Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated 105th session of Indian Science Congress in Imphal. <br />''<br />''Addressing the inaugural session the Prime Minister exhorted scientists to extend their research from &quot;the labs to the land&quot; for the greater benefit of the people and said time was ripe to redefine 'R&amp;D' as research for development of the nation.<br />''<br />''Mr Modi said India has a rich tradition and a long history of both discovery and use of science and technology. <br />''<br />''Calling upon the scientific community to taking its research to the common man, he said it is time to reclaim India's rightful place among the front-line nations in this field.<br />''<br />''Mr Modi said the country has to be &quot;future ready&quot; in implementing technologies vital for the growth and prosperity of the nation. <br />''<br />''He said we have to throw open our institutions and laboratories to our children. <br />''<br />''He called upon the scientists to develop a mechanism for interaction with school-children. <br />''<br />''He requested scientists to spend 100 hours per annum with 100 students of classes 9 to 12 to discuss science and technology. <br />''<br />''Mr Modi said it could help nurture scientific temperament among the youth.&nbsp;