Dehradun: The World Disaster Management Conference and the 20th Uttarakhand State Science and Technology Conference 2025 have commenced. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh participated in the event. A book by NDMA member Dr. Dinesh Kumar Aswal was also released. CM Dhami honored talented women scientists who have achieved outstanding achievements in the field of science and technology.
At the event held at the Graphic Era Silver Jubilee Convention Center in Dehradun, selected scientists from various research and educational institutions across the state were presented with the ‘Young Women Scientist Achievement Award 2025’ and the ‘UCOST Young Women Scientist Excellence Award’.
CM Dhami stated that science, research, and technology-based innovation play a crucial role in strengthening and making disaster management effective. He added that the research work of Uttarakhand’s young women scientists is inspiring not only for the state but also for the country and the world.
These scientists were honored with the Young Women Scientist Achievement Award: The honored scientists included Dr. Ankita Rajput, Dr. Garima Punetha, Dr. Mamta Arya, Dr. Harshit Pant, Dr. Priyanka Sharma, and Dr. Priyanka Pandey under the Young Women Scientist Achievement Award 2025 (up to 45 years).
Received the UCOST Young Women Scientist Excellence Award: Dr. Priyanka Uniyal, Palak Kansal, Radhika Khanna, Stuti Arya, and Devyani Mungal were honored under the UCOST Young Women Scientist Excellence Award (up to 30 years).
Union Minister of State for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences (Independent Charge) Jitendra Singh, in his address, said that there could be no better place than Uttarakhand to host this World Disaster Conference. This conference, organized in collaboration with international, national, and state-level institutions, is a visionary and extremely important initiative in the field of disaster management.
State-of-the-art weather forecasting radars will be installed in these locations: Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced that state-of-the-art weather forecasting radars will be installed in Haridwar, Pantnagar, and Auli, further strengthening the state’s weather warning system.
Mentioned the Silkyara Tunnel Operation: He also mentioned the Silkyara Tunnel Operation, stating that this operation proved that strong will, powerful leadership, and scientific expertise can successfully overcome any complex challenge.
CM Dhami stated that during this three-day international conference, representatives from various Himalayan states, along with scientists and researchers from India and abroad, will discuss in detail the challenges related to climate change and disaster management in the Himalayan region.
Concrete strategies will also be developed to further strengthen technological innovation, research collaboration, and global partnerships. He expressed confidence that the suggestions and solutions received at this conference will prove useful not only for Uttarakhand but for the entire world.
CM Dhami stated that the Himalayas are not just a mountain range, but the lifeblood of the entire Indian subcontinent. The rivers, glaciers, and biodiversity here play a vital role in maintaining environmental balance. Climate change, uncontrolled development, and exploitation of natural resources are continuously affecting the balance of the Himalayas.
Changing weather patterns, increasing rainfall intensity, unexpected cloudbursts, and landslides in the high Himalayan regions have raised new concerns. To address these challenges, better coordination between scientists, policymakers, and field experts is essential. This World Disaster Management Conference will serve as a bridge in this direction.
