An Application of Science to Solve Human Problems Through Myriad Inventions: Dr Sahni

National Science Day Celebrated at Science City, Kapurthala

Kapurthala, March 1, 2014: “The human mind – right from childhood- is driven by curiosity and imitation, two of the foremost ‘core’ mind-associated drives that are required for survival in the world. Both Science and Arts are the natural consequences of these, once they are coupled with a third human capability- that of imagination! If we look around, the modern world is full of elegant and wonderful examples of the ingenuity of human beings to both comprehend and then master our environment in a sustainable and useful manner”, said Dr Girish Sahni, Director, Institute of Microbial Technology(IMTECH),Chandigarh in his lecture on the occasion of National Science Day celebrated by Pushpa Gujral Science City, Kapurthala in collaboration with Punjab State Council for Science and Technology.

While focusing his talk on the evolution of science as a fundamental philosophy, to Research and Development as highly organised activities that can yield tangible outcomes for societal development through the innovation process, Dr Sahni stated that the role of Science in today’s world cannot be overestimated since human development in all its varied aspects is tremendously dependent on  the spirit and application of science to solve human problems through myriad inventions. The role of early mentorship of children to become attracted to science, and slowly gaining confidence by committed and compassionate training to follow it as a discipline and profession is thus highly necessary for a society’s development and prosperity.

On this occasion, Dr. Rajesh Grover, Director, Science City said that, National Science Day is celebrated all over India with great enthusiasm on 28th February to mark the invention of the Raman effect in India by the Indian, Physicist, Sir C.V Raman on the same day in the year 1928.

PGSC celebrated National Science Day on Saturday to commemorate and honour this event. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Rajesh Grover, Director, PGSC stressed on the need to enhance public awareness of the importance of science and technology in everyday life. While delivering his welcome address, he also emphasised on dissemination of scientific information on various aspects to dispel superstitions and illogical beliefs prevailing in the Society. He mentioned that the knowledge and skills of the students in various areas of science and technology must be enriched to develop an informed and knowledgeable society. Dr. Grover called upon the Media, Teachers, Students to play an effective role towards educating the community about S&T as an essential tool to meet the challenges related with sustainable development.

On this occasion various competitions like Debate and Caption contest were organised at Science City in which approximately 250 students participated. Results of the competitions: Debate first prize has been achieved Manav Ghai from Kamla Nehru Public School Chak Hakeem Phagwara and Rahual Deepak Govt. High School Bhullana Kapurthala got Second Prize. Caption competitions: Arshleen Kaur from Kamla Nehru Public School Chak Hakeem Phagwara clinched the first prize and Komalpreet Kaur from Akal Academy Raipur peer Bakash wala Kapurthala.//punjab news live, punjab news online, punjab news, punjab news headlines, punjab breaking news, india news, kapurthala news, punjab news, world news,

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