NML organises Outreach Programme of IISF 2019, showcases latest developments

Jamshedpur: As part of 5th India International Science Festival (IISF-2019) Celebrations, CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory, Jamshedpur, organised an Outreach Programme of IISF 2019.

The thematic choice of this exhibition rests on �Technologies, Products & Technological Services�. The contributions of CSIR-NML in the context of nation building were showcased in this exhibition under the broad headings of �Mining, Minerals & Materials�, �Engineering & Infrastructure�, �Ecology & Environment�. During this programme, CSIR-NML open their lab & facilities to students, public and local media.

The objective of this outreach programme is to disseminate the knowledge in terms of Achievements, Technologies developed, Products & Technological Services of CSIR-NML as a whole to attract Academia, Industries, R&D fraternity and common people of India to know the contributions of CSIR-NML since 69 years of it�s journey towards the development of New & Digital India and also to get an insight into the work life of researchers.

The exhibition may provide an ample opportunity to know the latest development of CSIR-NML in the field of Science & Technology and also, it may encourage the industries in the long run

Dr. I. Chattoraj, Director NML has welcomed the Chief Guest Shri CK Asnani, Chairman & Managing Director, Uranium Corporation of India Ltd., Jadugoda, students, Teachers of local Schools and Colleges of Jamshedpur, Scientists and Team CSIR-NML.  He has also briefed the ideas & objectives of the outreach programme of IISF 2019. IISF provides best platform, specially to students & researchers.

Dr. Arvind Sinha, Chairman, NASI Jharkhand Chapter delivered a lecture on “Ethics in Science” and he differentiated between “Ethics in Science” & Ethics of Science. Surprisingly, both the events, Vigilance Awareness Week i.e. outreach programme of IISF 2019 coincides on the same day. He jotted down the ethics of science is applicable from student life.

Shri CK Asnani, Chairman & Managing Director as Chief Guest has  delivered a attractive & entertaining deliberation on two counts, one for young minds of schools , colleges and other for the people those who are employed.  Lecture contains the educative values and also, it has impressed a lot to the students as well as the audience in general.

Over 350 students from BPM 10+2 High School, Adivasi High School-Sitaramdera, Baldwin Farms House, Central School, UCIL, Jadugoda, Chibassa College, NTTF Golmuri and TSTI, Burmamines participated in this Outreach programme of IISF 2019.  After the inaugural session, the students from various schools, colleges & technical institutions visited Posters stalls, Exhibition stalls & various laboratory & facilities of CSIR-NML.   Few schools & colleges with a group of four students demonstrated their Exhibit / models during this event.   All the students expressed their happiness and showed the excitement of scientific and industrial development of CSIR-NML.