DRASS: A refresher course on the exploration of critical and strategic minerals, organised by the Geological Survey of India (GSI), concluded at Government Degree College (GDC) Drass on Thursday, with officials and participants stressing the need for specialised skills in mineral exploration and sustainable resource management.
Deputy Commissioner Drass Imteeaz Kacho attended the valediction as the chief guest. GDC Drass Principal M.N.M. Shabani and GSI Director Abdul Qayuum were the guests of honour.
The programme was attended by participants of the training course as well as students from GDC Kargil.
The course focused on strengthening technical capacity and improving knowledge related to the exploration and sustainable management of critical and strategic mineral resources.
The valediction also provided a platform for highlighting the role of capacity building and industry-relevant learning in developing expertise in an area that has gained importance in resource exploration and management.
During the programme, ‘Drass Pickle – Trout’, developed through the Food Processing Skill Centre of GDC Drass, was formally launched in new packaging, with updated labelling and branding.
The college said the initiative was aimed at linking skill-based education with local resources, entrepreneurship and value addition, while providing a platform for locally developed products.
The event concluded with appreciation for the participants, trainers and institutions involved in the refresher course and the college’s efforts to strengthen skill-based and industry-oriented learning in the region.
