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Malayalam Science Conference Kicks Off in Keralam to Bridge Research and Public
- •The Malayalam Science Conference 2026 began in Kochi, aiming to make scientific knowledge accessible to the public in Keralam's native language.
- •Jointly organized by ICAR-CIFT, Swadeshi Science Movement-Kerala, and Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti, the conference focuses on "Taking Research Knowledge to Society."
- •N Jayan, Director, LPSC, ISRO, inaugurated the event, emphasizing the importance of fostering scientific awareness and curiosity among the youth.
- •The conference features research paper presentations, expert lectures, and discussions across diverse scientific subjects including biotechnology, environmental sciences, and food technology.
- •Researchers, teachers, students, and science communicators are participating, with experts delivering talks on various scientific topics.
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The conference is being held under the theme “Taking Research Knowledge to Society” with the primary objective of making scientific knowledge and developments more accessible to the public in Keralam's native language and strengthening science communication through the mother tongue.
N Jayan, Director of the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) at ISRO, inaugurated the two-day conference. During his inaugural address, he emphasized the importance of nurturing scientific curiosity among the younger generation and communicating knowledge in Malayalam to make science simpler for the public.
The conference is jointly organized by the ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (ICAR-CIFT) in Kochi, the Swadeshi Science Movement-Kerala, and the Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti under the Ministry of Education.
