Science and technology priority sector for PM Modi: Jitendra Singh

Srinagar | Sunday | 19th September, 2021

Summary:

Srinagar, Sep 19 (PTI) Union minister Jitendra Sing said on Sunday science and technology is the priority sector for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and there is a visible change for the past many years in this field.

He made these remarks while inaugurating a one-day workshop on Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) initiatives for science and technology-led development in Jammu and Kashmir at Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Center here.

“Science & Technology is the priority sector of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and under his dynamic leadership there is a visible change for the past many years in this field,” Singh said.

He said as every sector is increasingly becoming dependent on technology, awareness among stakeholders is essential for optimum outcomes.

He stressed that there is a need to commit ourselves to technological tools as there is no other option to compete without it.

“Indians have had a strong scientific temper for ages and we have talent in abundance and with this talent, India is bound to be the world leader in the technological sector.