True success of science lies in taking innovation from lab to land: PM Modi

October 27, 2026 7:26 PM

True success of science lies in taking innovation from lab to land: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the true success of science is achieved when innovations move beyond laboratories and create a tangible impact in people's lives, asserting that India views science and technology as tools for serving humanity rather than instruments of power or conflict. Addressing the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2026 in the national capital, the Prime Minister said that while the requirements of various technology-driven sector...

Centre reaches out to farmers across 700 districts under Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan

June 11, 2025 9:13 AM

Centre reaches out to farmers across 700 districts under Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan is spearheading the ongoing Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA), a national campaign launched on May 29 from Puri, Odisha. The 15-day initiative, which concludes on June 12, aims to connect scientific research with agricultural practice on the ground, targeting over 1.5 crore farmers across more than 700 districts. The effort is supported by 16,000 agricultural scientists and 2,170 interdisciplinary teams. At the launc...