KL Desk
Jammu
N. N. Vohra, Governor Jammu and Kashmir, Saturday emphasized the need for forging collaborative arrangements among the universities, leading laboratories and research institutions, DRDO and the industry for undertaking research in carefully identified areas for enabling the time-bound development of cells, modules and materials which will pave the way for large scale production of the required semi-conductor products.
The Governor, as Chief Guest, was addressing the Valedictory Session of the 3-day 2nd International Symposium on “Semiconductor Materials and Devices (ISSMD-2)”, organized by the Department of Physics and Electronics, University of Jammu, in collaboration with the Society for Semiconductor Devices, New Delhi, at General Zorawar Singh Auditorium here this evening.
The Governor said that alongside undertaking high-end research projects there is urgent need for developing manufacturing skills and observed that such endeavours would materialize if the industry is involved right from the beginning of a project. He added that there is need for acquiring expertise in various arenas for securing rapid economic development of the country. In this context, he emphasized the need for the development of semiconductors and the materials from which these are to be manufactured and emphasised that this would require close collaboration between physicists, chemists and engineers in various fields, among others.
In regard to harnessing non-conventional energy sources, particularly solar energy, the Governor observed that this can go a long way in meeting the colossal gap in the obtaining energy availability but this shall require developing appropriate technology to make the required products cost effectives.
The Governor congratulated the University of Jammu for organizing this Symposium on a highly relevant subject and complimented the Society for Semiconductor Devices, New Delhi, for supporting this laudable initiative.
The Governor was honoured on this occasion by presenting to him a memento by Prof. M. P. S. Ishar, Vice Chancellor,Jammu University.
Prof. M. P. S. Ishar, Vice Chancellor, Jammu University, speaking on the occasion said that the Symposium provided a very good opportunity for the young scientists to present their research papers and interact with the renowned experts in the field.
Prof. Mushahid Husain, Secretary, Society for Semiconductor Devices, New Delhi, dwelt on the establishment, evolution, growth and activities of the Society. He also gave a resume of the various conferences organized by this organization from time to time and its future plan of action. He thanked the Governor for delivering the Valedictory Address.
