PREAMBLE

The Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) as the umbrella organization of the research establishments in the State, organizes the annual Kerala Science Congress, to revitalize Research and Development (R&D) in the state and to identify new talents in scientific research in Kerala.

The 25th session of the Kerala Science Congress (KSC) will be organized jointly by KSCSTE, its R&D Centres and Technopark at Thiruvananthapuram during 29th January to 1st February 2013. A National Science Exhibition will also be organized simultaneously at Kanakakunnu Palace, Thiruvananthapuram from 28th January 2013 to 5th February 2013.

Realising the critical role of Science and Technology in the socio-economic development, Kerala has made substantial efforts to strengthen its science base through several research and development initiatives. In almost every key sector, whether it is agriculture, forestry, fisheries, industry, transport, environment, energy, material sciences, there are top class institutions undertaking research relevant to the needs of the State. Every sphere of science as well as the different phases of research – basic, strategic, applied and adaptive - is being addressed by the Universities and the R&D institutions in the State. Being a state with high population density and limited natural resources, wise use of the resources and building up human skills are essential.