Highlighting the role of science and technology in accelerating the country’s development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that India is moving towards leading the fourth industrial revolution. Prime Minister inaugurated it on Saturday Centre-State Science Conference via video conferencing on Saturday.
PM Modi The Centre-State Science Summit is an example of our mantra of Sabka Prayas. PM Modi said that science will play an important role in accelerating the development of all regions and sectors for the development of New India of the 21st century. The Prime Minister urged the citizens to celebrate the achievements of the scientists of the country with great enthusiasm.
“We should celebrate the achievements of our scientists. When we celebrate scientists and their innovations, science will become a part of our culture. Our government is moving ahead with the vision of science-based development,” the PM asserted. Giving that the central government is working with the concept of science based development. Since 2014, PM Modi said that investments in science and technology have increased significantly.
“Investment in science and technology has increased since 2014. Due to the efforts of the government, India has been ranked 46 in the Global Innovation Index from 81 in 2015. The youth of today are quickly adapting to technology. We are in full force. The Prime Minister said that the New India is marching ahead with the mantra of “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan, Jai Vigyan and Jai Anusandhan”.
“We have to make India a global hub of research and innovation in this nectar period. States should adopt best practices from other states. This is a step towards ensuring timely and effective implementation of science-led development programs in the country. Will happen.” Told.
Additionally, the PM said that state governments should lay emphasis on creation of more scientific institutions and simplification of processes and as per the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the first of its kind conclave will strengthen centre-state coordination and cooperation mechanisms. Cooperative federalism in spirit – To build a strong Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) ecosystem across the country.
(with inputs from ANI)
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