The National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI) in association with the KIIT University is holding its 85th Annual Session at the University from December 6 to 8. A National seminar on ‘Marine and Freshwater Ecosystem for National Development’ has also been organising here. After a gap of 19 years, this prestigious meet is being held in the State.
Eminent scientists like National Brain Research Centre, Manesar, President Prof PN Tandon, DARE, ICAR, DG and Secretary Dr S Ayyappan, Ministry of Earth Sciences and Chairman, Space Commission Secretary Dr Shailesh Nayak, Former Secretary to Government of India Dr Manju Sharma, JNU Vice-Chancellor Dr Sudhir Sopory, NASI President Prof Akhilesh K Tyagi and KIIT VC Prof PP Mathur would attend.
The conference would feature many scientific and technical sessions, including Marine Ecosystem, Marine Biology and Climate Change, Ecological Services etc. More than 500 scientists from all over the country would participate.
A Children’s Science meet would also be held on the occasion. More than 300 students from 23 schools of the State would participate.