Addressing the recipients of Young Scientists and Innovation Awards on the 72nd Foundation Day of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) here, Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences; MOS in PMO and Department of Space, said that the young scientists of India are the best bet, the best living example and, in fact, the ‘key’ to the nation’s vision of ‘Make in India’. They are the most viable and resourceful persons to accomplish the goal of ‘Make in India’ and our trust for future as well as our tryst with 21st century, he added.
Describing the young scientists as the young ambassadors of young India which has more than 65 per cent population below the age of 35, Jitendra Singh said that if India indeed has to achieve the abode objective of becoming a world super power in the next few years, it has to be essentially based on sound scientific foundation. In the years to come, even the economic strength of a nation will be determined by its scientific strength and capability, he added.
Describing the young scientists as the young ambassadors of young India which has more than 65 per cent population below the age of 35, Jitendra Singh said that if India indeed has to achieve the abode objective of becoming a world super power in the next few years, it has to be essentially based on sound scientific foundation. In the years to come, even the economic strength of a nation will be determined by its scientific strength and capability, he added.