Mahabhaskara ShashtraVigyan Pradarshini Inaugural Day

VKVs Contribution cannot be measured in words: Chief minster Sri. Nabam Tuki

While inaugurating the Mahabhaskara Shastra Vijnan Pradarshini [MBSVP] -2011 (A Northeast level science exhibition of VKVs), Sri. Nabam Tuki, Hon’ble Chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh said that VKVs have done yeomen services to the nation particularly in Northeastern region. A non-profit organizisation, following the ideals of Swami Vivekananda, VKVs have maintained excellent academic result years together since their inception in the state. He advised the students to be more sincere in studies and co-curricular activities and he also emphasized mental alertness with reference to the value of life. The government is also trying to impart total education through RTE (Right to Education) and RTI (Right to Information). Children must be aware of traffic rules knowledge of managing disasters and awareness of diseases like AIDS.

 Dr. Anil Sahasrabudhe, Director, College of Engineering, Pune, the Guest of Honour in the exhibition explained the need of merging science with spirituality. Young budding scientist should remove the biases and prejudices.

Su. Nivedita Bide, Vice president of Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari upheld the knowledge of ancient Indian scientists in the field of vaccination, ayurveda, mathematics, astronomy etc. She suggested to prefer Vedanta, the onenesses of all, to the ‘reductionist mechanistic view of nature’ of western world.There are 61 models in the exhibition competition from 52 VKVs of Northeastern state and stalls from various govt. agencies like APEDA, PWD, Arunachal Pradesh Science center, Deptt. of Science and technology, Rajiv Gandhi Polytechnic and S.F.R.I. The exhibition Hall from G.B. Pant institute of Himalayan environment and development (GBPIHED) and the mobile science laboratory of VKVs have drawn huge attention.

Sri. Tapuk Tappi, MLA of Seppa, Sri. T. C. Tok, Gen. secretary APCC, Dr. Joram Begi, Director of Higher and Technical Education, Sri. Tejum Padu, Deputy Director of Higher and Technical Education also attended the programme. Students and parents of VKV Itanagar and public of Chimpu gathered in the mega event.