There is an urgent need to have a scientific approach for sake of society and development of the nation; said Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Trivendra Singh Rawat while addressing a seminar organised at Doon University here on Thursday.
He said the scientific research is needed to stop migration from the mountainous parts of the State.
The seminar was organised under the ‘Gyan Vigyan Abhiyan’ of Uttarakhand Science Education and Research Centre (USERC). The CM attended the programme as Chief Guest. He said that everyone tries to get a job after completion of education but one should realize that there is much more in life than merely getting a job.
Rawat said that we all have an obligation towards our society and teachers and one should introspect as to what he or she has done for the country and society.
He said that quality education and high standard in research is expected from Doon University and the students and teachers should work hard to fulfill this expectation. On the issue of migration, the CM said that combination of research and political will is needed to fight the menace of migration.
He said that science and technology is getting a boost under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and digital India is one such concept.
Rawat said that the pride of the country has increased in world and in times to come our nation would be recognized as a golden lion.
In the programme noted scientist Professor K S Waldia was felicitated by Chief Minister. The director of USERC Durgesh Pant elaborated the works undertaken by the organization.
The state President of the BJP Ajay Bhatt was also present on the occasion.