Indigenus

A very simple thought - neither science nor scientists should suffer in the hands of unwanted elements. The responsibility goes to each and every sensitive worker of science, technology, environment and management. In short, the practice of STEM culture that is lacking in this country must come up. Hope Nature India would help create this culture in time.

Regards
Dr. R. Dayal Yadav
Researcher Study Group DIM

A mega event like Indian Science Congress is unique beacuse of not only participation of large number of scientists and experts of various field. Congress provides an opportunity to students to interact with great Indian scientists of present era. The subject experts frequently meet each other at various fora. In my view, close door meeting of experts at Vigyan Bhawan, at New Delhi may be beneficial to the autoriries but restrict the flow of knowledge from acheivers to budding scientists.

The Indian Science Congress has lost its relavence. Back in 1914, when the Indian science arena was small, there was a need to bring together scientists to exchange ideas. Today, every subject has an association of peers and scientists meet regularly to exchange ideas. It would be better if the government stops the science cogress and gives that money to the various associations to do their job better. A Prime misnister with a scientific outlook has many platforms to outline his vision, once a year, to the Indian scientists. It is, therefore better to put a RIP board against the Indian Science Congress.

There is a need to have the annual science congress, despite the fact that its reputation during the past years has eroded. The main rot lies in that this platform is being used for personal gains and to give favours to non-deserving persons.There have been repeated discussions in the columns of Current Science about such favours in different science academies and recognitions. Despite all that, till date nothing has changed. Even the associations are not lagging behind. When the turn for the recognition of good work comes, again same bargains are made. Certain groups have taken over the whole scientific affairs in the country and their manoeverability is so high, that they conduct meetings even in areas they are only remotely connected with. If someone is interested in removing the rot, first try to identify good work and good workers. Indian Science Congress will become meaningful only then.

To me, it appears that Indian Science Congress has more of Congress than Science. First clean the Ganges!

I am working in oral cancer research and published about 50 papers in various journals but could not get much recognition in India. To my surprise I got a scholarship at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada for my PhD and research. How unfortunate that oral cancer is a leading cancer in India and to do our research we need to come to other countries. Now even if want to come to India I really do not know what my future will be. In short, research in India is dying and researchers need oxygen to survive. I am getting that recognition and focus in Canada from what I learnt and studied in India.

I agree with Lakshmisha's comments 100 % about Indian science congress.