Provincial People's Council: Need to pay attention to applying science and technology topics into practice

(Baonghean.vn) – The cThe scientific and technological innovations of Nghe An province are still limited in application and replication.

That was the issue confirmed at the working session between the Provincial People's Council's Legal Committee and the Department of Science and Technology on emulation and reward work on the afternoon of September 28.

Working scene

In recent times, based on its functions and tasks, the emulation and reward work of the Department of Science and Technology has been implemented in two areas. Firstly, it is the recognition of provincial-level science and technology initiatives and topics; secondly, it is the emulation and reward work in other areas within the sector.

Passion fruit trees are effectively applied in Que Phong district.

The work of recognizing scientific and technological initiatives and creative topics is carried out according to Decision No. 05 and Decision No. 60 of the Provincial People's Committee, in which priority is given to and the wide applicability of scientific and technological initiatives and creative topics is emphasized. In 2014 and 2015, the Department had 792 initiatives recognized by the Provincial People's Committee as provincial initiatives; 12 scientific and technological creative topics.

In 2016, for the first time, the Department organized a creative competition for youth and students; 11 creative ideas and innovations were awarded, of which 2 were supported for practical application.

The Director of the Department of Science and Technology admitted that the application of scientific and technological initiatives and topics into practice is not high.

Officer analyzing Cua Lo seawater quality.

Emulation and reward work in other areas within the Department is carried out based on the functions and tasks of each department, division, and affiliated professional agency. The Department also has its own reward mechanism for groups and individuals with outstanding scientific and technological activities.

At the meeting, the monitoring delegation requested the Department of Science and Technology to pay attention to propaganda work, promote science and technology activities among the people. Focus on applying and effectively putting science and technology initiatives and topics into practice. Strengthen inspection and supervision of science and technology application at the grassroots level. Continue to advise the province on mechanisms and policies to promote research and application of science and technology into life, contributing to promoting socio-economic development of the province.

Minh Chi