Tuesday, November 16, 2010

India to emerge as torchbearer for world peace: Kalam

Bhopal, Nov 15 : Former President A P J Abdul Kalam today said India will emerge as torchbearer for the world peace in the coming decades and the country will march forward in the field of science and technology.

Inaugurating the state-Level Inspire Award Science Exhibition - 2010 at Model School T T Nagar here, Dr Kalam elaborately narrated the future of India which will be based on science and technology, in presence of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and other dignitaries.

Pointing out to Mr Chouhan, Dr Kalam said ''You all will be in Mars and Moon in the year 2030 and I will meet you over there at the age of 100.'' Talking about the importance of studying of science, Dr Kalam said that culture of excellence develops through science and stressed the need for continuous innovation in the field of knowledge. ''Innovation comes from a fertile brain and several scientists possess such brain. There are no dearth of such persons in our country,'' he pointed out.

The 'Missile Man of India' said, ''Science enhances our grasping power and brain develops through resolving science puzzles. It also expands the thinking power endlessly.'' ''The key to success of life lies in the efforts of moving forward continuously and for this, one should take resolution on his or her own. It should come from within,'' the former President said and suggested, and inspire a the audience to work hard and contribute to serve the society and the country.

Speaking on the occasion Mr Chouhan lauded Dr Kalam and former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee to identify the potential of hidden power and creating an atmosphere of confidence. He said Pokhran II nuclear explosion proved India's potential before the world and even US President Barack Obama admitted India's achievement in various field including science and technology.

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