NSRTC 2024 Calls For Greater AI Transparency And Accuracy

MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU) has announced the successful conclusion of the 1 National Scientists Round Table Conference (NSRTC 2024), held from July 19 to July 21, 2024. The conference, themed “Science and Technology for Viksit Bharat 2047,” brought together esteemed dignitaries, scholars and visionaries to discuss pivotal themes shaping India’s scientific future.

The three-day conference brought together top academicians, scientists, researchers and scholars. The focus was on exchanging insights and research across Physical Sciences, Life Sciences and Engineering & Technology. NSRTC 2024 highlighted key topics such as Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Technology, Science & Spirituality, Sustainability, Healthcare and World Peace. The event aimed to spark innovative ideas, especially among young researchers and promote interdisciplinary and global collaborations for new discoveries and sustainable development.

Sujata Chaklanobis, Former Advisor/Scientist G, DSIR, New Delhi, was the Chief Guest at the Valedictory function of NSRTC-24. Distinguished attendees included Padma Vibhushan R. A. Mashelkar; Ganpati Yadav, Former Vice-Chancellor of the Institute of Chemical Technology; Padma Bhushan, Vijay Bhatkar, Founder Director of C-DAC, Pune; UNESCO Chair Holder, Vishwanath D. Karad, Founder President of MIT-WPU; Rahul V. Karad, Executive President,  MIT-WPU; Sunil S Bhagwat, Director, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune and NSRTC National Convener Milind Pande and Bharat B. Kale.

The conference was organised around eight key themes: Artificial Intelligence, addressing ethical frameworks, regulations, AI for social good and healthcare and future job impacts; Biotechnology, focusing on synthetic biology, bioinformatics, biomedical devices, biopharmaceuticals, and bio-manufacturing; Digital Transformations, covering grid technology, quantum computing, blockchain, cybersecurity, and digital inclusion; Advanced Materials and Processing, including nanomaterials, organic electronics, biomimetic designs, sustainable materials, and 3D printing; Healthcare, exploring tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, wearable devices, and affordable high-tech healthcare; Science, Scientific Temper & Spirituality, examining the role of scientific temper, brain-mind-consciousness relationship, and spiritual practices; Agri-Tech, focusing on precision agriculture, genetic engineering, climate-smart agriculture, urban farming, and agritech startups; and Climate Change, addressing climate modelling, the circular economy, sustainable mobility, green buildings, and managing transitions.

NSRTC 2024 witnessed the presence of 130 scientists from across the country and notable figures, including Ashok Joshi; Padma Shri, Thallapai Pradip; M.S. Ramachandra Rao; Richard Lobo; Ajit Kulkarni; Umesh Waghmore; Dipankar Das Sharma; Dinesh Aswal; Tata A. Rao; Bhushan Patwardhan; Anil Sahasrabuddhe; Niraj Khare; K. Sami Reddy; Atul Verma; Ashok Khandkar from the USA; Sumitra, ISRO scientist; Ilangovan, Krupanidhi of IAS Bangalore; Anik Kumar, ICER Director Ashok Ganguly; Rajat Mona; Das Gupta; Nag Hanumaiah, Sameer Director Hanmantrao, Sydney University; Kautubh Dalal and Purdue University Sachin Pol.