Shimla: Governor Kavinder Gupta today called for strengthening the link between education, scientific research, innovation and societal needs to realize the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.
Addressing the sixth edition of Education Mahakumbh Abhiyan at the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Hamirpur, on the theme ‘Vigyanmay Bharat-Viksit Bharat’, he said that the foundation of a developed India must rest on scientific temper, a culture of research, innovation and the ability to solve real-world problems.
Highlighting the importance of research with social impact, Gupta said that scientific discoveries and technological advancements must benefit farmers, improve healthcare, support students in remote areas, conserve water and energy, strengthen disaster management and address the specific challenges of mountain regions. He stressed the need for locally relevant, affordable and sustainable technologies that respond to the needs of society.
He congratulated the organizers and partner institutions for taking forward this important initiative and expressed confidence that Education Mahakumbh 6.0 would contribute meaningfully to the journey from knowledge to innovation, from innovation to solutions and from solutions to nation-building.
