The seven-day motivation programme for talented Plus Two science students, organised at Mahavir Cancer Sansthan & Research Centre, concluded on Wednesday. The programme was sponsored by the ministry of science and technology, New Delhi.
Professor A Nath was the contact scientist of the programme. She is at present the head of research centre of Sansthan.
Science and technology minister Sahid Ali Khan, speaking on the occasion, stressed on the need to impart science education to students of rural schools. He said the government of Bihar has sanctioned funds for science laboratory of all Plus Two schools. He said the students, who attended the motivation programme, were budding scientists of Bihar who in the future can explore the world through their knowledge. The minister said he would help the Sansthan in the coming months in organising more such programmes.
Cabinet secretary Girish Shankar, who was the chief guest on the occasion, said it was his privilege to interact with the students of motivation programme for the last seven years.
He said science was growing fast and there was need of motivating science students of rural schools and colleges. Sansthan secretary Jiya Lal Arya expressed hope that the programme would help the students to develop their talent.
Source:The Times Of India,01-05-08