Amid fears of Russia utilizing nuclear weapons within the Russia-Ukraine warfare that has been occurring for eight months now, principal scientific advisor to the federal government of India Padma Shri Prof Ajay Kumar Sood says India is making an attempt to make sure that Russia doesn’t accomplish that.

He was in Sangam metropolis to attend 92nd annual conference of the National Science Academy of India (NASI) and inaugurate a nationwide seminar on Sunday. Talking to media individuals, he stated using nuclear weapons by Russia would show to be a catastrophe for all the humanity.

“So, under no circumstances should this happen. It is not just a matter of two countries but it is dangerous for the entire humanity. This has to be prevented by all means. India is engaged through diplomatic channels on how to prevent it. I have full faith that diplomatic channels lead to something positive in this direction,” he stated.

Prof Sood stated the central authorities is working a number of schemes to advertise youngsters to take up research within the area of science. He stated the federal government is working the scheme “Waste to Wealth Mission” below Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.

“Under this, 400 Swachhta Sarathi have been appointed to recognise students, community workers/self-help groups and municipal/sanitation workers who are engaged in tackling the enormous challenge of waste management scientifically and sustainably,” he stated.

The “Waste to Wealth Mission” is likely one of the 9 nationwide missions of the Prime Minister’s Science, Technology, and Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC). The fellowship is an initiative to empower younger innovators who’re engaged in neighborhood work of waste administration/consciousness campaigns/waste surveys/research, and so on as Swachhta Sarathis and implement actions to scale back waste for a greener planet.

“Women’s education is very important. There is a great need for girls to come forward in the field of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and we are striving that they do not have to leave studies midway. Only 48 percent of girls who pursue MSc go for further studies in science. Through the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, the government is motivating to encourage children to take up science stream for their studies,” he stated.

Prof Ajay Kumar Sood believes that IIT is a high model on the earth right this moment. “The old IITs are doing very well but the new institutes out of the 23 IITs are facing shortage of faculty members and resources. First, all the existing IITs need to be empowered. After that, it should be considered to open more such institutes,” he stated.