ISRS holds special online lecture to mark National Science Day

Tribune News Service
Ludhiana, February 26

The Indian Society of Remote Sensing (ISRS), Ludhiana, celebrated National Science Day to commemorate the discovery of the Raman effect by Nobel Laureate physicist CV Raman on this day in 1928.

A special online lecture was organised by the ISRS, Ludhiana chapter, at the Punjab Remote Sensing Centre. It was addressed by Dr Shailesh Nayak, Director of National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bengaluru.

He explained the vision of Dr Vikram Sarabhai, father of the Indian Space Programme for societal benefits in developing countries. He also gave an overview of the research being conducted in the country in remote sensing as well as scientists and engineers who are involved in the development of sensors and systems as pioneers. He also elucidated the importance of geospatial awareness systems in solving problems which were faced by the nation.

Dr Brijendra Pateriya, Director, PRSC, and vice-president-II of the ISRS Executive Committee, during his opening remarks said this day was the best time to realise the importance of scientific acumen and temperament for benefits of all, particularly students and young scientists. In fact, it should not be a formal celebration, but the real motive should be to inculcate ideas of great personalities in science and imbibe them to nurture future generations.

The welcome address was given by Dr P K Kingra, chairman, who said basically every process occurring around people was science. Every aspect of daily life was connected with science.

“We need to strengthen this connection for better understanding of processes around us, particularly in Covid times,” he said.