Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, CSIR needs to create ease of doing technology Business platform to bring in right stakeholders so that technologies can reach the beneficiaries. <br/><br/>Addressing the CSIR platinum jubilee celebrations in New Delhi today, Mr Modi said, it is important to connect science with the common citizens in the century, which is technology driven. He said, starting with the indelible ink which is the hallmark of India's democratic fabric, CSIR has left an indelible mark on every sphere of life.<br/><br/>He said, CSIR should make sure that more students get chance to research in their labs. he said, students have a lot of talents and they just need a platform.<br/><br/>On the occasion, Mr Modi also dedicated seven new indigenously developed varieties of plants to the nation. Interacting with the farmers from five states through video conferencing, the Prime Minster encouraged them to brand their products for better marketing. <br/><br/>The new varieties of the plants that have ornamental and medicinal qualities are developed by the CSIR laboratories. The plants include new varieties of lemongrass, citronella, vetiver and canna lily plant.
News On AIR | September 26, 2016 6:23 PM
CSIR needs to create 'Ease of doing Technology Business' platform: PM