Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav stated that science has the power to unravel many mysteries of nature. Today, the application of science and technology is bringing significant transformations across various fields—from farming to finance, manufacturing to medicine, and education to communication. Over the past decade, under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, India has made rapid progress in the field of science and technology, infusing new energy and strength into the nation. As a result of the visionary policies of ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat,’ India is advancing continuously in the defense and space sectors, emerging as a global leader in these fields.
The Madhya Pradesh government will soon formulate a space policy. Additionally, discussions have begun regarding the establishment of an ISRO center in the state. Recently, during the Global Investors Summit (GIS), the state took a significant step by initiating the implementation of four policies focused on the use of science and technology.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav made these remarks while virtually inaugurating the National Scientific Conference/Science Festival and the 40th Madhya Pradesh Young Scientists Conference from Samatva Bhavan (The Chief Minister’s residence) on Thursday. The conference is being held at the Kalidas Academy campus in Ujjain. Minister of State for Skill Development & Employment (Independent Charge), Shri Gautam Tetwal, also participated virtually.
Making Madhya Pradesh a Hub for Technology & Innovation
Dr. Yadav emphasized that the use of science will be expanded in various sectors across Madhya Pradesh to make the state a hub for technology and innovation. He congratulated ISRO for the historic launch of the Space Docking Experiment (SPADEX) satellite and stated that discussions will be held to develop an ISRO-like center in Madhya Pradesh with the support of the scientific community and technology institutions.
Currently, South India serves as the primary hub for space-related activities, whereas North and Central India lack such centers. Dr. Yadav highlighted that science is also being increasingly utilized in the medical field and other sectors in Madhya Pradesh, particularly in agriculture, where drones are being used extensively. The state has initiated drone-based mapping in the revenue sector, and a pilot project for urban land surveys has started in Raisen at the national level. This initiative is now expanding to other cities to create digital maps of lands, plots, and settlements, making property ownership records more manageable.