Science at the core of Vikshit Bharat vision, says Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan at Global Young Scientists Summit
Science is regenerative and integral to the vision of Vikshit Bharat, and economic strength is complemented by scientific excellence, said Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan.
Speaking at the inaugural of Global Young Scientists Summit here at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Hyderabad on Tuesday, he said India is at the forefront of the global knowledge movement, with an education system that is flexible and aligned with its civilisational ethos. The vital components of this journey, he said, are cross-cultural learning and talent exchange.
He said initiatives like Atal Tinkering Labs and the Anusandhan National Research Foundation Act reflect India's commitment to nurturing grassroots innovation and supporting high-quality interdisciplinary research.
The Global Young Scientists annual general meeting, being hosted for the first time in the country, involves 135 delegates representing 60 countries and 65 national delegates, for in-depth dialogue and strategic engagement among emerging leaders in the global scientific community.
The conference features sessions on environmental, social, and governance, health and nutrition for global wellness, Industry 5.0: augmenting human-machine interface, and innovation and entrepreneurship: global landscape.
President of the Indian National Science Academy Asutosh Sharma observed that the future lies in autonomous decision making driven by the integration of both sciences and social sciences.
He referred to 'March of Technology' and underlined the importance of a global understanding to address global challenges. Empowering the youth, he said, requires integrating aspirations into policy and practice.
Global Young Academy (GYA) co-chair Yensi Flores Bueso explained the involvement of GYA in the international scientific domain and the activities being taken up to inculcate the values of leadership, network globally and capacity building.
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