PATNA, Oct. 30 -- Chief minister Samrat Choudhary on Thursday called on scientists to develop practical, state-specific applications so that they could be implemented on the ground to extend benefit to common citizens, farmers and can also help in toning up the administratrive set-up apart from assisting in flood control, water management and agricultural planning. The CM , while addressing the two-day "Space Application Adoption Workshop-2026" at Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Science City in Patna, stressed the need to integrate space-based technology, remote sensing and scientific data into governance and development programmes. He launched the "TechConnect" portal, while the Bihar Remote Sensing Application Centre (BIRSAC) and the Survey of India signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen technological cooperation. The chief minister said that such technologies could improve flood forecasting, river-level monitoring, irrigation planning and public service delivery, helping Bihar contribute to the goal of a developed India by 2047. CM Choudhary also called for called for greater coordination among government departments and technical institutions to ensure that innovations were effectively implemented. Highlighting the state government's efforts to make technical education more accessible, Choudhary said fees had been set at Rs.10 in engineering colleges and Rs.5 in polytechnic colleges to provide young people with greater opportunities to pursue technical education....