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New Delhi, Sept 26: Describing the young scientists of India as the best bet for developed nation, Dr Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, MoS in PMO, Atomic Energy and Space today said that the young scientists of, the best living example and infact the "key" to the nation's vision of "Make in India".
"They are the most viable and resourceful persons to accomplish the goal of "Make in India" and our trust for future as well as our tryst with 21st century," he said while addressing the recipients of Young Scientists and Innovation Awards on the 72nd Foundation Day of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) here today.
Terming the young scientists as the young ambassadors of young India which has more than 65% population below the age of 35yrs, Dr Singh said if India indeed has to achieve the abode objective of becoming a world super power in the next few years, it has to be essentially based on sound scientific foundation.
In the years to come, even the economic strength of a nation will be determined by its scientific strength and capability, he added. Calling upon the teachers and parents to catch young innovative minds at the age of high-school before they enter into the conventional rat race for competitive exams, Dr Singh said if we are able to identify, groom and own young boys and girls who have the potential to make future innovations, we will not only be enriching scientific research with the best talent but we would also be able to channelize our youngsters in the direction most suitable to their aptitude. In this respect, he cited various examples of the then Vice Chancellor of Madras University and world renowned Gynecologist, Sir Dr Lakshmanaswami Mudaliar, who have even have rejected a university topper for opting for specialization in gynecology, because he believed that the young boy's fingers and hands were not appropriate for carrying out the obstetric procedures perfectly and therefore, guided the youngster to opt for another stream of science in which he excelled.
Referring to the achievements of the CSIR in the last few months, Union Minister Dr Singh said not only his Ministry has decided to make it mandatory for over 5000 scientists in the government sector to give lectures and classes in schools and colleges but also initiated new schemes for young women scientists in order to avoid mid-career exit of young women scientists for family or other reasons. "CSIR today is ranked 81st among the 2740 such institutions world-wide and in the times to come, we wish to bring into centre stage of focus the incredible scientific feats of this Institution, he added.
Earlier on the occasion, eminent Scientist and Secretary of the Department of Science & Technology, Prof. K. Vijay Raghavan delivered the foundation day lecture on Neurobiology, while Director General of CSIR, Prof. P. S. Ahuja delivered the welcome address and gave resume of the recent activities of CSIR. |
