Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 02:
After conducting a series of scientific awareness programmes since March 29 at Porompat, Andro, Keirao and Khundrakpam, the Manipur Vigyan Jatha organised in commemoration of the Year of Scientific Awareness, 2005 for Imphal East concluded today at Keibi High School, Keibi.
Headmaster of the School Usham Tombi Singh presided over the function.
Lecture series, scientific film shows, puppet shows, model exhibition, poster exhibition, book exhibition, science drama, etc were conducted during the programme hosted jointly by Child and Youth Development Organisation, Keibi and Keibi High School.
The programme was conducted by Manipur Science Communicators' Association (MASCA), Manipur Science and Technology Council (MASTEC) under the sponsorship of National Council for Science and Technology Communication, Dept of Science and Technology, Government of India.
Training course: Gandhian Institute of Rural Development (GIRD), Manipur would be organising a six-month training course of cane and bamboo crafts under the sponsorship, of Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports from middle week of April.
Interested persons who are in the age group of 18 to 35 may take part in the gaining programme, during which stipend would also be given to the selected trainees.