Research achieves its highest purpose when it serves society: Vice-President

Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan presenting degree certificate to a student at the 22nd convocation of SRMIST at Kattankulathur on Sunday. Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and Chancellor T.R. Paarivendhar are also present. | Photo Credit: B. VELANKANNI RAJ Delivering his address at the 22nd convocation of the SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) at Kattankulathur, he said: “We never wanted to encash our research. Recalling that on the directions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the COVID vaccine from India was sent to over 100 countries free of cost. That is the greatness of India.”He recalled his recent meeting with the Speaker of Kenyan Parliament, who thanked India for COVID vaccine. India’s COVID vaccine has saved the entire humanity. India was always for pe