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dated January 7, 1958: Scientific progress

“Science is a delicate plant exacting in its demands and can thrive only in the warmth of encouragement and deference. Wise administration can go a long way in providing conditions which would enable scientists to give of their best to the nation”, observed Professor M. S. Thacker, in his presidential address to the 45th Indian Science Congress in Madras on January 6. In a spirited defence of what he called “the scientific way of thinking”, Professor Thacker pleaded for increasing the social awareness and support for the scientist especially among the youth of the country.

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