Prime
Minister Tony Blair appointed NRI, Dr Raj Rajagopal
is among the
16 new members of the British Council (Science and Technology)
London: March 09, 2004
The Council of Science and Technology is the Government's
top-level advisory body on science, engineering and
technology policy. "Science and technology are
a foundation stone for future UK competitiveness and
a better quality of life throughout the world. We are
committed to excellence in UK science so that the health
and wealth of the nation can benefit from new technology
and scientific breakthroughs," Blair said announcing
the appointment. The appointments were made by Prime
Minister Tony Blair last night and represent a wide
range of experience from the scientific community, business
and charities.
Rajgopal is the Chief Executive of BOC Edwards and an
Executive Director of the BOC Group, producer of industrial
and medical gases and equipment and services to the
semi-conductor. He chairs the Institute of Electrical
Engineers' manufacturing sector panel. "I have
today appointed an outstanding team from a wide range
of backgrounds in science, social science, engineering
and technology for the new CST. I am confident that
they will provide the government with the necessary
strategic advice to help us build a society that is
confident about science and can gain from all that it
offers for the future."
24th March 2003
BOC Edwards Chief Executive Awarded Manufacturing
Gold Medal
Raj Rajagopal, chief executive of BOC Edwards,
has been awarded the IEEs premier manufacturing
award, the Sir Eric Mensforth International Manufacturing
Gold Medal. The award is presented annually to people
who have made an outstanding contribution to the advancement
of manufacturing engineering technology or manufacturing
management. It was presented by Professor Michael Sterling,
president of the IEE, on Thursday 13 March.
Dr. Rajagopal said, I am delighted to receive
this award, in recognition of the contribution made
by the highly skilled and talented people throughout
BOC Edwards that make our business a world leader in
a market driven by rapid technological change.
Prior to receiving the award, Dr. Rajagopal spoke on
Manufacturing industry: the case for sustainable competitive
advantage for UK plc. in which he looked at the reasons
for the decline in UK manufacturing, the impact of global
competition, the emergence of Asia as a major producer
of high technology products and the growing trend of
outsourcing to low cost economies. Dr Rajagopal concluded
on an optimistic note: I believe that UK plc is
capable of sustaining competitive advantage in manufacturing.
Our blend of scientific talent and tradition, flexible
and skilled labour and good industrial infrastructure
make it an excellent home for high value, complex manufacturing
operations where close alliance between design and manufacturing
is paramount.
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