Kidwai releases Biotechnology book

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Chandigarh, Aug 18 (UNI) Haryana Governor A R Kidwai today released a book titled 'Essentials of Biotechnology' authored by Panjab University Vice-Chancellor R C Sobti and Dr Suparana S Pachouri, a civil servant.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Kidwai said that 21st Century belonged to Biotechnology as the future developments and progress in the field of agriculture, medicine, environment and food would depend on it.

He complimented the authors for popularising this subject and bringing out a comprehensive book of global significance. He said the application of Biotechnology was of immense use to everyone and India was richest in terms of resources for research in this field.

''The environment in our country is most conducive for carrying out research all-round the year which is not possible in any other country of the world,'' he said.

Dr Kidwai said that India was meeting 65 per cent of the IT software needs of the world. He remarked that India should take full advantage of the latest development in the Biotechnology to remain ahead of all countries in this field also.

He stressed the need for making full use of these technologies for the benefit of human beings. The Governor was happy to learn that the authors were bringing out Hindi and Punjabi publications of the book also for the benefit of the masses.

UNI

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