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 Science
is the ultimate problem solver. Right from agriculture to diseases
and to global warming, problems could be solved only by science. If
we want to be the leaders in the 21st century, children should
concentrate on professions that render solutions to the several
problems mankind faces. Children and youngsters are the creators of
knowledge and wealth.
Kapil Sibal, Minister for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences,
Government of India, said this while inaugurating the ocean gallery
at Periyar Science and Technology Centre, Chennai. The function was
jointly organised by the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT),
Chennai and Tamil Nadu Science and Technology Centre, Chennai.
“The Union Ministry for Science and
Technology and Earth Sciences has requested the Tamil Nadu
Government to allot 250 acres of land in sea front for setting up a
research facility”, the Minister said. Children should choose a
profession, which they would enjoy. “If you enjoy what you are
doing, you will be successful”, he said. He focused on the
importance of Science and said, “Students should question the
hypothesis and think out of the box. That is the way to look
forward”.
P. S. Goel, Secretary to Government
of India, Ministry of Earth Sciences and Chairman, NIOT Governing
Council, said, “Children have to develop a temperament for Science.
Each and every aspect of us reflects Science”.
K. Ganesan, I.A.S, Secretary to
Government of Tamil Nadu, Department of Higher Education, requested
the Minister to sponsor Rs 50 to 100 crore for Tamil Nadu Science
and Technology Centre in order to improve the facilities. But, the
Minister said that the Science centre and Museum fall under the
Ministry of Education and Culture respectively, but, would pass on
the message to the concerned Ministries.
Kapil Sibal also distributed prizes
for the winners of the various competitions conducted by the Tamil
Nadu Science and Technology Centre.
Ocean Gallery at Periyar Science
and Technology Centre is set up to create awareness on the
importance of the ocean and to provide generic information on it.
Dr. S. Kathiroli, Director, NIOT,
Chennai and Dr. P. Iyamperumal, Executive Director, Tamil Nadu
Science and Technology Centre, Chennai were also present at the
function.
U. Bakialakshmi
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