The Central University of Odisha (CUO) organised a seminar on “Conservation of Biodiversity: Need of the Hour” on April 3 under the G20 Working Group of Education Programme. The CUO has been selected as an anchor institution.
The programme was inaugurated by CUO VC Prof Chakradhar Tripathi, who highlighted the importance of traditional knowledge and spiritualism in our country. The special lecture was delivered by two eminent scientists, Advisor, Academics and Administration, CUO Prof Sudhendu Mandal and former Vice Chancellor, Fakir Mohan University, Baleswar Prof Siba Prasad Adhikary.
Prof Tripathi stressed on conservation of biodiversity, saying that Indian tradition always tries for its conservation but the Western countries spoil it and cry for conservation at the international level.
Prof Mandal in his talk focused on biodiversity and food security. He said if biodiversity is destroyed, it will lead to food shortage. Prof Adhikary, in his talk, said that Koraput is a biodiversity hot spot and hence, more research is required on it.
Dean, School of Biodiversity and Conservation of Natural Resources, Prof Sharat Kumar Palita gave a brief introduction to the theme.