At a time when people are more concerned about standard of living than they are about standard of life, it becomes all the more important to understand the environment and conserve the eco-system. Former vice chancellor of Garhwal Central University AN Purohit said this while speaking as the chief guest a programme organised on the World Environmental Day at Vigyan Dham by the Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology (UCOST).
He presented his views on Himalayan region in context of global change while also highlighting problems faced in the Himalayan region in today’s scenario. Purohit discussed the drivers responsible for the change in people of mountain region which is directly related to the environmental changes in the Himalayas. He also discussed about the globalization and its impact on the society and environment. He emphasised that in today’s world there is a need for collaborative study between scientific and social challenges.
Earlier, the UCOST director general Rajendra Dobhal welcomed the gathering to the seminar. He suggested the need to understand environment and conserve the ecosystem. Tree plantation was also undertaken at the Vigyan Dham campus on the occasion.