Director of International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, New Delhi, Dinakar M. Salunke has said that India always had a strong foundation for science and technology partly due to traditions dating back to origins of Indian civilisation. And, a large part of modern scientific base in India has been due to the efforts of individuals who promoted science.
Delivering the convocation address at the 72nd annual convocation of Karnatak University in Dharwad on Tuesday, he said that modern India has resolved the path of economic, industrial and agricultural developments through scientific approaches.