At the recent National Conference on Recent Trends in Environmental Pollution and Health (NCRTEPH-2024), held on 28-29 November 2024 at Nagaland University, Lumami, several scholars were honoured for their contributions. The conference, organised by the university’s Department of Zoology, showcased research addressing pressing environmental issues.
Awards for best oral presentations were given to Disha Chauhan from Central University of Himachal Pradesh and Nagaland University scholars Noyingbeni M. Odyuo and Shisak Sharma. Meanwhile, Priyanka Debnath from Digboi College, Assam, alongside Nagaland University’s Hoamniu P. Khiamniungan and Priyakshi Saikia, were recognised for their poster presentations.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor J.K. Patnaik, highlighted the significance of the awards during his remarks, acknowledging the scholars’ achievements and expressing satisfaction that several awards were received by research scholars from the host university.
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The conference addressed critical topics such as the impact of environmental pollutants—including microplastics, pesticides, and heavy metals—on public health. Participants discussed potential solutions to mitigate pollution and its associated risks, emphasising the need for sustained efforts to safeguard ecological and human health.
With approximately 140 participants from 12 states across India, the conference provided a platform for researchers to present their findings across a range of themes, including water, soil, and air pollution, pesticide toxicity, and the role of microplastics and heavy metals in disease. Discussions also explored broader ecological perspectives, biodiversity, and the interplay between pollution and public health.
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