NCPS 2023 Open Science Conf. inaugurated in the gracious presence of Chief Guest- Shri Sanjay Verma, Secretary (West), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India ; Guest of Honour- Dr. M. Rajeevan, Former Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences Government of India Special Guest-Dr. Harilal B. Menon, V.C Goa University & Dr. Thamban Meloth , Director, NCPOR.