Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 29: Stressing that the significance and value of scientific research is not measurable and that the devices available today are as a result of basic scientific research, Padma Vibushan Prof P Rama Rao, Chairman of the Governing Council of Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore argued that the Manhattan Project launched by the United States was perhaps the quintessential example of grand synthesis of knowledge, investment manpower under a magnificent leader.
“That is what a Project is all about” Prof Rao told faculty, researchers and students on the occasion of SRM University’s Research Day. “None of the cutting edge scientific ideas involved big capital or by Government but by brilliant minds”, the leading scientist of India maintained.
“I was delighted when SRM University’s Chancellor and President spoke about the value of Research and Publications. I have not heard about these themes or even Research Day in many universities. SRM scores very uniquely both in terms of a Research Institute and in having a Research Day”, Prof Rao said. “If there are more and more researchers, India has the potential of putting out 25 per cent of graduate students (post Graduate) in the world, he added.
“We are celebrating a number of events at this University that are quite common. But Research Day is special. We stand apart from others” said the founder Chancellor of SRM University, Dr TR Paarivendhar. “These events are celebrated to motivate and encourage you. Research must develop so that we can attain higher levels of glory”, he added.
President of SRM University, Dr RP Sathyanarayan said that Research Day is not a one day affair to exhibit the research acumen. It should be an ambition to be involved in research year round and a daily phenomenon. Research should become the habit and character of SRM University, he added.
Later, the dignitaries also presented certificates to the students.
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