Session Chair

Diversity, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship for Regional Economic Growth.

Dr. Annapurna Boruah is an academician, geoscientist, energy explorationist, and sociopreneur.  With over ten years of experience in research and academia, she has cultivated expertise in various areas including CCUS (Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage), petroleum exploration, basin modeling, Himalayan tectonics, earth sciences, and energy transition. Her research findings have been disseminated through publications by reputed publishers, including Nature Publisher. She is involved in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG)'s "i-HAV" initiative, and the Ministry of Education Innovation cell. Dr. Boruah's achievements have been recognized widely. She is the founder of the start-up ENXARTH Private Limited (SAANEKI) and an advisory board member of the NGO "We For You". 

This session aligns with the following crucial topics but is not limited to 

1. Exploring the rich cultural, ethnic, and biodiversity of the Himalayan region. 

2. Addressing the unique challenges in Himalayan states and innovative engineering solutions. 

3. AI/ML Solutions to tackle regional issues and drive economic growth. 

4. Entrepreneurship opportunities for Fostering economic growth in Himalayan states. 

5. Strategies, and policies for rural and regional economic growth in the Himalayan states.