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PM asks young scientists to think out of the box
Chennai, Jan 3 (PTI) Asking scientists to think out of
the box for advancements in the country, Indian Prime Minister
Manmohan Singh on Monday announced 2012-13 as the 'Year of
Science' to unleash the energies of young scientists and
attract more people towards research streams.
Singh also asked scientists to devise mechanisms to
forge alliances with scientists of Indian-origin serving
abroad and who look forward to return to their homeland to
pursue their interests.
"Science is ageless, but our scientists must be
younger," he said inaugurating the 98th Indian Science
Congress at the SRM University campusin southern Indian state,
Chennai.
Singh announced that the year 2012-13, the centenary
of the Indian Science Congress, would be designated at the
'Year of Science in India'.
The Prime Minister called for concerted efforts to
build and motivate a new generation of scientific talent and
noted that over 3.5 lakh students in the age group of 10-27
have been awarded scholarships to pursue studies in science.
"I sincerely hope the Year of Science in India will
unleash the energies of our young scientists and inspire a new
generation of Indians to enter the world of science, cross new
horizons and explore new possibilities," he said.
He urged Indian scientists to "think big" and "out of
the box" for scientific advancement and innovations in the
country.
"The time has come for Indian scientists to think
big, think out of the box. The time has come to produce Ramans
and Ramanujans as we usher in the decade of innovation," he
said.
Science and Technology Minister Kapil Sibal pointed
out that last year nearly one third of research papers
emanating from the country were from the university system.
"This is commendable because India's growth rate in
scientific publications averages around 12 per cent per annum,
during the last three years, as compared to the global growth
rate of about four per cent. Thus, our initiatives for
rejuvenation of research in universities seem to be bearing
positive results," he said.
the box for advancements in the country, Indian Prime Minister
Manmohan Singh on Monday announced 2012-13 as the 'Year of
Science' to unleash the energies of young scientists and
attract more people towards research streams.
Singh also asked scientists to devise mechanisms to
forge alliances with scientists of Indian-origin serving
abroad and who look forward to return to their homeland to
pursue their interests.
"Science is ageless, but our scientists must be
younger," he said inaugurating the 98th Indian Science
Congress at the SRM University campusin southern Indian state,
Chennai.
Singh announced that the year 2012-13, the centenary
of the Indian Science Congress, would be designated at the
'Year of Science in India'.
The Prime Minister called for concerted efforts to
build and motivate a new generation of scientific talent and
noted that over 3.5 lakh students in the age group of 10-27
have been awarded scholarships to pursue studies in science.
"I sincerely hope the Year of Science in India will
unleash the energies of our young scientists and inspire a new
generation of Indians to enter the world of science, cross new
horizons and explore new possibilities," he said.
He urged Indian scientists to "think big" and "out of
the box" for scientific advancement and innovations in the
country.
"The time has come for Indian scientists to think
big, think out of the box. The time has come to produce Ramans
and Ramanujans as we usher in the decade of innovation," he
said.
Science and Technology Minister Kapil Sibal pointed
out that last year nearly one third of research papers
emanating from the country were from the university system.
"This is commendable because India's growth rate in
scientific publications averages around 12 per cent per annum,
during the last three years, as compared to the global growth
rate of about four per cent. Thus, our initiatives for
rejuvenation of research in universities seem to be bearing
positive results," he said.
