A national seminar on ‘Emerging trends in Biotechnology and Crop Improvement’ was inaugurated by Chief Secretary AP Padhi at the Ramadevi Women’s University here on Tuesday.
In his speech, Padhi emphasised on development of eco-friendly engineering models for making the crop resistant against uncertainties of nature and pest attacks with use of biotechnology. He advised the students to keep up the scientific temper and rational thinking and apply it in their own lives.
Vice-Chancellor Prof Padmaja Mishra presiding over the inaugural session said that the Odisha Biotech Policy-2016 has been very helpful for application of biotech in Agriculture and allied sectors. The ultimate aim of technology should be the happiness and healthy living, she said.
Bigyan Academy president Prof Sanghamitra Mohanty said biotech is at the cutting edge of scientific innovation and applications. She lighted upon center of gravity balancing technology called as “Ant- Technology” in development of robotics.
Eminent scholars of international and national repute would deliberate and present research papers at the two-day event. PG Council Chairman Dr Sitansu Kumar Das coordinated the programme. Among others, Dr Puspanjali Mishra and Dr Sarita Supakar spoke. Dr Jayalaxmi Dash presented a vote of thanks.