Lakhera was inaugurating the 74th BRNS-IANCAS national workshop on radiochemistry and applications of radioisotopes at the Mizoram University (MZU) campus, at Tanhril here.
''We unfortunately are not able to motivate our youth in large numbers to take up science and technology despite its importance for economic development of the country,'' the Governor said.
''Scientists should do something to make science more attractive and more innovative to the youth,'' he urged.
The Governor suggested that higher education institutes should redesign their courses and syllabus to modern day requirement with modern technology.
He also said nuclear science is not very well understood by most of the people; and that the Workshop will act as a catalyst to focus attention on various aspects of nuclear energy and thus will increase awareness about the multiple uses of nuclear energy.
The national workshop which will last till November 2 is organised by Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS) and Indian Association of Nuclear Chemists and Allied Scientists (IANCAS). It is hosted by the Mizoram University's department of chemistry.
MZU vice-chancellor and chief patron Prof Tlanglawma said that radioisotopes had found immense roles and uses in various fields of sciences; and the workshop will be helpful for the participants in starting their own nuclear research.
MZU registrar and patron Benjamina said that one cannot be a depository of old knowledge; and it is important to learn something to enhance knowledge and skill. He added that learning is about sharing of experiences.