Padma Shri Controversy Over Cow Dung Remarks Sridhar Vembu Supports IIT Madras Director

A political controversy arose on social media as Congress questioned IIT Madras director V Kamakoti’s Padma Shri award, associating it with research on cow dung and urine. In response, Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu ardently defended Kamakoti, emphasizing his expertise in deep tech and the scientific value of traditional materials. Vembu criticized the prevailing “slavish colonial mindset” that undermines indigenous innovations. This clash highlights the ongoing debate over the recognition of traditional Indian practices in modern science.

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