection” and “Innovation and Entrepreneurship” here in the College. 

The seminar began with welcome address by Dr. Attar Singh Kotwal, Principal of the college.

Shruti Khanna, District Coordinator, J&K Science Technology and Innovation Council, joined the seminar online. She appreciated the teamwork of GDC Doda for organizing the event.  She apprised the students about innovative ideas.

The first technical witnessed expert lectures delivered by Dr. Neeraj Sharma, Head, Institute of Mountain Environment, University of Jammu, Bhaderwah Campus; Dr. Sunil Bhardwaj, Head, The Business School, University of Jammu, Bhaderwah Campus; Dr. Vishal Sharma, Head, Department of Electronics, Govt. M.A.M. College, Jammu.

Online expert lecture was delivered by Dr. Prasoon Kumar Gupta, Principal Scientist, Natural Products and Medicinal Chemistry Division, CSIR – Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine.

The resource persons shared their expertise on diverse topics related to wildlife monitoring, innovation and entrepreneurship, green technology and medicinal chemistry of indigenous plants.

 The hackathon, held in the second session, was  judged by Dr. Vishal Sharma, Dr Lokinder Singh and Dr Sarvjeet Singh.

The 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes were bagged by Fitra (GDC Doda); Aniket Kumar and Sandeep Sharma (GHSS Boys Doda); Atika Showkat (GDC Doda), respectively. The consolation prizes were given to Tahira Banoo, Iffat Un Nisa and Zainab Sadeeqa.

The valedictory address was presented by Chief Guest Prof. Basharat Iqbal, Principal GDC Thathri. Dr. Rakesh Jasrotia, Head, Department of Geography, Government MAM College, Jammu was the Guest of Honour. The vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. Masood Ayoub, ARIAA Coordinator, IIC, GDC Doda. The proceedings of the event were conducted by Dr. Sumit Kotwal, Convener, IIC, GDC Doda.

Dr. Akrity Parihar, Innovation Coordinator of the college IIC facilitated the smooth presentation by participants for the hackathon. Other faculty and expert members present in the event included Dr. Ajaz Ahmed Wani, Prof. K.K. Manhas, Prof. Satish Kumar, Dr Jamsheed Ahmed, Prof. Rakesh Kumar, Dr. Anita Kotwal, Prof. Upma Kumari, Dr. Mohd Aslam Rather, Dr. Masood Ayoub Kaloo, Prof. Amit Kumar, Dr Tasir Sharief, Prof Imteyaz Ahmed, Prof Preeti Devi, Prof. Syed Kazim and Dr Tabassum Saleem.