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Affairs and Sports, Primary and Secondary Education, Government of Rajasthan,
Shri Mangi Lal Garasia, Hon’ble Minister of State Science and Technology,
Government of Rajasthan, Shri Raj Kumar Sharma, Hon’ble MLA Shri Kalicharan
Sarraf and Hon’ble Mayor, Jaipur, Smt. Jyoti Kandelwal were the other dignitaries
from the Government of Rajasthan who graced the inaugural function of the 37 th
JNNSEC–2010. Principal Secretary, School Education, Government of Rajasthan,
Shri Ashok Sampatram and other senior officers of Government of Rajasthan
were also present during the function. While welcoming the dignitaries Professor
Hukum Singh, mentioned about the contribution of NCERT in school education
and highlighted the importance of science exhibition that provides a platform to
students to showcase their innovative talents. Hon’ble Minister Education, Labour
and Employment, Government of Rajasthan Master Bhanwar Lal Meghwal
expressed his thankfulness to NCERT for selecting the state of Rajasthan as the
venue for the 37 th JNNSEC – 2010 and appreciated the efforts of participating
students and teachers. Hon’ble Minister declared the 37 th JNNSEC open and
also informed about the decision of Government of Rajasthan regarding the
implementation NCERT curriculum in school education.
Participants from different States, UTs and other organisations of the country
presented their exhibits on different sub-themes under the main theme “Science,
Technology and Society”. The six sub-themes were, Climate change – Causes
and Consequences; Green Energy; Biology in Human Welfare; Information and
Communication Technology; Mathematics and Everyday life; Science and
Technology in games and sports. Among these exhibits quite a large number
were the outcome of the group efforts in which two to six students jointly worked
to develop the exhibits under the guidance of teachers. A large number of people
visited the exhibition. A popular lecture was organised in the afternoon in which
eminent scientists/educationists of the state of Rajasthan were invited to benefit
the participants. Among the eminent speakers were Dr. N. K. Kalra from Remote
Sensing who spoke on Role of Remote Sensing in Development Planning, Dr. P.
R. Ojha Principal, Marudhar College of Sciences, Bikaner elaborately discussed
about the importance of wild life, Professor K. Muralidhar from University of
Delhi spoke on Science and Society and Dr. Om Prakash Sharma, Superintendent
Jantar Mantar, Jaipur discussed about the role of this kind of establishments in
understanding astronomical significance of celestial bodies. At the end of each
day a cultural evening was organised under a theme called, “Rangeelo Rajasthan”
Various cultural items were presented by many cultural troops of different cities
of Rajasthan, from schools and colleges of Jaipur and by the participants of
JNNSEC. On the last day the Director, NCERT Professor G. Ravindra and Head,
DESM, Professor Hukum Singh visited all exhibition stalls, interacted with the
participants and shared their opinion. On 30 November 2011 the valedictory
function was held. Hon’ble Minister Education, Labour and Employment,
Government of Rajasthan, Master Bhanwar Lal Meghwal was the Chief Guest,
Director, NCERT Professor G. Ravindra was the Guest of Honour and many other
dignitaries were present during the function. Professor Hukum Singh presented
the report of the 37 th JNNSEC – 2010. Professor Ravindra deeply acknowledged
the initiatives and efforts of the officials of Government of Rajasthan. He thanked
the Hon’ble Minister about his keen interest and constant supervision of entire
activities. Hon’ble Minister, appreciated the efforts of participants and also thanked
NCERT for selecting Jaipur, as the venue for this prestigious event. The Hon’ble
Minister and Director, NCERT distributed certificates to all the participants.
Annual Report 2010-11