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Jamshedpur, Feb 14: CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory (NML), Jamshedpur organized a laboratory visit of 139 Chakradharpur Kendriya Vidyalaya students accompanied by seven teachers with the objective to promote scientific awareness and Energy literacy among school students and by exposing them to the world of scientific research and innovation. This program was organized under the CSIR-Jigyasa Virtual Laboratory project.
The welcome address was delivered by Dr. Sandip Ghosh Chowdhury, Chief Scientist & Head of MTE Division, CSIR-NML. He welcomed all present in the program and briefly mentioned the contribution of CSIR to the development of the nation through various technological developments and pioneering work.
Dr. Animesh Jana, Senior Scientist, discussed the importance of CSIR-NML, research, and development activities in CSIR Laboratory. Dr. Jana also talked about the aim of the Jigyasa Program and the different activities of the program. He also highlighted the importance of Energy literacy training.
The program included visits to some research laboratories like Library, AAC, Melting, Museum, and followed by the demonstration of Do It Yourself (DIY) Kits.
A popular lecture series talk was arranged for massive scientific awareness. Dr. K Gopala Krishna, Chief Scientist, MTE division, CSIR-NML, delivered a talk on ‘A Predictive Look into Futuristic Living’ in the lecture series.
The program concluded with a vote of thanks and group Photography session.