Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated the seventh edition of India International Science Festival at Panaji, Goa today. He said that advances in Science and Technology will propel India as a frontline country in the world, in the years to come. He added that the main aim of the Science Festival is to bring into use the innovations by the people and develop technology that is affordable to the masses.
Union Minister of Ayush and Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister of State (MoS) for the Ministry of Tourism and Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shripad Naik, Chief Minister of Goa Dr Pramod Sawant joined today’s inaugural event.
Dr Jitendra Singh said, the theme of 4-day science festival is ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ – “Celebrating Creativity, Science, Technology and Innovation for a prosperous India”. He said, it is time to lay down the road map of scientific progress for the next 25 years, when India celebrates the Centenary of Independence.
The Minister exhorted the youth to join the “Vigyan Utsav” and take the lead through Innovative Start-ups to make India a 5 Trillion Dollar Economy by 2024-25. He further added that there is a need for celebrating Science Festival in every city and village of India to inspire the youth in critical thinking.
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