The thirty second Swadeshi Science Congress and the National Seminar on ‘Transformative Science and Technology Education for Viksit Bharat’ concluded at Central University of Kerala (CUK), highlighting the function of younger researchers in shaping India’s future scientific and technological progress.
The three-day occasion, collectively organised by the CUK and the Swadeshi Science Movement–Kerala, served as a vibrant platform for mental trade and innovation. More than 300 scientists and researchers participated in deliberations held throughout six venues, with 238 paper and poster shows spanning numerous disciplines.
Delivering the valedictory tackle, Ashok S. Alur, Vice-Chancellor, Kodagu University, emphasised the necessity to remodel typical studying strategies. He referred to as upon universities to maneuver past classroom-based instructing and actively have interaction college students in analysis, innovation, fieldwork, and entrepreneurial pursuits. Stressing the significance of inter-institutional tutorial collaboration, he urged CUK to proceed advancing the goals of the Congress.
The Young Science Award was offered for the most effective paper in every session, together with awards for excellent oral and poster shows. Siddu P. Algur, Vice-Chancellor, CUK, presided over the operate. Rajendra Pilankatta, normal secretary of the thirty second Swadeshi Science Congress, offered the convention report.
Tribute to Madhav Gadgil
The Swadeshi Science Congress paid homage to eminent ecologist Madhav Gadgil at a commemorative operate held within the library corridor. Scientists, researchers, and college students provided floral tributes to his portrait, remembering his lifelong contributions to ecology and sustainable improvement.
Delivering the memorial lecture, T.V. Ramachandra, coordinator of Energy and Wetlands Research Group, Centre for Ecological Sciences, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, and a colleague of Gadgil, recalled his unwavering dedication to public welfare and fearless advocacy of reality.
He famous that Gadgil’s landmark report on the conservation of the Western Ghats was ready within the bigger curiosity of society, emphasising that human survival is inseparable from the well-being of nature.
Dr. Ramachandra noticed that the report was wrongly branded as anti-people by vested pursuits and stated the growing frequency of pure disasters stands as proof of the validity of Gadgil’s warnings.
Recalling his dedication to the nation, nature, and humanity, he described Gadgil as a “people’s scientist” who would proceed to reside on within the hearts of the individuals.
Published – January 10, 2026 02:33 am IST