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“Global Climate Change: Concerns and Solutions'' (GCCCS-2019) (February 15-16, 2019) National Conference on “Global Climate Change: Concerns and Solutions'' (GCCCS-2019) (February 15-16, 2019) Organized by Environmental Sustainability Management Cell MAHARSHI DAYANAND UNIVERSITY ROHTAK-124001 HARYANA, INDIA (NAAC Accredited ‘A’ Grade University) National Conference on “Global Climate Change: Concerns and Solutions'' (GCCCS-2019) (February 15-16, 2019) Organizing Committee: Patron-in-Chief: Prof. Rajbir Singh (Vice Chancellor) Patron: Prof. Pushpa Dahiya (Dean Faculty of Life Sciences) Convener: Prof. Rajesh Dhankhar (Coordinator, ESM Cell) Organizing Secretaries: Dr Surender Yadav, Deptt. of Botany, M.D.U., Rohtak Dr Krishna Kant Sharma, Deptt. of Microbiology, M.D.U., Rohtak Dr Rachna Bhateria, Deptt. of Environmental Sciences, M.D.U., Rohtak Joint Organizing Secretary: Dr. Sunil Kumar, Deptt of Environmental Sciences, M.D.U., Rohtak Message Dr. (Mrs.) Rajesh Dhankhar Professor Department of Environmental Science M.D.University, Rohtak It is a matter of immense pleasure for me to give a message for everyone through this contemporary Environmental Sustainability Management Cell of Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak. Maharshi Dayanand University realizes sustainable and holistic waste management essential in reducing its environmental footprint and providing a safe and healthy work environment for teaching and non-teaching employees, students, and visitors. The environmental sustainability management (ESM) cell has been established to recognize and solve the problems arising from human impact on the campus environment, which retroacts onto human society by having a negative impact on human values such as good health or the 'clean and green' environment. Environmental sustainability management cell was established in 2018 with a mission to build an environmentally sustainable society through pursuit of teaching research and extension activities. This national conference on “Global Climate Change: Concerns and Solutions” is a perfect platform for environmentalists, researchers, scientists, decision makers and students to come together, compare findings, and discuss the science of the future. Its purpose is to draw attention towards adverse effects of global warming. It aims at developing solutions for a sustainable future that could withstand the impacts of climate change. Global environment challenges such as global warming, ozone layer depletion and green house effects have posed a serious threat to the existence of mankind. With this fear engulfing everyone, environmental sustainability has become the talk of every environmental and political forum. I extend my hearty welcome to the invited distinguish speakers and the young aspirants to this two days national conference on “Global Climate Change: Concerns and Solutions''. I am also deeply thankful to Indian Metrological Department, Ministry of Earth Sciences for providing financial support for this seminar, Honourable Vice chancellor of M.D. University, Rohtak for making this event possible, and everyone who is part of this occasion. I hope that conversation of this conference would definitely direct the participants, especially students towards a successful journey of their academic career. S. No. Title 1. Climate change: Shobha saini, Saini institute of girl’s education, Rohtak. 2. Management of paddy waste by manure technology Simran, Vineeta Hooda, Deptt. Of Botany, M.D.University, Rohtak 3. Greener approach towards the synthesis of Nanoparticles and their enhanced activity, Tanya Dhanda A, Tamanna MalikA and V.K.MadanA, Department of Chemistry, CCSHAU, Hisar, 125004, Haryana, India 4. Hydrochemical characterisation of groundwater near khanak stone mining area Haryana, Anjali Yadav, Ritu Yadav, Sandeep Kumar, Sujata, Anita Singh1, Somvir Bajar, Department of Environmental Sciences, Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh 5. Statistical screening of nutrient and environmental factors to enhance methane oxidation using waste dumpsite soil as biocover , Somvir Bajar, Anita Singh, C.P. Kaushik, Anubha Kaushik, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar. 6. Management of environment pollution by producing microbial phytases using agriculture residues Pragya and Bijender Singh, Department of Microbiology. Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak. 7. Environmental changes and their effects on agriculture in Haryana Annu, Department of Zoology, MDU 8. Biosynthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles by Pseudomonas pseudoalcaligenes, Hari Mohan, Enakshi, Samander Kaushik, Kamla Chaudahary and Minakshi, Center of Medica biotech, MDU, Rohtak. 9. Impact of synthesis parameters on in vitro anti-fungal activity of copper nanoparticles synthesized using Azadirachta indica aqueous leaf extract, Manjeet Kaur, Department of Biotechnology, MDU Rohtak. 10. Optimization of laccase production from thermophilic fungus Thermoascus aurantiacus by statistical approach, Anita Singh, Somvir Bajar, Department of Environmental Sciences, Central University of Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir. 11. Fabrication of SnO2-CNT nanocomposite-based sensor for detecting pesticide, Vikas Dhull,, Department of Biotechnology, University Institute of Engineering & Technology. 12. Global warming a big concern, Sonali Verma, Jyoti Yadav and Ranjana Jaiwal, Department of Zoology, M. D. University, Rohtak. 13. Production and application of xylanase from thermophilic mould Myceliophthora thermophila in saccharification of agricultural residues , Seema Dahiya and Bijender Singh, Dept. of Microbiology, MDU Rohtak. 14. Climate change and the laws in India: a critical appraisal, Dr Jitender singh Dhull, Dept of Law, MDU 15. Climate Change: Role of Indian Judiciary, Kritika Nagpal, Research Scholar, Faculty of Law, MDU Rohtak. 16. Xylanase production by Trichoderma atroviride AD-130 using Saccharum munja as substrate, Anil Kumara, Joginder Singhb, Rajesh Dhankharc, a Pt. N. R. S. Govt. College, Department of Botany, Rohtak. 17. Removal of phenolic pollutants from water using immobilized enzymes, Jagdeep Singh, Seema, Rajeev Kumar Kapoor, Research Scholar, Department of Microbiology, M.D.U, Rohtak. 18. Association between occupational lead exposure and metabolic characteristics, Dr. Promilla Ahlawat, Dr. Vineeta Shukla and Dr. Rajeev Sen, Department of Zoology, M D University, Rohtak. 19. Bioremediation of pulp and paper industry effluents, Savita Sihag, Sheetal Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar. 20. Utilization of aquatic plants for heavy metal removal by adsorption process, Asha and Sunil Kumar, Department of Environmental Sciences, M.D.University, Rohtak. 21. Chemical pretreatment and saccharification of rice straw for bioethanol production, Anu and Bijender Singh, Department of Microbiology, Maharshi Dayanand University Rohtak. 22. Nanotechnology for water treatment, Asha, Department of Basic and Applied Sciences, Bhagat Phool Singh Mahilla Vishawavidyalaya. 23. Applications of nanotechnology in environment sustainability, Neelam Yadav, Surender Singh Yadav, Anil Kumar Chhillar, Centre for Biotechnology, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak. 24. Climate change, Dr. Sushila Dabas, Associate Professor & HOD of Botany, A.I.J.H.M.College 25. Statistical modelling of lead biosorption process in aqueous medium by Aspergillus Niger using Response Surface Methodology, Renu Dhaka and Rachna Bhateria, Department of Environmental Sciences, Maharshi Dayanand University Rohtak. 26. Vermicomposting as a process for management of sewage sludge and organic waste as an application for soil, Savita and Rajesh Dhankhar, Department of Environmental Science, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak. 27. Recent advancement in genomic characterization using Y STRs, Shivkant Sharma, Lokesh Kumari, Dr. Ritu Yadav, Department of Genetics, M.D.University. 28. Impact of ozone depletion on environment & human beings, Sudesh Kumari and Pushpa Dahiya. Department of Botany M.D.University,Rohtak 29. Advancements in wastewater management from industrial effluents, Jalaj Kumar Gour, Manoj Kumar Singh, Vipul Chaudhary, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. 30. ABSTRACT, Dr. Parveen Rani ,Associate Professor, Govt PG College for Women, Rohtak 31. Climate change in India: Causes and solution, Kiran, Law department, Mdu Rohtak. 32. Screening of phosphate solubilizing endophytic bacteria from nodules and roots of Cicer arietinum and Pisum sativum, Rajat Maheshwari, Namita Bhutani, Anu, Pooja Suneja*, Department of Microbiology, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak. 33. E-waste management: problems and solutions, Ritu Jakhar, Alka Khichi, Mehak Dangi, Centre for Bioinformatics, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak. 34. Cost effective xylanase production using Sugarcane bagasse and its application in saccharification, Alokika and Bijender Singh, Laboratory of Bioprocess Technology, Department of Microbiology, Maharshi Dayanand University Rohtak- 35. Air pollution tolerance index (apti) of plant species growing roadside of sector -9 gurugram (haryana), Nancy, Nitin Chauhan, Archana Sharma, Abhishek Swami, Department of Environmental Science, SGT University. 36. Biofortification of vitamin E by engineering genes involved in tocopherol biosynthesis for enhanced production under global climate change, Manish Sainger, Sonia Kapoor and P.K. Jaiwal, Deptt. of Biotechnology, UIET, M.D.University, Rohtak 37. Climate change and its impact on environment and human health, Pradeep and Pardeep Kumar,
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