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Young Scientist Conference

  • 20 Jan 2024

The Young Scientist Conference (YSC), held on 17th January, 2024 at the India International Science Festival, was inaugurated by Union Minister Shri Kiren Rijiju who stressed on young scientist’s leading India into its future.

Key Points

  • Platform for Aspiring Researchers: YSC provides a vital springboard for frontier researchers to network with established scientists and research scholars.
  • India's Future Led by Young Scientists: The Minister envisioned that the growth of India in next 25 years would be driven by young scientists and their talent and energy.
  • Connecting Science with the Common People: The Minister highlighted the need to create an environment that integrates science with society, influencing growth and quality of life in a nation.
  • Global Challenges Addressed: In this regard, the Shri Rijiju is firmly assured that these young Indians will play a considerable role in addressing issues of global concern like climate change and glob warming.
  • Vibrant Platform for Collaboration: The YSC unites a wide variety of members such as young graduates, investigators, postdoctoral students, academicians, scientists and innovatives under the age of forty five years.