libraries should be developed ensuring easy access to relevant books and literature in order to facilitate an improved condition of research and development activities. The director general of forests, Dr Sharad Singh Negi said this at the conclusion of the 10th Uttarakhand Science and Technology Congress (USTC) at the Vigyan Dham campus of Uttarakhand State Council of Science and Technology (UCOST) here on Friday.
Speaking on the occasion, Negi stressed on utillisation of the recently inaugurated regional science centre at Vigyan Dham to encourage development of scientific base among the youth, scientists and the general public.
Addressing the gathering, financial advisor to the CM and former chief secretary Indu Kumar Pande elicited focus on the need for young scientists and researchers to work towards facilitating the use of traditional knowledge in the modern context.
UCOST director general Rajendra Dobhal spoke of the recommendations made by invited experts in four brain storming sessions held apart from which a total of 490 research papers on 16 subjects were also presented. Considering various aspects 28 young male scientists and 22 young women scientists were selected for awards under different categories, he added.