National Science Day observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, March 02 2020:
Agriculture scientists of Indian Council of Agricultural Research, National Academy of Agricultural Research Management, Hyderabad celebrated National Science Day at Yambem High School, Yaripok Yambem, today.
Currently, the scientists are undergoing a 21 day Field Experience Training (FET) at Yaripok Yambem Village which will continue till March 16, 2020.As a part of their FET, National Science Day-2020 was celebrated at the school from 11 am to 1 pm.
The scientists also organised a science quiz competition for the students of Class TX and X and the winners were encouraged with prizes.
The scientists also encouraged the students to pursue their higher studies in agriculture and allied subjects and gave brief information and carrier opportunities in the agriculture sector.
The scientists are from various parts of the country, Salam Jayachitra Devi and Thongam Sunita Devi (Manipur), Dr Ravi SC (Karnataka) Abuthagir Iburahim and Gobu R (Tamil Nadu) and Debashish Paul (West Bengal).
Chinglen, Head Master of the School and Jogendra Kumar Singh, a progressive farmer of the village were the chief guests of the programme.
The top three winners of the quiz competition are Dolly Chanu Moirangthem, Henthoiba Asem and Ningthoujam Rakesh.