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Jammu, February 6
Chancellor of Kashmir University NN Vohra has complimented Vice Chancellor Prof Khurshid Iqbal Andrabi on being informed that the university’s proposed project, “Biodiversity of Kashmir Himalaya: Documentation, Bio-prospection and Conservation”, has been recommended by an expert committee of the University Grants Commission (UGC) and selected for financial support of Rs 5 crore for its implementation.
The multi-disciplinary research project, to be coordinated by various science streams, includes compilation of authentic database of species diversity; documentation of traditional knowledge about biodiversity in the region and its utilisation for bio-prospection; development of new products such as bio-fertilisers ((for conifers and other economically important plants/crops); identification of biologically relevant metabolites with therapeutic potential from mushrooms, medicinal herbs, invasive plants and other texa; impact assessment of proximate causes of biodiversity loss/threat (such as land-use changes, biological invasions, climate change) and strategies for their mitigation; formulation of efficient and implementable strategies for conservation of biodiversity and promotion of information exchange among the stakeholders and building of linkages with industry for sustainable utilisation of bio-resources in regional development.
On the occasion of the announcement of the important opening in the research arena, the Governor has complimented the Vice Chancellor and his colleagues and hoped that the efficient implementation of the project would produce high-quality and valuable research outcomes.