Srinagar, July 18: The Himalayan Policy and Research Foundation (HPRF) on Saturday organised a day-long Young Thinkers Meet at the Government College of Education, Srinagar, bringing together more than 50 research scholars from across the region to deliberate on key policy and development issues.
The event featured research presentations on governance, disaster management, peace education, the rural economy, the Himalayan ecosystem, culture, heritage, and contemporary geopolitical and geoeconomic challenges.
HPRF Editorial Board member Irshad Ahmad inaugurated the programme, highlighting the need for policy-oriented research rooted in the region's social, economic and environmental realities. Cluster University Srinagar Vice-Chancellor Prof Mohammad Mubin, who chaired the inaugural session, stressed the importance of protecting the fragile Himalayan ecosystem, while Government College of Education Principal Prof Seema Naz attended as Guest of Honour.
In the technical session, Dr Zahid Sultan spoke on evidence-based policymaking, research methodology and database development. Shortlisted scholars presented their research papers before an expert jury.
Central University of Kashmir Vice-Chancellor Prof A. Ravinder Nath, who chaired the session, underscored the significance of Himalayan-focused research. Three research papers were selected for honours based on originality, academic merit and analytical depth.
The valedictory session was attended by Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale as Chief Guest. HPRF Director Ashok Choudhary welcomed the gathering and highlighted the role of research in shaping public policy.
On the occasion, HPRF and ARNI University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote academic cooperation, research, knowledge exchange and capacity building. The Foundation also released its official brochure.
HPRF Founder Director Surinder Ambardar called for strengthening the Himalayan knowledge ecosystem and proposed the establishment of a Transcendental Knowledge Centre in Kashmir.
Addressing the gathering, Ramdas Athawale praised the initiative and assured support from the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to connect young researchers with flagship government programmes. He also felicitated the authors of the three best research papers during the closing ceremony.
Srinagar, July 18: The Himalayan Policy and Research Foundation (HPRF) on Saturday organised a day-long Young Thinkers Meet at the Government College of Education, Srinagar, bringing together more than 50 research scholars from across the region to deliberate on key policy and development issues.
The event featured research presentations on governance, disaster management, peace education, the rural economy, the Himalayan ecosystem, culture, heritage, and contemporary geopolitical and geoeconomic challenges.
HPRF Editorial Board member Irshad Ahmad inaugurated the programme, highlighting the need for policy-oriented research rooted in the region's social, economic and environmental realities. Cluster University Srinagar Vice-Chancellor Prof Mohammad Mubin, who chaired the inaugural session, stressed the importance of protecting the fragile Himalayan ecosystem, while Government College of Education Principal Prof Seema Naz attended as Guest of Honour.
In the technical session, Dr Zahid Sultan spoke on evidence-based policymaking, research methodology and database development. Shortlisted scholars presented their research papers before an expert jury.
Central University of Kashmir Vice-Chancellor Prof A. Ravinder Nath, who chaired the session, underscored the significance of Himalayan-focused research. Three research papers were selected for honours based on originality, academic merit and analytical depth.
The valedictory session was attended by Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale as Chief Guest. HPRF Director Ashok Choudhary welcomed the gathering and highlighted the role of research in shaping public policy.
On the occasion, HPRF and ARNI University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote academic cooperation, research, knowledge exchange and capacity building. The Foundation also released its official brochure.
HPRF Founder Director Surinder Ambardar called for strengthening the Himalayan knowledge ecosystem and proposed the establishment of a Transcendental Knowledge Centre in Kashmir.
Addressing the gathering, Ramdas Athawale praised the initiative and assured support from the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to connect young researchers with flagship government programmes. He also felicitated the authors of the three best research papers during the closing ceremony.
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