By Our Reporter
SHILLONG, Aug 22: In commemoration of India’s G20 Presidency, Akashvani Shillong, formerly known as ‘All India Radio’, organised a seminar at the campus of NEHU, Shillong, on Tuesday.
Commissioner and Secretary to the Governor of Meghalaya, Dr BDR Tiwari, inaugurated the event.
Speaking on the occasion, Tiwari called upon the students and participants to imbibe the values of ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’, which is the theme of G20 under India’s presidency. He elaborated the idea of ‘Sarvajana Hitaya Sarvajana Sukhaya’, which can be understood as the well being of all and the happiness of all, a world where the community and larger good take precedence over individual interests.
Dr Tiwari said the G20 presidency of India is a unique opportunity for the country, as it has many useful lessons to share with the world related to living a harmonious lifestyle with nature.
In the technical session, Aiborlang Wanswett, Senior Director (IT) & Scientist F, National Informatics Centre, Meghalaya, presented a paper on ‘Digital technologies for sustainable development’.
Vivek Lyngdoh, Jr. Research Fellow, Meghalaya Climate Change, Shillong, presented a paper on ‘Go green – be kind to nature for a better future’ and a paper on ‘Sustainable Agriculture & Food Security’ was presented by Dr Bingiala Laloo, Assistant Prof, School of Crop Improvement, College of Post graduate Studies in Agricultural Sciences, Umiam, while Vivek Kumar, Research Scholar, Department of Environmental Science, NEHU, presented a paper on ‘Your Planet needs you – unite to combat climate change’.
Students from different Departments of NEHU actively participated and interacted in the Seminar.
An open Quiz related to India’s G20 Presidency evoked a massive response and the participants showcased their level of awareness and enthusiasm.
India will be hosting the G20 summit in New Delhi on September 9 and 10. In the run-up to the big event, Akashvani has been organising a series of events as their official and the world’s largest broadcaster.