ICAR-IISWC, Dehradun organised Himalayan Day on Friday under the ‘Save Himalaya’ campaign. The programme attended by the scientists, officers and staff of the institute was chaired by Dr PR Ojasvi, the acting director of the institute. He focussed on protection of Himalaya to save the natural ecosystem of the country. He emphasised that soil and water conservation institute plays a great role in the national resource management while playing its part in saving the Himalaya. All the concerned departments should come together and work jointly to save the natural resources, Himalaya and ultimately the earth, he said. Besides, all the scientist of the institute should do the researches in the same direction, he added.On this occasion, an oath was administered by I/C director. Head, HRD&SS Division, Dr Bankey Bihari dwelt on the richness of Himalaya natural resources and its contribution for the welfare of mankind. He emphasised that the aim should be to conserve the nature / Himalaya by reducing the damage caused to it by the people. On this occasion, a lecture was also delivered by Dr lekh Chand on contribution of Himalaya and the people’s responsibilities.
He made the audience aware of what one can do to save the Himalaya at his or her level. The programme was coordinated by Dr Indu Rawat, scientist, HRD&SS Division. From HRD&SS Division, S N Gupta, Suresh Kumar, K R Joshi, Ramesh Prakash Yadav, Dinesh Chand and Gajendra Pal Singh assisted in the conduct of the programme.