Report on 6-Days Virtual Faculty Development Programme
On Environmental Management For Sustainable Development on 29th Jan to 03rd Feb 2024
Objective:
● Integrate Sustainability Education: Provide tools and insights to integrate sustainability and environmental awareness into their teaching methodologies.
● Promote Innovative Approaches: Facilitate exploration and understanding of innovative biotechnological methods for environmental conservation and waste management.
● Enhance Environmental Responsibility: Equip the knowledge and practices to foster environmental responsibility, specifically focusing on healthcare labs.
● Address Climate Change Challenges: Develop a comprehensive understanding of adaptive biotechnology to mitigate climate change impacts on living systems.
Benefits of attending the session:
● In-depth Learning: Participants gained deeper insights into environmental challenges and innovative solutions.
● Practical Application: Attendees learned practical techniques like bioremediation and waste recycling for real-world implementation.
● Networking: The program fostered collaboration opportunities among participants for future environmental projects.
● Knowledge Sharing: Exchange of ideas facilitated a rich learning environment and sharing of best practices.
● Forward-Thinking: Emphasis on proactive environmental stewardship inspired participants to take action for a greener future.
About the Event
Rai School of Sciences, Rai university had successfully inaugurated a 6-Days Virtual Faculty Development Programme on “Environmental Management for Sustainable Development”, scheduled from January 29th to February 3rd, 2024. Dr. Pradeepkumar Singh, HoD, Rai School of Sciences, took the initiative for organizing the Faculty Development Programme (FDP) with the support of Prof. (Dr). Anil Tomar, Provost, and Prof. (Dr.) Brijendrasinh Yadav, Registrar, at Rai University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Dr. Brijendra Singh Yadav, Registrar, Rai University, led the inaugural session, expressing a commitment to empower faculty and participants with advanced knowledge and practices in sustainable environmental management. During his address, highlighted the importance of addressing current environmental challenges and the pivotal role faculty members play in leading the way towards a sustainable future.
A series of enlightening lectures addressed urgent environmental concerns. Dr. Dharmesh Sur of Marwadi University began by discussing the basic and current needs of the green environment. The second day featured Prof. Shailesh R. Dave on biohydrometallurgy and Dr. R.C. Upadhyay on mushroom cultivation for waste recycling. Day 3 delved into solutions like Dr. Devayani Tipre's microbial e-waste treatment and Dr. Gopal Kalambe's sustainable healthcare practices. Dr. Edwin Pithawala led discussions on adapting biotechnology for climate change on Day 4. Day 5 saw Prof. Sheetal Bhasin's insights on sustainable development and Dr. Shweta Agrawal's analytical bioremediation approaches. Finally, Dr. Ronak Chhaya emphasized the importance of preserving tomorrow through sustainable practices, concluding the series on environmental stewardship.
The program drew participation from more than sixty individuals from various corners of India. The overall FDP session was well coordinated by Dr. Shital Thacker, Assistant Professor, Rai University. The program concluded with a valedictory speech by Mr. Veerendra Singh Nagoria, COE, Rai University. Participants' positive feedback during the closing ceremony not only signaled the end of a great program but also reinforced Rai University's dedication to building a community focused on environmental sustainability. As Rai University continues to lead the way in progressive education, this Faculty Development Programme stands as a testament to the University's dedication to creating a sustainable and eco-conscious academic community.
