10th April, Guwahati, Assam - The Assam Kaziranga University in association with Institute of Frontier Science and Technology (IFSA) hosted a successful National Conference on National Conference on NORTH EAST SUSTAINABLE AND INCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT(NESID-2023) with a theme “Climate resilient Bio-Economy for sustainable and Inclusive Development” on 10. 04. 2023. The event was held at Indian institute of Entrepreneurship, Guwahati, and attendees included distinguished Professors, Researchers, and Research Scholars from across the country.
The conference aimed to provide a platform for participants to discuss and share their research and findings on the theme that would result in the framing of a proposed policy document to address the issues of Sustainable and Inclusive development.
In his opening remarks, The Assam Kaziranga University Vice-Chancellor Dr. P. K. Mishra highlighted the importance of such conferences in promoting research discourse and encouraging the exchange of ideas. Dr. Prashant Goswami, Chairman, IFSA highlighted the need to develop and foster a bioeconomy that not only addresses the environmental challenges we face but also ensures inclusivity and sustainable development for all. Ms. Basanti Kalita Dowerah, Counsellor, Ward 31, was the Chief Guest for the occasion. She highlighted the urgent need of the society for Inclusive Development which requires policy makers to sit with various stake holders to plan for the inclusive development of the people. The keynote speakers, Dr.B.N.S. Murthy,Dr.H.S.Gupta Dr.Sudarshan Dutta, Dr.U.K.Behera, Dr.Satyendra Maiti, Dr.M.S.Rao, Dr.Suman Ray, Dr.S.N.Nishad, Dr.E.V.S.Prakash Rao, Dr.V.K.Dadhwal, Dr.Jayashree Rout and Dr.Vasudeva Singh delivered insightful talks on the various aspects of “Climate resilient Bio-Economy for sustainable and Inclusive Development”. The panel discussions featured experts from different fields who shared their perspectives and experiences on the theme. The delegates shared their research and findings in the field, and received valuable feedback from their peers.
The Assam Kaziranga University is committed to promoting academic excellence and fostering a culture of research and innovation. The success of this conference is a testament to the university's commitment to this goal, and we look forward to hosting many more such events in the future.