The Bhopalites learned about the pulses from different regions of the country in a unique exhibition ‘The future of food- Pulses’. The exhibition is being organised by Regional Science Centre, Bhopal at its premises.
Inaugurated by Navin Chandra, DG, MP Council of Science and Technology, Bhopal, the exhibition kicked off at the science centre from Friday. Prabal Roy, Project Coordinator of the Centre was prominently present in the occasion along with other staff members.
While informing about the exhibition education officer Charudatta Pulliwar informed that the exhibition is being organised to commemorate the International Year of Pulses 2016. Notably, this exhibition was conceptualised, designed and developed by National Council of Science Museums, the parent organisation of Regional Science Centre, he added.
The exhibition is very informative and beneficial for not only the students but other citizens interested to know about pulses. Elaborating further Pulliwar said that the Pulses are the powerhouse of nutrition and dietary food source of many human civilizations.
It has been an immensely important cereal for every one of our country. In this exhibition, lot of information has been given on the Anatomy of Pulses, History of Pulses, low Carbon foot print of pulses, Indian Perspective and Global Perspective of Pulses and how pulses play a major role in food security and environmental challenges as well as contribute to balanced and healthy diet through interactive Computer display, hands-on exhibits, visual graphics.
This exhibition will be on display for public till August 31 at the Centre before moving to other cities of the country.