by Punjabnewswire4u
FARIDKOT, FEB 7
Science has helped man to use the natural resources
in a splendid manner. It has helped him to produce what he needs, on the land,
to sail in the oceans, and to fly in the sky, and to reach other planets and
stars, in the space, to control diseases, and make his life healthier and
happier, and understand inorganic and organic substances, energy and life, to
fathom the depth, height and width of the inner world. A man or a country
which understand it correctly is likely to be more prosperous, happy and wise.
Expressing
these views while addressing the 16th Punjab Science Congress today at Guru
Gobind Singh Medical College, Faridkot organized by Baba Farid University of
Health Sciences, Faridkot, the Punjab Governor and Chancellor, Mr. Shivraj V.
Patil said the role of Science in boosting growth related technologies and
creating a knowledge based society is well known and at the same time, its
contribution in alleviating human sufferings and ensuring a prosperous and
happy life on this planet was equally praiseworthy.
The Governor said science is one of the most important element which
contributes towards the development of the economy of the country , for the
development of the character of the individual and for the development of
relation between the individual with the country and the world.
Mr. Patil said earlier for development, labour, capital and managerial skills
were required. But today these were not enough for the overall development of
the country. Today, Science and Technology are most important elements which
plays a pivotal role for the development of the Country. Quoting Pt. Jawaharlal
Nehru, Mr. Patil said that Pt. Nehru used to say that approached towards life
should be scientific and holistic. For this first step taken by Pt. Nehru was
introduction of Science at school, college and university level.
Appreciating the role of Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Mr. Patil
said that this University is Science university, which is doing good in this
direction. He said other university should also take necessary steps to extend
knowledge and research along with education. He said that Universities were
expected to do research and development. But they were not coming upto the
expectations. He said Research and Development was not possible by the State
and Central Government alone. For this, he said, Universities and Industries
should come forward and contribute jointly if not possible individually.
Mr. Patil said
today this Conference was started by reciting the Guru Bani. It means, you
recognize the relationship between science and spirituality. He said in fact,
it would not be wrong to hold that spirituality is super since. Science you
understand through experiments and what you do in laboratories. Spirituality is
understood through institution and meditation, he added.
The Governor said
that India has to develop their capabilities to bring about material well being
of the people. Fortunately we are trying to do it. However, we need to do it
with greater speed to catch up and march with the developed countries of the
world.
The Governor said
the initiative of the Baba Farid University, for organizing the event in
collaboration with Punjab Academy of Sciences Patiala is laudable, which will
provide a unique forum for the scientists, technologists and other participants
to share their knowledge, perceptions and experiences. He said that he was
confident that the stimulating thoughts emerging from fruitful deliberations in
the proposed conference will prove useful for all.
Mr. Patil also
gave award to prominent scientists and doctors who contributed significantly in
their respective fields. Awardees were Dr. R.S. Mann, President Dental Council
and Members DCI, Professor A.K. Grover, Dr. R.C. Sobti, Prof. S.M. Bose, Prof.
S.K. Kaushik and Dr. Santokh Singh Bedsha.
Earlier, the Punjab Governor Mr. Patil visited Tilla Baba Farid and offered
chadar to pay his respect to the great sufi saint.
In his welcome address, Dr. S.S. Gill, Vice Chancellor of Baba Farid University
of Health Sciences said that Scientists of Punjab made and extra efforts to
promote science and technology by bringing up Punjab Academy of Sciences at
Patiala in year 1997. He said the main interest of the Academy was to strengthen
the various activities of scientist across the State of the Punjab as well as
projection of their contribution at national and international level.
Prominent amongst others who were present on the occasion included Mr.
M.P.Singh, Principal Secretary to Governor, Dr. Y.K.Chawla, Dr.Tarlok Singh,
Dr. S.S. Gosal and Dr. I.J.S. Bansal.
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