{"id":21296,"date":"2020-11-28T15:21:08","date_gmt":"2020-11-28T09:51:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsmakhani.com\/?p=21296"},"modified":"2020-11-28T15:21:08","modified_gmt":"2020-11-28T09:51:08","slug":"multilateral-cooperation-is-important-to-overcome-global-challenges-such-as-covid-19-dr-harsh-vardhan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsnarad.com\/pa\/multilateral-cooperation-is-important-to-overcome-global-challenges-such-as-covid-19-dr-harsh-vardhan\/","title":{"rendered":"Multilateral cooperation is important to overcome global challenges such as COVID-19: Dr. Harsh Vardhan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"qtranxs-available-languages-message qtranxs-available-languages-message-pa\">\u0a2e\u0a3e\u0a2b\u0a3c \u0a15\u0a30\u0a28\u0a3e, \u0a07\u0a39 \u0a16\u0a2c\u0a30 \u0a24\u0a41\u0a39\u0a3e\u0a21\u0a40 \u0a2c\u0a47\u0a28\u0a24\u0a40 \u0a2d\u0a3e\u0a38\u0a3c\u0a3e \u0a35\u0a3f\u0a71\u0a1a \u0a09\u0a2a\u0a32\u0a2c\u0a27 \u0a28\u0a39\u0a40\u0a02 \u0a39\u0a48\u0964 <a href=\"https:\/\/newsmakhani.com\/en\/\">\u0a15\u0a3f\u0a30\u0a2a\u0a3e \u0a15\u0a30\u0a15\u0a47 \u0a07\u0a71\u0a25\u0a47 \u0a26\u0a47\u0a16\u0a4b\u0964<\/a><\/p><p><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"MinistryNameSubhead text-center\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\">Multilateral cooperation is important to overcome global challenges such as COVID-19: Dr. Harsh Vardhan<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"text-center\"><\/div>\n<p>\u201cOur premier institution \u2013 the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) &#8211; is involved in the trial of COVID 19 vaccines\u2019 executions. India is also having clinical trials for all the major vaccine contenders. About 30 vaccines are in different stages of development in India. Two of them are in the most advanced stage of development &#8211; COVAXIN developed through ICMR-Bharat Biotech collaboration and COVISHIELD from the Serum Institute of India. The Institute, world\u2019s largest vaccine manufacturer, is doing trials for the vaccine developed by Oxford University. Both are in Phase-III clinical trial stage. One of our pharma giants, Dr Reddy\u2019s Laboratories, will distribute the Russian vaccine in India after conducting final-stage human trials and receiving regulatory approval\u201d. Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Science &amp; Technology and \u00a0Earth Sciences said this in his inaugural Speech at the First Virtual SCO Young Scientist Conclave, held virtually. He said, \u201cThe broad motive of this conclave is to get brightest young mindsfrom SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organization) on a common platformto harness their knowledge for addressing common societal challenges through research and innovation\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Harsh Vardhan said, \u201cIn response to COVID-19, India has put to use its significant scientific calibre. From the development of indigenous vaccines, novel point-of-care diagnostics and therapeutic formulations based on traditional knowledge, to establishing research resources, Indian R&amp;D entities both public and private, have been working relentlessly to develop effective interventions for combating the pandemic\u201d. \u201cWith the help of Government support, More than 100startups have provided innovative products &amp; solutions to tackle COVID-19\u201d, he pointed out. The Minister extended\u201ca special request to the young scientists of SCO\u201d that for the betterment of the world, for human welfare, \u201cthey should come forward and join hands for developing solutions for our common societal challenges including current pandemic of Corona\u201d. Saying that \u201cThe COVID-19 pandemic is a test\u201d, he emphasised, \u201cIt demonstrated that multilateral cooperation is the key to overcoming such globalchallenges\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Harsh Vardhan informed that Indian Government had announced a US Dollars 12Croregrant for COVID-19 vaccine research. \u201cThis is being provided for COVIDSuraksha Mission (mission for protection from COVID) and is to be used purely for research and development in this field\u201d, he said. Stating that \u201cInnovation is the key driver for enhancing productivity and prosperity\u201d, he told the audience,&#8221;India has emerged a hub for start-ups and innovation. Indian youngsters have distinguished themselves due to their futuristic and out-of-the-box thinking\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>He also pointed out, \u201cTo give young talent opportunities and leadership in challenging areas of science, India has established five specialised research laboratories. Each laboratory deals with a focussed area of science &#8211; artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, cognitive technologies, asymmetric technologies and smart materials\u201d. \u201cAs per the norms laid out, everyone, including Director at these laboratories is under 35 years of age\u201d, he said.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Harsh Vardhan recalled that at the recently held SCO heads of States Summit Meeting on 10th November,2020, India had proposed creating a Special Working Group on Innovation and Startups to share our rich experience in the startup ecosystem. \u201cWe have also proposed a Working Group on Traditional Medicine, so that the knowledge of traditional and ancient medicine is spread across SCO countries and the headway in contemporary medicine can complement each other\u201d, the Minister added. \u201cThe growth of SCO depends on its success in science, technology and innovation sector. There is a need to transform this landscape\u201d, emphasised Dr. Harsh Vardhan.<\/p>\n<p>The Science &amp; Technology Minister congratulated all the young scientists who have been nominated for this first ever SCO Young Scientists Conclave, hosted by India, and expressed his thanksto \u201cMy own organizations Department of Science and Technology and Indian Institute of Chemical Technology and Ministry of External Affairs for hosting this Conclave despite the challenges and obstacles posed by the COVID-19 pandemic\u201d. He underlined, \u201cThe motto for the young scientists should be to Innovate, Patent, Produce and Prosper. These four steps will help our countries to move towards faster development\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Vladimir Norov, Secretary General,Shanghai Cooperation Organization; Dr. S. Chandrasekhar, Director, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad, India;Mr.VikasSwarup, Secretary (WEST), Ministry of External Affairs,Government of India; Prof. Ashutosh Sharma, Secretary, Dept. of Science and Technology,Government of India; Mr.Sanjeev Kumar Varshney; \u00a0Head,\u00a0 International Cooperation Division, DST;\u00a0 nominated young scientist from SCO Member states; Senior experts\/mentors from SCO Member states; Representatives\u00a0 from SCO\u00a0 member states scientific\u00a0 ministries; India\u2019s Heads of Missions\/Ambassadors, Science Counsellor\u00a0 in SCO Countries, were among the dignitaries who joined the event virtually.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u0a2e\u0a3e\u0a2b\u0a3c \u0a15\u0a30\u0a28\u0a3e, \u0a07\u0a39 \u0a16\u0a2c\u0a30 \u0a24\u0a41\u0a39\u0a3e\u0a21\u0a40 \u0a2c\u0a47\u0a28\u0a24\u0a40 \u0a2d\u0a3e\u0a38\u0a3c\u0a3e \u0a35\u0a3f\u0a71\u0a1a \u0a09\u0a2a\u0a32\u0a2c\u0a27 \u0a28\u0a39\u0a40\u0a02 \u0a39\u0a48\u0964 \u0a15\u0a3f\u0a30\u0a2a\u0a3e \u0a15\u0a30\u0a15\u0a47 \u0a07\u0a71\u0a25\u0a47 \u0a26\u0a47\u0a16\u0a4b\u0964 Multilateral cooperation is important to overcome global challenges such as COVID-19: Dr. Harsh Vardhan \u201cOur premier institution \u2013 the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) &#8211; is involved in the trial of COVID 19 vaccines\u2019 executions. 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