SARKAGHAT(MANDI)-The academicians  here have batted for practical Actions from individuals and organisations to mitigate climate change in the world. 

They highlighted this at the two day long international Conference on "Environmental Concerns, Climate Change, and Resource Management in the Western Himalayas" on the occasion of World Environment Day at the Rabindranath Tagore Govt. Degree College Sarkaghat in District Mandi.

The conference, conducted in hybrid mode with online and offline participation, attracted 210 participants from 12 states across the country and online from the globe.

The event featured keynote addresses, plenary sessions, panel discussions, and paper and poster presentations covering a wide range of topics related to environmental concerns and sustainable development.

Scholars and experts from around the world shared valuable insights, making the conference a remarkable platform for intellectual discourse.

The inaugural session commenced with the arrival of the chief guest, Dr. Ashith Kumar Mishra, Additional Director, Higher Education, Govt. of Himachal Pradesh.

Dr. Ashith Kumar Mishra stressed the significance of practical actions in combating environmental challenges, particularly urging individuals to reject plastic.

Other notable speakers emphasized the detrimental impact of plastic waste and highlighted the role of literature in promoting eco-consciousness. Solutions for reducing plastic waste were discussed, including segregation and responsible disposal.

Parallel technical sessions and insightful discussions enriched the academic fraternity, providing a platform for interaction among academicians, experts, scholars, and activists.

The conference facilitated a deep understanding of environmental identities and their portrayal in mass media.

The successful conference owes its accomplishment to the guidance and motivation of Dr. R.R. Kondal, college Principal and the tireless efforts of the entire IQAC team.

The scholarly works presented during the event have added valuable literature to the field, fostering a reevaluation of environmental concerns, climate change, and resource management in the Western Himalayas.

The presence of  dignitaries, the support of sponsors and media personnel, and the well-researched papers contributed to the  success of the conference.