Madhya Pradesh Council for Science and Technology organised the 31st MP Young Scientists Congress during a Science Festival here on Sunday. As many as 216 researchers selected from the State and scientists from universities, colleges and other scientific institutions including 122 females are taking part in the Congress.

The two-day Congress was inaugurated by Chief Secretary Anthony de Sa. Chief Scientist of National Geophysical Research Institute G Parthasarthi was also present. Council's DG Prof. Pramod K Verma presided over the function.

De Sa while inaugurating the 31st Madhya Pradesh Youth Congress here on Sunday said, “In our life innovation is as important as science and technology. Innovation is continues process and comes from inner reflection and contemplate. In today’s life innovation has higher value. Furtherance of science is due to the ability to ask questions and our curiosity. It is the responsibility of the young scientists that they maintain the scientific temper among the younger generation. “

De Sa further said that science boosts development. Madhya Pradesh is its best example. Successes have been achieved with use of science in agriculture, power sectors, construction of roads, irrigation, storage capacity and several beneficiary oriented schemes. For this, Samagra Portal has proved to be very effective. Madhya Pradesh is far ahead of other States in use of information technology. Now, people have not to wander to obtain caste certificates. One crore students have been given its benefit. Expressing happiness that 122 out of 216 participants are female, he added.

Chief Secretary said that he would apprise Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan of it.

CS released council's souvenir. An app was also launched. Sangeeta Rajgir informed about the app 'Titli' developed with Council's cooperation

Following inauguration, research papers were presented in 17 parallel sessions. Research papers will also be read out in various technical sessions on the second day of the Congress February 29.