Garhwal Post Bureau
Dehradun, 12 Nov: The sixth Dehradun International Science and Technology Festival 2025 started at present with nice enthusiasm on the Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology (UCOST), Jhajra. The three-day competition, devoted to science, know-how, and innovation, was inaugurated by Minister for Forests, Technical Education, and Parliamentary Affairs, Subodh Uniyal, who formally opened the occasion by slicing the ceremonial ribbon.
Addressing the gathering, Uniyal emphasised that India’s exceptional progress on the worldwide stage is essentially pushed by developments in science and know-how. He famous that India at present stands among the many world’s main nations in area know-how. “Knowledge is one such resource that grows only by sharing,” he mentioned, highlighting that studying might be acquired at any age, at any time, and from anybody. He lauded UCOST for organizing such occasions that promote scientific consciousness and encourage innovation amongst youth.
On this event, Uniyal felicitated main scientific and analysis establishments for his or her excellent contributions to the event of Uttarakhand. Those honored included Dr Harinder Singh Bisht, Director, Indian Institute of Petroleum; Neeraj Kumar Sharma, Head (Corporate), ONGC Limited; Dr Sandeep Singhal, Managing Director, Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam; Dr Nripendra Chauhan, Director, Saugandh Herbal Centre; Pankaj Yadav, Chief General Manager, NABARD Uttarakhand; Dr Sanjay Gupta, Director, Software Technology Parks of India; Dr Gaurav Sharma, Regional Director, Zoological Survey of India; and Gyan Bhadra Kumar, Director, JSW Energy. All awardees have been offered with a memento, certificates of appreciation, and a standard stole constituted of fibers of Bichhu grass, which is native to Uttarakhand.
Delivering the presidential handle, Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan awardee Dr Anil Prakash Joshi mirrored on the position of science in international progress, noting that earlier than 1800, the United States contributed solely 5% to the world GDP, however after the scientific revolution, its share grew immensely—an achievement made doable solely by way of the development of science and know-how. He pressured that the event of science and know-how is important for nationwide progress, and occasions just like the Dehradun International Science and Technology Festival play a vital position in fostering scientific mood and consciousness in society.
Welcoming the friends, UCOST Director General Dr Durgesh Pant expressed gratitude to all dignitaries and highlighted UCOST’s steady efforts to attach folks with livelihood alternatives and trendy know-how by way of science.
The occasion was additionally attended by a number of distinguished friends, together with Dr Amit Agarwal, Director, Uttarakhand Technical University; Dr Rajesh Upadhyay, Registrar, Uttarakhand Technical University; Dr Naveen Singhal from DIT University; and Dr RP Gupta, former Director of Technical Education. Numerous scientists, researchers, and college students have been additionally current. All dignitaries on the dais have been welcomed by Festival Organizing Secretary Dr Kumar Raj Asthana, who offered them with a sapling as a gesture of respect.
Earlier within the day, the competition hosted a Science Poster Competition, through which 39 college students have been awarded prizes by Dr Joshi in numerous classes. The Young Scientist and Startup Conclave noticed participation from over 20 faculty groups, who offered their progressive startup concepts. Four successful groups have been awarded money prizes of ₹10,000 every.
The competition additionally featured an Air Modeling Workshop, the place over 200 college students realized to construct small picket plane and skilled the enjoyment of flying them. In the Robotics Workshop, greater than 100 college students explored the working mechanisms of robots and created small robotic fashions. Students and science fanatics additionally loved photo voltaic observations by way of telescopes, viewing the solar up shut.
Additionally, over 2,000 college students visited the Science and Technology Exhibition and the Regional Science Centre, each of which can stay open to the general public for the remaining two days of the competition. The exhibition and centre visits are free for all college students and guests.