Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 11:
Science Meet 2008 being organised jointly by the Department of Science and Technology and Information Technology and Manipur Science and Technology Council (MASTEC) was kicked off at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, Palace Compound today.
The science meet being held under the theme, "Understanding Planet Earth and Trends in IT Development for Sustainable Rural Economy" will continue till May 15 .
The inaugural function was attended by Science and Technology and Information Technology Minister Phungzathang Tonsing, MP Dr T Meinya and president of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering S Narayan as presidium members.
Addressing the inaugural function, Phungzathang observed that the world has shrunk to a small village following advancement in science and technology.
He asserted that it's high time inculcate scientific temperament to the youths of the State and to make sincere efforts for development science and technology.
Dr T Meinya noted that science and technology is the backbone of modern civilization.
Cautioning against the destructive power of science, he advocated that science should be used only for development of human society.