To give a new direction to the country, it is necessary to develop scientific thinking among the youth: Director General Dr. S. worker
Raipur, 02 March 2023
A workshop on ‘Foldscope Educational and Research Tool’ was organized at Chhattisgarh Regional Science Center on the theme ‘Global Science for Global Good’. In this three-day workshops organized on Science Day, students and teachers were given information about the use and maintenance of cheap and practical equipment from the application of science and technology.
In the workshop, the use of Foldscope was explained in a very interesting way through hands-on training. Different types of sample plant cells, slides of animal cells, water samples obtained from different sources, products obtained from many chemical reactions, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, many unicellular and bicellular micro-organisms were taught to see through foldscope, which That was very exciting. At present, microscopes are confined to the laboratory only due to their high cost, fragility and high maintenance. In such a situation, information about Origami Microscope – Foldscope was given to change the way we see life and micro-organisms around us. The Foldscope is an ultra affordable paper microscope inspired by the origami process.
In the workshop, Director General Dr. S. Remembering the great Indian scientist Professor Chandrasekhara Venkataraman on National Science Day, Karmakar told about his outstanding scientific discovery Raman Effect. He said that the development of scientific thinking among the youth gives a new direction to the country. Dr. Karmakar inspired the students to do research for human welfare. Project director Dr. Shirish Kumar Singh said that the young scientists and students of the state should identify those areas of technology in which new employment opportunities are available, as the state government has started science and technology projects in Naruva, Guruva, Ghuruva and Bari. Economic science can be given a new look by including it.
Scientific Officer Mrs. Pragya Kadam said that at present there is a shortage of resources in India. In such a situation, such cheap scientific equipment will awaken scientific interest in them to research in science. If every child has a microscope like this, then the study of science will not be limited to the laboratory and will be included in our regular routine and will definitely attract the students towards science education. Best wishes to all the participating students of Government School Fundhar and Government School Daldal Seoni involved in the program for their bright future.
