Day 4: 6,900 students explore scientific innovation at Rashtriya Bal Vaigyanik Pradarshni

A total of 6,900 students from districts including Sonepat, Gurugram, Jhajjar, Faridabad, Ambala, Palwal and Jind visited the Rashtriya Bal Vaigyanik Pradarshni (RBVK) on its fourth day. Hosted at the Sports University Haryana in Rai, Sonepat, the exhibition featured 400 young scientists from 28 states, who showcased their innovative models.

The event created a vibrant atmosphere of scientific exploration, with a range of activities including engaging science talks and hands-on demonstrations. Students gained new insights into five key themes — Health, LIFE (Lifestyle for Environment), Agriculture, Communication and Transport and Computational Thinking, as well as special projects spanning various scientific domains.

The day began with a lecture by Dr Atul Grover, a scientist at the Defense Institute of Bio-Energy Research, who discussed "Computational Thinking: The Algorithmic World – From Darwinism to Dataism." Dr Grover highlighted the role of algorithms in modern life and the parallels between data and natural selection, prompting students to think critically about technology’s impact on society.

Professor Yashchandra Dwivedi from NIT Kurukshetra followed with a session on "Laser Technology and its Applications in Modern Farming," explaining how lasers help assess soil health, examine crop roots, detect plant diseases and remove weeds.

Sunil Bajaj, Joint Director of SCERT in Gurugram, led an interactive session on 'Growth Mindset Development,' using puzzles and activities to encourage students to develop critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.

The day also featured numerous science experiments and a quiz covering topics in Physics, Chemistry and Biology for students in classes 9 to 12.

Among the innovative projects on display were Tripti Sharma’s mechanism, which harnesses smoke’s heat energy to generate electricity using the Seebeck effect, and the air purifier model created by Subharaj Debnath and Debargha Ghosh, designed to combat pollution through alternative energy sources.

Other exhibits included a safety solution for children’s fingers, presented by Tenzin Dodhon and his team from Sambhota Tibetan School in Karnataka, who designed a foam hinge mechanism to prevent injuries caused by doors.

The RBVK event continues to inspire the next generation of scientists, fostering creativity and a passion for science among India’s youth.