PM's scientific advisor questions timing of Baru's book

“Now at 80, I share Bose's regret,” he said.  Speaking at the function, Professor Rao stressed the need for investing in youth and said the allocation of funds for science outreach programme for young students in remote places are not sufficient.

He said time has come when industry needs to come forward to contribute financially for promotion of education and research.

“I have not received a single penny from industry to conduct research in my entire professional career, while in developed countries like USA industries have gained out of investing heavily in the field of research” he said.