Srinagar, Jul 2: Students of Government Higher Secondary School, Nadihal in Bandipora district visited the Department of Biotechnology at the University of Kashmir as part of an educational tour aimed at exposing them to scientific research and laboratory practices.
According to a statement, the visit was organised to bridge the gap between classroom learning and practical applications in the field of biotechnology.
The students toured laboratories at the department and interacted with faculty members, including Head of the Department Ehtishamul Haq, as well as assistant professors Umar Mushtaq, Nadeem Nazir and Asif Amin.
The faculty introduced students to laboratory facilities and explained concepts related to genetic engineering, tissue culture and molecular biology, the statement said.
The school said the programme was coordinated by biology teacher Ishfaq Majeed Lone, while Principal Mohammad Hussain Magray and Vice Principal Mohammad Ramzan Najar facilitated the initiative.
Speaking at the conclusion of the tour, Lone said such educational visits help students understand the practical applications of biotechnology and encourage them to explore careers in life sciences by connecting classroom learning with laboratory experience.
