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    Scientists urged to ramp up ability to communicate to society through technology

    By Sanjeev RamachandranDecember 3, 2022 Science & Nature No Comments3 Mins Read
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    DBT Secretary Dr Rajesh Gokhale called upon scientists to learn to communicate through various media to drum up support for their pursuits.

    Scientists have been urged to ramp up their ability to effectively communicate to society that technology, deeply ingrained in scientific thesis, can improve life. The call came from Dr Rajesh Gokhale, Secretary, Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India, who noted that the social sector in the country is not growing vis-à-vis scientific progress.

    Dr Gokhale, speaking after while inaugurating a four-day DBT Conclave organised by Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB) in the Kerala capital, he said that the real problem is the lack of connect between science and society. He called upon the scientific community to learn to communicate through various media, including Twitter, Facebook, videos and newspapers, to drum up support for their pursuits.

    Scientists should be equipped with capabilities on par with their peers abroad

    “If you don’t get support, the investment that goes into science and in you stays back and the country suffers,” he said. Highlighting that several other important areas are achieving competitive advantage and staying relevant in the Indian scientific ecosystem, he said scientists should be equipped with capabilities on par with their peers abroad to compete with them.

    Dr Gokhale also stressed the need for collaborative projects, teamwork and connecting with experts to solve problems and challenges. He said the DBT fosters innovations and enterprises and is also striving to strategically nurture and strengthen bio-economy.

    “The Indian bioeconomy grew from $70.2 billion to $80.12 billion in 2021 and a total of 1,128 biotech startups were set up last year. India conducted a total of 506.7 million COVID-19 tests in 2021 as well as a total of 1.45 billion doses of its vaccines were administered,” he stated.

    Tech innovation the main battlefield of international strategic games

    Since technology innovation has become the main battlefield of international strategic game, scientists should be very careful of what should be shared outside and what should not, he added. Commenting on the challenge before the country, the Secretary said, “It’s completely technological decoupling now across the world. What India wants to do is how soon can the country become a serious competitor in the foundational technologies of 21st century?” RGCB Director Prof Chandrabhas Narayana welcomed the gathering, which consisted of research fellows and experts from across the country. 

    Dr. Rajesh Gokhale, secretary Department of Biotechnology made his maiden visit to #RGCB today. He interacted with the faculties, staff, and students of RGCB. Some glimpses from his exciting visit to RGCB.@DBTIndia pic.twitter.com/lm0cr7VEWs

    — DBT-RGCB (@RGCB_Trivandrum) November 30, 2022

    In his address, Dr Sudhanshu Vrati, Executive Director, Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB), Faridabad, said the DBT Conclave is a great opportunity for young scientists to create network that would lead to many prospective collaborations and discussion of ideas. Speaking on ‘Ramalingaswami Re-entry Fellowship and MK Bhan-Young Researcher Fellowship’ programmes, Dr Sanjay Kumar Mishra, Senior Advisor and Scientist, DBT, said interaction among budding scientists is very important as it will result in several scientific advancements.

    Dr Mishra also stressed that scientists need to understand what is happening in other areas apart from gaining expertise in their own disciplines.

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