Science Exhibition concludes

Dignitaries awarding a student.
Dignitaries awarding a student.

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Jan 10: Science Exhibition, which was organized by the Star Club Social Welfare Society in collaboration with Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Rajouri and Department of Science and Technology, Government of India concluded here today.
During the event 245 students from 16 schools of district Rajouri participated and displayed their models in the field of science and technology.
CEO was chief guest on the occasion, who while speaking said the event will go a long way in motivating the students in the field of science and technology.
He said such events provide opportunities to the students to showcase their skills in the field and create interest in them. He stressed for the need for organizing more such events across the UT for the benefits of students.
Maintaining that there is great worth in the students of Jammu and Kashmir, the chief guest said that need of the hour was to nurture them appropriately so that they can prove their talent in different fields.
He called upon the teachers to change the mindset of the students about the job opportunities and encourage them towards the public sector instead of Government sector where there is limited scope of employment. He also stressed the need for organizing frequent educational tours of students to different institutions outside the UT to exchange the ideas and gain knowledge.
CEO inspected the models displayed by the students and appreciated their ideas. He evinced keen interest in the projects and interacted with the students sharing their imaginations.
The painting competition, essay competition, debate, science play and display of science models and cultural activities by the students were the main attraction of the event.
Chief guest distributed prizes amongst the students who were adjudged best in various competitions. He also gave away the mementoes to the teachers and other participants.
Principal of Girls Higher Secondary School Rajouri briefed the gathering about the aim and objective of the event. President SCSWS Tariq Khan expressed the moto of such programs for the welfare of students community.
Large number of teachers, students and members of the Star Club Social Welfare Society were also present on the occasion.