Govt adopting AI & emerging technologies to deal with natural disasters: CM
PIONEER EDGE NEWS SERVICE/ Dehradun
Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has said that the State government is adopting emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, to effectively respond to the increasing frequency of natural disasters and the broader impacts of climate change in the State. Reaffirming State government’s commitment to a development model that strikes a balance between ecology and economy the CM called upon the country’s leading social scientists to contribute towards shaping a comprehensive and evidence-based policy roadmap.
He was addressing the inaugural session of the 24th annual conference of the Indian Association of Social Science Institutions (IASSI) at Doon University on Friday. Dhami said that the State government is focussing on social justice, poverty alleviation and inclusive development. The CM said that under the leadership of PM Modi millions of citizens across the country have got benefitted from the numerous social security schemes. He said that the State government is working with full commitment and determination to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
In her address, the vice chancellor of Doon university Surekha Dangwal underlined the critical relevance of the conference themes, which include climate change, urbanization, and livelihood enhancement. She said that the State government has taken innovative and self-sustaining initiatives aimed at empowering women, particularly in the mountainous areas of the State.
Delivering the presidential address, member of NITI Aayog, Ramesh Chand said that India’s agricultural output remains stable and on a rising trajectory despite the mounting pressures of climate change. He attributed this resilience to the diversification of crops, expansion of irrigation infrastructure, and sustained investment in agricultural research and development. He pointed out that Uttarakhand faces growing concerns over fallow land, driven primarily by migration from rural areas, and urged focused efforts in horticulture and cluster farming to reinvigorate the rural economy and enhance agricultural productivity.
The VC of Nalanda University and chairman of IASSI, Sachin Chaturvedi emphasized the need to bridge the gap between science and society, and to integrate social sciences with natural sciences. He also called for a decolonization of academic thought, encouraging scholars to move beyond Western-centric narratives and embrace India’s indigenous knowledge systems.
Dean of the School of Social Sciences, Doon University RP Mamgain informed that the central themes of the event are climate and environmental challenges, urbanisation and sustainable development.
More than 400 delegates from across India, including eminent social scientists, researchers, and policymakers are taking part in the three day conference.
