Biswajit exhorts science students
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 28 2023:
As science and technology is required in every field, students of Science should be encouraged, said Th Biswajit today.
The Science & Technology Minister said this during the inauguration programme of the National Science Day at the MASTEC (Manipur Science and Technology Council) complex Takyelpat.
The 5-day event is being organised jointly by MASTEC Imphal in association with STFM, MAPS, MASCA and GENIM.
A number of students are exhibiting as many as 83 models.
At the event, Th Biswajit encouraged and lauded the students for producing models exhibiting innovative ideas.
He expressed his desire to award 10 best models for incorporating unique and innovative ideas.
Science and technology is required in every field.
In agriculture, drones are used in spraying fertilizers, monitoring crops and mapping.
To bring about development, science and technology must advance and improve, he said and also spoke about the importance of intellectual property rights.
Science and Technology Commissioner M Yaiskul Meitei, DM University Vice Chancellor Professor N Rajmuhon and MASTEC Director Dr L Minaketan Singh attended the event as presidium members.
The 5 day event will have various competitions for students.
Around 120 students will participate in a painting competition and 8 teams of students will compete in a short play competition.
Also, there will be a quiz competition among others.