6,300 students visit science exhibition

Following the passing away of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Thursday night, the Rashtriya Bal Vaigyanik Pradarshani (RBVK), observed a period of mourning on Friday, on the second day of the five-day national exhibition at the Haryana Sports University in Rai. Over 6,300 students eagerly navigated through the exhibits, interacting with their peers who passionately explained their models and theories. The RBVK on Friday began with a focus on scientific inquiry and creativity. The event brought together students and educators from across the state and beyond, creating an atmosphere of inspiration and enrichment.

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Prof Joyee Ghosh from the Department of Physics, IIT Delhi, took the audience on a journey into the world of quantum communication. Her session, infused with insights into its alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) and its modern applications, sparked curiosity among young minds. Prof Anup Rajput from NCERT introduced the audience to the fascinating realm of computational thinking. With clarity and passion, he emphasised how this skill could shape problem-solving and analytical abilities, leaving students eager to explore its possibilities. Prof Ruchi Verma from NCERT through ‘Khel Khel Mein Vigyan’ (Science through play) demonstrated how simple activities and experiments could transform science learning into an interactive and joyful experience. The room buzzed with enthusiasm as students absorbed the practical ways to understand complex scientific concepts.

These inspiring talks brought together over 2,000 students from classes IX to XII, hailing from various districts of Kurukshetra, Bhiwani, Sirsa and Faridabad. The presence of 400 exhibitors from 29 states added a vibrant and diverse dimension to the event making it a true confluence of ideas and innovations. Projects were organised under five thematic areas including health – exploring innovations in healthcare and well-being; LIFE (Lifestyle for Environment) – showcasing solutions for sustainable living and environmental conservation; agriculture – highlighting advancements in farming practices and food security; communication and transport – presenting futuristic ideas for enhanced connectivity and mobility and computational thinking – encouraging technology-driven analytical problem-solving.

Over 6,300 students eagerly navigated through the exhibits, interacting with their peers who passionately explained their models and theories. Questions flowed freely as young minds engaged in hands-on learning, nurturing curiosity, and sparking creativity. The teachers accompanying the students were equally captivated, exploring diverse innovations and discovering new approaches to teaching. Among all the stalls at the exhibition, one of the most captivating and engaging were the NIPUN Haryana Mission stalls from Sonepat, Panipat, Jhajjar, Gurugram and Rohtak.