“We have not been able to develop a scientific temper despite 70 years of us achieving independence and we still get to see superstitions and irrational behavior around us,”said Dr. Jayant Naralikar, Padma Vibhushan, Emeritus Professor, Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) while receiving the Vigyan Tantragyaan Shreshtha Award by Bharat Asmita National Awards Foundation for his contribution to the field of Science and Astrophysics.
Other awardees felicitated at the Bharat Asmita National Awards along with Dr. Naralaikar were Smt. Rama Bijapurkar, Management Consultant and Educator in the category of Acharya Shrestha Award, Rajeev Satav, Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha & Former National President, Indian Youth Congress in the category of Jana Pratinidhi Shrestha, Manoj Joshi, Padmashri, Well Known Actor, Pt. Rajan & Sajan Mishra, Padma Bhushan Renowned Khayal Style Singers all in the category of Jana Jagran Shreshta.
The Award Ceremony was held on 3rd February 2018 at the Swami Vivekanada Mandap, MIT World Peace University Campus and jointly organised by MIT School of Government, MIT World Peace University and Bharat Asmita Foundation.
Also present at the ceremony were Dr. Vijay Bhatkar, Well Known Computer Scientist, Dr. Vishwanth Karad, Nanik Rupani, Eminent Industrialist, Rahul Karad, Executive President, MIT World Peace University and Sharad Chandra Darade Patil. The Award Selection Committee comprises of stalwarts like Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar, Dr. Vijay Bhatkar, Dr. Vishwanath Kard, Shri. Shyam Benegal, Ritu Chhabria, Ritu Nanda, Nadir Godrej and Rahul V. Karad.
Dr. Jayant Naralikar further said, “Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru had envisioned an India which would imbibe scientific attitude or temper but sadly it has not happened. I, on my part, will keep trying to campaign towards restoring a scientific temper among people till my last breath”.
Rama Bijapurkar said, “Often in this world, when one is ready, a teacher will find him and develop him accordingly. The best Gurudakshina one can give to his or her teacher is by going beyond the guru. The most important thing in today’s world is to teach one how to learn.”
Rajeev Satav said, “When I was fighting the 2014 General Elections, I was advised that there is a ‘Modi Wave’ and I should not run for elections this year. But I fought and won against all odds. If you have that ignition in heart, nothing can stop you. I would appeal to today’s youth to join whichever party you like, but contribute to the field of politics in some or the other way.”
Manoj Joshi said, “My father was a teacher of Sanskrit and we led a very simple life. And that is why I feel that despite being in the entertainment industry for years, I have never been fascinated by the glamour world. Acharya Chanakya had said that there is nothing above nation, for us, Rashtraneeti has to be supreme.”
Pt. Rajan & Sajan Mishra said, “Despite achieving tons of knowledge and contributing tremendously to the society, the one who feels that whatever he has done is still little and strives to do more, that person is the real gem of the society. If competition from the education system is removed, then talent will blossom on its own.”
Dr. Vijay Bhatkar said, “The nation that stands for universalization of knowledge has a key role to play in the global society. We have a lot to learn from the awardees who are felicitated tonight. Their life journey holds the vital message of sheer hard work and passion for the field of their liking.”
Rahul Karad explained the background of the awards in his introductory speech. Prof. Gautam Bapat compeered the ceremony and Dr. Saylee Gankar gave away the vote of thanks.
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