Curiosity leads to questions, questions lead to research, and research leads to solutions: Education Minister

Education Minister Shri Mithilesh Tiwari participated in the State Science Symposium 2026 on Tuesday. The central theme of the symposium was "Indian Energy Scenario 2047: Opportunities and Challenges." During the event, meaningful discussions were held on modernization in the fields of science, technology, and energy, future energy requirements, and the role of scientific perspective and youth capabilities in building a developed and self-reliant India by 2047.

On the occasion, Education Minister Mr. Tiwari stated that science is not merely a subject but a way of thinking, questioning, and seeking solutions. It is essential to promote scientific and critical thinking among students and encourage them towards research and innovation. Talented students selected from various divisions of Bihar demonstrated their scientific aptitude, reasoning, and presentation skills at the symposium. Encouraging the participation of students from classes 8 to 10, they were urged to cultivate curiosity about science, ask questions, conduct experiments, and seek scientific solutions to problems.

The Education Minister said that 2047 is the year of the resolve for a developed and self-reliant India. Energy is the foundation of the country's economic and social development. With the growing demand for energy in the coming years, challenges such as energy security, environmental protection, and sustainable development will emerge, which can be addressed through the scientific mindset, research, and invention of young people.

Emphasizing the need to make future energy systems environmentally friendly, affordable, accessible, and sustainable, he stressed the importance of promoting research and innovation in solar energy, wind energy, bioenergy, and other clean energy sources. He also emphasized instilling the spirit of "Save Energy, Save the Future" among students. The Education Minister noted that in Bihar, efforts are being made to link education not only with examinations and certificates but also with knowledge, skills, experiments, inventions, and research. By promoting laboratories, hands-on learning, and science-based activities in schools, students are being encouraged to find answers to their curiosity. He stated that providing equal opportunities to talented students residing in the rural and remote areas of Bihar is a top priority. Today's students will become India's scientists, researchers, and inventors by 2047. Students selected at the state level will represent Bihar at the national level. Expressing good wishes to the students, the Education Minister emphasized the need to further promote the tradition of science and research.