"India among top 3 nations in startups": PM Modi at 108th Indian Science Congress
""The efforts of Science can turn into significant achievements only when they reach from "Lab to Land" and when their impact is from "Global levels to Grassroots"."" He added.
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Nagpur, January 03: Saying science should make India Atmanirbhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurates 108th Indian Science Congress on Tuesday (January 03). The event started at 9.30 am and is hosted by Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU) at its Amravati Road Campus.
''The increasing participation of women is a reflection of the progress of society and science,'' said Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the conference. It should be noted that the focal theme of this year's Science Congress is "Science and Technology for Sustainable Development with Women Empowerment.
''In 21 st century of India, we have two things in plenty: Data and Technology. These can take India's science to new heights. Data analysis is rapidly moving ahead. It helps in converting information into insight and analysis into actionable knowledge.'' said PM Modi.
''In the field of Science, India has found its place in the top 10 countries of the world. Till 2015, in 130 countries, India was at 81st place in the Global Innovation Index. In 2022, we leapt to 40th place. In Phds & Startup ecosystem, India is among the top three countries.'' PM Modi added.
''Science should make India Atmanirbhar. The efforts of Science can bear fruit only when they go from labs to land. With 2023 being declared as the International Year of Millets, India's millets and their use should be further improved with the use of science.'' said PM Modi.
''The efforts of Science can turn into significant achievements only when they reach from 'Lab to Land' and when their impact is from 'Global levels to Grassroots'.'' He added.
Among the top dignitaries who graced the inaugural session are the Governor of Maharashtra and Chancellor of Maharashtra Public Universities, Bhagat Singh Koshyari, Union Minister and Chairman of the Advisory Committee of RTMNU Centenary Celebrations, Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology & Earth Sciences, Jitendra Singh, Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde, and Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis.
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