'We have to take our research related to science and technology to local level': PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 'Centre- State Science Conclave' on Saturday at around 10:30 am via video conferencing.

In line with the Prime Minister's relentless efforts to facilitate innovation and entrepreneurship in the country, the first of its kind Conclave will strengthen Centre-State coordination and collaboration mechanisms - in the spirit of cooperative federalism - to build a robust science, technology & innovation (STI) ecosystem across the country.

Here are the top points from PM Modi's address at the 'Centre-State Science Conclave'.

1. In his address, PM Modi said, "Science is like that energy in the development of 21st century India, which has the power to accelerate the development of every region, the development of every state."

2. "Today, when India is moving towards leading the fourth industrial revolution, the role of India's science and people associated with this field is very important," he said during the conclave.

3. Science is the basis of solution, of solution, of evolution and of innovation.

4. "With this inspiration, today's New India, Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan, Jai



Vigyan as well as Jai Anusandhan are moving forward with the call," said PM Modi.

5. Referring to the science experiments, PM Modi said, "In the West, scientists like Einstein, Fermi, Max Planck, Niels Bohr, Tesla surprised the world with their experiments."

6. At the same time, many scientists, including CV Raman, Jagdish Chandra Bose, Satyendranath Bose, Meghnad Saha, S Chandrashekhar, were bringing their new discoveries to the fore, he added.

7. He also said that, if we remember the early decades of the last century, we find how the world was going through a period of devastation and tragedy.

8. But, even in that era, whether it was about the East or the West, scientists everywhere were engaged in their great discovery, he said.

9. When we celebrate the achievements of our scientists, science becomes part of our society, it becomes part of culture. "Therefore, today my first request is that we celebrate the achievements of the scientists of our country with great enthusiasm."

10. Talking about the initiatives of his government, PM Modi said the government is working with the thinking of Science Based Development.