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Mamata Inaugurates Infosys’ New Development Center in Newtown, Emphasizes Strong Coordination for Success

Baby Chakraborty, KalimNews, December 18, 2024, Kolkata: Kolkata witnessed a significant milestone in its technological landscape on Wednesday as the Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, inaugurated Infosys’ new campus at Hatishala in Newtown. The new development center stands as a testament to the growing influence of the state in the information technology sector.


Speaking at the ceremony, Mamata expressed pride in the occasion, calling it “a historic day” for the state. She remarked that Infosys, which started its journey in 1981, had finally established a new hub of innovation in West Bengal. The new campus, she said, symbolizes the state’s commitment to technological growth and its potential as a prime destination for major IT firms.

In her address, Mamata reiterated the state government’s commitment to supporting Infosys in all aspects of its growth. “Our government will provide all kinds of help to ensure that Infosys thrives here,” she affirmed. Her words reflected the government’s proactive stance in fostering business environments conducive to growth and collaboration.

The inauguration also underscored the importance of local governance in supporting major corporate ventures. Mamata specifically called on Shawkat Mollah, the MLA of Canning East and Chairman of the Assembly Standing Committee, who had been tasked with overseeing the security arrangements for the Infosys campus. In a directive tone, the Chief Minister emphasized that Mollah’s role was pivotal in ensuring the security and smooth functioning of the new campus. “We have to make sure they receive all kinds of cooperation,” Mamata said, stressing the need for a coordinated effort from all levels of government.

The Chief Minister also reminded the police of their vital responsibility in ensuring a peaceful environment for the development center. Acknowledging the location’s proximity to sensitive areas, she pointed out that the new campus falls under the jurisdiction of the Kolkata Police, Bidhannagar Police Commissionerate, and West Bengal Police. “Good coordination between all agencies is crucial to ensure that no obstacles or unrest disrupt the peaceful progress of this project,” Mamata stressed.

The event was attended by numerous dignitaries, including industry leaders and officials, who shared in the celebration of this new chapter for both Infosys and the state of West Bengal. With this new campus, Infosys joins a growing list of multinational corporations establishing a strong presence in the region, a move that is expected to provide substantial economic benefits and create thousands of new job opportunities for local residents.

As the ceremony concluded, Mamata’s words left a clear message: the state government is determined to continue working hand-in-hand with global leaders in the business sector to ensure West Bengal’s place as a hub of innovation and industry.

India’s Vande Bharat Trains Set to Expand Internationally, Targeting Canada, Chile, and Malaysia

Baby Chakraborty, KalimNews, 28 September 2024, Calcutta – India’s indigenous ‘Vande Bharat’ trains, hailed for their advanced technology, are poised for international expansion, with countries like Canada, Chile, and Malaysia expressing interest in purchasing these homegrown marvels. The global spotlight on the ‘Tejas’ train reflects the success of the Modi government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative, garnering acclaim for its engineering and efficiency.


As Vande Bharat trains have captured significant attention across various routes within India, experts believe it’s only a matter of time before these trains operate overseas. The cost advantage is compelling: while similar trains in other countries range from ₹160 to ₹180 crore, India’s Vande Bharat is projected to be priced between ₹120 and ₹130 crore, making it an attractive option for potential buyers.

Speed is another selling point; the Vande Bharat train accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 52 seconds, outperforming Japan’s bullet train, which takes 54 seconds. Additionally, the design emphasizes a quiet, vibration-free ride akin to flying, along with lower electricity consumption.

With discussions around exporting these trains intensifying, the potential for India’s Vande Bharat to traverse international tracks appears imminent, marking a significant milestone in the country’s railway innovation journey.

पावेल डुरोभ टेलिग्रामका संस्थापक फ्रान्समा पक्राउ, इलोन मस्कको कडा आपत्ति

एजेन्सिज, २६ अगस्त २०२४ : म्यासेजिङ एप टेलिग्रामका अर्बपति संस्थापक र सीईओ पावेल डुरोभलाई शनिबार फ्रान्समा पक्राउ गरिएको छ। पेरिसबाहिर बर्गेट विमानस्थलबाट ३९ वर्षीय डुरोभलाई पक्राउ गरिएको बताइएको छ।

यो पक्राउ टेलिग्राममा मोडरेटरको कमीलाई लिएर गरिएको जानकारी आएको छ, तर टेलिग्रामले यसबारे कुनै औपचारिक बयान जारी गरेको छैन। प्रहरीले टेलिग्राममा मोडरेटरको समस्याका कारण म्यासेजिङ एपमार्फत आपराधिक गतिविधि सञ्चालन भइरहेको आरोप लगाएको छ।

फ्रान्सेली गृह मन्त्रालय र पुलिसले पनि औपचारिक धारणा सार्वजनिक गरेका छैनन्। रूसको विदेश मन्त्रालयले यो प्रकरणबारे आवश्यक कदम चालिएको जनाएको छ, र पश्चिमी गैर-सरकारी संगठनहरूले डुरोभको रिहाइको लागि आवाज उठाउन सक्ने सम्भावना रहेको छ।

सन् २०२२ मा रूसको युक्रेनमाथिको आक्रमणको क्रममा, टेलिग्रामले युद्धसँग सम्बन्धित सामग्रीहरू जाँच नगरी राख्नाले ठूलो विवाद उठाएको थियो। युक्रेनका राष्ट्रपति भ्लोदिमीर जेलेन्स्की र अन्य अधिकारीहरूले यस एपलाई संचारको महत्वपूर्ण माध्यमको रूपमा प्रयोग गर्छन् भने, रुसी सरकार पनि यसलाई प्रयोग गर्दै आएको छ।

टेलिग्राम विश्वभरका सबैभन्दा लोकप्रिय म्यासेजिङ एपमध्ये एक हो, जसलाई पावेल डुरोभले २०१३ मा स्थापना गरेका थिए। यस एपका करिब ९०० मिलियन सक्रिय प्रयोगकर्ता छन्, र डुरोभको सम्पत्ति १५.५ बिलियन डलर रहेको ‘फोर्ब्स’को रिपोर्ट छ। डुरोभको गिरफ्तारीपछि रूसी ब्लगरहरूले फ्रान्सको दूतावासमा विरोध प्रदर्शन गरेका छन्।

यसअघि, २०१८ मा सूचना नदिएको आरोपमा रुसी सरकारले टेलिग्रामलाई बन्द गरिदिएको थियो। अहिले टेलिग्राम यूएईबाट सञ्चालित छ, र डुरोभले हालसालै अमेरिका र रूस दुवैबाट सुरक्षा चुनौतीहरूको सामना गरिरहेको बताएका थिए।

डुरोभको गिरफ्तारीपछि, ट्विटरका मालिक इलोन मस्कले कडा आपत्ति जनाएका छन्। उनले युरोपमा अहिले ‘२०३०’ चलिरहेको टिप्पणी गर्दै, एक मिमलाई मन पराउने आधारमा फाँसी दिन थालेको भन्दै कटाक्ष गरेका छन्।

अरेस्ट फ्रान्समा एक अद्वितीय वारंटको पछाडि आएको हो। दुरोव, जो मूलतः रूसका हुन् तर दुबईमा बसोबास गर्दैछन् र फ्रान्स र संयुक्त अरब अमीरातका दोहोरो नागरिकता राख्छन्, को अनुमानित सम्पत्ति १५.५ बिलियन डलर छ, फोर्ब्सका अनुसार।

दुरोव र उनका भाई निकोलाईले २०१३ मा टेलिग्राम सुरु गरेका थिए। यो प्लेटफर्म यसको अन्त-देखि-अन्त इन्क्रिप्टेड सन्देश र जानकारी प्रसारणको लागि “च्यानलहरू” का लागि प्रसिद्ध छ, र यसमा लगभग ९०० मिलियन सक्रिय प्रयोगकर्ता छन्। यो एप यसको गोपनीयता सुविधाका कारण लोकप्रिय भएको छ र विश्वव्यापी विभिन्न राजनीतिक र सामाजिक आन्दोलनहरूले प्रयोग गरेको छ।

२०१४ मा, दुरोवले आफ्नो अघिल्लो सामाजिक मिडिया प्लेटफर्म, VKontakte, जसलाई उनले बेचेका थिए, मा विपक्षी समुदायहरू बन्द गर्न सरकारका मागहरूको पालना नगरेपछि रूस छोडेका थिए। त्यसपछि, उनले दुबईमा बस्न थालेका छन्, जहाँ टेलिग्राम आधारित छ।

उनको अरेस्टपछि, रूसको दूतावास फ्रान्समा स्थिति बुझ्न र समाधान गर्न सक्रिय रूपमा काम गरिरहेको छ। जबकि टेलिग्रामले अझै पक्राउको प्रतिक्रिया दिएका छैनन्, फ्रान्सका अधिकारीहरूले आरोपहरू वा वारंटको प्रकृति बारे थप विवरणहरू खुलासा गरेका छैनन्।

दुरोवको पक्राउले उनको उच्च प्रोफाइल र टेलिग्रामको वैश्विक प्रभावका कारण महत्वपूर्ण ध्यान आकर्षित गरेको छ, जसले डिजिटल सञ्चारको विश्वमा ठूलो भूमिका खेलिरहेको छ।

Cabinet approves the Department of Science and Technology scheme namely ‘Vigyan Dhara’

PIB, 24 AUG 2024, 2024, New Delhi : The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today approved continuation of the three umbrella schemes, merged into a unified central sector scheme namely ‘Vigyan Dhara’ of Department of Science and Technology (DST).

The scheme has three broad components:

Science and Technology (S&T) Institutional and Human Capacity Building,
Research and Development and
Innovation, Technology Development and Deployment.
The proposed outlay for the implementation of the unified scheme ‘Vigyan Dhara’ is Rs.10,579.84 crore during the 15th finance Commission period from 2021-22 to 2025-26.

The merger of the schemes into a single scheme would enhance efficiency in fund utilization and establish synchronization among the sub-schemes/programs.

The primary objective of the ‘Vigyan Dhara’ scheme is to promote S&T capacity building as well as research, innovation and technology development towards strengthening the Science, Technology and Innovation ecosystem in the country. Implementation of the scheme will strengthen the S&T infrastructure of the country by fostering well-equipped R&D labs in the Academic Institutions.

The scheme endeavours to promote research in areas such as basic research with access to the international mega facilities, translational research in sustainable energy, water, etc. and collaborative research through international bilateral and multilateral cooperation. It will also contribute to building critical human resource pool to strengthen the science and technology landscape and expand the R&D base of the country towards improving the Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) researcher count. Focused interventions will be taken up to enhance the participation of women in the field of Science and Technology (S&T) with the ultimate goal of bringing gender parity in Science, Technology and Innovation (STI). The scheme would reinforce the efforts of the government towards promoting innovations at all levels, starting from school level to higher education, and for the industries and startups through targeted interventions. Significant support will be extended to increase collaboration between academia, Government, and also with industries.

All the programs proposed under the ‘Vigyan Dhara’ scheme would be aligned with the 5-year goals of DST towards realising the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. The research and development component of the scheme will be aligned in line with the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF). Implementation of the scheme would follow the globally prevailing yardsticks while in alignment with the national priorities.

Background:

Department of Science & Technology (DST) acts as the nodal department for organising, coordinating and promoting S&T activities in the country. Three central sector umbrella schemes were being implemented by DST towards promoting Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) in the country viz. (i) Science and Technology (S&T) Institutional and Human Capacity Building, (ii) Research and Development and (iii) Innovation, Technology Development and Deployment. These three schemes have been merged into the unified scheme ‘Vigyan Dhara’.

मन्त्रीमण्डलले उच्च प्रदर्शन भएको बायोमेन्युफेक्चरिङलाई बढ़ावा दिनका लागि बायोइ3 (अर्थव्यवस्था, पर्यावरण र रोजगारका लागि जैव प्रौद्योगिकी) नीतिलाई मञ्जुरी दियो

पी आई बी, नयाँ दिल्ली, २४ अगस्त २०२४: प्रधानमन्त्री श्री नरेन्द्र मोदीको अध्यक्षतामा भएको केन्द्रीय मन्त्रीमण्डलले आज जैव प्रौद्योगिकी विभागको प्रस्ताव ‘उच्च प्रदर्शन भएका बायोमेन्युफेक्चरिङलाई बढ़ावा दिनका लागि बायोई3 (अर्थव्यवस्था, पर्यावरण र रोजगारका लागि जैव प्रौद्योगिकी) नीति’ लाई मजुरी दिएको छ।

बायोई3 नीतिका मुख्य विशेषताहरूमा विषयगत क्षेत्रमा अनुसन्धान एवं विकास तथा उद्यमशीलतालाई नवप्रवर्तन सञ्चालित समर्थन सामेल छ। यसले बायोमेन्युफेक्चरिङ र बायो-एआई हब र बायोफाउण्ड्री स्थापना गरेर प्रविधि विकास र व्यावसायीकरणलाई गति दिनेछ। हरित विकासको पुनरुत्थानशील जैव अर्थव्यवस्था मोडललाई प्राथमिकता दिनुका साथसाथै यो नीतिले भारतको कुशल कार्यबलको विस्तारलाई सहजता प्रदान गर्नेछ र रोजगारी सिर्जनामा तीव्रता ल्याउनेछ।

कुल मिलाएर यो नीतिले सरकारका ‘नेट जिरो’ कार्बन अर्थव्यवस्था र ‘पर्यावरणका लागि जीवन शैली’ जस्ता पहलहरूलाई अझ बलियो बनाउनेछ र ‘सर्कुलर बायोइकोनोमी’ लाई प्रवर्द्धन गरेर भारतलाई त्वरित ‘हरित विकास’ को बाटोमा अघि बढाउनेछ। बायोई3 नीतिले भविष्यलाई बढावा दिनेछ र अगाडि बढाउने छ, जुन वैश्विक चुनौतीहरूका लागि अधिक टिकाऊ, अभिनव र उत्तरदायी छ अनि विकसित भारतको लागि बायो-भिजन प्रस्तुत गर्दछ।

हाम्रो वर्तमान युग जलवायु परिवर्तन न्यूनीकरण, खाद्य सुरक्षा र मानव स्वास्थ्य जस्ता केही महत्त्वपूर्ण सामाजिक मुद्दाहरूलाई सम्बोधन गर्न टिकाऊ तथा परिपत्र प्रथाहरूलाई प्रवर्द्धन गर्नका लागि जीवविज्ञानको औद्योगिकीकरणमा निवेश गर्ने उपयुक्त समय हो। बायो-आधारित उत्पादहरूको विकास गर्न अत्याधुनिक आविष्कारहरूलाई गति दिनका लागि हाम्रो देशमा एक लचिलो जैव विनिर्माण पारिस्थितिकी प्रणालीको निर्माण गर्नु महत्त्वपूर्ण छ।

उच्च प्रदर्शन जैव विनिर्माण औषधिदेखि लिएर सामग्रीसम्म उत्पादहरूको उत्पादन गर्ने क्षमता, खेती र खाद्य चुनौतीहरूलाई सम्बोधन गर्ने र उन्नत जैव-प्रविधि प्रक्रियाहरूको एकीकरणको माध्यमद्वारा जैव-आधारित उत्पादहरूको उत्पादनलाई प्रवर्द्धन गर्ने क्षमता हो। राष्ट्रिय प्राथमिकताहरूलाई सम्बोधन गर्नका लागि बायोई3 नीतिले उच्च मूल्यको जैव-आधारित रसायन, बायोपोलिमर र इन्जाइम; स्मार्ट प्रोटीन र कार्यात्मक खाद्य पदार्थ; सटीक जैव चिकित्सा; जलवायु लचिलो कृषि; कार्बन क्याप्चर र यसको उपयोग; समुद्री र अन्तरिक्ष अनुसन्धान जस्ता रणनीतिक/विषयगत क्षेत्रहरूमा फोकस गर्नेछ

How cell and gene therapies revolutionising cancer care in India

 These treatments are becoming increasingly effective, affordable, and accessible
Dr Gaurav Kharya : Our body is made up of cells, and whatever happens to it—good or bad—happens at a cellular level. Cancer, for example, occurs due to a small change in the cell that prompts it to proliferate abnormally. Also, cancer spreads in the body because the immune cells lose their ability to identify the danger cancer cells pose and stop them from growing. We treat cancer by surgically removing the cancer cells from the body or by giving drugs that kill the malignant cells.

The advancement in our capability to manipulate the body’s immune cells to identify and eliminate cancer cells is remarkable, particularly at the cellular level. No wonder, cell and gene therapies, once considered futuristic medicine, are now a reality, offering hope to millions by redefining the battle against cancer.

Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy and gene editing tools, like CRISPR-Cas9, are two revolutionary innovations that allow us to personalize treatments based on the genetic profiles of both the patient and the cancer. In CAR T-cell therapy, we extract the patient’s T-cells and add a marker to their surface to restore their ability to detect and eradicate malignant cells. And because these are the body’s own cells, the treatment has almost negligible side effects. Moreover, some of these immune cells remain in the memory and prevent cancer relapse. These are also called living drugs because once injected, these cells stay in the body and guard against the relapse of the cancer.

However, the current cost of these therapies is prohibitive. The high cost, along with the need for advanced medical infrastructure and specialised training for healthcare providers, has limited their availability. Yet, the government is making significant investments in biotech innovations through infrastructure development and by offering research grants. This support allows several Indian companies to focus on developing indigenous CAR T-cell therapies. These initiatives will greatly contribute to reducing the cost of these treatments, ensuring that Indian patients have access to them. Moreover, India’s generic pharmaceutical sector is using its expertise to develop biosimilars and gene therapies, which will further contribute to the affordability of these cutting-edge treatments.

Cell and gene therapies have proven to be effective in treating various malignancies such as leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. Numerous clinical trials are currently underway worldwide to assess their efficacy. In India, several hospitals and research centers have also initiated clinical trials to test these therapies against a wider range of cancers, tailoring them to the genetic profiles prevalent in the Indian population.

Furthermore, cutting-edge research in this field will ensure that India will soon have more than one CAR T cell products available for its population. Researchers in India are working on developing third and fourth-generation CARs that will be effective against multiple tumor-associated antigens.

Unlike first-generation CARs, which are mono-specific and target only one type of antigen, these CARs will be able to target two antigens and, hence, be more effective in preventing cancer relapse.

Collaboration between the public and private sectors, as well as foreign alliances, has produced a favorable environment in the country for innovation. Besides, collaborations with global biotech and pharmaceutical giants are facilitating technology transfer and capacity building, enabling India to take a leap into the future of cancer care.

As cell and gene therapies continue to advance, they are poised to redefine cancer care in India and around the world. With ongoing advancements in technology and research, these treatments are becoming increasingly effective, affordable, and accessible, strengthening our fight against cancer.

The significance of these therapies extends beyond the clinical outcomes. They represent a paradigm shift in cancer treatment, moving away from the traditional one-size-fits-all approach to a more personalized and precise form of medicine. For patients, this means medications that are tailored to suit their unique genetic composition, resulting in improved clinical outcomes and fewer side effects.

Undoubtedly, we still need to overcome several hurdles to make these therapies available to all, including addressing regulatory frameworks and ensuring equitable access. Nevertheless, the progress we have made so far serves as a beacon of hope not only for cancer patients in India but worldwide.

Rampant sharing of personal info on internet often results in child abuse: WBCPCR

WBCPCR Chairperson Tulika Das said the traffickers and other unscrupulous persons use fake identities on social media platforms to lure children into their traps.
Rampant sharing of personal info on internet often results in child abuse: WBCPCR: File Photo: Representational Image

IANS | New Delhi | July 1, 2024 : Rampant sharing of personal information on social media by children often results in events of child abuse, child trafficking, and child marriage, according to the West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights (WBCPCR).

WBCPCR Chairperson Tulika Das said the traffickers and other unscrupulous persons use fake identities on social media platforms to lure children into their traps.

This matter also came up during a programme organised to observe ‘State Child Protection Day’ by the WBCPCR in collaboration with the UNICEF.

According to Das, children are becoming increasingly vulnerable, and many incidents of child trafficking, child marriage, child abuse, and child pornography are taking place as traffickers take to the internet to dupe them.

Cautioning that traffickers and other unscrupulous persons use fake identities on social media to lure children into their traps, Das emphasised that it is necessary to make the children aware of the pitfalls of careless sharing of personal information and photos on the internet by making it a part of the school curriculum.

“WBCPCR recommends that digital literacy be included in the school curriculum and taught in a child-friendly way to safeguard them when they study or play or make friends on the internet,” she said.

The Commission has already released anti-trafficking posters, audio messages, and music videos to create awareness on this matter.

The UNICEF also works closely with the WBCPCR on various child safety programmes in the state.

According to the chief of UNICEF in West Bengal, Prabhat Kumar, both children and adults should be careful when using the internet.

“You must think before posting, sharing, and accepting any information or data on the internet. Always inform your friends, relatives, or the police if you find someone becoming a victim of cyberbullying,” Kumar said.

The importance of digital detox for students

Meghashree Poddar, EOI, 11 June 2024 : Social media has revolutionized communication, fostering connections across vast distances. Item powers individuals to express themselves, engage ing lobal conversations, and access information readily.

However, just like how avocado is often tasteless despite being so ridiculously healthy or how many good-looking people come with nasty characters, social media, too, does have a dark side. The constant barrage of notifications, messages, and online content can be incredibly distracting. Studies link excessive screen time to negative health outcomes, including anxiety, depression, and decreased self-esteem. Digital devices can also strain eyes, cause headaches, and disrupt sleep patterns, further impacting overall well-being.
Furthermore, the curated and often unrealistic portrayals on social media can distort students’ perceptions of reality and hinder their personal development. The constant stream of seemingly perfect lives can lead to feelings of inadequacy and social comparison, impacting self-esteem and potentially contributing to body image issues.
Social media can create pressure to conform to unrealistic beauty standards, leading to a disconnect from one’s authentic self. The infiltration of digital technology into classrooms also presents challenges. The allure of notifications and readily available online content can significantly diminish attention spans and hinder learning. Students accustomed to easily accessible information might struggle with critical thinking and thorough analysis, hindering their ability to develop deeper understanding and problem-solving skills. 
This can lead to a reliance on quick online answers rather than in-depth exploration of complex topics.
Digital Detox: A call for balanced technology use:
1. Improved Focus and Attention: By disconnecting from distractions, students can regain control over their time and attention. This fosters amore mindful approach to learning, enabling them to dedicate focused time to studying and engaging in enriching activities that promote personal growth and well-being. Students can develop stronger time management skills and avoid the temptation to multitask, leading to more efficient learning.
2. Enhanced Well-being: A digital detox can reduce stress, anxiety, and improve sleep quality. This leads to increased energy levels, improved focus, and overall well-being. Students can experience a sense of calm and clarity that can benefit both academic and personal pursuits.
3. Stronger Relationships: Disconnecting from screens allows for stronger connections with friends and family through face-to-face interactions. It fosters communication, empathy, and deeper understanding. Students can learn valuable social skills that are essential for success in all aspects of life.
4. Boosted Confidence: Stepping away from the carefully curated world of social media can help students develop a more positive self-image and embrace their authentic selves, free from the pressure to conform to unrealistic online portrayals. 
Students can focus on their own strengths and interests, fostering a sense of self-worth and confidence. Digital detox periods offer a valuable opportunity for students to cultivate stronger interpersonal relationships. Disconnecting from screens allows for quality time with friends and family, fostering face-to-face interactions and strengthening social skills. 
Additionally, it allows for self-reflection and exploration of interests outside the digital realm. Students can rediscover the joy of real-world activities, engage in creative pursuits, or connect with nature. While the overuse of social media can be detrimental, this article isn’t about giving up technology. It’s about taking back control of our time, focus, and happiness.

A balanced regimen must include:
*Social Media Audit:Regularly evaluate online platforms. Identify and unfollow accounts that create negativity or encourage social comparison. Focus on following accounts that provide positive, inspiring, or educational content.
*Time Tracking: Utilize time-tracking apps or features within social media platforms to monitor daily usage. Analyze the data to identify peak us age times and areas for improvement. Set realistic goals for reducing screen time and track your progress.
*Digital-Free Zones: Designate specific times or areas as “digital-free,” such as during meals, before bed, or in specific study areas. Implement “no-phone” policies during family or social gatherings to enhance real-life interactions.
*Mindful Consumption: Be intentional about the content you engage with. Limit passive scrolling and set a purpose for each social media session. Seek out informative and inspiring content that promotes learning and personal growth.
*Notification Management: Turn off non-essential notifications to minimize distractions and maintain focus. 
Consider scheduling specific times to check social media accounts, rather than constantly being bombarded with notifications.
*Digital Detox Periods: Plan regular breaks from social media, such as a weekend without access. Use this time to engage in offline activities, reconnect with nature, and reassess digital habits. Evaluate the impact on your mental and emotional state.

Consider incorporating mindfulness practices, such as meditation or yoga, to further enhance well-being. Technology offers many benefits, but it’s essential to maintain a healthy balance. By implementing these strategies, students can reclaim control over their time, attention, and well-being. This fosters a more positive and productive learning experience, allowing them to thrive in both academic and personal spheres. 
Students who are well-rested, focused, and connected to the real world are better equipped to succeed in their studies and build meaningful relationships. 
(The views are the author’s personal)

Aided by technology, new criminal laws will deliver justice within 3 years: Home Minister

 The home minister said earlier charge sheet meant submission of volumes of documents, but once the new laws come into force the charge sheet will be contained in a pen drive and the response to it can also be delivered digitally on a pen drive. 

PTI NEW DELHI: Technology will be a key enabler for the new criminal laws that come into effect July 1 as summons will be issued by SMS, 90 per cent witnesses will appear through video calls and courts will issue orders within three years of filing of an FIR, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said.

“I can tell you with confidence that after three years, our criminal justice system will be the most modern criminal justice system in the world,” he told PTI in an interview over the weekend.

Piloted by the home minister himself, the newly enacted criminal laws — the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya Act will come into effect from July 1, replacing the colonial-era Indian Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure and the Indian Evidence Act of 1872 respectively.

In the interview, Shah laid out for the first time many details of the new criminal justice system, which he said are almost entirely driven by technology. For example, all court matters will become online and FIR, court diary and judgement will be digitised. Already, officials have collected finger prints data of nine crore criminals across the country in the last five years.

After lifting finger prints from a crime scene, police will be able to identify the criminal and also if the crime has been committed by a repeat offender from that data base of finger prints within seven and half minutes, Shah said.  

“We have brought very big reforms (through the new criminal laws). After the laws come into effect, 90 per cent people will not have to go to courts. The witnesses will appear online,” he added. 

Earlier, he said, summon meant physically serving it to someone at their home. 

“Many such changes have been incorporated (in new laws). Similar is the case with regards to the charge sheet too,” he said. The Home Minister said earlier charge sheet meant submission of volumes of documents, but once the new laws come into force the charge sheet will be contained in a pen drive and the response to it can also be delivered digitally on a pen drive. “All these matters will now be online. 

The FIR, court diary, judgement will also be digitised. We have made forensic evidence compulsory in cases where there is a provision for imprisonment for a period of minimum seven years,” he said. 

Asked about the preparation for rolling out the new laws, the Home Minister said it is going on full swing and training of officials is almost over. 

Significant discovery by Dr Kamal Bhujel involving negative absorption in the infrared (IR)

KalimNews, Kalimpong, 26 May 2024 : In recent times, there have been numerous encouraging reports highlighting the achievements of young people from Kalimpong, Darjeeling, the Gorkhas of the plains, and surrounding areas. These young individuals have been excelling in various fields, bringing pride to their communities and inspiring others.

It’s the time when the Gorkha community is making significant progress in various fields, including scientific discoveries. Consequently, Dr. Kamal Bhujel, a resident of Dilaram Tea Estate, has pioneered a new process known as Negative Absorption in the Infrared region during his research. Dr. Kamal Bhujel attained his PhD degree from the Department of Physics at Mizoram University in 2023. 
His research focused on Thin-film Perovskite solar cells, conducted primarily at the Solar Energy Research Lab at the Indian Institute of Technology-Dhanbad (IIT-Dhanbad) under the guidance of Professor Rajalingam Thangavel. During the fabrication of these solar cells, he engineered a thin film of Nickel oxide, with a thickness measured in nanometers, onto FTO (Fluorine Doped Tin Oxide).

In solar cell applications, it is essential to assess both the optical and electrical properties. To do so, measuring Absorption and Transmittance becomes mandatory. This involves directing a light wave (ranging from 200 to 3000nm) onto the sample and observing the degree of absorption and transmission of the incident wave. The outcome of these measurements yielded unexpectedly surprising results.
It was discovered that the quantity of transmitted wave exceeded that of the incident wave, causing the Absorption curve to exhibit negativity, hence termed ‘Negative Absorption.’ This phenomenon contradicts the ‘Law of Conservation of Energy,’ presenting an apparent impossibility. Notably, no prior reports of such a process in nickel oxide existed. A similar discovery was made by CV Raman and KS Krishnan in 1928, involving irradiation of a liquid with a monochromatic wave, yet research in this domain remains scarce.
Dr. Kamal Bhujel suggests that the precise mechanism underlying this process remains elusive. While this research furnishes compelling evidence for its existence, further rigorous investigations are indispensable to elucidate its origins. 
Dr. Kamal proposes a tentative explanation: when infrared waves interact with the junction of FTO and nickel oxide, molecules in this region become excited and transform into energy, resulting in a transmittance exceeding 100%.
The recent discovery of negative absorption in the infrared (IR) region by Dr. Kamal Bhujel and his team holds significant potential for the development of new types of metamaterials and advanced applications in various fields. 
This research was supported by Dipali Nayak, a PhD scholar from the Department of Physics at IIT-Dhanbad, along with MSc students Kiran Kumari Pal and Pritam Sardar. Prof. Suman Rai and Dr. Ningthoujam S. Singh assisted in the manuscript preparation, and Prof. Thangvel provided overall direction for the research. 
Negative absorption in the IR region could pave the way for creating innovative metamaterials that manipulate light in unconventional ways, potentially leading to advancements in optoelectronics and sensing technologies. \
Additionally, this phenomenon could be particularly useful in the synthesis of solar cells designed for spacecraft, where harnessing infrared radiation is critical due to its abundance in space environments. 
To ensure the robustness and recognition of such a groundbreaking discovery, it is essential that the research undergoes rigorous peer review and is published in a prestigious scientific journal. This process will validate the findings and facilitate further exploration and application of these novel materials in the scientific community. 
Any new findings within the scientific community necessitate publication in a renowned, world-class journal, substantiated by rigorous peer review.
Despite initiating this research in 2020 and completing it by 2022, Dr. Kamal Bhujel faced a prolonged wait for publication. Initially rejected by the first journal due to perceived insufficiencies, his work underwent further scrutiny across seven subsequent submissions, each transferring to journals aligned with their respective fields. 
Finally, on February 28, 2024, the manuscript found its home in Physica B: Condensed Matter, a journal within the Elsevier Group. Following a thorough revision process addressing reviewers’ comments, acceptance came swiftly on May 20, with online publication following on May 21. Dr. Bhujel expresses profound joy at the publication of his research, extending heartfelt gratitude to all supporters. He encourages fellow Gorkha researchers to persist in advancing their studies in a similar vein.

AI to keep track of vehicles and traffic in Sikkim: New system installed at 16 points in first phase

 The state transport department made the announcement on Tuesday after running trials of the new system at various places for about a week

Vivek Chhetri, TT, Darjeeling, 15.05.24 : 
A road in Gangtok. Sikkim will introduce an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven traffic management system throughout the state from May 25.

The state transport department made the announcement on Tuesday after running trials of the new system at various places for about a week.

“In this first phase, the system has been installed in 16 points across Sikkim. Depending on the feedback from police, we will install the system at additional places in the second phase,” Raj Yadav, the secretary of the transport department, told The Telegraph.

The system has been set up at four places in Gangtok.

The new system powered by advanced AI algorithms automatically detects the validity of documents like insurance, and fitness pollution and immediately generates e-challans.

“Since the data of all vehicles in the country have been uploaded on NIC (National Informatics Centre), the system on reading the registration number can scan the document details of the vehicle,” said Yadav.

Apart from hauling up document defaulters, the system that encompasses cameras can detect and fine traffic violations such as speeding, jumping signals and improper lane usage among others.

This is the first time that an AI-driven traffic management system has been introduced in the region. Since the start of the trial period, people in Sikkim have been rushing to get their documents, especially pollution certificates, updated.

“There is a huge rush. In fact, we kept our pollution centre in Gangtok open even on Sunday to tackle the rush,” said an employee of the centre.

The new system is also expected to ensure better traffic control in Gangtok, where traffic congestion is the norm, especially during peak tourism seasons.

“For example, if there is no congestion on a particular stretch, the traffic signal would coninue to remain green thus ensuring smooth traffic flow,” said Yadav.

Many traffic signals work on timers which does not necessarily reflect the needs of the road. Traffic signals manned by humans do not have a live update on the overall traffic situation in the area either.

The police said the system would ensure that time was not wasted unlike when physical checking of vehicle documents was done.

“Transparency will also be strengthened,” quipped a driver.

Delhi High Court asks Google, Microsoft to seek Delhi High Court asks Google, Microsoft to seek review of ruling on removal of non-consensual intimate images

They said the search engines do not ‘host’ any content, and once an objectionable content has been removed from the site hosting it, it will not appear in search results as well

PTI, New Delhi, 09.05.24 : The Delhi High Court on Monday asked Microsoft, which owns ‘Bing’, and Google to seek a review of an order by a single judge directing them to identify and de-index non-consensual intimate images without requesting for their specific URLs, after the search engine giants filed an appeal against the ruling.

The senior counsel for the appellants said unlike in cases of child sexual abuse material, non-consensual intimate images cannot be detected by their current technology and therefore it was not possible for them to comply with the order passed by the single judge in April 2023.
Their senior lawyers assured the court a new technology is being developed but it has not yet reached a stage where it can detect such non-consensual content on its own.

They said the search engines do not “host” any content, and once an objectionable content has been removed from the site hosting it, it will not appear in search results as well.

Stating that “no one can ask you to do the impossible”, a bench headed by Acting Chief Justice Manmohan asked them to approach the single judge to reconsider his directions.

“Keeping view of the aforesaid, it would be appropriate if the appellants file a review and bring the aforesaid facts to the notice of the single judge. In the event the appellants are aggrieved by order of the single judge in the review petition, the appellants shall be at liberty to revive the present appeals,” the bench, also comprising Justice Manmeet PS Arora, said.

As the senior counsel for Google sought sought an assurance that no coercive action would be taken against them for non-compliance with the single judge’s directions, the court observed no such action has been taken till now.

In an order passed on April 26, 2023, the single judge had said it was the responsibility of the search engines to immediately cease access to any offending content and the victim cannot be made to face humiliation or harassment by having to approach the authorities again seeking the same relief.

The ruling came on a petition by a woman who sought blocking of certain sites exhibiting her intimate images.

The single judge had stated “Non-Consensual Intimate Images (NCII) abuse” , which includes “revenge porn”, violates the right to privacy and causes psychological damage to the victim.

The single judge had asserted that search engines were obligated to observe due diligence while discharging their duties under Rule 3 of the IT Rules, including making reasonable efforts to prevent hosting, displaying, uploading or sharing of any information that is invasive of another person’s privacy and violates any law for the time being in force, or they will lose the protection from liability accorded to them under Section 79 of the IT Act.

“If information is relating to content which is prima facie in the nature of any (NCII) material.., the search engine is required to take all reasonable and practicable measures to remove or disable access to such content which is hosted, stored, published or transmitted by it,” the single judge had said.

“The time-frame as stipulated under Rule 3 of the IT Rules must be strictly followed without any exceptions, and if there is even minor deviation from the said time-frame, then the protection from liability accorded to a search engine under Section 79 of the IT Rules cannot be invoked by the search engine,” the single judge bench had stated.

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams set to fly into space for a third time on May 7

Starliner will carry Williams, 58, and Butch Wilmore to the International Space Station, marking what could be a momentous and long-awaited victory for the beleaguered Boeing programmeSunit,  Williams : File 

PTI, Washington, 06.05.24, : Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams is ready to fly into space for the third time on Tuesday as the pilot aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft in its the first crewed test flight.

Boeing’s Starliner will blast off for the International Space Station from Cape Canaveral in Florida.

Starliner will carry Williams, 58, and Butch Wilmore to the International Space Station, marking what could be a momentous and long-awaited victory for the beleaguered Boeing programme.

The scheduled lift-off is set for 22:34 local time on Monday (8:04  am IST on Tuesday) “We are all here because we are all ready. Our friends and family have heard about it and we’ve talked about it and they are happy and proud that we are part of the process to fix it all,” the BBC quoted Williams as saying The mission has been delayed for several years because of setbacks in the spacecraft’s development.

If it is successful, it will become the second private firm able to provide crew transport to and from the ISS, alongside Elon Musk’s SpaceX.

Such a scenario — with both SpaceX’s Crew Dragon and Starliner flying regularly — is one for which the US space agency has long waited.

“Design and development is hard — particularly with a human space vehicle,” said Mark Nappi, vice president and Starliner programme manager at Boeing, during a Thursday news briefing.

“There’s a number of things that were surprises along the way that we had to overcome. … It certainly made the team very, very strong. I’m very proud of how they’ve overcome every single issue that we’ve encountered and gotten us to this point,” Nappi said.

“This is history in the making,” NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said of the upcoming Starliner mission during a March 22 news conference. “We’re now in the golden era of space exploration.” SpaceX and Boeing developed their respective vehicles under NASA’s Commercial Crew Programme, a partnership with private industry contractors. From the outset, the space agency aimed to have both companies operating at once. The Crew Dragon and Starliner spacecraft would each serve as a backup to the other, giving astronauts the option to keep flying, even if technical issues or other setbacks grounded one spacecraft.

Williams received her commission as an Ensign in the United States Navy from the United States Naval Academy in May 1987.

Williams was selected as an astronaut by NASA in 1998 and is a veteran of two space missions, Expeditions 14/15 and 32/33.

She served as a flight engineer on Expedition 32 and then commander of Expedition 33.

During her first spaceflight, Expedition 14/15, Williams was launched with the crew of STS-116 on December 9, 2006, docking with the International Space Station on December 11, 2006. While onboard, she established a world record for females with four spacewalks totalling 29 hours and 17 minutes. Astronaut Peggy Whitson subsequently broke the record in 2008 with a total of five spacewalks.

On Expedition 32/33, Williams was launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, along with Russian Soyuz commander Yuri Malenchenko and Flight Engineer Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, on July 14, 2012.

Williams spent four months conducting research and exploration aboard the orbiting laboratory.

She landed in Kazakhstan on November 18, 2012, after spending 127 days in space.

During their Expedition, Williams and Hoshide performed three spacewalks to replace a component that relays power from the space station’s solar arrays to its systems and repair an ammonia leak on a station radiator. With 50 hours and 40 minutes, Williams once again held the record for total cumulative spacewalk time by a female astronaut. The record has since been overtaken by Peggy Whitson. Williams has spent a cumulative total of 322 days in space.

Williams was born in Euclid, Ohio, to Indian-American neuroanatomist Deepak Pandya and Slovene-American Ursuline Bonnie (Zalokar) Pandya.

She holds a physical science degree from the US Naval Academy and a Master of Science in Engineering Management from Florida Institute of Technology.

Finger against Governor Bose for ‘physical advances’, cops seek Raj Bhavan CCTV footage

Before leaving the city, Bose had said in an audio statement that he smelt a “sinister plot” and that no one would be able to deter him from his “determined efforts to expose corruption and curb violence”
Kinsuk Basu, TT, Calcutta, 05.05.24 : The special enquiry team probing allegations of “physical advances” against governor C.V. Ananda Bose, as levelled by a contractual Raj Bhavan employee, has sought CCTV footage from the governor’s office. 

A  letter sent late on Friday night requested footage related to some of the places the young woman has mentioned in her complaint. The letter set no timeframe.

A city police officer quoted the letter as saying that the footage was required in connection with a complaint the police had received against the governor.

Among the places identified in the letter are the governor’s office and a conference room where Bose has been accused of trying to lure the complainant with the offer of a promotion, a senior police officer said.

“The footage is part of a basic enquiry about what the woman has alleged,” he added.

“Over the next few days, we will speak to some Raj Bhavan staff members as part of our preliminary enquiry into the allegations. If the CCTV footage is not made available, we will mention that in our report.”

The officer in charge of the police’s Raj Bhavan outpost handed the letter to a senior official from the governor’s secretariat, the police said.

“Since there is no specific timeframe for the enquiry, the letter sent to the Raj Bhavan doesn’t specify the time within which the footage would have to be submitted,” a senior police officer said. “We will wait a few days.”

Senior police officers did not want to comment whether they would visit the Raj Bhavan to question the staff or send summons asking them to face the enquiry team.

After the woman lodged her complaint with Hare Street police station on Thursday evening, the police made a general diary entry (GDE) and formed an eight-member special enquiry team headed by deputy police commissioner (central) Indira Mukherjee.

Bose left for Kochi on Friday. On Saturday, this newspaper tried to contact the governor over his phone several times but he remained “unreachable”.

A message to the governor has gone unanswered so far. Calls to Bose’s officer-on-special-duty at the Raj Bhavan have not elicited any response.

Before leaving the city, Bose had said in an audio statement that he smelt a “sinister plot” and that no one would be able to deter him from his “determined efforts to expose corruption and curb violence”.

On Saturday, Trinamool national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee asked why the governor had left the city if he had nothing to hide.

“I feel ashamed to talk about this. Two days ago, Bengal’s governor sexually assaulted a contractual staff who is his daughter’s age,” Abhishek alleged at a news conference.

“The next day, he left the city. If you have nothing to hide, then cooperate with the investigation. Why are you running away?”

The woman has accused Bose of making an indecent proposal to her and touching her inappropriately.

She has mentioned two alleged incidents, the first purportedly taking place at Bose’s office at the Raj Bhavan around 12.45pm on April 24. The complainant has said she managed to get out of the room.

The second alleged incident happened on May2, this time in the conference room, the woman has said.

According to Article 361 of the Constitution, no criminal proceedings can be conducted against the President or a governor during their term in office.

If a complaint is lodged against a governor, the police can submit a preliminary report to the state government, which can forward it to the President, the appointing authority of governors.

अब परिषदीय विद्यालयों के बच्चे भी चलाएंगे कम्प्यूटर

बरेली। परिषदीय विद्यालयों के बच्चे भी अब कम्प्यूटर चलाते नजर आएंगे इसके लिए एनसीआरटी ने कक्षा 6,7,8 की विज्ञान की पुस्तकों में पाठ्यक्रम में बदलाव कर कम्प्यूटर से सम्बन्धित सामग्री को जोड़ा गया है ताकि बच्चे आर्टिफिशियल इंटेलीजेंस के विषय में दक्ष हो सकें।

उत्तर प्रदेश कोआपरेटिव बैंक लिमिटेड लखनऊ द्वारा संचालित एग्रीकल्चर कोआपरेटिव स्टाफ ट्रैनिंग इंस्टीट्यूट में डिजिटल लिटरेसी,कम्पयूटेंशन थिंकिंग कोडिंग एवम आर्टिफिशियल इंटेलिजेंस का पांच दिवसीय प्रशिक्षण सोमवार से प्रारम्भ हुआ जिसमे बरेली जनपद से डायट प्रवक्ता फरीदपुर सावित्री यादव, दमखोदा ब्लाक के एकेडमिक रिसोर्स पर्सन बलवीर सिंह, शेरगढ़ ब्लाक के एकेडमिक रिसोर्स पर्सन ओम कुमार सक्सेना,सीमा कश्यप ने प्रतिभाग किया।

प्रशिक्षण के विषय में बरेली के एआरपी ओम सक्सेना ने बताया कि आज के युग में कम्प्यूटर शिक्षा अत्यन्त जरूरी है यह युग आर्टिफिशियल इंटेलिजेंस का युग है। उन्होंने बताया कि यह प्रशिक्षण जनपद के उच्च प्राथमिक एवं संविलियन विद्यालयों के एक-एक अध्यापक को दिया जायेगा जिससे जनपद के कक्षा 6,7,8 में अध्यनरत बच्चे लाभान्वित होंगे।

कोहरे के मौसम के दौरान सुचारु रुप से ट्रेन संचालन सुनिश्चित करने के लिए होगा फाग सेफ डिवाइस का इस्तेमाल

बरेली। भारतीय रेलवे द्वारा कोहरे के मौसम के दौरान सुचारु रुप से ट्रेन संचालन सुनिश्चित करने के लिए सम्पूर्ण भारतीय रेलवे पर 19742 फाग सेफ डिवाइस का प्रावधान किया गया है।

पूर्वाेत्तर रेलवे पर कुल 1091 फाग सेफ डिवाइस का प्रावधान किया गया गया है जिसमें इज्जतगनर मण्डल को 268 फाग सेफ डिवाइस उपलब्ध कराया गया है। फाग सेफ डिवाइस से ट्रेन सेवाओं की विश्वसनीयता बढ़ती व विलम्बन कम होता है तथा समग्र सुरक्षा एवं संरक्षा सुनिश्चित करता है।

प्रति वर्ष कोहरे के मौसम में उत्तर भारत में गाड़ियों का संचलन प्रभावित होता है। जी.पी.एस. आधारित फाग सेफ डिवाइस सभी प्रकार के सिंगल लाइन, डबल लाइन, विद्युतीकृत और गैरविद्युतीकृत रेल खण्डों पर सभी प्रकार के विद्युत एवं डीजल इंजनों, ई.एम.यू./मेमू/डेमू गाड़ियों के लिये उपयुक्त है, जो घने कोहरे में गाड़ी चलाने में काफी उपयोगी है। लोको पायलट को यह डिवाइस निर्धारित लैंड मार्क जैसे सिगनल, समपार फाटक, स्थाई गति अवरोधक, न्यूट्रल सेक्शन की आनबोर्ड रियल टाइम इन्फार्मेशन उपलब्ध कराता है तथा 500 मीटर के आगे आने वाले तीन निर्धारित लैंड मार्क की सूचना वायस मैसेज के साथ प्रदर्शित करता है।

इस डिवाइस में 18 घंटे के लिए इन-बिल्ट रीचार्जेबल बैटरी बैकअप का प्रावधान किया गया है। यह डिवाइस आकार में छोटा, वजन में हल्का व मजबूत बनाया गया है, जिसे लोको पायलट अपनी ड्यूटी शुरु करने पर अपने साथ आसानी से इंजन तक ले जा सकते हैं तथा इसे इंजन के कैब डेस्क पर आसानी से रख सकते हैं।


इज्जतनगर मंडल पर कोहरे के समय में दृश्यता कम होती है, जिससे इस आधुनिक फाग सेफ डिवाइस की सहायता से गाड़ियों का संचालन सुरक्षित एवं संरक्षित ढ़ंग से किया जा रहा है। यह आधुनिक फाग सेफ डिवाइस कोहरा, बारिस या धूप जैसे मौसम में भी कार्यशील रहता है, जिससे गाड़ियों की सुरक्षा तथा संरक्षा बढ़ जाती है।

अब रोहिलखण्ड यूनिवर्सिटी छात्र एग्रीकल्चर से कर सकेंगे बीएससी और एमएससी

बरेली। महात्मा ज्योतिबा फुले रुहेलखंड विश्वविद्यालय में छात्र एग्रीकल्चर से बीएससी और एमएससी कर सकेंगे। एग्रीकल्चर में भविष्य बनाने वाले छात्रों को अब मेरठ, पंतनगर या फिर हरियाणा की दौड़ नहीं लगानी पड़ेगी। वहीं अमेरिका की मेसाचुसेट्स यूनिवर्सिटी में अब रुहेलखंड विश्वविद्यालय के छात्र अध्ययन और शोध कर सकेंगे। दोनों के मध्य तकनीकी स्थानांतरण और शैक्षणिक एमओयू हुआ।

इस दौरान मैसाचुसेट्स यूनिवर्सिटी के प्रो. ओपी धनखड़ ने रुहेलखंड विश्वविद्यालय का दौरा भी किया।एमओयू तकनीकी समझौते पर हस्ताक्षर प्रो. एसएस बेदी, प्रो. सुधीर कुमार, प्रो. उपेन्द्र कुमार, प्रो. नवीन और प्रो. एसके पांडेय ने किए। कुलपति प्रो. केपी सिंह ने बताया कि मैसाचुसेट्स यूनिवर्सिटी में अध्ययन और शोध कार्यों के लिए विद्यार्थियों को आर्थिक सहायता प्रदान की जाएगी। पादप विज्ञान विभाग और डायरेक्टरेट ऑफ इंटरनेशनल रिलेशनशिप के संयुक्त तत्वाधान में कार्यक्रम हुआ। विभाग अध्यक्ष प्रो. आलोक श्रीवास्तव ने तकनीकी हस्तांतरण के लिए मेसाचुसेट्स यूनिवर्सिटी को धन्यवाद भी दिया। प्रो. उपेंद्र कुमार ने बताया कि मैसाचुसेट्स यूनिवर्सिटी विश्व रैंकिंग में 21वें नंबर पर है। संकाय अध्यक्ष प्रो. संजय कुमार गर्ग, डॉ. अतुल कटियार, प्रो. जेएन मौर्य, प्रो. भोले खान, डॉ. विजय कुमार सिंहाल, डॉ. पंकज अरोरा, डॉ. ललित पांडेय, तपन वर्मा, रॉबिन बालियान मौजूद रहे।

रुहेलखंड विश्वविद्यालय में कृषि संकाय खोलने के लिए विद्या परिषद की बैठक में पिछले वर्ष स्वीकृति मिल गई थी। इसके बाद यह तय हो गया था कि 2024-25 के सत्र में कृषि संकाय शुरू हो जाएगा। बैचलर डिग्री के रूप में बीएससी एजी, बीएससी इन फिशरीज साइंस, बीएससी इन प्लांट पैथालोजी, बीबीए इन एग्रीकल्चर, कृषि रसायन, खेती तकनीकी, कृषि उद्यान, फल विज्ञान, फसल विज्ञान आदि। मास्टर डिग्री में एमएससी कृषि, उद्यान के अलावा एमएससी कृषि के बाद पीएचडी करने का भी मौका विश्वविद्यालय उपलब्ध कराएगा। शिक्षकों और स्टाफ की भर्ती होगी।

रुहेलखंड विश्वविद्यालय में कृषि सकाय जुलाई 2024 से अस्तित्व में आ जाएगा। बीएसएसी-एजी और एमएससी-एजी की कक्षाएं शुरू होंगी। विद्यार्थियों को कृषि के क्षेत्र में विश्वविद्यालय भविष्य बनाने के लिए पूरी सुविधा देगा।