Two-Day International Nature Conference Commences in Udaipur
Udaipur: The first two-day International Nature Conference organized by the Nature Research Institute began today at the HCM RIPA Auditorium, OTC, Udaipur. The event brought together experts, academicians, and environmentalists from across India to discuss sustainable practices and the protection of natural resources.
The inaugural session was chaired by Prof. P.C. Trivedi, Chancellor of five universities, who emphasized that nature conservation is a long-term effort that requires collective responsibility. He highlighted that responsible governance of environmental institutions is crucial to ensure sustainable use of resources, warning that mismanagement could lead to over-exploitation. Prof. Trivedi noted that while nature provides sufficient resources for human needs, excessive exploitation has led to the environmental challenges we face today.
Prof. Sacchidanand Sinha from JNU, the keynote speaker, shared insights from Amartya Sen’s work, explaining how civilizations have historically assessed nature differently. He pointed out that in the present day, nature is often treated merely as a consumable, which is inappropriate. Using the Uttarakhand landslides as an example, he warned of the consequences of improper resource evaluation. Prof. Sinha praised India’s solar energy policies and recent advancements as a boon for environmental sustainability.
Dr. Sudish Nangia, the chief guest, stressed that maintaining the balance between nature’s five elements and the seasons is one of today’s greatest challenges.
The opening ceremony began with the institute’s anthem and lighting of the lamp before Maa Saraswati, led by the institute’s founder and conference chairperson, Prof. Prahlad Rai Vyas. He highlighted the institute’s mission to engage citizens, teachers, and environmentalists in social service and consciousness-building for environmental protection, emphasizing the need to involve the youth in tackling environmental degradation. The institute operates through eleven regional centers to ensure smooth implementation of its programs.
During the conference, representatives from 18 Indian states will present their work across 10 technical sessions and 2 panel discussions. Dr. Pradeep Trikha, the organizing secretary, emphasized that climate change remains the most pressing global issue today.
The institute honored distinguished environmentalists with awards and mementos:
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Prakriti Ratna: Prof. H.N. Mishra, Prayagraj
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Prakriti Prahari: Dr. Shyam Sundar Bhatt, Bhilwara
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Prakriti Premi: Prof. B.P. Nathani (Srinagar, Garhwal), Dr. Anushri Joshi (Ahmedabad), Dr. Mohan Nimole (Ujjain), Prof. Laxman Parmar (Banswara), Prof. A.R. Siddiqui (JNU), Prof. G.S. Chauhan (UGC), S.K. Shrimali, Anant Ganesh Trivedi, Yaseen Pathan
Secretary Heera Lal Vyas reported that the conference features 68 research paper presentations and a total of 160 participants.
Today’s sessions included panel discussions moderated by Prof. P.C. Tiwari, with speakers Dr. Krishna Mohan, Dr. A.R. Siddiqui, Dr. Seema Jhalan, and Dr. M.S. Negi. Post-lunch, 48 papers were presented in three parallel technical sessions, and 35 papers were displayed as posters.
The smooth functioning of the conference was made possible through the support of Dr. Neha Paliwal, Dr. Kamlesh Shrimali, Dr. Palak Bhardwaj, Dr. Sharda Joshi, Dr. Hemant Nagda, Dr. Haresh Rai, Dr. Kiran Meena, and Dr. Vishnu Paliwal.
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