PIONEER EDGE NEWS SERVICE/Dehradun
The two-day Innovation Festival was inaugurated by chief secretary Anand Bardhan on Friday at the Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology (UCOST), Vigyan Dham. Bardhan emphasised that science, technology and innovation are essential parts of everyday life and encouraged students to actively engage in scientific pursuits.
Science and Technology secretary Nitesh Kumar Jha highlighted the key activities and initiatives undertaken by the Department of Science and Technology to promote innovation and scientific temper in the state.
UCOST director general Durgesh Pant said that the event aims to provide a common platform for students, startups and innovators across Uttarakhand to showcase their ideas and technological advancements.
During their visit to Vigyan Dham the dignitaries toured the Science City construction site and various facilities at UCOST, including new science Community radio station (Vigyan Vani) for developing scientific temper in society, Biodiversity Park, hydroponic setup, water lab, knowledge management center, Intellectual property rights cell, science education research wing and other key infrastructure and sections.
An exhibition on science, technology and innovation was also inaugurated on the occasion, where innovative projects and startups displayed their work.
Experts deliberated upon various issues during panel discussions held on the first day of the event.
