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Prof. Bandela said that Bio-indicators are biological indicators of
environmental quality characterizing environmental conditions. He further
added that Bio- indication is a research activity allowing us to obtain a picture
of the ecological situation on the basis of its important element e.g. species,
ecological form, population and association of community.

There has been drastic changes on Ecology and Ecosystem after the
Vietnam War. After Tsunami, earthquakes in Killari and COVID there have
been tremendous changes in the ecosystem.

While speaking about the pollution he said that we can only dilute the
pollution,we cannot eradicate it. If we have to conserve the biodiversity, we
will have to take tremendous efforts, Prof. Bandela said.

Dr. Bandela stated that students should do research which will benefit
the society and country. He gave various examples to explain the imfact of
pollution and loss of biodiversity in the country and around the world.

Prof. Ajay Kumar Jadhav from Department of Microbiology, Govt.
Institute of Science, Chatrapati Sambhajinagar was the resource person for
the fourth session. Dr. Ajay Kumar spoke about 'The role of Micro-organisms
in sustainable development.' He gave detailed presentation regarding the how
microorganisms are so important in the sustainable development. He said
that only 1% of all Micro-organisms cause illnesses and only 4% of all bacteria
cause plant diseases. Dr. Ajay Kumar told that we should never
underestimate the power of Microbes in our life.

Dr. Mamta Goyal presented vote of thanks after the last session.

Participant: 89 Paper Published in Book – 22

Paper Presented in conference - 60 (Oral and Poster)

Organising Secretory

Prof. Laxmikant Shinde