PM to inaugurate ‘Centre - State Science Conclave’ on 10th September

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Centre- State Science Conclave on the 10 September at Ahmedabad through video conferencing. 

IMPORTANT FACTS -

• The two day Conclave is being organised at Science City, Ahmedabad on 10 to 11 September 2022.

• The conclave will test the adoption and enhancement of state-specific innovations and technologies.

• The conclave will strengthen centre-state coordination and cooperation mechanisms to build a strong Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) ecosystem across the country in the spirit of cooperative federalism.

Topics to be discussed :

• Science, technology & innovation (STI) Vision 2047

• Future Growth Pathways and Vision for STI in States

• Health -  Digital Health Care for All

• Doubling Private Sector investment in Research and Development by 2030

• Agriculture - Technological interventions for improving farmers’ income

• Water -  Innovation for producing potable drinking water

• Energy- Clean Energy for All including S&T role in Hydrogen mission

• Deep Ocean Mission and its relevance for Coastal States/UTs as well as country’s future economy

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION -

What is ‘Vision 2047’ for the Science and Technology Sector ?

• Preparation of action plan and document of vision India 2047 is on underway.

• It will aim at achieving new heights of prosperity, providing best facilities in both villages and cities, eliminating unnecessary interference by the government in the lives of citizens and creating the world's most modern infrastructure.