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Vice President calls for inculcating scientific temper from young age<\/p>\n

Science, technology and innovation are key drivers for economic & social progress: VP Research and inventions must go beyond labs and solve common man\u2019s problems: VP India historically a lighthouse of knowledge: VP VP addresses 27th edition of National Children\u2019s Science Congress Asks children to eat healthy and focus on physical fitness<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Vice President of India, Shri M Venkaiah Naidu today called for inculcating scientific temper and nurturing the spirit of inquisitiveness among the children from a young age as science provides answers to challenging problems and contributes to the technological progress of a nation.<\/p>\n

Addressing the 27th\u00a0edition of the National Children\u2019s Science Congress in Thiruvanathapuram,\u00a0he said that scientific thinking involves curiosity, reasoning, and open-mindedness. \u201cScience education\u00a0will motivate children to seek truth without\u00a0any bias or prejudice. It\u00a0will make children\u00a0to rely on analysis, questioning and reasoning\u00a0before\u00a0arriving\u00a0at a judgment\u201d, he added.<\/p>\n

Observing that the Science Congress was a platform\u00a0for the young children to interact with scientists and develop a scientific attitude, he said that such events would encourage students to develop prototypes and models on aspects such as renewable energy, pollution and cleanliness. \u201cYou must take science and technology as a mission. Innovation must be a culture\u201d, he added.<\/p>\n

Pointing out that we\u00a0are living in an era of unprecedented\u00a0technological change, Shri Naidu described science, technology and innovation as the key drivers of economic and social development. \u201cInnovative and appropriate technologies can ensure steady improvements in living conditions\u00a0and\u00a0ensure rising incomes\u201d, he added.<\/p>\n

The Vice President told the child prodigies in science that India can make a true impact on global innovation in the years to come with their intellectual contributions in innovation and creativity.<\/p>\n

Stressing that Science and technology will be\u00a0an important\u00a0factor in\u00a0transforming\u00a0India into a developed nation, he told the young scientific minds to develop curiosity, knowledge, core competence, determination, perseverance and the courage to\u00a0pursue their dreams for inventions and to make\u00a0path-breaking discoveries.<\/p>\n

Emphasizing that advancements in Science and Technology will be of no use if they remain in laboratories, he said that research\u00a0and\u00a0inventions must go beyond labs and\u00a0try to solve the problems faced by the\u00a0common people. \u201cYou must constantly come up with innovative solutions to tackle the most pressing problems of our times\u201d, he told the students.<\/p>\n

Referring to\u00a0the ill-effects of climate change and global warming, Shri Naidu said \u201cWe not only have\u00a0to find\u00a0sustainable\u00a0solutions\u00a0but we must protect and preserve\u00a0nature\u201d.\u00a0He also called upon the young innovators to come up with the solutions to problems faced by the agriculture.<\/p>\n

Asking the young children to draw inspiration from the words of the former President A P J Abdul Kalam, he said that historically India has been a lighthouse of knowledge and added that innumerable legendary scientists of ancient India have enriched the world\u2019s scientific treasure. \u201cWe need to take pride in their achievements and share the knowledge we have inherited from them with the entire world\u201d, he added.<\/p>\n

Shri Naidu expressed concerns over the increasing incidences of non-communicable diseases due to changing lifestyle specially among the youth.<\/p>\n

Stressing that \u2018only a healthy nation can be a wealthy nation\u2019, VP urged the youngsters to eat healthy and focus on physical fitness alongwith the intellectual development.<\/p>\n

The Vice President said that he was filled with joy to see the young and igniting minds of India showcasing their small but significant research activities.<\/p>\n

Shri. Arif Mohammed Khan, Governor of Kerala, Shri V K Prasanth MLA, Cardinal Baselios Cleemis, Prof Sudheer and other dignitaries were present at the event.<\/p>\n

Around 658 student scientists from 28 states, Nine Union Territories besides 15 from various Indian Schools in the Middle East are showcasing their prototypes, projects, and inventions at the Science Congress.<\/p>\n

Following is the full text of the speech \u2013<\/p>\n

\u201cI am delighted to be present here at the National Children’s Science Congress, the flagship programme of National Council for Science and Technology Communication (NCSTC), Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India.<\/p>\n

I understand that the primary objective of the National Children\u2019s Science Congress is to make a forum available to children\u00a0both from formal and informal school systems, to exhibit their creativity \u00a0and more particularly their ability to solve a societal problems\u00a0using science.<\/p>\n

I am happy to note the theme of the Children\u2019s Science Congress 2019 is \u201cScience, Technology and Innovation for a Clean, Green and Healthy Nation\u201d.<\/p>\n

I was filled with joy to see the young and igniting minds of India who have gathered here to showcase their small but significant research activities. My best wishes to all the participants who are taking part in this event.<\/p>\n

The innovative mind of the youth is the most powerful resource on the earth in this knowledge era. \u00a0You have the invaluable treasure\u00a0of\u00a0creativity and imagination\u00a0within you. \u00a0You should draw inspiration from the words of former President APJ\u00a0Abdul Kalam,\u00a0who\u00a0had said\u00a0\u201cDream, dream, dream.<\/p>\n

Dream transforms into thoughts.\u00a0Thoughts result in action\u201d\u00a0in the \u2018Ignited Minds\u2019.<\/p>\n

I was informed that around 658 child\u00a0prodigies\u00a0from 28 states, Nine Union Territories\u00a0and\u00a015 from various Indian Schools in the Middle East\u00a0are\u00a0participating in the event.<\/p>\n

Dear Children,<\/p>\n

Historically, India has been a lighthouse of knowledge. Our Ayurveda system of medicine can be traced back to 5000 BC, Indus Valley Civilization had irrigation and sewerage systems as far back as 2500 BC. By 200 BC, South India was making high quality wrought iron and, of course, the invention of \u2018zero\u2019 and contributions to astronomy are well known.<\/p>\n

Let us look at some of the invaluable contributions made by our ancestors. Aryabhatta\u2019s \u2018Aryabhattiyam\u2019 is considered a seminal work; equally pioneering work is Panchasidhhantika of Varahamihira. Of course, Charaka and Sushruta are known as Fathers of Surgery. Rishi Kanad first spoke of \u201canu\u2019\u2019 (atom) as an indestructible particle of matter in Kanada Sutra, while Patanjali is considered as Father of Yoga. There are innumerable legendary scientists of ancient India who have enriched the world\u2019s scientific treasure.<\/p>\n

We need to take pride in their achievements and share the knowledge we have inherited from them with the entire world.<\/p>\n

India\u2019s contribution to science in modern era is also quite significant. In early 20th century, Prof. Satyendranath Bose\u2019s \u2018BOSON\u2019, Prof. Subramanian Chandrasekhar\u2019s \u2018Chandrasekhar limit\u2019, Sir C.V. Raman\u2019s \u2018Raman effect\u2019 and Prof. Jagadeesh Chandra Bose\u2019s \u2018wireless communication\u2019 have earned global recognition. As a matter of fact, there is no dearth of talent in India. The only thing required is to create the right ecosystem for innovation to thrive.<\/p>\n

The Children Science Congress, an important event of the Indian Science Congress, is organized to provide a unique opportunity to children\u00a0in\u00a0the age group of 10-17 years to use their scientific knowledge\u00a0and\u00a0creatively address the\u00a0problems identified by them.<\/p>\n

Students must be made aware that the real purpose of science\u00a0is\u00a0to make people\u2019s lives comfortable and happy.<\/p>\n

It is important to\u00a0inculcate\u00a0scientific\u00a0temper in our young minds which will go a long way in the technological progress of this country.<\/p>\n

We must understand that advancements in Science and technology and innovation will be of no use if they remain in laboratories.<\/p>\n

All\u00a0our\u00a0research\u00a0and\u00a0inventions must go beyond labs and\u00a0try to solve the problems faced by the \u00a0common people.<\/p>\n

Events such as these are important to\u00a0encourage\u00a0students\u00a0to develop prototypes, projects and models on \u00a0aspects such as\u00a0renewable energy, pollution and\u00a0cleanliness.<\/p>\n

I appreciate the organizers and\u00a0the young students\u00a0\u00a0for presenting models\u00a0on themes such as Ecosystem, Health, Hygiene and Sanitation\u00a0and\u00a0Waste to Wealth.<\/p>\n

I was informed that the Department of Science and Technology (DST) announced that they would prepare a data base of the participants at the National Children’s Science Congress (NCSC) and also would showcase success stories to motivate the\u00a0children.<\/p>\n

Dear children,<\/p>\n

The world is facing the ill-effects of climate change and global warming.\u00a0We need\u00a0not only need\u00a0to find\u00a0sustainable\u00a0solutions\u00a0but we must protect and preserve\u00a0\u00a0nature.<\/p>\n

I am happy to note the theme of the Children\u2019s Science Congress 2019 is \u201cScience, Technology and Innovation for a Clean, Green and Healthy Nation\u201d.<\/p>\n

Dear students,<\/p>\n

Science provides answers to challenging problems. Hence, science education is important for the development and growth of a nation.<\/p>\n

Scientific thinking involves Curiosity, Reasoning, and Open-mindedness. \u00a0This science congress is a platform for the young children to understand scientific principles and interact with scientists and develop a scientific attitude.<\/p>\n

We\u00a0are living in an era of unprecedented\u00a0\u00a0technological change.\u00a0\u00a0This is an age of innovation and scientific temperament from a young age will lay the foundation for innovative thinking.Science education\u00a0will make children to seek truth without\u00a0any bias or prejudice. It\u00a0will make children\u00a0\u00a0to rely on analysis, questioning and reasoning\u00a0before\u00a0arriving\u00a0at a judgement.<\/p>\n

Science, technology and innovation \u00a0are key drivers of economic and social development. \u00a0Science, technology and innovation can contribute to the sustainable and inclusive development. \u00a0Innovative and appropriate technologies can ensure steady improvements in living conditions\u00a0and\u00a0ensure rising incomes.<\/p>\n

In the global innovation landscape, India continues to be the most innovative economy in the Central and Southern Asia. \u00a0India can make a true impact on global innovation in the years to come only with your intellectual contributions in innovation and creativity.<\/p>\n

Dear friends,<\/p>\n

Science and technology will be\u00a0an important\u00a0factor in\u00a0transforming\u00a0India into a developed nation. \u00a0The young scientific minds assembled here represent a cross section of the 300 million youth of the nation.\u00a0You should all develop curiosity, knowledge, core competence, determination, perseverance and the courage to\u00a0pursue your dreams for inventions and make\u00a0path-breaking discoveries.<\/p>\n

I take this opportunity to wish you all\u00a0a\u00a0brilliant and bright future.<\/p>\n

My best wishes\u00a0for the success of the scientific pursuits\u00a0all the participants from different States.\u00a0\u00a0Let me also take this opportunity to wish you all a happy and prosperous New Year 2020.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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