Minister of State (Independent) Minister of Earth Sciences, Minister of State (Independent) Department of Science and Technology, MoS PMO and Minister of Labor and Public Complaints Dr. Jitendra Singh today said, the future is less technological. economy.Speaking at the National Technology Day 2022 event, which marks India’s becoming a full-fledged Nuclear State after the Nuclear explosion in Pokhran on May 11, 1998, DrJitendra Singh said India was already stepping up and Science, Technology and Beginning became important map decisions roadmap for the next 25 years as we celebrate 100 years of India’s independence.
He said there was an urgent need to build an Innovation Ecosystem for Beginners as there was no shortage of talent and resources in the country. In this regard, the Minister emphasized the need to adopt an Integrated approach, rather than a partial one.
7 Best Starters with cash prize of Rs.15 Lakh
Dr. Jitendra Singh also presented awards to 7 Best Starters for their pioneering work in areas such as Quantum data security, covid testing equipment, A-I electronic integration robot, Cryogenic technology and Cyber ​​security systems. This award is given to the start of the development of traditional trading technology with a strong commercial ability and the prize over the award includes a cash prize of Rs.15 Lakh. The Minister also presented awards to Women Scientists in Translation Research and Women Entrepreneurs, in addition to the National Awards for Successful Tradition of Indigenous Technology and the Award under the MSME category.
DrJitendra Singh said Science and women entrepreneurs had prioritized Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Department of Science and Technology was taking every step to develop them to the fullest. Promising full support for Beginners by contacting them on an ongoing basis.
SSR and SRIMAN guidelines
DrJitendra Singh also presented the SSR and SRIMAN guidelines at the event and said Scientific Social Responsibility, SSR as an institutional initiative, is an important step in reaching out to broad S&T stakeholders with information, human resources and infrastructure to effectively use existing resources for the benefit of society. . He said, in line with the CSR spirit of setting aside certain public service benefits, SSR will enable information sharing and infrastructure.
DrJitendra Singh recalled that Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his opening remarks at the 104th Indian Science Congress in 2017 in Tirupati, Telangana represented Scientific Social Responsibility (SSR) on social science involvement. He also said the broader purpose of the Social Scientific Commitment (SSR) Guidelines is to use the hidden power of the scientific community voluntarily to strengthen scientific communication with the public and to make the S&T ecosystem responsive to public needs. It mainly involves closing the gaps in science-society, science-science and social science, thus bringing about trust, cooperation and scientific commitment at a faster pace towards achieving social goals.
Focusing on the Guidelines for Scientific Research Infrastructure Sharing Maintenance and Networks (SRIMAN), DrJitendra Singh said, scientific infrastructure is the basis for research and innovation and facilitation of access, access and sharing needs to be a key goal especially in countries like India. resources. He said, with a view to finding a new way to make Research Infrastructure (RI) accessible to all stakeholders, the Department of Science and Technology has developed a Scientific Research Infrastructure Sharing Maintenance and Networks Guidelines (SRIMAN) through detailed collaboration with stakeholders. . The SRIMAN guidelines aim to promote the effective use and comprehensive access to Research Infrastructure (RI) for scientists, researchers and industry professionals across the country by building a network of relevant stakeholders.
90% of high quality goods are imported
Dr. Jitendra Singh said, India in recent years has seen growth in the purchase of research equipment and more than 90% of high quality goods are imported. Many of those machines have been allocated and damaged by repair problems and equipment shortages which add to the RI cost burden. In addition, access to equipment and its proper use also require attention.
Dr S. Chandrasekhar, Secretary, DST said, the scope of the Guidelines extends to the entire Government. science departments, research organizations and support agencies that support the development of scientific RI and all organizations that receive funding for research and development.Shri Rajesh Kumar Pathak, IP & TAFS, Secretary, said it was on the 11th of May 1998, when India achieved remarkable success by successfully conducting Nuclear Missile missions in the Indian Army’s Pokhran area. It is only after this historic event in 1998 that our former Indian Prime Minister, the late Shs. Atal Bihari Vajpayee has declared India as a full-fledged Nuclear state. Since then, May 11 has been celebrated as National Technology Day, with the aim of commemorating the achievements of scientists, researchers, engineers and all others involved in science and technology.
 TDB, the official body of the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India for its mandate, honors new technologies that have contributed to national growth under the framework of the National Awards since 1999.
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