Ukhand CM lays foundation stone of Vigyan Dham

STAFF WRITER 18:16 HRS IST

Dehradun, Dec 8 (PTI) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Ramesh Pokhariyal Nishank today laid the foundation stone of Vigyan Dham, costing Rs 8 crore at Jhajra area near here with an aim to provide a place for researchers worldover.

Speaking on the occasion, Nishank hoped that Vigyan Dham would ensure good researches for ecological balanced development that would also prove useful for the local people.

He also called upon the young scientists to find technologies for the utilisation of locally available resources, which are found in abundance.

Nishank also said that Intellectual Property Centre and Knowledge Commission would soon be set up in the state.

The CM said that government has decided to set up science clubs in all degree and inter colleges, so that a chain of young scientists can be prepared.