A Conference on “Value – oriented science & Eco-Friendly Technology for 21st Century” was organised on 4th & 5th Dec. 1999 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The conference was supported by the ministries of Science & Technology, Environment & Forest, Non-conventional energy sources, Tourism and Power. It has also the support of India Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Defence Research and Development organisation (DRDO).
The Conference was inaugurated by Mr. K.C.Pant, Dy.Chairman, Planning Commission, Govt. of India. The Chief guest was Mr.B.S.Rawat, Minister of state for S & T. The Valedictory address was delivered by Bharat Ratna Dr. A.P.J.Abdul Kalam, Principle Scientific Advisor to Govt. of India. Former President of India, Mr. R.Venkataraman also addressed the valedictory session.
The Conference had plenary session on ‘Exploring the Inner space’ and ‘Spiritual Empowerment & Attitudinal change.’ There was a panel discussion on ‘necessity of Values & Spirituality in Science and Technology.’ There were six Technical Seminars on the following topics –
- Food & nutrition Safety for 21st Century.
- Bio-Technology and ethical issues.
- Missing dimensions in research and development.
- Non-conventional Energy – untapped Resources.
- Environment pollution – the human factor.
- The Science of Silence.
More than 1000 Scientists & Technologist attended the Conference.