Addressing the 103rd Indian Science Congress here, he also said he was encouraging greater scientific collaboration between central and state institutions and agencies as part of cooperative federalism.
"We will make it easier to do science research in India," said Modi, as the annual five-day mega science event began at the "Manasa Gangotri" campus of the University of Mysore with over 500 eminent scientists and experts from the country and abroad scheduled to address the meet.
The Prime Minister also told the scientists that the rising challenges of rapid urbanisation must be addressed as it would be critical for a sustainable world.
"...Cities are the major engines of economic growth, employment opportunities and prosperity... But, cities account for more than two-thirds of global energy demand and result in up to 80 per cent of global greenhouse gas emission...," he noted.
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Stressing that a sustainable future for this planet would depend not only on "what we do on land, but also on how we treat our oceans", he said the government had increased focus on ocean or blue economy.
Noting that yet another revolution of empowerment and
opportunities in India had been launched, Modi said, "We are once again turning" to the country's scientists and innovators to realise the goals of human welfare and economic development.
As the "level of our ambition for our people" was being increased, the scale of the efforts would also have to be increased, the Prime Minister said.
In this context, he referred to good governance and said it is about integrating science and technology into the choices to be made and the strategies to be pursued.
"Our digital networks are expanding the quality and reach of public services and social benefits for the poor," he said.
"Innovation is important not just for combating climate change, but also for climate justice. We need research and innovation to make clean energy technology available, accessible and affordable for all. We need innovation to make renewable energy much cheaper, more reliable and easier to connect to transmission grids," he said.
The Indian Science Congress is returning to Karnataka after a 13-year hiatus with Mysuru hosting the event after a 34-year gap at a time when the University of Mysore is celebrating its centenary.
The Congress comprises plenary sessions, Pride of India Expo, Hall of Pride, genesis symposium, Vigyan Jyot, vision talks, women and children science congress, young scientists awards, science communicators' meet and public lectures.
According to the organisers, the Congress has attracted 15,000 delegates from across the country and abroad from leading research institutes, PSUs, universities and industry.
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Modi said India is ready to make its space capabilities
available to any country for purposes of disaster risk management.
"The capabilities of this satellite and other space-based technologies can support the full disaster risk management cycle - risk assessment, risk mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. India is ready to make its space capabilities available to any country for purposes of disaster risk management," the PM said
Modi said armed forces protect nation states against external security threats, but to deal with disasters, there is a need to equip society with the right education.
In India, the Prime Minister said, government is committed to walk the talk on the implementation of Sendai Framework. In June this year, India's National Disaster Management Plan was released which is aligned with the priorities set out in the Sendai Framework.
"In our effort to build disaster resilience, we stand shoulder to shoulder with all the nations of the region. Regional and International Cooperation has an important role in providing an added push to our efforts," he said.