Modi asks scientists for a roadmap for new decade |
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked Indian scientists to prepare a definite roadmap for the new decade to set the direction and pace of scientific research in various fields in the country. Modi was speaking at Bengaluru after dedicating five Young Scientists Laboratories of Defence Research and Development Organisation to the nation. These laboratories will work on key advanced technologies of importance to the development of futuristic defence system. The Prime Minister said these labs would help in shaping the pattern of research and development in the field of emerging technologies in the country. The Prime Minister also electronically disbursed 12,000 crore rupees to six crore farmers as third installment of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sammaan Nidhi scheme. He expressed hope that those states who have not implemented the scheme, will implement it this year. The Prime Minister also awarded the Krishi Karman Award to the progressive farmers from 21 states.
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