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Sajad distributes science talent scholarships among meritorious students | | M.k. Mattoo | 4/21/2015 12:26:24 AM |
| Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 20 : Minister for Science and Technology, Mr Sajad Gani Lone today distributed scholarships worth Rs 4.50 lakh among 75 science students of Jammu division. The scholarship distribution function was organised by J&K State Council for Science and Technology at Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM) here. The scholarships were given under ´Science Talent promotion Scheme´ aimed at encouraging science talent among the students and creating a competitive scientific culture, under post-matric, graduate and post-graduate levels for the award of such scholarships. Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said these incentives will attract and encourage the students to fully exploit their scientific talent in a more organized manner. "This will also help the state to produce best scientists and researchers", he maintained. The Minister said it is the commitment of the Government to ensure better infrastructure, high quality faculty and greater interaction between academia and industry. He hoped that students will pursue science education as their career to help the State in producing outstanding scientists and to overcome the dearth of local scientists and technologists. The Minister said J&K State Council for Science & Technology endeavours to harness the potential of Science & Technology as instrument of socio-economic change and to strive towards ensuring that science & technology are not only restricted to scientific laboratories and academic institutions but percolate to the grass-root, to make these part of the everyday life of our State. The Minister said IIIM Jammu in Collaboration with Science and Technology Department would continue to promote Science and Technology and its potential in the State. Sharing his views on the performances of the awardees, Secretary Science and Technology said there is no substitute to hard work and the students ought to realize the importance of being self-sufficient and courageous to climb the ladder of success and victory and it is this drive and attitude that will enable these bright students to change the world for better. |
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