Regional Level 31st National Children’s Science Congress held

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Oct 13: Kendriya Vidyalaya Group Centre Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Bantalab hosted a one-day Regional Level 31st National Children’s Science Congress (NCSC)-2023, here today.
The theme of the exhibition was ‘Understanding Ecosystem for Health and Well-being’, wherein 174 students from 26 Kendriya Vidyalayas of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, Jammu region presented their projects in under two different categories; Juniors (10-14 years) and Seniors (14-17 years) on various sub-themes. The projects were evaluated by a panel of judges from CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM), Jammu headed by  Asha Chaubey, Senior Principal Scientist and Head of Department.
The inaugural ceremony began by Suraj Prasad, Principal, KV GC CRPF Bantalab &Regional Science Coordinator, NCSC welcomed the Chief Guest,  Nagendra Goyal, Deputy Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, Jammu Region; Guest of Honour,  Asha Chaubey, Senior Principal Scientist & Head of Department IIIM- CSIR, Jammu. He expressed his gratitude towards Dr. Zabeer Ahmed, Director IIIM for extending his team support to make the event successful. He also thanked the panel of judges for sparing the time out and judging the event with patience and grace.
The chief guest in his address appreciated all the efforts made by students and explained how this platform emboldens the participants to question many aspects of our progress and development and express their findings in vernacular.