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He also gives the informations about the policies and
programme being executive by Govt. of Himachal as well
as Govt. of India to improve the quality of environment.
Chief Guest said that conducting such types of events is
one of the best ways to convey message to the society
especially for school children. Mr. Akshay Sood narrated
few examples of energy conservation programmes he
undertook as part of her official commitment. Mr. Akshay
Sood address that we have to face shortage of the mineral
resources if we exploit them at such an environment
alarming pace. He advises the gathering to took initiative
to cut short the usage of mineral resources for example
use of fossil fuel at their homes and schools. He wished the
one-day workshop would be of great help in motivating the
school children to act as soldiers in upkeep of the
environment. He complimented the workshop organizer,
convener and associated members for coming up with
such a nice and wonderful event.
Talk by Prof. R.P. Singh:
Later in the day the technical session was held with 06
speakers addressing the participants. Dr. R.P. Singh
Eminent Professor at Chapman University USA gave a very
illustrative talk on “Ground and Space Observations to
study Land-Biosphere-Cryosphere-Atmosphere-Ocean
coupling Associated with Himalayan Environment” Prof.
Singh said that the air-mass coming from the plains and