Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 4: The State Council of Educational Research & Training (SCERT) J&K, Divisional Office Jammu, hosted a mega science event that brought together two flagship programmes – the 52nd Rajya Stariya Bal Vaigyanik Pradarshani (RSBVP) 2024-25 and the Divisional Level National Science Seminar (NSS) 2025.
The day-long programme, held at Krishi Bhawan, Talab Tillo, was inaugurated by Shantmanu, Financial Commissioner, Additional Chief Secretary and Director SCERT-J&K. The occasion was further graced by Gurdev Kumar, Joint Director DSEJ; Shailesh Kumari, Joint Director Central and distinguished dignitaries from NCERT, New Delhi – Prof Ramavatar Meena and Prof T P Sharma, National RBVP Coordinator.
The event was spearheaded under the stewardship of Joint Director SCERT J&K, Divisional Office Jammu Prof Sindhu Kapoor. In her opening remarks, she praised the efforts of students and educators emphasizing SCERT Jammu’s commitment to fostering scientific passion, creativity and innovation among the young minds for the betterment of the society.
Shantmanu, in his captivating address, motivated the students to embrace curiosity, strengthen scientific foundations and step forward with confidence to shape their future and wished them to begin their journey as innovators and leaders of tomorrow. In the Rajya Stariya Bal Vaigyanik Pradarshani (RSBVP), sponsored by the National Council of Educational Research and Training New Delhi, forty seven innovative models were exhibited under the theme “Science and Technology for Society.” The exhibits addressed pressing issues such as natural farming, waste management, and renewable energy solutions and were evaluated by an expert jury. Twenty-one outstanding models (three from each sub-theme) were shortlisted to represent Jammu Division at the 52nd Rashtriya Bal Vaigyanik Pradarshani 2025.
In the Divisional Level National Science Seminar (NSS), organised in collaboration with the National Council of Science Museums, Ministry of Culture, GoI, ten district-level winners delivered insightful presentations on the theme “Quantum Age Begins: Potential and Challenges.”
The first position was bagged by Thakur Anirudh Singh from The Nature Lap International HS Pouni (Reasi), the second was bagged by Banshika Devi from Vikas Memorial High School Laiter, Reasi, whereas, Sachi Sharma from Spring Dale English School Changran stood third.
Thakur Anirudh Singh from The Nature Lap International HS Pouni, securing first position will now compete at the UT-level, with the opportunity to represent J&K at the National Science Seminar 2025 in Bangalore.
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