The IIT -ISM has initiated an ambitious project to inculcate scientific temperament among students of tribal communities besides science teachers of government schools here.
One such project took place at the project at Adivasi School Bagdaha in Baghmara block by organizing science exhibition, science based street play ,game-based information material and audio-visual clips by a team of the Department of Management Studies led by Assistant Professor Rashmi Singh the project in- charge .
“Examples of Aeroplanes and Robots while explaining about technology were also given to satisfy the curiosity of students ,” said Singh.
The educational sector has been significantly affected due to the lockdown and an UNESCO report suggests that has affected about 32 crores students’ now in education in India, said Prof Singh.
"We also discussed rainwater harvesting and its significance in water conservation. The participating students showed keen interest in the entire deliberations”, she said.
Further explaining the relevance of the project she said that it's an effort to educate and encourage young school students and teachers to understand the relevance of science and technology in today’s world through workshops and interactive sessions.
Associate professor Niladri Das and one research scholar are other members of the team.
Prof Niladri Das and other team member explained the science in day-to-day life during the workshop .
The project has been sponsored by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), National Council for Science and Technology Communication (NCSTC).