A student asked the Chief Minister how he felt about visiting Spiti Valley for the second time. He replied that Spiti was a beautiful region blessed with natural splendour.

Nadda stressed the need for effective utilisation of Central funds, timely administrative decisions, regular monitoring and stronger coordination between the Centre and the State Government. He underlined that road and rail connectivity, modern healthcare facilities and industrial infrastructure were essential for improving access to services, promoting tourism and generating employment.

The Indian parliamentarians reaffirmed India's steadfast commitment to global capacity-building and technical cooperation in the international fight against terrorism. International coordination was also termed imperative to prevent the misuse of modern technologies and illicit financial flows.

Announcing the university’s academic roadmap, Prof. Bansal said CUHP would organize a National Science Congress in January 2027 to mark its Foundation Day, followed by an International Science Congress in April 2027. The events will provide a platform for scientists and researchers from India and abroad to exchange ideas and promote scientific collaboration.

In his inaugural address, Dr. Jagdev Sharma, Director (Acting), ICAR-CPRI, Shimla, highlighted the increasing importance of processing potatoes in strengthening the potato value chain. He stressed the need for stronger collaboration among research institutions, farmers and the processing industry to improve productivity, processing quality, resource-use efficiency, sustainability and profitability.

During the exposure programme, the delegation also gained insights into the athlete-centred approach of the Aichi-Nagoya Games, the effective use of existing sports facilities, technology and the promotion of sports culture.

The Governor appreciated the Mutt’s efforts towards preserving traditional knowledge systems and imparting value-based education. He said that the Gurukul tradition represents an important dimension of India’s indigenous educational heritage, where learning is integrated with discipline, character building, spirituality, service and respect for society.

Rajesh Dharmani said that there was immense potential to connect the youth of Himachal Pradesh with Japan's advanced technical expertise, skill development systems and innovation ecosystem. He said that such collaboration could provide students and young people from the state with new opportunities for international education, training and employment.

He said that Himachal Pradesh has immense sporting talent and that young players need opportunities, facilities and encouragement to take their abilities to the next level. School-level tournaments play an important role in providing that exposure and helping talented youngsters gain competitive experience.

Presenting a research paper at an international workshop hosted by one of the world’s most recognised universities is a significant achievement for a doctoral researcher. Aastha’s accomplishment has added another proud chapter to her academic career while bringing recognition to her hometown and the state of Himachal Pradesh.