Scientific institutions will need to engage and disseminate significant developments to public at large so that science is effectively linked to society, said Science and Technology Principal Secretary Nikunja Dhal while inaugurating a two-day science outreach programme at the Institute of Life Sciences (ILS), here.
Dhal called for more interaction and collaboration among scientific institution in Bhubaneswar and called for efforts to make Bhubaneswar as a knowledge hub for the eastern India.
The ILS and the RMRC are jointly organising the programme . More than 800 school children participated in the event where experts spoke on the scientific achievements in the field of biology, medicine, physical and chemical sciences.
Students also interacted with the experts and visited the laboratories and were given hands-on training on various advanced techniques.
NISER Director Prof Sudhakar Panda in his address stressed on the need for more basic research and encouraged students to develop a habit of asking fundamental questions and developing solutions.
ILS Director Dr Ajay Parida highlighted the spectacular progress in the field of agriculture, human health, information and communication technology.
Among others, RMRC Director Dr SanghamitraPati spoke. About 15 institutions from Bhubaneswar had set up exhibition at ILS and RMRC showcasing their activities and progress. The event was organised as a prelude to the India International Science Festival being held at Lucknow in October.
