The three-day Science Fiesta organised at Regional Science Centre, Bhopal concluded with a lot of fervour and enthusiasm here on Tuesday.
Notably, the Science Fiesta was organised to observe the World Science Day that falls on November 10 every year. Since 2001 the World Science Day is being observe across the world and the topic for this year was ‘Role of Science in Peace and Development.’
To observe this day, the Regional Science Centre, Bhopal organized a three day event where lot of educational activities were organised. Not only this, but the science centre also invited the science organisations of the State to put the informational displays for the school, college students and the general public.
Notably, Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering (CIAE), Indian Institute of Soil Science (IISS) Bharat Sanchar Nigam limited (BSNl), Madhya Pradesh Vigyan Sabha, Regional Museum of Natural History (RMNH), Archeological Survey of India (ASI), Eklavya Prakashan, Jawaharlal Nehru Cancer Hospital and Research Center (JNCHRC), Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Advanced Material and Process Research Institute (AMPRI), Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya (IGRMS) participated in the Fiesta. These organisations displayed information about science facts at different levels.
As many as 3000 visitors including students and general public visited at the Regional Science Centre to mark the concluding day of the Science Fiesta. While talking to The Pioneer, the education officer of Regional science centre MM Rout said, “The Fiesta was a huge success and we are really contended that the Bhopalites eagerly participated in the event.” To mark the concluding day, felicitation programme was also held. Notably, Naveen Chandra, Director, Advanced Material Process and Research Institute (AMPRI), Bhopal was present as the chief guest at the function and gave away the prizes to the winners of Science Slogan competition and Behind the Science Exhibit competition. He also presented the mementos to the participant organisations as well.
While addressing the audience he also explained the role of science in peace and development. He said that as the technology is increasing it is bringing the development in the society as it is only for its betterment. Moreover, Professor PJ Sudhakar, Additional Director General of Press Information Bureau, Bhopal was also present on the occasion.