Use vernacular language in science communication, PM Modi tells scientists

"To promote understanding and love of science among our youth, it is vital that we promote science communication in a big way. Language should not be a barrier but a facilitator in this task," Narendra Modi said.

By: PTI | Kolkata | Published: January 1, 2018 6:02 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi administering the Pledge for Unity on the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, at Run For Unity event, at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Express Photo by Prem Nath Pandey)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday pitched for using vernacular languages in promoting science communication in a “big way” to develop “love of science” among the youth, saying language should not be a barrier but a facilitator. The prime minister also said that every scientist and researcher of the country should direct innovation and research for a ‘New India’.

Addressing the curtain-raiser ceremony of the commemoration of professor Satyendra Nath Bose’s 125th birth anniversary in Kolkata via video-conference, Modi said that scientists and researchers of the country should use their knowledge and research for the benefit of people and their socio-economic needs. Modi began his speech in Bengali, extending new year wishes to the people of the state.