Since the evolution of the human being to till date, the eras are divided into many different ages, starting from Stone Age to Computer age( 20th Century). The 21st Century has been declared as Biological Century.
Our Hon'ble Chief Minister has quoted
BT+ BT= BT: Bharat Today+ Biotechnology= Bharat Tomorrow
This is a cornerstone of Biotechnology in India at present.Everywhere is a Biotechnology Boom.
It not only reflects the society's trend to follow a monotonous path, but it presurizes the youth to be in the competition of such issues where even if they do not desire, they are forced to opt such subjects. Why? just because Biotechnology Karega to bahut accha hai", abhi iske chances bahut hai, agar mere bete ne Biotechnology nahi padhi to vo kya kamayega.This is the mentality of the parents, as they force their children to opt such subjects in which they do not show interest.
I am writing this article, just because I am a Biotechnologist by profession and I have faced seen such faces of my students.
Biotechnology colleges are mushrooming to such an extent, that it has become a business, with high financial rate.
My undergraduateion was in Botany, strange the condition, I was initially a single student in Botany in the University who was interested to opt.
That condition moved me a lot. Why students are not ready to opt for the Pure Sciences as a career. I agree that they are looking for such careers which helps them to earn a better profession, comfortable lifestyle and easy money.
Pure Sciences does not involve such factors, rather then it asks for the mere dedication in the research and an average life style.
If you look at the history, you will find that all the Noble Laureates had their hard life in the research. Madam Marie Curie and Pieere Curie had set up their laboratory in the milking parlour.
Some of the reasons I concluded during my academic and professional career are as follows:
---- Old syllabus pattern
---- Lack of interest by the teachers in teaching
---- Students own hatred towards the subject
Dear Friends,
Rest of the reasons I am leaving on you to think , especially I urge to the Scientists and Academicians to look upon such matter.
I will come with some more ideas in my next blog, depicting how the students can be attracted to the Pure Sciences.
