Bhopal
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav will inaugurate the 31st National Children’s Science Congress in Bhopal. The 31st National Children’s Science Congress will be organized for 4 days from January 3 to 6. More than 700 child scientists, teachers and mentors from different states of India will participate in the event. Besides, child scientists from Gulf countries like Bahrain, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kuwait, Oman and Saudi Arabia will also participate with their presentations.
The main theme of the National Children’s Science Congress this year is “Understanding Ecosystems for Health and Well-being”. This program will develop scientific temper in children and motivate them to use innovation in solving the problems of the society. Many exciting activities and exhibitions will be organized during the event, including Chandrayaan Mission Exhibition, Water Rocketry, Robotics, Hydroponics, Environment Snakes and Ladders, Cheetah Conservation Exhibition and Folk Songs based on Scientific Awareness. Leading scientists of the country such as Dr. Chetan Solanki (IIT Mumbai), Dr. Nand Kumar (AIIMS Delhi), and Dr. Chaitanya Puri (IISER Pune) will interact with the students.
National Children’s Science Congress
National Children’s Science Congress (NCSC) is a national science communication program started in 1993. It is a platform operated under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, which provides an opportunity to children in the age group of 10-17 years to develop scientific attitude, demonstrate creativity and innovation.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav will also inaugurate the automation of Varah Mihir Astronomical Observatory. With this initiative, common citizens will be able to do astronomical studies sitting at home, which will give Madhya Pradesh a new identity in the field of astronomy. In this, a group of two children along with a guiding teacher select a local problem and present its solution through the scientific process. This process is based on in-depth observation, raising questions, building models and finding solutions through experimentation. Children’s Science Congress encourages the spirit of curiosity and discovery in children, as well as inspires them to think from a scientific perspective and contribute to the development of the society. This program is an excellent platform to realize their imagination and give new dimensions to their creativity.
