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The two- day Madhya Pradesh Women Science Congress- II titled 'Role of Women in Sustainable Development of Madhya Pradesh'sponsored by the MP Council of Science and Technology, Bhopal concluded here on Friday at Government Madhav Science College. Vikram University, Vice- Chancellor Prof TR Thapak chaired the valedictory ceremony.

Addressing on this occasion Thapak mentioned the valuable contribution of women in the development of several fields of the nation.

It is the duty of Indian society to empower women for their social, economical and scientific development.

Collector M Geetha in her address on the concluding day said that the Congress has given a wide dimension to participation of women of this state. It has provided a firm platform to congregate women and girl students.

Women should be empowered for the nations overall development.

Chief guest chairman, MP Pollution Control Board Dr NP Shukla said that women have a natural ability to scientific approach.

It makes a powerful impact on the development of human beings if the mothers of the families are literate. An attractive exhibition was held during the Congress in which School Education Department, Health Department, Energy Development Corporation, Women and Child Development and MP Pollution Control Board participated.

Women scientist Dr Sudha Mall was felicitated with the women innovation award. Young Women Scientist award was presented to Tripti A Dwiwedi. Dr Ulka Yadav was awarded for poster presentation.

Dr Anubha Gag, Dr Neeta Tapan, Dr Smita Bhawalkar, Dr Vandana Gupta, Dr Meenal Gupta were awarded for the best research paper presentation.

The guest introduction was given by Dr Pinki Dwiwedi. Dr Shobha Shoche conducted the programme, while the organising secretary Dr Chitralekha Kadel proposed a vote of thanks.

Awards presented to women scientists