Ideas to uplift rural areas discussed

Tribune News Service

Mandi, October 22

The IIT-Mandi, and HP Council for Science, Technology and Environment (HIMCOSTE) organised the 3rd HP Science Congress on the campus at Kamand.

The theme was ‘Rural Uplift Through Science and Technology Interventions’. The aim was to provide a platform to those working on rural innovations and discuss the recent progress and future trends in technologies and products relevant for rural transformation.

Sanghamitra Bandyopadhyay, Director, Indian Statistical Institute, presented her research on micro RNA and the significance of computational biology in addressing critical diseases and drug research and development of the same.

Appreciating the efforts of IIT, Mandi, for the rapid transformation it has made in the region since its inception, Kunal Satyarthi, Member Secretary, Executive Committee, HIMCOSTE, said, “It is important to take science and technology to rural India to transform the lives of villagers.”

Talking about Vigyan Gram Scheme launched in five districts, he urged the students and scientists to contribute with their research for rural uplift.

The Science Congress will feature lectures on contemporary issues by eminent scientists, paper presentations by researchers and exhibition of various rural technologies, Satyarthi added.

Professor Timothy A Gonsalves, Director, IIT, Mandi, said “The Science Congress is in alignment with IIT Mandi’s mission to impart education to produce professionals capable of leading efforts towards innovative products and processes for the development of the Himalayan region, the country and humanity ”.