Develop Solution To Make India Pollution-Free: PM At Indian Science Congress
PM Modi Inaugurated 107th Indian Science Congress In Bengaluru
Bengaluru: With the vast swathes of north India reeling under the worst cycle of pollution this season, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called upon the scientists to develop new technologies which can ensure a clean environment.
Inaugurating the 107th Indian Science Congress here, he encouraged the young minds to innovate, produce and patent for the greater good of the nation.
“Can we find farmer-centric solutions to the problems of stalk-burning? Can we re-design our brick-kilns for reduced emissions and greater energy efficiency?,” the PM said.
Stalk-burning and brick-kilns were the largest contributors to ‘severe-level of pollution’ that was witnessed over states such as Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh since September last year. According to experts, inhaling toxic air alone led to a 25 per cent spike in respiratory illnesses in the region.
The Science Congress will have a Farmers Science Congress for the first time, which will have the presence of experts and scientists from Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS) along with farmers whose innovative approaches have led to significant contributions.
Nobel laureates such as German Physicist professor Stefan Hell, currently one of the directors of the Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry in Göttingen Germany and professor Ada E. Yonath from Israel are among the key faces at year’s event.
As many as 15000 delegates from the scientific and academic fraternity are attending the five-day congress spread over 15000 square meter.
“The growth story of India depends on its success in the science and tech sector. There is a need to transform the landscape of Indian science and technology. My motto for young scientists is: Innovate, Patent, Produce and Prosper, the PM underlined at the inaugural function.
Modi said a sustained effort is being made to ensure the “ease of doing Science” and using IT to reduce red tape.
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