Current Science

Monika Koul ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Botany, Hans Raj College, University of Delhi, Delhi 110 007, IN

Abstract

The Himalaya represents one of the youngest mountain ranges that harbours some of the most fragile ecosystems on earth. Poet Iqbal has described the Himalaya as a natural laboratory where nature designs interesting experiments and interplay of elements takes place every moment at different paces and levels. Scientists aim to carry out investigations on the Himalaya that are enthralling and help unravel the mysteries of nature. The mountain has also lured sages, saints, travellers and scientists from time immemorial, each looking at it as a source of enlightenment or nirvana.

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Monika Koul ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Botany, Hansraj College, University of Delhi, Delhi 110 007, IN

Abstract

India is aiming to be a global leader in the field of science and technology (S&T) and all the stakeholders are already at work to bring about a paradigm shift in science education. Technology Vision 2035, an official document prepared by the Government of India (GoI) and associated agencies, has clearly specified that S&T is going to play an important role in the progress of our country. Changes are happening at all levels of teaching. Quality interventions at all steps of the educational ladder, right from the primary level, are taking place. We are a nation with the youngest population, where a major percentage of the population opting for higher education is studying at the undergraduate level. So the role of research and quality of science education is being increasingly recognized at the college level.

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