t was a pleasure to participate in the International Soil Salinity Conference (ISC – 2024) held at CSSRI, Karnal from 14 to 16 February, 2024. The theme of the Conference was “Rejuvenating Salt Affected Ecologies for Land Degration Neutrality under Changing Climate”. The organizers gave me the opportunity to preside over the inaugural function on 14th and also to deliver the Valedictory Address as Chief Guest on 16th February. Dr. S.K. Choudhary, Deputy Director General (NRH) inaugurated the conference as Chief Guest. The conference was attended by about 350 scientists including about two dozen salinity experts from abroad. Soil Salinity Map of the country was released during the conference. Dr. R.K. Yadav, Director, CSSRI and his team of dedicated scientists and other staff deserve special appreciation and congratulations for organizing this conference meticulously.
