Dehradun, Feb. 28 -- The Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology (UCOST) celebrated its 1st day of its 'Innovation Festival 2024' with the Chief Guest, Prof SP Singh, former VC, HNBGU, and Guest of Honour, Dr Kalachand Sen, Director, Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Dehradun.

The event began with a welcome address by Dr DP Uniyal, Joint Director, UCOST, who shed light on the prestigious fellowships and memberships offered by the National Academy of Sciences, igniting aspirations among budding scientists.

GS Rautela, Advisor, Science City, emphasised innovation's transformative power, while Prof SP Singh discussed the vital link between research, education, and innovation. Dr Kalachand Sen stressed on sustainable develo...