NSD Speech

Integrated Approach in
Science & Technology for

Sustainable future
Dr. Yashvardhan Sharma
(Greetings and self introduction)
What is national science day and why is it celebrated?
National Science Day (NSD) is celebrated every year on February 28 to

commemorate the discovery of the ‘Raman Effect’. The Government of
India designated February 28 as National Science Day (NSD) in 1986. On
this day scientist CV Raman announced the discovery of the ‘Raman Effect’
for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1930.
Let’s discuss the terms “Science”, “Technology”, and “Sustainability”.
The word "science" probably brings to mind many different pictures: a fat
textbook, white lab coats and microscopes, an astronomer peering through
a telescope, a naturalist in the rainforest, Einstein's equations scribbled on
a chalkboard, the launch of the space shuttle, bubbling beakers …. All of
those images reflect some aspect of science, but none of them provide a
full picture because science has so many facets:
Science is both a body of knowledge and a process.
Science is exciting.
Science is ongoing.
Science is useful.
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Science is a global human endeavor.
In modern life, we are surrounded by technology. It's integral to everything

we do, big or small. We can find examples of technology in our homes and
personal spaces, in industry, in business, and in the medical profession.
Most people know technology when they see it, but what exactly is
technology?
Technology is the way we apply scientific knowledge for practical

purposes. It includes machines (like computers) but also techniques and
processes (like the way we produce computer chips). It might seem like all
technology is only electronic, but that's just most modern technology. In
fact, a hammer and the wheel are two examples of early human
technology.
The concept of sustainable development was described by the 1987

Brundtland Commission Report as “development that meets the needs of
the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet
their own needs.”
Sustainable development is defined as an approach to developing or

growing by using resources in a way that allows for them to renew or
continue to exist for others. Using recycled materials or renewable
resources when building is an example of sustainable development.
Achieving sustainability in development demands new knowledge, which

science and technology must provide. Research and innovation are
essential to increasing our abilities to deal with the sustainable
development challenge. We need to understand a phenomenon and its
causes; assess impact, magnitude, time scale, and probability. We need to
predict trends and the effects of taking specific actions. We need to develop
and test solutions; predict outcomes and mitigate harm; and make informed
policy decisions. The pursuit of technical knowledge is an ongoing process;
the knowledge base must be constantly renewed and replenished. The
biological and physical sciences and engineering must work closely with
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the social and behavioral sciences to speed the application of innovations

and insights to the needs of society.
Furthermore the majority of products used so frequently in all aspects of

modern life today are products of science, technology and engineering.
Most of them originate from metals and materials extraction and processing
industries. Despite this, confusion again exists in the perception of society
about the general role of science, technology and engineering on
sustainable development. Science and technology is sometimes not even
considered as a solution provider for sustainable development.
The role of science/technology, governance & management and education

& civil society are analyzed as three composite actors or pillars of
sustainability. It is concluded that the winning formula is a close and strong
cooperation between them in equal levels and as equal partners if science
and technology is kept first in the order of actions. This is because science
and technology has the first word in diagnosis and the last word as in
solving issues related to long-term sustainable development
Everyone and every profession is equally important in this world but a

specific order of actions or priorities needs to be followed in order to
be successful and this starts with science and technology.
Technology has the first and last word.

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Integrated Approach in

Science & Technology for

What is national science day and why is it celebrated?

National Science Day (NSD) is celebrated every year on February 28 to

Let’s discuss the terms “Science”, “Technology”, and “Sustainability”.

Science is a global human endeavor.

In modern life, we are surrounded by technology. It's integral to everything

Technology is the way we apply scientific knowledge for practical

The concept of sustainable development was described by the 1987

Sustainable development is defined as an approach to developing or

Achieving sustainability in development demands new knowledge, which

the social and behavioral sciences to speed the application of innovations

Furthermore the majority of products used so frequently in all aspects of

The role of science/technology, governance & management and education

Everyone and every profession is equally important in this world but a

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