The festival promotes scientific collaboration
while Assam's Chief Minister urged leveraging the Northeast's strategic
potential. Union Minister Jitendra Singh proclaimed that India's growth in the
past decade has been significantly fueled by scientific and technological
advancement. Speaking at the 10th India
International Science Festival, Singh emphasized the role of innovation and
youth empowerment in achieving national development goals.
The minister highlighted how initiatives such as
the National Research Foundation and the bioeconomy revolution are crucial for
steering India toward self-reliance and global
leadership. The festival, which
aims to popularize science and technology, is expected to attract thousands of
delegates, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration and innovation.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
underscored the necessity of integrating technology, resources, and capital to
accelerate growth and prosperity. Sarma called for the development of flood-resistant infrastructure and
the establishment of industrial hubs, emphasizing the Northeast's strategic
position in contributing to national progress.