Exhorting the scientific fraternity to develop a scientific temper at the grassroots level, Governor of Manipur, Dr. Najma Heptullah has said that it is the responsibility of the scientific community to develop young minds to further research in our country. She averred that India is becoming a powerhouse of scientific thought.
Expressing her thoughts on the theme of this year’s Indian Science Congress, she said, “The North-East and Manipur are still an unreached place for many Indians. Everyday a new flora, a new fauna is discovered here. Many varieties of plants with medicinal properties are found here”. Dr. Heptullah pointed out that it was also the destiny of the state.
Taking many a trip down the memory lane, the Governor recollected the days when she was a researcher in Zoology and was awarded a PhD at the age of 22 and later, also a job at NASA.
General President-elect, 106th Indian Science Congress Association, Manoj Kumar Chakrabarti announced that the 106th edition of the Indian Science Congress will be held next year from 3rd to 7th January, 2019 at Barkatullah University Bhopal, with the theme, “Future India: Science & Technology”. “More innovative and out-of-the-box thinking is required. Smaller, smarter and cheaper technology is the need of the hour,” he opined. The traditional torch of knowledge, “Vigyan Jyot” was handed over to him.
