Chhattisgarh will host 46th Jawahar Lal Nehru National Science, Mathematics and Environment Exhibition-2019.
School Education minister Dr Premsai Singh Tekam held preliminary meeting on Wednesday at Mahanadi Bhawan (Secretariat) to discuss different aspects of hosting the event in the month of October-November this year.
Around 200 models on the theme ‘Scientific solution for challenges in life’ from across the country will be displayed in the exhibition. The sub-subjects are agriculture and organic farming, health and cleanliness, resources management, solid waste management, transport and communication and mathematical models.
As per estimate, around 400 students and 200 teachers will be participating in the exhibition to be held for 5-6 days. The local school students will visit the exhibition and hold discussion.
Chhattisgarh state will be submitting 25 models for exhibition.
Lecture series of renowned scientists will be held on daily basis on current and other subjects. A tour to prominent spots of the state will be arranged for participants from other parts of the country on the last day.
Principal Secretary School education Gaurav Dwivedi, Director Public Instructions S Prakash and other senior officials were present in the meeting.