Excelsior Correspondent
KOLKATA, Nov 6: The Union Minister for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences and Health and Family Welfare, Dr Harsh Vardhan said that a platform like India International Science Festival (IISF) is an opportunity to bridge the gap and bringing science and technology near to the public for wider awareness.
Inaugurating the Mega Science Exposition, a part of the 5th IISF, in Kolkata today, Dr Vardhan said that scientists of the past have set laurels and made achievements for entire country by their work and it is the responsibility of the scientific fraternity to make the present generation aware of the scope and importance of science and technology to common people.
Dr Harsh Vardhan emphasised that bringing science and technology to the doorsteps of the common people, particularly the children, is an essential responsibility for the betterment of their day-to-day activities. Building the scientific temper and motivating the children towards science and technology in this country will help build a nation of opportunities and wide knowledge-base for progress of nation. He said that this is the first time, in the 5th edition of the IISF, that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to inaugurate this programme, by video conference, and inspire all to utilise this platform for wider awareness of science and technology among the lives of citizens of this country.
He emphasised that bringing children in the ambit of scientific development will add a new dimension to growth and development of the country. He said this festival is an initiative in line with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for developing India among top 3 nations of the world in the sphere of science and technology by 2030.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan said that scientific and technology achievements and development are happening at a rapid pace and this festival is a platform to add more energy and vigour in the scientific passion of this nation’s young population. He urged the scientific fraternity to encourage children towards an environment full of passion and spirit of scientific growth.
Nearly 1200 participants including scientist, students, teachers and researchers from the different parts of the country and abroad are participating in the four days events. During festivals 28 different event including four Guinness Book of World Record will be attempted and today on the first, the Guinness World Records for the largest astrophysics lesson and assembly of spectroscopes was successfully achieved with participation of over 1598 students at Science City, Kolkata.
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