Khumang 2019 : Conference on 'Science and Technology for Society'
Date : 30th November 2019 at Dhanamanjuri University, Imphal
Khumang 2019 : Conference on 'Science and Technology for Society'
As part of Science communication scheme of Kanglei Khongyan Thijinyon (KKT), Imphal, the First National Conference on “Science & Technology for Society” titled KHUMANG 2019 was conducted on 30th Nov 2019 at the premises of Department of Chemistry, Dhanamanjuri College of Science (DMCSc), DM University, Imphal. The conference was attended by participants from various fields of science and technology, fisheries, agriculture & allied streams, telecommunication etc.
The function was inaugurated by a welcome speech from Dr N Yaiphaba, Asst Prof., Department of Chemistry, DMCSc and he spoke about the theme of the conference. Dr. N. Ibotomba Singh, President, DM College of Science Teachers’ Association (DMCOSTA) graced the function as the Guest of Honour and spoked about the importance of such programs. Dr. L. Jaideva Singh, Director, KKT gave a brief account about KKT and its aims and objectives. He further elaborated about various activities taken up by KKT and its future plans.
The Chief Guest of the function, Prof. N. Rajmuhon, Department of Chemistry, Manipur University spoke about various scientific societies in the country and their involvement in the nation building process. He further mentioned about how Science and Technology can benefit the general public. It is the need of the hour to take advantage of this facility.
Dr E. Jadu Singh, Principal, DMCSc who presided the function elaborated the role of institutions in transfering technology and share his willingness to extend help in conducting such programs in future. The inaugural function was concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr Naorem Subhash, Asst Prof, Department of Chemistry, DMCSc.
The technical program was conducted in two different sessions. The first session was chaired by Dr. R.K. London, Department of Chemistry, DMCSc and Prof N Rajmohun Singh gave the plenary talk in the areas of Science and Technology in the present century. After the Plenary talk, invited talks were given by: Dr M Niraj Luwang, National Chemical Laboratory, Pune; Dr A. K. Maiti, Advantek Instruments, Mumbai; and Dr. Rameshwori Yumnam, Department of Life Science, Manipur University.
The second session was chaired by Prof. Md Halim Shah and Dr. Huidrom Birkumar, Senior Principal Scientist, CSIR-NEIST gave the plenary talk. He elaborated about technologies and ideas being transferred from CSIR-NEIST to various fraternities.
It was followed by an invited talk given by Dr. A. Dinamani, Faculty, NERIST; Dr. Potshangbam Albino, Dean, NIT; Dr. Francis Chipam, Manipur University; and Dr. Yoirentomba Sinam, MSME Imphal. A series of oral presentation were given by the delegates.
The best oral presentation was awarded to L. Malemnganba Meitei, Manipur Technical University, Naorem Premita Devi, Manipur University and Elizabeth Chingangbam, DM College of Science. The conference was attended by 90 participants.
Khumang 2019 : Conference on 'Science and Technology for Society'
(Dr L. Jaideva Singh)
Director, KKT, Imphal
Convener, KHUMANG 2019
Kanglei Khongyang Thijinyon (KKT), Imphal
(An initiative under the joint collaboration of The Longjam Trust, Khumbong and The Meitram Foundation, Imphal)
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