Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, S. Chandrasekhar delivering a chat at a programme organised by ISTF at Mohan Babu University in Tirupati on Thursday.
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As purposes of hitherto-unexpected nature make their presence felt in science and know-how, there’s a larger have to train caution of their adoption to swimsuit our wants, mentioned Secretary, Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, S. Chandrasekhar on Thursday.
Delivering a lecture titled ‘The science saga’ at an occasion organised by Innovation, Science and Technology Foundation (ISTF) at Mohan Babu University (MBU) right here, he traced the timeline of scientific growth from the 13 th century. “Taking a look at the history of science is important to understand the trends of the future”, he added.
Mr. Chandrasekhar spoke about the steps wanted to use scientific rules to make sure the Earth’s wellbeing. Tracing the evolution of specialized fields such as biology, chemistry and metallurgy, he underscored the want for the college students to check basic science as a complete to get a 360-degree view.
The emergence of recent purposes with the assist of instruments such as Artificial Intelligence and machine studying must be guided by a humane strategy to science. “We are in a world where a car can be driven, question papers can be set and answer sheets written without the involvement of humans. It is here we have to ensure that the technology is driven by human mind.” Referring to his latest go to to Cambridge University, Mr. Chandrasekhar recalled the concern expressed by scientists over the drastic emergence of such purposes.
ISTF president D. Narayana Rao urged universities, nationwide institutes and analysis laboratories to shoulder the accountability of manufacturing high scientists. Highlighting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s name to “innovate, patent, produce and prosper”, Mr. Rao appealed to budding scientists to utilize DST’s flagship schemes. He known as superior supplies; augmented and digital actuality; digtal applied sciences; inexperienced hydrogen; and inexperienced mobility as the key drivers of future.
Mr. Chandrasekhar was earlier honoured by MBU chancellor M. Mohan Babu. Vice Chancellor Nagaraj Ramrao and ISTF honorary secretary T. Narayana Rao welcomed the members. MBU registrar Okay. Saradhi proposed a vote of thanks.