<p>Indian scientists have proved their mettle at the international level in all fields of science, be it in artificial intelligence, nano technology, data analytics or astro-physics, Union Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Monday.</p>.<p>He said India has international collaboration with over 80 countries in various scientific areas.</p>.<p>"Our scientists have proved their mettle in all fields of science at the international level, be it in artificial intelligence, nano technology, data analytics, astro-physics, astronomy, atomic clock, and many more areas,” Vardhan said.</p>.<p>He was speaking during the launch of a special cover marking the golden jubilee of the Department of Science and Technology (DST).</p>.<p>The minister said the scientists have worked tirelessly irrespective of even adverse circumstances such as the one which the present COVID-19 situation has presented to achieve new benchmarks.</p>.<p>Sanjay Dhotre, Minister of State for Posts, Education and Electronics & IT, called upon the S&T departments to closely collaborate with the Department of Posts to make it more dynamic to deliver services in near real time to benefit people in remote and far-flung areas.</p>.<p>“Department of Posts also feels proud in providing special cover for the DST highlighting its immense achievements. Our scientists have contributed a lion's share in India's development,” he said.</p>.<p>“This special cover will enable everyone to appreciate the role our scientists have played in taking the nation forward and benefiting the poor,” Dhotre said.</p>.<p>Established in May 1971, the DST is celebrating its 50th anniversary.</p>
<p>Indian scientists have proved their mettle at the international level in all fields of science, be it in artificial intelligence, nano technology, data analytics or astro-physics, Union Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Monday.</p>.<p>He said India has international collaboration with over 80 countries in various scientific areas.</p>.<p>"Our scientists have proved their mettle in all fields of science at the international level, be it in artificial intelligence, nano technology, data analytics, astro-physics, astronomy, atomic clock, and many more areas,” Vardhan said.</p>.<p>He was speaking during the launch of a special cover marking the golden jubilee of the Department of Science and Technology (DST).</p>.<p>The minister said the scientists have worked tirelessly irrespective of even adverse circumstances such as the one which the present COVID-19 situation has presented to achieve new benchmarks.</p>.<p>Sanjay Dhotre, Minister of State for Posts, Education and Electronics & IT, called upon the S&T departments to closely collaborate with the Department of Posts to make it more dynamic to deliver services in near real time to benefit people in remote and far-flung areas.</p>.<p>“Department of Posts also feels proud in providing special cover for the DST highlighting its immense achievements. Our scientists have contributed a lion's share in India's development,” he said.</p>.<p>“This special cover will enable everyone to appreciate the role our scientists have played in taking the nation forward and benefiting the poor,” Dhotre said.</p>.<p>Established in May 1971, the DST is celebrating its 50th anniversary.</p>