PM Modi urges scientists to work on cost-effective solutions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said scientists should focus their work on ‘five Es’, adding that conducting scientific research would be made easier and science administration, too, will be improved in the country.

Modi, while addressing the five-day Indian Science Congress event, said scientists should work keeping in mind Economy, Environment, Energy, Empathy and Equity.

He also stressed on the need to fill the gap between traditional knowledge and modern science.

“Economy related to finding cost-effective and efficient solutions; 'Environment' to keeping the carbon footprint at the lightest and the impact on the ecology the least possible,” he said.

Modi added that 'Energy' -- when our prosperity relies less on energy and the energy we use keeps our skies blue and our Earth green.

“'Empathy' --when our efforts are in tune with our culture, circumstances and social challenges. 'Equity' -- when science advances inclusive development and improves the welfare of the weakest," he said.

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