Use vernacular language in science communication: Modi

Kolkata : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday pitched for using vernacular languages in promoting science communication in a “big way” to develop “love of science” among the youth, saying language should not be a barrier but a facilitator.

The PM also said that every scientist and researcher of the country should direct innovation and research for a ‘New India’.

Addressing the curtain-raiser ceremony of the commemoration of professor Satyendra Nath Bose’s 125th birth anniversary in Kolkata via video-conference, Modi said that scientists and researchers of the country should use their knowledge and research for the benefit of people and their socio-economic needs.

“To promote understanding and love of science among our youth, it is vital that we promote science communication in a big way. Language should not be a barrier but a facilitator in this task,” Modi said.

He said it was important in today’s world that the final outcome of the innovation and research should be judged for their positive impact on the lives of the poor.

“With their out of the box thinking, our scientists should give new direction in creative technology. Our innovations and final research outcome should be directed to help the common people,” the prime minister said.

The Centre has started a research and development project involving separate science organisations in solar power, green energy, water conservation and waste management sectors, he said.

Stating that the science and technology department was working on multi-pronged projects, Modi said the priority was to set up a scientific infrastructure mechanism, drawing reference to the Centre’s initiatives such as Start-up India and Skill Development Mission.