Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day visit to Karnataka, addressed the 107th session of Indian Science Congress in Bengaluru today. He said: "India has gone to the number 3 position in peer-reviewed science and engineering publications. It is also growing at a rate of about 10%, compared to the global 4%."
"The growth story of India depends on its success in science and technology. We need to transform the landscape of the Indian science tech and innovation," the PM added.
On Thursday, he met Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa and Governor Vajubhai Vala at Raj Bhavan.
PM Modi launched five Young Scientists Laboratories of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). He also offered prayers at Sree Siddaganga Mutt in Tumakuru where he addressed a gathering after distributing Krishi Karman Awards to states.