PM Modi Joins 106th Indian Science Congress To Talk Science
106th Indian Science Congress 2019 was inaugurated today by the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi. The theme of the event this year is – ‘Future India: Science and Technology’
In his inaugural speech at LPU, Jalandhar he recalled eminent Indian Scientists who left a mark in history namely J.C. Bose, C.V. Raman, Meghnad Saha, and S.N. Bose, He said they served the country in their time with “minimum resources” and “maximum struggle.”
He further remembered all the former prime ministers of India and said that Shastri ji gave us the slogan: “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan,”, Atal ji added “Jai Vigyan” to it and today its the right time to take a step further by adding “Jai Anusandhan” to the phrase in order to complete it.
The PM also added that It is through our modern temples of science that India is transforming its present & working to secure its future, Its all because of the hard work of our Indian Scientists.
The life and works of Indian Scientists are a compelling testament of integration of deep fundamental insights with technology development & nation-building.
It is through our modern temples of science that India is transforming its present & working to secure its future: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 3, 2019
The government recently launched the Atal Innovation Mission to promote innovation among scientists. The PM emphasized the need to boost our science ecosystem, Innovations & Startups. He claimed that under his ministry, the number of Technology Business Incubators that has boomed is way more in comparison to the previous 40 years.
The Prime Minister urged Indian Scientists to commit themselves in solving problems related to pocket-friendly healthcare, increased agricultural productivity, the better methodology of food processing and clean water & Air. He said that while Science is a universal thins, its facts & concepts are universal but the technology used should be local, in accordance with local needs & conditions.
Talking about the agricultural sector he said that big data, AI, machine learning should be utilized & implemented in the agriculture field to help farmers & small agricultural holdings.
He urged the scientists to work towards ease of living for the people. In this context, he mentioned issues such as drought management in low rainfall areas; early disaster warning systems; tackling malnutrition; tackling diseases among children such as encephalitis; clean energy; clean drinking water; and cybersecurity. He called for time-bound solutions through research, in these areas.
PM stated that the year 2018 was good for Indian Science and he listed out few achievements.
2018 was a good year for Indian science.
Among our achievements this year are:
Production of Aviation Grade Biofuel
Divya Nayan – a machine for visually impaired
Inexpensive devices for diagnosis of Cervical Cancer, TB, Dengue
A real-time landslide warning system: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 3, 2019
Research is a fusion of Arts and Humanities, Social Science, Science and Technology, the Prime Minister Stated. He further added that India’s national laboratories, central universities, IITs, IISC, TIFR, and IISERs are the backbone of research & foundation of our Country. He urged the need for a similar & better research ecosystem in state universities & colleges as well.
Our strengths in R&D are built on the backbone of our national laboratories, central universities, IIT, IISc, TIFR & IISER.
However, over 95% of our students go to state universities & colleges.
A strong research ecosystem must be developed in these Universities & Colleges: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 3, 2019
I call upon the Prime Minister’s Science, Technology and Innovation Council, to discuss these issues in detail and formulate an action plan in consultation with the Ministry of Human Resource Development, to boost research in our colleges and state universities: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 3, 2019
Noting that our strengths in research and development are built on the backbone of our national laboratories, central universities, IITs, IISC, TIFR and IISERs, the Prime Minister said that a strong research ecosystem must be developed in the State Universities and Colleges, as well.
He announced that the Union Government has approved a National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems with an investment of over Rs. 3600 crores which will cover R&D, Technology Development, Human resources, Innovation, Start-up Ecosystem, and strong Industry and International Collaborations.
He also expressed his happiness that research has begun to find an effective solution for sickle cell anemia.
‘Prime Minister’s Research Fellows’ was again discussed by him where he highlighted that under the scheme thousand bright minds from the best Institutions in the country will be offered direct admission in Ph.D. Programs in IITs and IISc. The scheme will catalyze quality research and address the issue fo shortage of faculty in the premier Educational Institutions, he added.
Let us work for building a new India through science.
An India that is ready to meet the challenges & opportunities of present & future.
An India that is bubbling with ideas, knowledge, wisdom & action.
An India that is stronger, confident, prosperous & healthier: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 3, 2019
