Govt committed to technology-driven dev across J&K: Dar

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  • 08 Oct 2025

Awantipora, Oct 08: Minister for Agriculture, Rural Development, Panchayati Raj and Cooperatives, Javid Ahmad Dar on Wednesday inaugurated the International Conference on “Mapping the Future of Sustainable Landscapes: Geospatial Innovation for People, Places and Practices” at Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) here. The two-day conference organised by IUST in collaboration with the International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS) brings together global experts, academicians and policymakers to deliberate on the role of geospatial technologies in advancing sustainable development. In his inaugural address, the minister emphasised that the conference holds great relevance for the agriculture and horticulture sectors of Jammu & Kashmir, where geospatial innovations can help enhance productivity, resource management, and ecosystem conservation. He reiterated the J&K government’s commitment to sustainable and technology-driven development, underscoring that science, innovation, and community participation must work together to address emerging environmental challenges.      

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