A two-day Science Conclave on the theme “Empowering lives with science and technology: A quantum leap into a sustainable future” was inaugurated on Thursday at Kurukshetra University.
The programme is being organised by Kurukshetra University in collaboration with the Haryana State Council for Science, Innovation and Technology, with the target of inculcating scientific mood amongst college and school college students throughout the state.
In his presidential deal with, Som Nath Sachdeva, Vice-Chancellor, Kurukshetra University, highlighted the transformative energy of science and urged the scholars to nurture curiosity, essential considering and creativity, citing C V Raman and Thomas Edison as exemplars of perseverance and innovation.
Highlighting India’s wealthy scientific and financial heritage, Sachdeva, citing economist Angus Maddison, additional mentioned India was as soon as once more shifting in the direction of international management with developments reminiscent of Chandrayaan-3, Gaganyaan, the UPI digital fee system, digitalisation and improved healthcare.
The Chief Guest, Prof Deepti Dharmani, Vice-Chancellor, Chaudhary Bansi Lal University, Bhiwani, confused the significance of unfailing consciousness, goodness, righteousness, victory, and glory within the pursuit of scientific information. She underlined that moral values should information scientific progress to make sure inclusive and sustainable development.
In the technical session, Dr Arvind Kumar, a professor and theoretical quantum physicist from Indian Institute of Science Education and Research ,Mohali, delivered a lecture on “Emergence of quantum science and technology: A story of 100 years.” He traced the historic growth of quantum science and defined the importance of the third quantum revolution.
Prof GP Dubey, convener of the conclave, knowledgeable that almost 3,000 college students from colleges and faculties throughout Haryana are collaborating within the occasion.
Deputy Director, Public Relations, Dr Jimmy Sharma mentioned the post-lunch session featured Dr Jaswinder Singh, Shiksha Ratan, Patiala, who captivated college students via reside science demonstrations showcasing science-in-action experiments. A mannequin exhibition by college college students and shows by the Science Panorama emerged as main points of interest of the conclave. The day concluded with varied actions and competitions, together with poster displays, Visual Sparks, and a science quiz.