Udhampur, Dec 01: Department of Botany Government College for
Women (GCW) Udhampur organised a Botanical trip to Panchari with the
aim to explore the rich diversity of the area.
More than 50 students of B.sc sem 3rd and sem 5th accompanied the
trip. The trip was initiated with permission of the principal of the
College Prof. (Dr.) Nalini Pathania. Prof. Indu Khajuria HoD
Chemistry waved a flag to begin the journey.
Prof. Anita Gupta, Head Department of Botany explained the purpose of
organising such trips. She emphasized the educational value and
opportunity for students to learn outside the classroom.
Dr. Yash Paul Singh on spot awared the students about the
traditional uses of various plants growing in that locality. Dr. Kiran
Parasher and Dr. Shagufta Rashid also accompanied the trip and
guided the students. Non-teaching staff Ram Krishan Lab. Bearer
and Jeet Lal gardener helped the students in collecting the
material.
