‘India’s progress in Science & Technology exponential’ – Dr Harsh Vardhan

NEW DELHI: Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan said, India is rapidly progressing in the field of science and technology and science can address most of the problems the society is facing now, in an interaction with school children.

Vardhan talked to hundreds of school children, who came at his residence to see a limited exhibition, showcasing advancements in Science & Technology in India.

The exhibition included the country’s advancement in aerospace, biotechnology, nanotechnology, green energy, plant genetics, technology to aid healthcare, etc was included in the exhibition.

Minister also advocated the children to be ambassadors of environmental protection. He told them, the hazard of climate change and global warming is manifesting into a reality and people should take conscious efforts in mitigating stress on environment and climate.  As developmental efforts need to be sustained, its impact on climate should be mitigated through a series of efforts, including environment-friendly lifestyle.

Minister drew a national campaign weaving around some 500 simple lifestyle habits that can be easily adopted, in an effort to sensitise the hazards of climate and global warming.

“Every citizen should become a ‘Green Volunteer’ so that we could relay the environment we inherited from our ancestors to the generation that is yet to take birth. That’s our moral responsibility,” said Dr. Vardhan.