Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan and Chief Minister N. Rangasamy, taking a look at the exhibits in Southern India Science Fair 2025, organised by Directorate of School Education at Old Port Ground in Puducherry on Tuesday.
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Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan, on Tuesday, said a spirit of collaboration and knowledge sharing was essential for science to flourish.
Inaugurating the Southern India Science Fair 2025 (SISF) being held from January 21 to January 25 and hosted by the Directorate of School Education (DSE), Mr. Kailashnathan said, “Truly, Science is not confined to boundaries; it thrives when we share knowledge and learn from one another”.
He noted that the SISF was not just a fair, but rather a celebration of knowledge, innovation, and creativity, where young minds from across Southern India converge to showcase their talent, ideas, and scientific exploration.
The event is a collaboration between the DSE and the Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum (VITM), Bengaluru, along with the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM) and has assembled aspiring young scientists, teachers, and mentors from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
Terming the SISF an embodiment of the power of education and innovation, he said: “It is an opportunity for our youth to share their scientific ideas, experiments, and solutions to real-world problems…Science, at its core, is about curiosity and the relentless pursuit of answers to the questions that shape our world. Today, we see curiosity in action as students explore fields ranging from space research to sustainable energy, from robotics to environmental conservation and many other exciting areas. The work you have done, young scientists, will not only contribute to the ever-evolving field of science, but also to the betterment of the society”.
The Lt. Governor advised the participants to look beyond presenting projects.
“This fair is not just about presenting projects; it is about the process of learning, the joy of discovery, and the spirit of inquiry that drives scientific progress. Whether you win awards or not, the experience you gain here will serve as a foundation for your future endeavours”.
Chief Minister N. Rangasamy urged students to utilise the schemes of the Department of Science, Technology and Environment that aimed to groom scientists.
Education Minister A. Namassivayam said the Union Government was providing funds for various start-up projects including science-based ventures. The Puducherry government was also offering support to start-up projects, he said.
A. Nedunchezhiyan, Secretary to the Lt. Governor, P. Jawahar, Commissioner-cum-Secretary (Education), Sajoo Bhaskaran, Director of Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum, P. Priytarshny, Director of School Education, and V.G. Sivagami, joint director, were among those who participated.
This year, the theme of the science expo is ‘Science and Technology for a Sustainable Future.’
A total of 52 group exhibits, 80 individual exhibits and 58 teacher exhibits are being presented by the students and teachers from southern States and Puducherry.
Published – January 21, 2025 08:51 pm IST
