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Imphal, May 15 : The five day long Science Meet, 2012 which began on May 11, 2012 concluded with a function held at Iboyaima Sumang Leela Shanglen, Hapta Kangjeibung, Irnphal today with Chief Minister Shri O. Ibobi Singh and RD & PR Minister Shri Francis Ngajokpa as the Chief Guest and the President respectively.
Speaking at the function, the Chief Minister said that Science has become an integral part of human life. No longer can science be confined to a few seriously devoted scientists and technologists, he said. “We are living in the age of science & technology and most of our activities are controlled and fashioned by science right from the cradle to the grave. Science has therefore been recognised as driving force behind the human progress,” the Chief Minister said.
The Chief Minister further said that organising science meet every year in the state will be a measure of supporting innovation system and a broader based educational base. Initiatives of MASTEC to promote science awareness are good for all the communities, general mass and students in particular. He further said that scientific capability is what determines our ability to overcome the challenges which lie ahead. We have been facing new challenges like scarcity of resources, diseases and food security etc. In all these areas, our success will depend critically on the quality of our institutions of science and technology, he added.
“There is no escaping the truth that the nations of the world have to move to a low greenhouse gas emissions and energy efficient development path. All over the world, countries are chalking out strategies to achieve greater energy efficiency and a shift to renewable sources of energy. We must not lag behind in these areas. We must plan to be among the leaders in the development of science and technology. As far as energy is concerned, clean energy sources need to be harnessed much more than what we do today,” the Chief Minister further said.
The Chief Minister said, “MASTEC should have a strong outward orientation for creating a platform for science popularisation, technology transfer and to encourage innovators in the State, It may require stepping up alliances that will expose the young students of the State in other parts of India and abroad and enhance their competitiveness. The time has come to give a new boost to science and technology in the State and MASTEC has to take the lead role.”
The Chief Guest and the President also distributed prizes and awards to winners of competition in different disciplines of the Science Meet during the function.
Organized jointly by Manipur Science & Technology Council (MASTEC), Imphal, STFM, MAPS, MACA and GENIM, the closing function was also attended by Shri LP Gonmei, Principal Secy (Sc & Tech); Director, MASTEC; teachers and students of various schools.
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