A.S. Kiran Kumar, senior Space Scientist and former chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), underlined the need for the students, particularly those passing out after obtaining degrees, to continue learning to retain and enhance their capability on a par with the contemporary in the fast galloping world of science, information and technology.
He was delivering the 27th ‘nudi habba’ (convocation) address at Kannada University here on Tuesday.
“Make use of your knowledge for the development of your personality and to help the society, especially in overcoming challenges of providing food and water for the increasing population of the country,” he said.
Mr. Kumar was of the view that Kannada University has to play a pivotal role in imparting education in their mother tongue to students for their overall growth. He laid focus on research activities in the field of science and technology too. “This is essential in the present day as the country has lot of youth power. If proper facilities are provided, there is no doubt that they (students) would prove their mettle and hold the nation’s flag aloft among the comity of nations. At the same time, graduates should strive hard to make India ‘vishwa guru’ again,” he added.
He commended the hard work and dedication of ISRO scientists who had made the country a global leader in the field of space science by launching 104 satellites in one go. According to him, India, through its Chandrayaan mission was the first to reveal about water on moon. “Contrary to our belief that our Mars mission would last only for about six months, it has been successfully functioning even today even after four-and-a-half years,” he pointed out.
