The 15th Symposium of Universities’ Journal of Phytochemistry & Ayurvedic Heights was held under the chairmanship of State Education Minister Mantri Prasad Naithani here in Dehradun.
The symposium is held to motivate young scientists and students of various universities in India every year in Dehradun to interact with the top scientists in the field and also encourage to conduct research on Ayurveda.
HNB Uttarakhand Medical University VC Prof Saudan Singh said that documentation is necessary for Research work and majority of medical plants are available in Uttarakhand which must be utilised.
Dr. Rajendra Dobhal, DG, UCOST, spoke about the advance technology & innovations of the Sciences.
UJPAH Chief Editor Dr. S. Farooq said 80% raw materials for production of medicines are imported from China but in India many herbs are cultivated which can be used for manufacturing medicines. He focused on Ayurvedic treatment in his address.
The Editorial Board comprises of Dr. S. Farooq founder Chief Editor, Dr. I. P. Saxena and Dr. I. P. Pandey. The theme of the Symposium was about focusing innovation through research on modern lines providing scientific documentation and transparency.
In oral presentation Dr Alok Maithani of SBS Institute of Science and Technology got first prize, second prize went to Merish Showkat of Doon College of Education, Saharanpur and third prize to Dinesh Kumar of UTU, Dehradun. In poster presentation first prize was bagged by Mr. Inderjeet of FRI Dehradun, second prize by Ms. Dipshe Bisht of SBS Institute of Science and Technology, Dehradun and third prize by Ms. Sapna Bhardwaj of FRI, Dehradun.
In the seminar Dr Himmat Singh, Dr. BB Raizada, Dr Afsha Tarannum, Dr. Versha Parcha, Dr S Kulshrestha, and Dr. Shivani Pathak were present.