Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports, and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma, right this moment emphasised the necessity for larger synergy between expertise and trade to make sure that new technical improvements are designed to satisfy the actual wants of the individuals.
The Minister was talking at a overview assembly of the Science & Technology Department.
The assembly was attended by Additional Directors Dr Nasir Shah, Mushtaq Ahmad, Additional Secretary, Neelam Khajuria, and different senior officers.
Satish Sharma mentioned that technological developments should not stay confined to laboratories however ought to translate into sensible, people-friendly options that instantly profit society.
Sharma directed the division to encourage analysis collaborations, promote startups, and develop incubation centres the place revolutionary concepts may be nurtured into viable enterprises. He additional underlined the significance of selling native expertise and guaranteeing that the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir turns into a hub of innovation and entrepreneurship.
“Technology must not be innovation for the sake of innovation, but innovation for the sake of the people,” the Minister remarked, stressing that industries and establishments should work hand-in-hand to realize this imaginative and prescient.
Senior officers of the division offered progress studies and ongoing initiatives through the assembly.
The Minister assured full authorities assist in strengthening infrastructure and insurance policies to encourage science-driven development within the Jammu and Kashmir.
Later, the Minister distributed appointment letters among the many newly appointed Reasearch Assistants of Science and Technology ( S&T) Department.