The Department of Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Karunya University and International Science Congress Association organized the 3rd International Science Congress (ISC-2013) on Innovations with Global Responsibility on December 8-9, 2013.
During the inaugural address, Dr. K. Ramasamy, VC, TNAU emphasized that in order to meet the requirements of global demands in all spheres, the younger generation needs to work hard to approach engineering, science and technology through knowledge gained through basic science. India is a country which exchanges scientific minds of the highest caliber across the globe. From being a country that receives donations India has transformed rapidly into a country that donates various products and services to many countries. India donates agricultural produce to African countries, Asian countries and even to developed nations.
The educational system in India has broad based crystallized focused undergraduate courses which attracted Dr.Barack Obama, President of USA to depute delegates from his country to study the state of basic science education in India. India has been reaching out to many countries throughout the ages but has never conquered or colonized any country which makes India unique. Currently Indian population has 50 crore youth population below the age of 23. Among the universities, private universities play a major role in contributing to global scientific community. Recently Indian government is offering 50000 Ph. D fellowships for Indian students to promote science and technology. Comparing the first three generation in the current era the third generation youngsters are highly informed with the advent of open access journals, tools etc. There is a large gap existing between the teaching fraternity and third generation because of their intellectual knowledge. The information with the youngsters are in pieces and teachers have to facilitate to bridge the gap. Though there is a larger development in science and Technology in India but we have failed to stabilize the GDP ratio. The student community has to equip themselves with multiple skills to create and innovative products needed for social development. If we build a student community, India can provide skilled manpower to the development of 37 countries across the globe.
During this event around 750 delegates across the globe including 61 delegates from Iran, Iraq, South Africa, USA, Phillipines, Pakistan, Italy, Nepal, Nigeria, Czech Republic, Swaziland and Japan participated and presented their findings. Dr. E.J. James, Vice Chancellor, Dr. C. Joseph Kennady, Registrar, Dr. Dipak Sharma, Director, ISCA, Dr. Habeeb S. Naher, Dept of Microbiology, Babylon University, Iraq, Dr.Robert C.Schneider, State University of New York, US, Dr. Patrick Gomez, Director, SBT&HS, Dr. Jannet Vennila, HOD, Department of Biotechnology, Karunya University, Dr. Narendhirakannan, Organizing Secretary also spoke during the occasion.
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