 in the program from the very beginning of this program. Now, I welcome you sir. And I request Dr. Vijay Lakshmi Saxena ji for her welcome speech for Dr. Honorable Prime Minister and we will invite Honorable Prime Minister for his talk. Dr. Vijay Lakshmi ji Saxena. This is a very good morning to you all and a very happy new year. From our entire Indian Science Congress Association, I welcome Honorable Prime Minister Srinreen Modi ji and all other dignitaries from the core of my heart. I would like to say that I am short of words to bestow my best regards and gratitude to our Honorable Prime Minister Srinreen Modi ji for giving his precious time to Indian Science Congress. And at the time of the colossal loss of his beloved mother on behalf of Indian Science Congress, I would only like to say Om Shanti Satgadi Bakunt Shivlok Pratirasth. We know that you are the modern India's chief architect who champions Jai Anu Sandhan and recently became the president of G20. Thank you so much sir for your endless patronage for ISCA. 21st century is indeed the century before India. But what should be trajectory? Atmanirbhar Bharat, self-reliant India is the only trajectory. It is said in the scriptures Isha Pantha that is self-sufficient India and with the soul Vasudeva Kutmbakam. Also said by Rastashan Tukoji Maharaj, Ya Bharataat Bandubhav, Nitta Vasudeva, He Savrpantha Sampradai, Ek Desudeva. However, development needs to be achieved at a sustainable way with Indian women at the forefront. Swachh or Swastbhara, Slashakta or Svalbhara, Samagra or Saksham Bharat, Satat or Sanatan Bharat, Veti Vachav, Veti Parhav, Mahilai Haat, Svadhar Greya and Mahilashakti Kendra's major government initiatives towards a sustainable development with Indian women at the central stage. Remers and followers of ISCA will always remember Modi Ji Man Ki Baat, a mantra of success for most of the Indians. During this auspicious Azadika Amrit Mahasabh on behalf of entire Indian Science Congress Executive Committee and council members, we are humbly requesting Modi Ji to fulfill our long-awaited written request to become the president of Indian Science Congress 2025. I request you to kindly announce your consent from this platform itself. I believe that 108 Indian Science Congress will give new avenues to provide women with better access to education and find a sustainable solution for resolving our problems. Chalapuri, Patsadeva, Santbhara, Barobar, Vijnanasa, Anand Geyuya. Now I request Honourable Prime Minister Modi Ji to address the gathering. Namaskar. You all are very honoured to be part of Indian Science Congress. In the next 25 years, India will have a very important role in the development of Indian scientific power. In science, along with passion, when the service of the country is connected to the concept of service, the results are also unparalleled. I believe that India's scientific community will get that position in the 21st century which has always been right. I would like to tell you the reason behind this belief. You also know that observation is the foundation of science. Through observation, you follow scientists' patterns. After analyzing those patterns, you reach a conclusion that it is very important to analyze data on every step for a scientist. In today's 21st century India, we have two things that are very important. First is data and second is technology. In both of these, India has the power to bring science to new heights. Data analysis is rapidly moving forward. This information is helpful in insight and in changing the analysis in accessible knowledge. Whether it is traditional knowledge or modern technology, both of these are helpful in scientific discovery. That is why, to make our scientific processes stronger, different types of technology will be developing the research industry. Friends, today's India, which is moving forward with a scientific approach, we are also seeing the results of it. In the field of science, India is rapidly participating in the world's top countries. By 2015, in the global innovation index of 130 countries, we were on the 81st. But in 2022, we have reached the 40th. Today, in the field of PhDs, we are in the top three countries in the world. Today, in the field of startup ecosystem, we are in the top three countries in the world. Friends, I am happy that this time, the theme of Indian Science Congress is also such that it is the world's most discussed. The future of the world is safe along with sustainable development. You have connected the issue of sustainable development with women empowerment. I believe that both of these are connected in a business way. Today, the only thought of the country is that we should do women empowerment through science. In fact, we should also do women empowerment through science. Science and research are our goal. India now has the responsibility of G20 society. In the field of G20, women-led development is an important topic. In the past eight years, India has taken governance to the society and the economy. In this direction, there are many extraordinary works that are being discussed today. Today, in India, in the field of Mudra and Ujna, are women-led leadership in small businesses or are women-led leadership in the world? In the past eight years, in the field of extra-moral research and development, women-led leadership has become two-fold. Women-led leadership is increasing. The aim of this is that society is also moving forward and science is also moving forward in other countries. Friends, for any scientific reason, the real challenge is that they can change their knowledge in such applications that they can help the world. When scientists go through their own experiences, the question remains in their minds whether life will be better than this or will the needs of the world be fulfilled by their research? Science's efforts can only be changed when it reaches the land. When its impact is from global to grassland. When its destruction is from the journal to the land. When it changes from research to real life. Friends, when science's great efforts are carried out from experiments to people's experiences, one important message is given to it. This affects young people a lot. They think that through science, they can influence the whole world. In order to make such young people move forward, they need an institutional framework so that they can be able to control their knowledge. They can be given a new opportunity. I would like for scientists to develop an institutional framework to attract young people and give them the opportunity to move forward. For example, through talent hunt and hackathon, they can search for the children who have scientific thoughts. After this, the understanding of the children can be developed through a proper roadmap. In this, senior scientists can help them. Today, we see that India is touching the new heights in sports. There are two important reasons behind this. First, in order to improve sports, the institutional framework was built. Secondly, in sports, the institution and influence of the teacher's education system is recognized by the new students. In the education system, the teacher can see his own success. Even in the field of science, this system can become a mantra of success. Friends, today, I would like to present to you a topic that would be helpful to determine the direction of India's science. For the sake of the need for India, the development of science in India should be the foundation of our scientific community. In India, science is the foundation of making India self-sufficient. We must also keep in mind that today, 17-18% of the world's population lives in India. Such scientific works, which will make India self-sufficient, will affect 17-18% of the world's population. This will affect the entire population. Therefore, we should work on such issues that are necessary for the entire population today. For example, if we take energy for one thing, India's growing energy needs are about to increase. Similarly, the scientific community of India, if it innovates with energy requirements, it will benefit the country a lot. In particular, the country is working on a national hydrogen mission for the sake of hydrogen energy. To make it successful, it is necessary to create essential components such as electrolyzers in the country. If there are a number of new options in this country, then there should be research in the field. We should work together with our scientists and industry. Friends, today, we are living in a time where there is a problem of new diseases on the humanity. In order to prepare new vaccines, research and development needs to be improved. For example, today, we are preparing from the beginning to deal with diseases such as the earthquake or the earthquake. Similarly, through integrated disease surveillance, we will have to recognize the diseases and make ways to deal with them. In order to achieve this goal, we will have to work together with different ministries. Life, meaning lifestyle for environment. You all know very well about this. Our science community can help a lot in this regard. On behalf of India, this year, the Sahyukta State has announced the International Year of Millets for 2023. This is very important for every Indian. The millets of India and their use can be done in order to make it better. Through the science community, with the help of biotechnology, we can take effective steps to reduce the post-harvest loss. Friends, even in the business management sector there is an opportunity to develop science. Municipal solid waste, electronic waste, biomedical waste, agricultural waste. These are the areas where the area is located. That is why, in the last few years, the government had put a lot of emphasis on the circular economy. When we have to strengthen the mission circular economy, we will have to work on such innovations that can be used better for metal and plastic scrap. We will have to work together to reduce pollution and make scrap useful. Friends, even in the space sector, India is touching new heights. Because of the low-cost satellite launch vehicle, our strength will increase and the world will come forward to take our services. Low-cost companies and startups can take advantage of these opportunities. R&D labs and academic institutions can find a way to advance startups. Another issue is quantum computing. Today, India is making its identity as a quantum frontier. Quantum computers, quantum chemistry, quantum communication, quantum sensors, quantum crystallography and in the direction of new materials, India is advancing rapidly. I would like our young researchers and scientists to get an expertise in the field of quantum and become the leader of this field. Friends, you also know that science takes the lead and initiates it. So, what is going on in the world? We are seeing this. But at the same time, the things that are not happening anywhere, the futuristic ideas are also focusing on them. Today, AI, AR and VR are being discussed in the world. We have to keep those things in our priorities. In the direction of the semiconductor chief, India is taking many big steps. With time, there will be a need for new innovations in the semiconductor chief. Why don't we ask the semiconductor chief of India to think about making the future ready from now on? In this area, if we take initiative, then we will be able to support Industry 4.0. Friends, I believe that in the advent of Indian Science Congress, the future will be ready at the end of the world. In the future, we have to make India the most advanced laboratory of modern science. With this, I would like to thank all of you for coming to my summit. Namaskar.