Scientific Social Responsibility

Scientific, social responsibility is a junction of scientific studies and knowledge, social responsibility and leadership. At the 107th Indian science congress, science’s value and importance were highlighted by society. The linkage between science and society developed a vision which incorporated awareness and relationships. 

The Indian science congress connected society with technology and science, which have become the pillars of development. According to the constitution, citizens’ right to know about tech and science led to the formation of policies like scientific policy resolution 1958, Science and technology policy 2003, etc. On September 09, 2019, the Indian science congress and the department of science and technology implemented it. 

Definition of scientific, social responsibility

Scientific, social responsibility is an organisation of members who master science and technology and share their knowledge with society. The aim is to make the younger population more aware and contribute to society’s productive and wholesome development. The spirit of service to the stakeholders of society gives away resources and skills. Indian science congress and department of science and technology regulate and overview the policy and strategies and implement time to time. The definition of scientific social responsibility includes other terms which contribute to building. The terms are knowledge economy, scientific ecosystem, scientific temperament and entrepreneurship.

• Knowledge economy

An economy that works on a modern model based on quality, quantity, accessibility, and technological usefulness defines the primary growth instead of the old model of land, labour, machine, capital, and resources.

• Scientific temperament

The simple meaning of scientific temperament is reaching to society and human existence, which urges self-criticising, consistently questioning and using the privilege of checking and accusing the evidence.

• Knowledge worker

A person who participates in social, natural, medical, individual, biological, physical, computer or technological resources in the knowledge economy is called a knowledge worker.

• Scientific entrepreneurship

Social entrepreneurship means thinking, initiating, forming and operating a business whose main aim is to solve a social problem which can benefit a huge population. Such business is competitive and profitable to society. These businesses are passion-driven and work on strategies.

• Scientific ecosystem

In an environment where institutions, individuals, and organisations gather offline or online to incorporate knowledge into society, the information is uploaded on cyber platforms and the formation of hard copy.

These terms are hidden factors of the definition of scientific, social responsibility, which the Indian science congress mentions to highlight the meaning and perspective of science & technology in society.

What are the objectives of scientific, social responsibility?

Indian science congress defined the objectives and policies crystal clear for the disciplined working of scientific, social responsibility. Here are the objectives:-

• The first objective is to tackle and strengthen the potential of the country’s science and technology ecosystem and make it lively and open doors to society for learning through resources.

• It acts as cement and fulfils the societal gap and as a bridge to spread the scientific ecosystem. 

• In objectives, four gaps are specifically mentioned in the Indian science congress, which is connected as a social goal. Such goals are:-

• Science-society connect

This connection facilitates the defendable and inclusive strategies and converts to society for solving long and short term issues.

• Science-science connect

The exchange of ideas, knowledge and resources among knowledge workers for an everyday upgrade in the science and technology ecosystem.

• Cultural swap

Changing the modern society by spreading awareness among the young population about scientific, social responsibility by sectioning the responsibility of science for the betterment of society.

• Society-science connect

In this connection, society steps forward and identifies society’s barriers and issues. Establish the division of long and short term issues. The discussion between society and science is smooth and makes the process more efficient.

Why is scientific, social responsibility important?

The importance of scientific, social responsibility is observed in society. The development is crystal clear because it bridges the gap between societal issues with science innovative solutions. The solutions have caused many benefits to the society, such as:-

• Facilitate scientific solutions in rural policy-making and development.

• Promoted MSME programs and gave a kick-start to the start-up and new ventures, which contributes to the economy and productivity.

• Expanded the knowledge through the solution and motivated students to participate in forming a better tomorrow in society.     

CONCLUSION 

In the above article, we have read about scientific social responsibility formed by the department of science and technology and the Indian science congress. In 107th meeting Indian science congress merged all the policies regarding science and technology. On September 9, ISC implemented 2019 scientific, social responsibility, and ISC formed policies to better society. Terms supporting the definition of scientific, social responsibility, objectives and importance are discussed in detail. SSR is contributing to solving societal issues every day through innovative outcomes. It supports weaker sections and empowers women, helping them gain confidence and financial independence. It has diversified, and motivated students and the young generation to participate in science and contribute.