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\u201cWe have learnt to control\u00a0the soft prowess of science and technology as an important pillar of our cooperation in the knowledge economy of the 21st century\u201d<\/h4>\n

DECEMBER 24th<\/p>\n

Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Health & Family Welfare has said \u201cScience and Technology breaks all barriers and We also believe it validates the Indian philosophy of \u201cVasudhaiva Kutumbakam\u201d \u2013 the world is one family. This expression reflects our ancient, inclusive traditions\u201d. He was addressing Science &Technology\u00a0 ministers from Afghanistan, Cambodia, Myanmar, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan and diplomats from Denmark, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland and other countries at the \u201cOverseas Science & Technology Ministers\u2019 and Diplomats\u2019 conclave\u201d at the India International Science Festival 2020 being held virtually. He said, \u201cWe have learnt to control\u00a0the soft prowess of science and technology as an important pillar of our cooperation in the knowledge economy of the 21st century\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

He stated \u201cThe current COVID19 pandemic has reinforced our belief in innovation and R&D to accelerate products and services that not only help in disease management, but also motivate our level of preparedness for future outbreaks\u201d. Dr. Harsh Vardhan highlighted \u201cIndia\u2019s response to the pandemic has been driven by the wisdom and evidence of science\u201d. He elaborated on Indian scientists\u2019 accomplishments in the fight against COVID-19. He pointed out \u201cToday, the focus has shifted to vaccine production and rapid testing\u201d. \u201cMany vaccines are in the advanced stage of development and India is slated to become one of the largest manufacturers of vaccines in the world,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

He expressed his satisfaction \u201cThe immunoassay laboratory of Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI) has been recognized by Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) as one of the six global networks of laboratories for centralized assessment of COVID- 19 Vaccines\u201d.<\/p>\n

The Minister drew attention of the conclave, saying \u201cThere are many other challenges which the world is readying to face in the post COVID-19 era such as climate change, energy and water security, antimicrobial resistance etc, to name a few\u201d. \u201cTo resolve these challenges, we must rethink on how research is funded, we need to re-visualize which research is being funded and reimagine newer ways of cooperation on this front\u201d, he emphasized.<\/p>\n

Dr. Harsh Vardhan said that the pandemic has accelerated digitization and we need to utilize Artificial Intelligence and Big Data with responsibility and accessibility. \u201cIndia has taken leadership in digitization and our contact tracing and tracking of COVID cases has shown that India can harness digital solutions for benefit of the population\u201d he pointed out.<\/p>\n

The Minister informed that India\u2019s Ministries of Science and Technology and Earth Sciences are actively cooperating with 44 countries across the globe, and said, \u201cThe present cooperation in research and development is driven by a sense of mutual trust and purpose in achieving together \u2018high quality\u2019 and \u2018high impact\u2019 partnerships. This cooperation extends to capacity building in the academic research arena as well\u201d. He also pointed out that India has always believed in sharing knowledge, technology and know how with countries facing similar developmental challenges. \u201cThe Department of Science and Technology is facilitating the Indian scientific community to connect with researchers from other countries like Australia, ASEAN countries, Brazil, Japan, Portugal, Russia, Serbia, Slovenia, United States and Uzbekistan to find solutions against COVID-19 through joint research projects\u201d, he added.<\/p>\n

He emphasised that for our neighbourhood countries including Afghanistan, Myanmar and Sri Lanka, a unique model of need-based entity-to-entity cooperation has been judiciously adopted. \u201cThis has been done with the defining perspective to jointly address national needs of these countries through S&T enabled cooperation\u201d, he said.<\/p>\n

Dr. Harsh Vardhan concluded stating, \u201cFor all its disruption, COVID-19 has, out of necessity, accelerated innovation and experimentation in ways that have benefited the common man. Building on that energy and momentum in a thoughtful but committed way is critical in a rapidly changing development paradigm and shall bring us to the next normal\u201d. He stressed \u201cWe must strengthen the use of science in policy, build public trust in science, ensure \u2018open science\u2019, universal access to solutions, and expedite action in response to scientific findings and innovation\u201d.<\/p>\n

While Minister from Uzbekistan appreciated India\u2019s stellar efforts in combating COVID 19 and sought collaboration with India in vaccine development, Ministers from Afghanistan, Myanmar, Philippines and Cambodia evinced keenness in India\u2019s assistance in development of higher education institutes in their countries, cooperation in S & T and scholarships for their students for higher studies in India. Dr. Harsh Vardhan assured them of making sincere efforts to their proposals.<\/p>\n

Dr. Abas Basir, Minister of Higher Education, Govt of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan; Dr. Chhem Kieth Rethy, Minister Delegate attached to the Prime Minister and Secretary of State, Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation, Royal Government of Cambodia; Dr. Myo Thein Gyi, Union Minister of Education, Myanmar; Prof. Fortunato T. De La Pe\u0148a, Secretary (Minister) of Science and Technology, Department of Science and Technology, Philippines; Dr. Seetha Arrambepola, Minister of Skill Development, Vocational Education, Research Innovation of Sri Lanka; Mr. lbrokhim Yu. Abdurakhmonov, Minister of Innovative Development, Uzbekistan; Diplomats from Denmark, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland and other countries; Prof. Ashutosh Sharma, Secretary, DST; Dr.Sanjeev Kumar Varshney, Head,\u00a0 International Cooperation Division, DST; Other Secretaries to the Government of India; distinguished scientists, technologists, and entrepreneurs attended the conclave.<\/p>\n

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