Jammu and Kashmir Governor, Mr. N. N. Vohra, has called for promotion of collaborative research projects by all the Universities of the state for optimal utilization of infrastructure and resources. The main objective of these projects is to achieve speedy economic development of the State.<br/><br/>The Governor was addressing the Valedictory Session of the 3-day 5th JK Science Congress at the Jammu University, in Jammu last evening. The Science Congress was organized by the University of Jammu, in collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir State Council of Science and Technology on the theme of ‘Science for Society’.<br/><br/>AIR correspondent R.K. Raina reports from Jammu that the Governor stressed that such a collaborative approach would help in reducing the time and cost of research projects. He added that we need to focus on the application of research findings to boost agriculture, forestry, fish farming, floriculture, horticulture, vegetable cultivation, animal and sheep husbandry, water supply, healthcare and other critical sectors, which have greater and immediate relevance for the people and the State. He said that such a strategy would not only revolutionize the economy of the State but also generate employment avenues. He also referred to the serious consequences arising from climate change and the need to address such challenges immediately in a scientific and sustainable manner. Referring to the Science Congress, the Governor stressed that there is need to encourage and enable participation of more scholars and researchers from the remote areas like Kargil, Leh, Doda, Rajouri, Poonch and such other far-flung pockets so that they are able to pursue science as a career.<br/>