PM Modi calls for strong interdisciplinary research
Sheetal Banchariya | TNN | Jan 8, 2019, 10:10 IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Despite being in the top five countries publishing research papers, India must facilitate research to find solutions to local problems, says PM Narendra Modi
Drought, internet reach, health issues such as tuberculosis and malnutrition were some of the concerns that PM Narendra Modi highlighted as he stressed upon the need to upgrade and update the purpose of scientific and technological researches in India at the inauguration of 106th Indian Science Congress at Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar.
"Indian scientists must commit themselves to address problems of affordable healthcare, housing, cleanliness, water and energy, agricultural productivity and food processing. While science is universal, technology must be local and provide solutions to the local needs and conditions," said PM Modi. To tackle the socio-economic problems, PM Modi stressed at the need to set up national research laboratories, and scientific organisations need to develop easy, accessible and affordable resources for the public.
Acknowledging the poor research infrastructure at Indian state universities, PM Modi during his inaugural address said, "Central universities are unable to accommodate a huge number of students from tier II and tier III cities for higher education, which makes them look up to state universities that do not have robust and effective research facilities. It is a gap that needs immediate attention."
Emphasising on the role of research in nation's growth, Modi urged to take a step forward and modify the legendary slogan by former PM Lal Bahadur Shastri to 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan, Jai Vigyan, Jai Anusandhan'.
"India's ancient knowledge is completely research-based and to establish India as a world leader in terms of knowledge economy, we need to conduct more interdisciplinary researches that witness a fusion of Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences, technology and innovation," said Modi.
Focus should be on using big data analysis, artificial intelligence, blockchain and communication technology efficiently for agricultural purposes, he said.
Drought, internet reach, health issues such as tuberculosis and malnutrition were some of the concerns that PM Narendra Modi highlighted as he stressed upon the need to upgrade and update the purpose of scientific and technological researches in India at the inauguration of 106th Indian Science Congress at Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar.
"Indian scientists must commit themselves to address problems of affordable healthcare, housing, cleanliness, water and energy, agricultural productivity and food processing. While science is universal, technology must be local and provide solutions to the local needs and conditions," said PM Modi. To tackle the socio-economic problems, PM Modi stressed at the need to set up national research laboratories, and scientific organisations need to develop easy, accessible and affordable resources for the public.
Acknowledging the poor research infrastructure at Indian state universities, PM Modi during his inaugural address said, "Central universities are unable to accommodate a huge number of students from tier II and tier III cities for higher education, which makes them look up to state universities that do not have robust and effective research facilities. It is a gap that needs immediate attention."
Emphasising on the role of research in nation's growth, Modi urged to take a step forward and modify the legendary slogan by former PM Lal Bahadur Shastri to 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan, Jai Vigyan, Jai Anusandhan'.
"India's ancient knowledge is completely research-based and to establish India as a world leader in terms of knowledge economy, we need to conduct more interdisciplinary researches that witness a fusion of Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences, technology and innovation," said Modi.
Focus should be on using big data analysis, artificial intelligence, blockchain and communication technology efficiently for agricultural purposes, he said.
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