The role of technology in supporting the counter terrorism and internal security efforts was highlighted today by the Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh.

“The role of technology, in supporting the counter terrorism and internal security efforts is not adequately appreciated. Other countries have used modern science and technology in their security structures with great effect. It acts not only as a force multiplier but can also provide solutions to human problems relating to command, coordination and communication,” said the honorable PM after giving away the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Awards for the year 2007-08.

He further added, “We have to address ourselves as a nation to the larger challenge before us. The science, industry and government work as one efficient and integrated machine to deliver to the people the benefits of these scientific and technological advances.” He further said, “Unless we apply ourselves to this task, the powerful scientific tools of social and economic change will remain confined to our laboratories and to our institutions.”