07/06/2026
IUST Vice Chancellor Inaugurates Herbal Park At BEI Khimber, Emphasizes Innovation, Sustainability And Conservation
“Future Generations Will Benefit Not Only From What We Build, But From What We Preserve”: Prof. Romshoo
Srinagar, 06 June, 2026: As part of continued efforts to promote environmental awareness and sustainability beyond World Environment Day, Vice Chancellor of the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), Prof. Shakil Ahmad Romshoo, inaugurated a Herbal Park at Khimber, Srinagar dedicated to aromatic, medicinal, and herbal plant species and called for nurturing environmentally conscious and innovation-driven future generations.
The initiative, jointly undertaken by the Nigeen Lake Conservation Organisation (NLCO) and Bilaliya Educational Institute (BEI), witnessed the plantation of a large number of medicinal, aromatic and indigenous herbal species, transforming the campus into a vibrant green space and a living laboratory for environmental education, biodiversity conservation and sustainable learning.
The event drew enthusiastic participation from students, academicians, environmentalists, government officials, civil society members and representatives of various educational and environmental organisations.
Among the distinguished guests present on the occasion were Dr. G.N. Itoo, Former Director General School Education and Director Centre for Good Governance and Policy Analysis, IUST; Dr. Farooq Peer, Former Secretary JKBOSE; Farooq A. Gillani, Former Chief Conservator of Forests; Dr. G.N. Qasba, Former Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation and Prof. Sajad Ahmad Gangoo, Dean Students Welfare, SKUAST-Kashmir.
The programme was also attended by Ghulam Mohiuddin, Chief Education Officer Srinagar; Manzoor Ahmad, Project Officer, LCMA; Vandana Daftari, Regional Head, Art of Living; Abdul Rouf Khan, Incubation Manager (Startups & Innovations), SKUAST-K; Ishrat Aslam, Enforcement Officer, LCMA; Dr. Shahnawaz Ahmad Dar, University of Kashmir; Er. Abdul Rashid, University of Kashmir; Lateef Ahmad, DFO, SMC; Shamim Shah, TAFI; Burhan Misger, TAFI; Farooq Kuthoo, President, TAAK; Farooq Ashai & Khursheed Ahmad of Crescent Public S