Focus on nanotech, biotech to reduce green gas emissions: Prez

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Posted: 2008-08-09 23:25:55+05:30 IST
Updated: Aug 09, 2008 at 2325 hrs IST

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Mumbai, Aug 8 : Scientists and researchers need to work on breakthrough technologies like nanotechnology and biotechnology in order to lower the levels of green gas emissions, President Pratibha Patil said on Friday. Speaking at the 46 th convocation of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mumbai, Patil also stressed the importance of technology to minimise terrorist attacks. “There is an increasing number of terrorist attacks in the country and there is a need of security apparatus that can be addressed through technology,” said Patil. She also mentioned that the initiative by IIT Mumbai to introduce a program on crime and crime prevention is an important step to address the issue. Patil also said telecom has reached rural India and it has helped farmers to know the weather forecast and market status, but there is still a need for more technology advancements for the rural areas. “Farmers even today face difficulties like floods, pests and lower yields and therefore, there is a need for cutting-edge technologies for the rural India,” she said. The President also complimented the opening of eight IIT schools and said that the expansion will enable students of the nation to obtain high quality education. “I hope that the existing IITs will provide support and share experiences in the initial years with the new IITs so that they too can have the same excellence,” she added. Patil conferred the degree of doctor of science (honoris causa) on industrialist Ratan Tata, chairman, Tata Group. “The future of India is going to be driven by technology.” Ratan Tata said. He added that innovation and creativity would play a big role in the development of the nation.