Yoga Science Meet and Women Science Congress fill colours to ISC 2020
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Bangalore, January 6: 107th Indian Science Congress is being held in Bangalore which was inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi on January 3. The five-day event brings together science fraternity across the world to discuss scientific innovation and research. Yoga Science Meet and Women Science Congress were the special events on the fourth day of the ISC yesterday.
A Yoga Science meet was a special attraction yesterday in which the head of SVYASA Yoga deemed University Dr. HR Nagendra spoke on the benefits of Yoga in busting stress. He said yoga heals the mind, body and soul thereby insulating those doing yoga from diseases. He explained about different yoga therapies and postures that can benefit people. Dr. Indranil Basu Ray, a cardiologist from Canada spoke on Yoga research. He gave examples of people practicing yoga and how it helped them cope up with ailments.
Dr. Nagendra pointed out that meditation and yoga can compose our body and mind and give relief from any anxiety and stress.
Another important event of yesterday was the Women Science Congress. DRDO Aeronautical Systems Director General Dr.Tessy Thomas who is known as Missile Woman of India graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Recalling the contribution of women in different spheres, she said, the status of women in the country is changing as their growing presence is seen in many areas of expertise.
Speaking about the contribution of Science and Technology, Dr. Thomas said, they are an essential tool for the rapid development and effective means to growth and socio-economic development of the country. She said that technology development has a profound and long term impact on the economic growth and security of the country.
Dr Tessy Thomas, Director General, Aeronautical Systems, @DRDO_India encouraged the young women to learn from the exemplary courage of eminent #women #scientists who had overcome several hurdles to contribute to #science. #ISC2020 pic.twitter.com/aWA2vbp8E8
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Dr. Thomas said, the strides taken by India in the field of Science and Technology, through Mangalyan, Chandrayaan, anti-satellite mission, tactical and strategic mission in missile system, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle and Light Combat Aircraft, have established it in the elite club of nations.
The penultimate day of 107th Indian Science Congress will focus on farming and rural development today. Indian Council of Agricultural Research and University of Agricultural Sciences have identified 120 innovative farmers from across the country to participate in Farmers Science Congress.
Around 10 innovative farmers among them will present their views on integrated agriculture, climate change, agrarian distress, bio-diversity, ecosystem and rural bio-entrepreneurship. Union minister of state for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Kailash Choudhury will inaugurate the event. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Laxman Sangappa Savadi and Director General of ICAR, Dr. Trilochan Mohapatra, will be the guests of honours. Today will also be valedictory of all the sectoral Congress namely Children, Women, Science Communicators and Farmers Congress.