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HYDERABAD: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that India is a front-ranking scientific power today, adding that the country has benefitted immensely from Mahamana Pt Madan Mohan Malviya’s multi-dimensional vision.
“Mahamana’s effort to build a strong edifice of science and technology had opened up opportunities to explore new frontiers of scientific knowledge,” the Lt Governor said while interacting with the Banaras Hindu University-BHU Alumni at Hyderabad and paying tributes to Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya.
He recalled the significant contribution of Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya in bringing scientific and industrial revolution in the country and said: “Mahamana laid the foundation of the knowledge society and played a key role in taking the benefits of science, technology and education to the industries.
Sinha said the ideas and ideals of Mahamana have led the path in the making of modern India.
Mahamana was among the first visionary to step in to create a fine balance between modern science and technology and Indian ethos. He initiated four significant departments in 1916 focused on science and technology – Science, Engineering, Chemistry and Technology, to serve the country as well as its future aspirations, he added. The Lt Governor said that Mahamana transformed BHU into the breeding ground for well-trained manpower, who are not only serving the country but also contributing to the growth of various other nations.
Alumni of BHU and other prominent personalities from all walks of life were present on the occasion.