Governor Ramesh Bais has called upon scientists to work to meet the future technology requirements of the country so that once again it can attain the position of Vishwa Guru.
Addressing the valedictory function of platinum jubilee year of CIMFR here on Wednesday he said, the future is of "yantra" (machineries) thus we need to develop technologies that can be beneficial for the country. "We have seen days of tantra and mantra but the future is of yantra", said the Governor giving different examples. Speaking as the chief guest on this occasion he called upon scientists to work on technology for extracting hydrogen from water to meet clean energy requirements for the future. At the same time the Governor also expressed concern that scientists of our country fail to get due recognition at world level despite having scientific caliber.
He called upon youth not to look towards the West for good jobs but work for betterment and to make the country self reliant. He also inaugurated an online potash extraction plant from spent ash that has been set up by EDI Parry -Chennai with technology developed by CIMFR.This would help in indigenous production of potash much needed by farmers, he added.Guest of honour prof ES Dwarkadasa who also is chairman of CIMFR scientific Council said that the country is at the crossroads of technology. In the next five years we would see a sea change in different technologies. We as scientists must see what and how we can contribute towards changing technological advances required for future needs.
Niti Aayog member Dr VK Saraswat said, coal is to remain main source of energy for another 180 years but the need of hour is to make this source of energy more efficient and clean for future generations .He called upon the scientists to work for making power plants more efficient, work for harness renewal energy to ensure 500 gigawatt power production by 2030and making of hydrogen from coal to meet energy requirements.
Institute director PK Singh presented before the august gathering the 75 years journey and history of the institute and how now the institute is financially self reliant and contributing financially to its parent organisation CSIR. Dhanbad MP PN Singh too spoke on this occasion .. Earlier, the Governor also inaugurated the platinum jubilee memorabilia in the institute campus.