Himgiri Zee University organised a national seminar on the theme ‘the role of green energy in sustainable future’. PhD scholars from all over the country presented their abstracts and papers on the theme. Students from various disciplines also participated in the event in a brainstorming session on the subject of environment versus development. The session was inaugurated by the vice-chancellor of the university Rakesh Ranjan.
Addressing the gathering on the occasion, the vice-chancellor announced the installation of 100 KW solar panel in the campus to encourage the use of renewable energy and minimise the use of fossil fuels. He also added that at the time when environment pollution and its protection have become one of the biggest challenges for humankind more and more such events shall be organised.
later, in the brainstorming session Prity Swaraj from the department of mass communication and Sugam from the department of forestry received the first and the second prize respectively while the third prize went to research scholar Rakesh. All the heads of departments and the deans of various departments were also present in the event.
The university claims to be regularly making efforts for raising awareness about environment protection and sustainable development among the masses. This is a second year in a row that the university has organised a national seminar on the issue.