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04/01/23 06:38 AM IST

108th Indian Science Congress

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  • In his address at the 108th Indian Science Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the significant progress India has made in the field of science and innovation.
About ISC
  • The five-day session will take place at Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University - which is celebrating its centenary this year.
  • The previous edition of the ISC was held in Bengaluru in January 2020.
  • The theme of this year's ISC is “Science and Technology for Sustainable Development with Women Empowerment.”
  • The session is expected to focus on sustainable development with inclusive involvement of all sections of society including women, and deliberate on holistic growth, reviewed economies, and sustainable goals.
  • A unique hallmark of the ISC this year is the ‘Children Science Congress’ being organised to provide opportunities for children to use their scientific temperament and knowledge and to realize their creativity through scientific experiments.
  • The sessions will discuss the 'Farmer's Science Congress' that will provide a platform to improve the bio-economy and attract youth to agriculture.
  • The sessions will also include the ‘Tribal Science Congress' which will provide a platform for the scientific display of indigenous ancient knowledge systems and practice, along with focusing on the empowerment of tribal women.
  • A special programme - the mega expo ‘Pride of India’ - will display the strengths and achievements of the government, corporate, PSUs, academic and R&D institutes, innovators, and entrepreneurs from all across the country.
  • A special programme to showcase the contribution of women in science and technology will also be held. The event will witness lectures by renowned women scientists.
Source- The Hindu

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