The 70th “Gyana Vigyan Mela” of the Saraswati Sishu Vidya Mandir was held at Sri Gurujee Vihar at Gajapatinagar here.Vidya Mandir president Brundaban Sabat presided over the inaugural meeting while Ganjam district science inspectors Gopal Krushna Panda and Balagopal Mohanty joined the inaugural meeting as speakers.
In his address to students, Panda explained the necessity and significance of science exhibitions in educational institutions and how such exhibitions inspire meritorious students to come up with innovative ideas.
Pradhancharya Rabi Prasad Sahukar introduced the students and guests, while the Vidya Mandir secretary Gajapati Rao welcomed them.As many 56 projects under Sishu Bibhag, 83 projects under Bala Bibhag, and 34 projects under Kishore Bibhag were demonstrated.
A question-answer session under six subject heads such as science, mathematics, culture, science application and Vedic mathematics was conducted among the participants.Thirty five meritorious students of different sections were awarded prizes as recognition of their science talent.
Two well-known scientists who were former Professors of the Berhampur University namely Prof Ganesh Prasad Panigrahi and Prof Gourisankar Tripathy graced the valedictory function and encouraged the students. Indira Mishra offered vote of thanks. Ramakrushna Panigrahi and a team of teachers coordinated.