Science fair chariot launched in Giridih
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Bokaro: State higher and technical education minister flagged off a mobile science exhibition chariot from the Giridih district collectorate premises on Thursday. The chariot will visit selected schools in the district till June 30 and offer a three-day interactive science programme at each location.
"On the first day, a science exhibition will be held at the school, with a master trainer onboard the chariot explaining key scientific concepts.
The second day will feature a science demonstration lecture, while the final day will include a film screening and a telescope viewing session, all conducted in accordance with school guidelines," Giridih deputy commissioner Ramniwas Yadav said.
Kumar said the initiative is a joint effort by the National Council of Science Museums and the Jharkhand Science, Technology and Innovation Council.
Aimed at students in rural areas who lack access to science centres, this project seeks to foster curiosity, innovation, and scientific thinking among children through hands-on learning and engaging demonstrations. "The objective of this travelling science exhibition chariot is to connect children of rural areas with science and technology," Kumar said.
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