The two-day Science-20 conference under India’s G20 presidency began at the Hapania International Fair Ground in Agartala, Tripura today. More than 60 delegates are participating in this science conclave titled ‘Clean Energy for Greener future’ as part of the G20 meetings.
Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India, Mr. Ajay Sood in his introductory address flagged that the world is faced with unprecedented issues which require immediate action to save the future. He said that these issues cannot be postponed any further. Mr. Sood said that three sub-themes will be discussed in the conference, namely, the one about the green hydrogen that has been catching the attention of countries the world over. He said, how ocean-based technologies can help mankind to harness the vast amount of energy through tidal currents and new generation energy storage tells that we need to think beyond lithium electro-chemistry.
In his opening remarks by Chair, India quoted Prime Minister Narendra Modi where he said that innovation is important not just for combating climate change, but also for climate justice.
