Bhubaneswar: Emphasising the rising significance of scientific temperament in nation-building, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday stated that science and know-how would be the driving pressure behind India’s emergence as a worldwide energy.
The Chief Minister was talking on the Science and Technology Festival SAITED 2025, organised by SAI International School in Bhubaneswar.
Addressing college students, Majhi stated at present’s kids are the architects of a affluent Odisha and a developed India. He lauded the inclusive nature of the occasion, noting that other than personal colleges, college students from authorities colleges throughout Cuttack and Bhubaneswar additionally took half.
“Such platforms nurture creativity and scientific curiosity among young minds,” he added.
Highlighting the Centre’s initiatives to spice up scientific analysis, the Chief Minister stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has established a ₹1 lakh crore Research & Development Fund to strengthen India’s analysis ecosystem.
“This will enrich the research sector, attract more students to pursue innovation, and help them reach new milestones in science and technology,” he stated.
Majhi additionally underscored the contributions of Indian scientists to trendy technological developments.
“We Indians possess some of the finest intellect and talent in the world. With abundant resources, quality teachers, and open access to knowledge, students today have limitless opportunities to excel,” he remarked, urging kids to channel their mental potential towards scientific pursuits.
The occasion noticed the presence of Dr. Silpi Sahoo, Chairperson of SAI International Education Group, and famend astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, amongst different dignitaries.