Biomass is a renewable energy resource derived from the carbonaceous waste of various human and natural activities.

The number of chemicals that are used in daily life is increasing at an exponential rate and are estimated to be about 50,000 with a total weight of 7 billion kg per year.

We have launched an ambitious polio eradication programme in the country. Although hounded by myths, that as polio immunization is actually a ploy to sterilize the common masses, the programme has been largely successful.

The newly constituted Ministry of Earth Sciences is poised to march ahead in its relentless search for bringing new technology and solutions for the millions that live in India. The editor in conversation with Dr. P. S. Goel, Secretary, MOES, was indeed awed with his vision, drive, dynamism and deep-rooted patriotism among other qualities that makes him what he is today.