Indian Science Literacy

Gadkari stresses importance of science & tech, need to increase exports

Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday said the countries which are indulging in 'dadagiri' (bullying) in today's world can do so because they are economically strong and have technology. Speaking at the Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT) here, he also stressed the need to increase India's exports and reduce the imports. "If the rate of our exports and economy increase, then I don't think we will need to go to anyone. Those who are indulging in 'dadagiri' are doing so because they are economically strong, and they have technology. If we get better technology and resources, we will not bully anyone, because our culture teaches us that welfare of the world is most important," he said. "We are facing various problems globally, and the solution to all these problems are science and technology, that is knowledge, which is a power," he said. Increasing exports and decreasing imports is necessary if India wants to become a 'Vishwaguru', the BJP leader said. Research .

India's scientific upsurge gives cutting edge to soft diplomacy: VP Dhankar

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar on Saturday said that India's scientific upsurge is not only globally acclaimed, it also gives a "cutting edge" to the country's "soft diplomacy" and rise in foreign affairs. Dhankar, who is in Kerala for a two-day visit, was speaking at the 12th convocation of the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) here. Addressing a large gathering of graduates in various fields, their parents and faculty members of IIST, the Vice President (VP) said that India has made significant strides in the realm of space, science and technology and has "carved a very special niche" for itself in the global arena. Dhankar said that India has traversed significantly in the last decade and during that period, there were global challenges and a pandemic. Despite the challenges, "Bharat has been a shining star" and it was globally recognised as a "favourite place for opportunity and destination". "At the global level, India is a country of hope and possibilit

A lifeline for Indian science

Individual donors are gradually stepping up to support science in India, which could help fill a significant void in funding cutting-edge research

India's scientific achievements need more coverage, says Debiprosad Duari

Eminent scientist Debiprosad Duari feels the academia, government and the press should come forward in sensitising people much more about India's achievements in the field of science and technology. Duari, who was associated with Kolkata's Birla Planetarium for over two decades, said one of the main objectives of the Centre's 'Technology Vision 2035' is to make people aware of their own potential and that of the country in terms of technological advancements. He said communicating with people in their language was key to disseminating information about scientific achievements, and instilling a sense of well-being and euphoria in them. "I was a part of the education and technology sector under the 'Technology Vision 2035' and we have sat together and discussed various things for five-six years since 2012 when this was conceptualised. "The main focus of this initiative is to engage and create an environment by 2035 whereby people know the actual reality of developments in the scienti

How politics of pseudoscience threatens India's scientific literacy

The Indian media, in particular, can and should address issues of science literacy in the country as science is for all, although literacy is not yet for all