Science and research should reach to masses: Harsh Vardhan

The departments of science and technology and earth sciences are collaborating with the 44 countries to achieve high-quality research partnerships.

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Stressing on the need to expand the reach of science and technology to masses, Union Minister of Science and Technology Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday said that there is a need for the international tie-ups to excel in research and innovation and to become globally competitive.

Speaking at a session of the 5th India International Science Festival (IISF) here, the minister said, "such platforms help in implementing the idea of mass outreach, thereby taking science to the people."

"For being globally competitive, India needs to effectively leverage international collaborations," he said. He also said that the departments of science and technology and earth sciences are collaborating with the 44 countries to achieve high-quality research partnerships.

He also stressed on the need of linking India’s premier research and development bodies and academic institutions to incorporate best practices.