India will lead world in science, technology under PM Modi's leadership: Dr. Harsh Vardhan

Union Minister of Science and Technology Dr. Harsh Vardhan has said that India has the potential to lead the world in the field of science and technology, adding that 21st century would belong to India at the global stage under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Addressing a two day Director's Conference of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) at Dehradun, Harsh Vardhan said that science and technology should work to take care of challenges of

developing suitable technologies for bringing improvements in living conditions of common man.

He stressed on the need to align world-class infrastructure and excellent brain power of scientific community under CSIR to contribute to Swach Bharat and other schemes launched by the Government for

welfare of the poor.

The Union Minister said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi wanted to take the India ahead in a fast manner, for which scientists should come forward to successfully resolve various challenges being faced by the country.

The minister also urged scientists to conduct in regular brainstorming sessions for identifying projects for welfare of poor and be proactive in their approach. He said they should actively engage their energy for the bright future of India as envisaged by the Prime Minister.

Director of Institute of Microbial Technology at Chandigarh Dr. Girish Sahani said that Dr Harsh Vardhan's address had enthused him to work relentlessly for an India, which will lead the world in science and technology field in the near future.

Director of Central Drug Research Institute at Lucknow Dr. Madhu Dikshit said the conference provided an opportunity to look into the future and make commitments to deliver to the high expectations of the end users.

Meanwhile, Director General of CSIR M.O. Garg welcomed the participants and made a presentation on the working of CSIR. Directors from CSIR Institutes also made presentations and discussed about upcoming projects.