Science, IT play vital role in eco development: CM

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna said that science and information technology have important roles to play in economic development. Science and environment complement each other while balance between environmental conservation and economic development is necessary for sustainable progress, said the Chief Minister after inaugurating the seventh Uttarakhand State Science and Technology Congress organised by the Uttarakhand State council for Science and Technology (UCOST) at Graphic Era University in Dehradun on Wednesday.

Bahuguna said that there is immense potential for development in Uttarakhand. Science and technology have a vital role to play in ensuring the use of natural resources for development without compromising on environmental conservation.

“Climate and environment are vital factors in Uttarakhand as the glaciers and rivers originating here affect the global climate,” said the CM while stressing on the need for more attention on research and development in the State. The State Government is eager to encourage science education, said Bahuguna.

Around 120 scientists from various fields are participating as experts apart from 594 researchers from all around Uttarakhand. Brain storming sessions would be held in the congress on nuclear science and technology, sustainability and recycling of hydrocarbons, science and innovation, women in science and technology and prospects of applied mathematics.

State Science and Technology Minister Surendra Sing Negi, Planning Minister Dinesh Aggarwal, UCOST director general Rajendra Dobhal and Graphic Era chairman Kamal Ghanshala were also present on the occasion.

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