Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 04:
The five day long 26th State Level Science Exhibition 2005-06 organised by Education Department (Schools) in collaboration with NCERT, New Delhi has been inaugurated at Bengali High School today.
The inaugural programme was held with Education Minister Francis Ngajokpa and former Vice Chancellor of Manipur University Dr IS Khaidem as the chief guest and functional president respectively.
Science models and exhibits of students selected from different districts and zones numbering around 57 are being showcased/displayed at the exhibition which is also participated by members of other science clubs of the State.
Prior to the formal inauguration of the exhibition a science seminar in connection with the International Year of Physics was held at the School�s hall with MU�s Dean, School of Science Dr Ch Amuba as the chairperson.
MU�s Prof H Nandakumar, Programme Executive of All India Radio, Imphal Dilip Mayengbam and former lecturer DMC Science E Dwijamani spoke at length on various topics at the seminar attended by about 400 students, informed a statement.
During the exhibition work experience camps would be held in addition to quiz contest tomorrow followed by meet the scientist programme, science-based magic show and screening of science films on preceding days.
The exhibition would remain open from 11 am till 4 pm everyday.