Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik will inaugurate the National Children’s Science Congress (NCSC) to be held at the SOA University here on Thursday.
Over 800 children from across the country and 15 other countries (five Gulf and 10 ASEAN countries) would attend the 26th edition of the NCSC, which would be held for five days to provide a platform to children to showcase their creativity and ability in science innovation.
The Chief Minister would address the children in the presence of School and Mass Education, Science and Technology Minister Badri Narayan Patra and Chief Secretary Aditya Prasad Padhi, among others.
The children, in the age group of 10 to 17 years, drawn both from the formal school system as well as from those who are out of school or differently able, will be attending the event catalysed and supported by the National Council for Science and Technology Communication (NCSTC).
Besides children, around 400 teachers, guides, facilitators and parents will also attend the event along with scores of scientists, evaluators and researchers.The children will present their research findings, carried out relating to the focal theme and identified sub-themes, during the technical sessions. The event will also feature colourful cultural programmes.