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Focal Theme: Science & Technology Challenges of 21st Century - National Perspective

Every Science Congress selects a focal theme, which represents the emphasis and aspirations of the national scientific community. The Focal theme for the 97th National Science Congress, 2010, is "Science and Technology Challenges of the 21st Century-National Perspective".

India is increasingly getting recognised around the globe for her scientific and technological achievements. The commitment to employ scientific research for solving problems of the common man is high up on the agenda. In the 21st century, Indian scientists face the challenge of meeting the  increasing expectations of one billion  people. Sustaining a strong scientific output depends on a lot of other factors, including the creation of exemplary educational institutions, maintaining multidisciplinary research facilities, attracting the best talents by offering challenging opportunities and judicious international cooperation.

 Innovation fueled by a strong Science and Technology base is crucial for the development of our country


The focal theme has the following sub-themes

 

        National Focus

 

  • Focus on quality education in both Scientific and Technological areas

  • Attraction of talents to research programmes

  • Creation of effective networks involving R & D Institutions, Academia and Industries to promote innovation

  • Giving thrust to S&T areas for National development

  • Improvement in international co-operation

  • Women in S&T for sustainable development

 

        Education

 

  • World class Institution building

  •  Talent search State wise & Nation wise

  •  Quality education and opportunity for research in basic sciences

  •  Incentives / Fellowships / Rewards

  •  International co-operation

 

       Thrust Areas

 

  •  Agriculture

  •  Biotechnology

  •  Energy systems

  •  Environmental sciences

  •  Medical sciences

  •  Space science and Technology

  •  Transportaion etc.