Five-day Science Meet 2012 commences
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, May 11 2012:
A Five-Day Science Meet 2012 organised by Manipur Science and Technology Council (MASTEC) has commenced from today at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, Hapta Kangjeibung here today.
Education Minister Moirangthem Okendro and Works and Transport Minister Dr Khumukcham Ratankumar graced the function as Chief Guest and President respectively.
Principal Secretary, Science and Technology LP Golmei and Director MASTEC Th Surendranath also attended the inaugural function as presidium members.
Speaking on the occasion, Education Minister Oken said that Science has been playing a major role in the development of the society.
Putting the best efforts in the field of science and technology will help in the development of the state and it is very important to mould the students of the state in order to bring development.
Students from as many as 20 different schools are participating in the meet, which would continue till May 15 .
In the meet, 52 science models, four book stalls, four computer stalls and four stalls of Handloom and Handicrafts would be displayed.
It may be mentioned that MASTEC has been organising the Science Meet annually since 1997 .