Hundreds of scientists, academicians and climate
experts have been invited to attend the three-day Punjab Science
Congress being hosted by Panjab University from February 7 to 10.
The delegates will be discussing ways and means
to meet the challenges of climate change, including energy and water
resources.
“The deliberations during the congress will
cover diverse scientific sessions on agriculture, biosciences,
biotechnology, environmental sciences, applied chemistry, applied
physics, sugar technology, food technology and textile chemistry,
chemical, mathematical and physical sciences, engineering sciences,
medical and veterinary sciences, socio-economics,” said Prof Sobti.
The prestigious award of “Man for Science and
Technology 2009” will be given during the inaugural session by VM
Trehan, chairman, Mekaster Group of Industries, and chairman, Indian
Science Congress Association, Delhi chapter. VM Trehan was awarded the
coveted Presidential Gold Medal award by the Indian Science Congress
Association in 2008.
It was presented to him by the Prime Minister,
Dr Manmohan Singh, at the association’s inaugural function in
Vishkhapatnam.
