New Delhi, October 27 (IANS). Scientists who came to participate in the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2026 said on Tuesday that in his address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized on the use of research in the interest of the common man.
Speaking to news agency IANS, scientist Dr. Shweta, who came to participate in the event, said, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that we should focus on how AI can be used to serve humanity, instead of using other technologies as weapons. The focus should be on developing such technology, which can serve humans.”
At the same time, another scientist told IANS that his message was that we should not limit ourselves only to research laboratories. Our research should be dedicated to the general public.
Anurag Tiwari of Acropolis Institute of Technology and Research, Indore, Madhya Pradesh said that the Prime Minister's vision for 2047 is to make India self-reliant with the help of science and technology. He talked about AI and semiconductors in the program. By promoting research and innovation on behalf of the Prime Minister, the goal of self-reliant India can be easily achieved.
Dr. Harsha Ekade of the National Institute of Traditional Medicine said that today I participated in the inaugural ceremony of ESTIC 2026 and participated in the ongoing scientific sessions. It was very informative. Prime Minister Narendra Modi told what scientists should pay attention to and how they can contribute in building a 'developed India'.
At the same time, Principal Scientist of ICAR, Dr. D.V. Singh said that in his address, PM Modi appealed to the young scientists, startup representatives and innovators of India to contribute in making India developed and self-reliant through science and technology. He stressed that to achieve the goal of making India a developed nation by 2047, it is necessary to focus on priority areas like agriculture, energy and other key sectors.
Dr. Vikram Singh, scientist at ICAR, said that India is emerging on the global stage. People within India and in other countries also have great expectations from our country. To fulfill these expectations, all scientists are making continuous efforts to follow the path and vision set by our Prime Minister and carry forward his efforts.
–IANS
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