PM Modi: “The growth story of India depends on its success in the Science & Technology sector”

Prime
Minister Narendra Modi has said that New India needs technology and a logical
temperament to invent and disseminate technological solutions. Inaugurating the
107th Indian Science Congress in Bengaluru, Mr Modi said, the growth story of
India depends on its success in the Science and Technology sector.

Prime
Minister called upon students to ‘innovate, patent, produce and prosper’.  Mr Modi said that scientists in the country
will now focus on deep sea exploration, after a successful space programme.

Prime
Minister said we must try and change all forms of waste into wealth as soon as
possible. He said the government is trying to ensure that by 2022, the country
reduces the import of crude oil by 10 percent.

Mr Modi said
there are immense opportunities for start-ups that want to work in bio-fuel and
ethanol production. He said, technology is the strength of the Jal Jeevan
Mission and it is the responsibility of scientists to develop cheap and
effective technology for the recycling of water.

He said
water governance is a new frontier for the scientists. He also said that the
digital technology, e-commerce, internet banking & mobile banking services
are assisting rural population significantly.

Prime
Minister also congratulated scientists for helping improve India’s ranking in
the Innovation Index.