POWERGRID NRTS-II pays homage to Amdedkar
Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd, Northern Region Transmission System- II, Jammu, celebrated the 132th birth anniversary of Dr Bhimarao Ramji Ambedkar across its establishments in Northern Region-II. In these celebrations respectful homage was paid to the architect of Indian Constitution. Lectures, quiz and various other competitions and cultural programmes were organized in which the life and contribution of Dr Ambedkar was highlighted. In one such event organised at its Regional Headquarters in Jammu, Rajesh Kumar, Executive Director (NRTS-II) was the chief guest. On this occasion Prof Dipankar Sen Gupta, University of Jammu and an eminent political economist, delivered the keynote address on the life and contributions of Bharat Ratna Dr Ambedkar.
SRM IST accorded Observer Status at UN Water Conference
SRM IST was bestowed with the honour of "Observer Status" at the United Nations Water Conference held at New York. Dr Paromita Chakraborty, Professor and Head of REACH - Center for Research in Environment, Sustainability Advocacy and Climate Change - was an invited keynote speaker and panelist. SRM IST was specially accredited to take part in the conference, held from March 22 to 24, for its extensive activities undertaken regarding water conservation, management and water-related research. Dr Chakraborty presented the outcomes of her research on "Challenges of the endocrine disrupting chemicals in the Transboundary River Ganga and scope for cost-effective, sustainable technology".