IBSD conducts outreach programme on Science & Technology
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 02 2023:
Institute of Bio-resources and Sustainable Development (IBSD).
Imphal organised an outreach pro gramme on "Promoting Scientific Thinking" at Maha Union Government Higher Secondary School, Chandel, an aspirational district of Manipur.
The programme was organised for higher secondary students of Chandel district by IBSD Imphal for communication and popularisation of science under its outreach activities of Science Museum programme at Chandel.
During the programme, IBSD director Prof Pulok K Mukherjee highlighted various initiatives of the institute to inculcate scientific temperament and to stimulate scientific and technological capacity for students through dissemination of scientific knowledge.
He also enlightened the participants on unique bio-resources of the state which can be explored for value addition through scientific interventions and also mentioned about various research activities of IBSD for the development of bioresources of this region.
He encouraged the students to share their innovative ideas and inspired them to develop their ideas using different aspects for sustainable development.
Maha Union Govt Higher Secondary School principal Surendro Singh appreciated the efforts of IBSD for establishing Science Museum in Chandel and said the effort will help improve and disseminate scientific knowledge.
The programme was attended by scientists, IBSD staff, teachers and students of the School and from adjoining educational institutions.