Digital Goa, December, 18 – CM Pramod Sawant said the Manohar Parrikar Vidnyan Mahotsav has become a key platform to nurture scientific temper, curiosity and innovation among youth in Goa. Addressing the 7th edition of the Mahotsav at NIO, Dona Paula, he said the government is actively connecting young minds with science and technology through various initiatives. The Manohar Parrikar Yuva Scientist Award 2025 was presented to Dr Sai Gautam Gopalakrishnan of IISc Bengaluru for his contribution to computational materials science. Over 4,000 students attended the programs held at 9 centers across Goa.
