'Space' Conference to showcase blending of traditional, modern knowledge: Dr Jitendra
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'Space' Conference to showcase blending of traditional, modern knowledge: Dr Jitendra

Post by RK News on Friday, October 21, 2022

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New Delhi, Oct 20: Union Minister of State, Dr Jitendra Singh today said that the 3-day “AkashTattva” "Space" Conference will showcase blending of traditional and modern knowledge through an extended integration of all schools of thought.  The event is scheduled to be held at Dehradun from 5 to 7 November, 2022.
Briefing the media about the AkashTattva, Dr Jitendra Singh said, Prime Minister NarendraModi has since 2014 always called for the integration of science and technological development within society in a way that places science in a position to address the needs of the common citizen.
Principal Scientific Advisor, Prof Ajay Kumar Sood, Chairman ISRO, S. Somanath, Secretary Science & Technology, Dr S. Chandrasekhar, Secretary, Earth Sciences, Dr M Ravichandran, Secretary Biotechnology, Dr Rajesh S Gokhale and DG CSIR Dr N Kalaiselvi accompanied the Minister.
Dr Jitendra Singh said, India’s ascent to the world comity of Nations will happen via Space Technology. 
He said, Prime Minister NarendraModi provided a special impetus in the last over 8 years to all the scientific pursuits including Space Technology and added that the extension of applications of Space Technology to different sectors and areas brought ‘ease of living’ for common man. 
Dr Jitendra Singh informed that 35 eminent speakers will share their thoughts on various dimensions of AkashTattva during the Dehradun Conclave. The Minister said, the main aim of the conclave is to expose the youth of India to the wisdom of ancient science along with modern scientific advancements.
The campaign ‘Sumangalam’ is being organised across the country for finding the solutions to the environmental problems like global warming and climate With an Indian perspective. From the point of view of Indian traditional knowledge systems, five national conventions will be held across the country on the Panchmahabhoot - the five elements for solving environmental issues for the betterment of society. We all are aware that Panchamabhoota’s consist of Aakash, VaayuJal, Prithvi and Agni. 
 
 

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