‘India’s progress in Science & Technology exponential’ – Dr Harsh Vardhan

By Sarkaritel February 15, 2018 19:15

Union Minister for Science & Technology; Environment, Forest & Climate Change Dr. Harsh Vardhan today said, India’s progress in the field of science and technology is exponential and science can address most of the problems the society is facing now.

Dr Harsh Vardhan was talking to hundreds of school children, who turned up at his residence to see a limited exhibition, showcasing advancements in Science & Technology in India. He had already interacted with thousands of school children to generate scientific temperament among them. The exhibitions include the country’s advancement in aerospace, biotechnology, nanotechnology, green energy, plant genetics, technology to aid healthcare, etc.

The Minister has also been advocating the children to be ambassadors of environmental protection. He told them, the hazard of climate change and global warming is manifesting into a reality and people should take conscious efforts in mitigating stress on environment and climate. As developmental efforts need to be sustained, its impact on climate should be mitigated through a series of efforts, including environment-friendly lifestyle.

Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change has drawn up a national campaign weaving around some 500 simple lifestyle habits that can be easily adopted, in an effort to sensitise the hazards of climate and global warming. The campaign named “Green Good Deeds” can have a cascading effect, if everyone adopts even one deed a day.