University India Centre in association with the Faculty of Environment and Life Sciences cordially invite you to attend the Mahatma Gandhi Distinguished Lecture by Dr Arabinda Mitra, Scientific Secretary to the Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor to Government of India.
Realising Sustainable Development Goals through Science and Technology
Tuesday 17 November 2020, 11 am on Zoom
Dr Mitra’s lecture will highlight India’s commitment and concerted role to building value-based international partnership in the use of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) for inclusive and equitable social development.
The 21st century is witnessing a new era characterized by rapid deployment of emerging technologies in the physical, digital and biological spheres that will transform human life profoundly. Consistent efforts are necessary to utilise the best potential of such technologies, in order to address increasingly complex societal challenges, which are increasingly global in dimension. Countries therefore need to effectively leverage STI capabilities and integrate these into their national strategies for achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.
Dr Mitra will emphasise the need for cross-border academic collaboration as a critical enabler to develop effective mechanisms that are based on scientific transparency and trust.
For full details visit the India Centre’s dedicated event page.
