Jamshedpur: A batch of 64 students of Std. X from Baridih accompanied by three teachers, Ekta Mishra , Gobind Sahu, Shreeram Singh visited CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory, Jamshedpur and interacted with the scientists and research fellows this morning under the aegis of School- NML interactive programme sponsored by CSIR-HRG, New Delhi.
The students were thrilled to visit the laboratory and interact with the working groups. Most of the students were of the view that visit to the laboratory gave them a brief idea of how one can plan and get prepared to take further course after they pass out 10+2 exam.
“The programme was an eye opener for me. I am deeply motivated”, said Gautam Kumar, a student, after the visit.
“The interaction has helped me to understand science in a better way. Rather, now I want to pursue science in a more meaningful way. I feel more inclined towards my future goals in life “, Ishan Amrit, another student said.
Annu Mishra, a student said, “The visit to the lab gave me a brief idea of India’s bright scientific history. The documentary film show on CSIR and NML was very fascinating and motivating. In a gist we got to know the entire functioning in CSIR ranging from drug research- aerospace- genetic engineering- agro & food- ecology & environment- mining, minerals & metals-health care- rural development- leather industry to almost I believe everywhere”.
“I hardly knew earlier that an institution like NML exists in our city. Today through the visit to the laboratory I got to learn a lot of new things and came to know how CSIR-NML is working in its defined area and helping the nation”, Ms Nidhi Kumari, a student said.
Another student Ritu Kumari said, “What I loved the most is the way the things about science and future career prospect were explained. It was truly remarkable”.
The students were happy to learn about the various CSIR products being marketed today all over India, for example Swaraj tractor, Amul baby food, Asmon (drug for Asthama), Saheli, E-Mal (malarial drug), leather goods, supercomputer, precious metals, agroproducts, etc.
Dr. N. G. Goswami, Chief Scientist and Coordinator of the programme, motivated the students explaining about the importance of science learning by citing lively examples related to day to day life activities and how it can change our life, environment and society.
The programme was scheduled for four hours which comprised of an overview of Indian Science and Technology, motivational video clippings on science, Documentary film show on CSIR and NML, practical demonstrations, lively discussion, visit around the selective units of the laboratory/NML Museum/ Archive.
