Scientific knowledge must be utilised to improve the quality of life of masses. Advanced science like microbiology can be used to uplift healthcare, and for welfare of the mankind.
Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda stated this while inaugurating the 54th Annual Conference of Association of Microbiologists of India (AMI-2013) and International Symposium on Frontier Discoveries and Innovations in Microbiology and its Interdisciplinary Relevance in Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) on Sunday.
Hooda said need of the hour was to develop scientific temperament amongst students and masses. He said that Haryana was fast emerging as education hub of the nation with vast number of premier educational institutes being established in the State.
He said the Government was making concerted efforts to provide cutting-edge knowledge and skills to the students.The Chief Minister also released a seminar souvenir and three books in the inaugural session of the conference.
On the occasion, MDU Vice-Chancellor HS Chahal highlighted the useful aspects of microbiology. Notably, 21 technical sessions would be held during this conference. Eminent scientists from India and abroad are taking part in this conference. Themes like Industrial Microbiology, Agricultural Microbiology, Enzyme Technology, Environmental Microbiology, Biodiversity, Virology, Bioinformatic and Nano Biotechnology would be deliberated upon in this conference.