Minister Calls for Simplified Communication of Scientific Achievements
Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasizes the need for clear communication of scientific research during the Earth System Sciences Council meeting.
New Delhi, November 10 (Daily Kiran) : Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Minister of State for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, chaired the second general meeting of the Earth System Sciences Council (ESSC) in New Delhi on November 10. He urged for more effective communication of scientific achievements to the public, highlighting the importance of presenting research findings and technological innovations in simple language.
During the meeting, which reviewed the annual reports of five council institutions and the audited accounts for the fiscal year 2026, Singh noted that India’s manned deep-sea exploration program is progressing well. This initiative includes the development of the ‘Matsya-6000’ in collaboration with France, a domestically designed manned submersible capable of operating at depths of up to 6,000 meters.
As part of the India-France expedition, Indian aquanauts have successfully dived to depths of 4,025 meters and 5,002 meters aboard the French submersible ‘Nautile’. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the nation’s deep-sea exploration capabilities.
Singh emphasized the need for better coordination among the communication teams of the institutions involved and encouraged regular dialogue with media professionals. He advocated for creative methods to effectively convey scientific achievements, technological applications, and public services to the populace.
The statement from the Ministry of Earth Sciences also highlighted advancements in indigenous marine technologies. These include solutions for converting saline water to fresh water for Lakshadweep, cage technology for fish farming, oceanographic tools, and initiatives related to deep-sea mineral exploration and Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC). Such efforts bolster India’s capabilities in marine exploration, research, and the sustainable use of marine resources.
The minister also reviewed scientific progress under the ‘Mission Monsoon’ and ‘Earth’ programs, which encompass advancements in the ‘India Forecasting System’, enhanced numerical weather prediction, and atmospheric observation networks.
Additionally, Singh assessed the ocean information and advisory services being expanded by the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) for fishing communities, coastal populations, and those connected to marine areas. These services include multilingual marine advisories, fishing-related information, forecasts for sea waves and water level rise, and ocean observation products, strengthening the use of ocean science in public services and coastal preparedness.
The meeting concluded with a review of annual reports and audited accounts for fiscal year 2026 from the five ESSC institutions: the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), the National Centre for Earth Science Studies (NCESS), the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), and the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR).
