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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday virtually addressed the 108th Indian Science Congress (ISC) taking place at Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Maharashtra. The focal theme of this year’s ISC is “Science and Technology for Sustainable Development with Women Empowerment” which will witness discussions on issues of sustainable development, women empowerment and the role of science & technology in achieving this. Science & Development Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister highlighted the role of India’s scientific strength in India’s story of development over the next 25 years. “When the spirit of national service gets infused in Science along with passion, results are unprecedented. I am sure, India’s scientific community will ensure a place for our country of which it was always deserving ”, he said. Observation is the root of science Pointing out that observation is the root of science, and it is by such observation that scientists follow patterns and arrive at required results, the Prime Minister mentioned the importance of gathering data and analysing results. He highlighted the abundant availability of data and technology in 21st-century India and said that it has the potential to take Indian Science to new heights. He also informed that the field of data analysis is moving forward at a meteoric pace which is of great help in converting information into insight and analysis into actionable knowledge. “Be it traditional knowledge or modern tech...

Apart from these 14 sections, there will be a Women’s Science Congress, a Farmers’ Science Congress, a Children’s Science Congress, a Tribal Meet, a section on Science and Society and a Science Communicators’ Congress, it said. “The plenary sessions will feature Nobel Laureates, leading Indian and foreign researchers, experts and technocrats from a wide variety of fields, including space, defence, IT and medical research," the ministry said. The technical sessions will showcase path-breaking and applied research in agriculture and forestry sciences, animal, veterinary and fishery sciences, anthropological and behavioural sciences, chemical sciences, earth system sciences, engineering sciences, environmental sciences, information and communication science & technology, material sciences, mathematical sciences, medical sciences, new biology, physical sciences, and plant sciences, it added. A special attraction of the event is a mega expo “Pride of India". Prominent developments, major achievements and the significant contributions largely of Indian Science and Technology to the society will be showcased in the exhibition, which brings together and displays hundreds of new ideas, innovations, and products covering the entire canvas of the scientific world.

Focus: GS III: Science and Technology Why in News? Prime Minister will address the 108th Indian Science Congress (ISC) via video conferencing. About 108th Indian Science Congress (ISC): • The focal theme of this year’s ISC is  “Science and Technology for Sustainable Development with Women Empowerment”. • It will witness discussions on issues of sustainable development, women empowerment and the role of science & technology in achieving this. • The participants will discuss and deliberate on ways to increase the number of women in higher echelons of teaching, research and industry, along with trying to find ways to provide women with equal access to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) education, research opportunities and economic participation. • A special programme to showcase the contribution of women in science and technology will also be held, which will also witness lectures by renowned women scientists. • Several other programmes will also be organised alongside ISC. • Children’s Science Congress will also be organised to help stimulate scientific interest and temperament among children. • Farmer’s Science Congress will provide a platform to improve the bio-economy and attract youth to agriculture. • Tribal Science Congress will also be held, which will also be a platform for scientific display of indigenous ancient knowledge system and practice, along with focusing on the empowerment of tribal women.

Premium 108th Science Congress to be held in 2022 instead of January 2021, Pune to remain host city Earlier in March, Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA) awarded Symbiosis International University (SIU) to host the 108th edition of the Science Congress, scheduled to be held between January 3 and 7, 2021. Science enthusiasts will have to wait longer for the next Indian Science Congress, as the event has been rescheduled to take place in 2022 in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. It was to be hosted in January 2021 at Pune. Earlier in March, Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA) awarded Symbiosis International University (SIU) to host the 108th edition of the Science Congress, scheduled to be held between January 3 and 7, 2021. With the outbreak of “Organising the Science Congress virtually is not feasible, as it is difficult to arrange webinars or similar online platforms for 10,000 or more participants,” Vijay Laxmi Saxena, general president, ISCA, told Given the state of affairs with respect to the pandemic, Saxena said the 2022 Science Congress in Pune will have all safety measures in place. Speaking on some of SIU’s preparations initiated for the national meet, Dr Rajiv Yeravdekar, local secretary, 108th ISC, said, “Soon after the announcement, we formed committees and identified core working groups mainly comprising faculty members. The registrations were opened for participants. However, with the postponement, the collected registration fees have been refu...