Sunday, 13 February 2022 | PNS | Dehradun
The governor lieutenant general (retd) Gurmit Singh said that the emerging scientists of the state should work for such game changer innovations which can change the picture and fortune of Uttarakhand through reverse migration. On Saturday, Singh felicitated Advait Kshetri, a meritorious student who received the Young Scientist Award.
It is pertinent to mention here that 13-year-old Advait, a resident of Dehradun is a student of class VIII. He invented the air-powered motorcycle “Advaita 02” at the age of just 11 years. Along with this, he also made a mobile charger running without any power in the year 2020 and a water heating device in the year 2021 without using electricity, gas, solar energy etc.
Singh said that emerging scientists like Advait are a priceless asset of the nation. “It makes one proud to see that our meritorious children are making innovations, taking the country on the path of progress. Scientific research and inventions have an important role in the progress and prosperity of the country,” he said.
The governor, while interacting with Advait also discussed various aspects of science and technology. Singh stressed on the need to raise awareness and interest in science and technology among children at the school level in Uttarakhand. Students interested in science and technology should work on such inventions and innovations so that reverse migration, women empowerment and other relevant aspects in Uttarakhand are strengthened.
