Governor AK Bhalla inaugurates Manipur Science Congress 2025

Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, today inaugurated the Manipur Science Congress 2025, organised by Manipur University in collaboration with the Manipur Science & Technology Council (MASTEC) under the theme ‘Science, Innovation and Climate Change’.
Addressing the inaugural function, Governor stated that Manipur, with its exceptional biodiversity and unique ecological conditions, serves as a living laboratory for scientific research, particularly in areas such as climate change, biotechnology, sustainable agriculture and environmental studies. He emphasised that science is not merely the pursuit of knowledge, but a vital instrument for addressing pressing global challenges such as climate change, resource depletion and environmental stress, which are increasingly evident through erratic monsoons, floods and heat waves.
Highlighting India’s strong legacy of scientific innovation and recent national achievements in space science and digital public infrastructure, Governor noted that these successes are driven by a clear policy vision of the Government of India to strengthen science, technology and innovation ecosystems.
Governor underscored the need to promote applied, problem-oriented research relevant to local and regional realities, particularly in the North Eastern region, and called upon scientists and researchers to guide society in the intelligent use, conservation and regeneration of resources. Governor further observed that platforms such as the Manipur Science Congress play a crucial role in fostering collaboration, encouraging quality research, and enabling wider dissemination of findings through national and international publications.
Prof. N. Lokendra Singh Vice-Chancellor, Manipur University and Kengoo Zuringla IAS Secretary (Science & Technology) and Member Secretary, MASTEC also attended the inaugural function.