Prime Minister Narendra Modi while delivering the inaugural address of the National Metrology Conclave 2021 through video conferencing today lauded the feats achieved by Indian scientists and technicians. Highlighting the achievements of Indian scientists, the Prime Minister hailed the approval of two made in India COVID-19 vaccines by the drug regulator. 

He said, the country is on the threshold of beginning the largest vaccination programme in the world and the entire country is indebted to all our scientists and technicians. He further said that due to the constant efforts of the centre, the country today stands among the top 50 countries in the Global Innovation Rankings.

The Prime Minister said, CSIR and other science institutes in the country came to the fore and found a solution to the global pandemic. He also affirmed that the country has developed respect towards scientific institutions due to the role played by them during the corona crisis. He also urged CSIR scientists to converse with students of educational institutes of the country and share their experiences with the youth. He said this would help in developing the next generation of young scientists.