Dr. G.K. Pradhan, the Engineering Dean of AKS University participated in a Summit organized by the Environment Ministry of Govt. of India in Shilong (Meghalaya) on 17/11/16. The Summit was presided over by the veteran scientist Dr. V.P. Upadhyay. The discussion was focused on the adverse impact on the environment due to a large number of lime stones and the cement plants operationalised in Meghalaya state.

Institutions which participated in Summit: The subject experts from various institutions of India such as Chandigarh and Bhopal based Geological Survey of India, Mizoram University, C.S.I. Hyderabad and CEOs and Engineers of approximately 13 cement companies made their presence and expressed their views on the occasion.

Engineering Dean expressed views on Mining: Dr. G.K. Pradhan was invited exclusively to express his views on the topic pertaining to mining. Speaking extensively on the adverse impact of mining on environment, Dr. Pradhan said that the use of explosives needs to be fully banned and emphasized on the use of other scientific and technical alternatives. Dr.Pradhan suggested that the surface miner may be the better alternative of explosives.

AKS University offered the co-operation: Speaking on behalf of AKS University, Dr. Pradhan assured the delegates that the AKS University will co-operate in adequate use of surface miner through its research works in 13 mines running in Meghalaya state and all efforts shall be put in to achieve the substantial result.