Impact of Science on society deliberated
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, July 30 2022: A one-day National Seminar on the theme 'Impact of Science on Society' was organised by the Physics Department, Lilong Haoreibi College in consultation with the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) Mumbai today at the College's multipurpose hall.

A press release by the College informed that the seminar on the theme 'Multidisciplinary and Interdisciplinary Research under NEP 2020' was organised as a part of the yearlong celebrations of 75 years of India's Independence: Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.

The inaugural function was graced by the Controller of Examinations, Dhanamanjuri University Dr A Nabachandra Singh, Head of Physics Department Lilong Haoreibi College, K Yaima Singh and Principal of the College, Dr Md Raheijuddin Sheikh as the presidium members.

During the seminar, Dr Th Dewan Singh, Scientific Officer at the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB), Mumbai and Regional Chair at the Study Forum for Advanced Technology, NE Region addressed the issues related to the radiations with special focus on the importance of radiation for the societal development while giving his key presentation in the plenary sessions on the theme 'Radiations, Regulations and Safety Measures'.

Presenting the keynote address, Dr Md Raheijuddin Sheikh emphasised on the development of 'large multidisciplinary higher educational institutions' to meet the requirement of research and development activities in the interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approach as envisaged in the recommendations of the National Education Policy NEP 2020.Head of the Physics Department, S Kula Women's College Dr A Joy Singh highlighted the interdependence of the scientific research and societal development of a nation.

Dr B Arunkumar Sharma of the Department of Radiation Oncology, Regional Institute of Medical Science (RIMS), Imphal discussed the role of radiation in medical sciences by giving a glimpse of recent advances in the field of radiation therapy in treatment of cancer and other related diseases.

Dr S Nabadwip Singh of the Department of Physics, Oriental College highlighted the role of Thermoluminescence and Optically Stimulated Luminescence Dating Methods in the studies of different artefacts, archaeological sites, historical monuments and authentication of many historical accounts.

Altogether 120 delegates attended the seminar and thirty-two abstracts were compiled in the form of a book which was published by the dignitaries.

During the technical session, 32 original research papers were presented by teachers from different colleges and universities, added the release.

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