PNN/ Faridabad: J.C. Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA, Faridabad organised a State Level Camp under Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan (VVM), a nationwide science talent search and conducted multi-level exam here today. As many as 126 participants appeared in the camp and the examination. Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA), an organisation working for popularization of science in the country, in association with J.C. Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA, Faridabad.

The aim behind this camp and competition was to select students with scientific temperament from class VI to XI, across the state, which will further participate and represent Haryana in National Level Camp to be held in May this year. On the basis of camp and examination, 18 students, three each from class VI to XI, were selected to represent Haryana at National level.
It may be noted that Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan (VVM) is initiated by Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA) in collaboration with Vigyan Prasar, an autonomous organization under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India and National Council of Education Research and Training (NCERT) an institution under the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India.

The first National Level Examination which was conducted from November 25 to 28, 2018 in which around 1.47 Lakh students from across the country were appeared. From Haryana, more than 8000 students from different Schools were appeared, out of which 147 students were selected to attend the first State Camp conducted by Haryana Vigyan Parishad.
During the camp, the participants were undergone multilevel competition such as skill test for creative writing, experimental skill, presentation, leadership qualities, creative thinking and innovative learning and as many as 18 students were selected on the basis of examination, in which 126 students were appeared.

The successful students were awarded with prize money, certificate and mementos by Dr. B.K. Kuthiala, Chairman; Haryana Higher Education Council, who was the chief guest of Valedictory Function who also motivated the students with his words. In his address, Dr. Kuthiala talked about the contribution of science in every field of work.

The programme was presided over by Prof. Dinesh Kumar, Vice Chancellor, J.C. Bose University. Jayantrao Sahasrabuddhe, organising secretary, Vijnana Bharti was also present on this occasion. In his address, Prof. Dinesh Kumar applauded the efforts made by VIBHA though the competition for promoting science among students. He said that it is unique initiative to give a boost to learning of science, technology and mathematics among youth-especially the school students.
Dr. Ranjana Aggarwal, member of VIBHA appreciated the examination pattern of VVM which helps to identify and enrich young children to understand and know Indian Contribution to science as well as read about two Indian scientists biography and contribution as a special study material provided by Vijnana Bharati for VVM syllabus.

Earlier, in the inaugural session, Dr. Rajneesh Arora, former Vice Chancellor of Punjab Technical University, Governing Council Member (VIBHA), Vijnana Bharti addressed and interacted with the students and parents to motivate them and inspire for the career in science and why Swadeshi Science is the need of our country. He also encourages volunteers for the social responsibility and how Vijnana Bharathi is one of the medium to the social service. State Co-ordinator of Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan Dr. Vinod Kumar thanked the participants for making the camp successful. The program in the University was coordinated by Dr. Sonia Bansal.

Shafi Shiddique