MAHABHASKARA SHASTRA VIJNAN PRADARSHANI 2011

The Mega event got into action with the arrival of the participants from across the North Eastern VKVs. After the mammoth procession on the 16^th December 2011 conducted with the active participation of various VKVs of Arunachal Pradesh in general and with the dominant participation of the VKVs of the Papumpare cluster in particular.

There were 122 participants from 34 schools. And there were some worthy exhibits from various schools of Papumpare cluster which were in the non-competition section.

 Apart from this there was the active presence of various Govt. departments like the

1. Arunachal Pradesh Energy Development Agency (APEDA),
2. Arunachal Pradesh Science Centre (APSC),
3. Arunachal Pradesh State Council for Science and Technology (APSCST),
4. State Forest Research Institute (SFRI),
5. G.B.Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development (GBPIHED),
6. Rajiv Gandhi Polytechnic (RGP),
7. Public Works Department (PWD) of Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh,
8. Department of Science and Technology,
9. Mobile Science Laboratory of VKVs,
10. The mathematics modules prepared by the children of VKV, Itanagar,
11. The rocket modules of VKV Ziro,
12. 49 different exhibits from various VKVs of Arunachal Pradesh, etc. 

All these stalls were of mass attraction. All the participants got registered their names and arrangements for their accommodation and places for their exhibits were made.

The inaugural function was a very impressive one. A galaxy of eminent personalities decorated the dais. The seasoned political leader and the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Sri.Nabam Tuki was the Chief Guest.

The Guest of honor was the eminent technocrat, educationist and the Director of College of Engineering, Pune Dr. Anil Sahasrabudhe.

All India Vice President of Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Vivekananda Kendra, Km.B.Nivedita was present for the programme.

 Sri.Tapuk Tappi, MLA from Seppa constituency, Dr.Joram Begi, Director Technical & Higher Education, Prant Pramukh of Vivekananda Kendra & Dr. Tejum Paduji , Joint Director, Technical and Higher Education & Trustee   were other prominent persons along with good number of well-wishers &Parents present for the programme.

Dr.Joram Begi, Prant Pramukh, Vivekananda Kendra felicitated the Chief Guest and the Guest of Honor.

 Hon’ble Chief Minister Sri.Nabum Tuki lauded the efforts of VKVs in Arunachal Pradesh in bringing up value based education and moulding the children in the right path. He was in praise of the  quality education system of the VKVs. Tuki advised the young scientists to make most out of this intellectual atmosphere and also to foster long lasting friendship to bring the neighbor states closer. He assured the support of his government in all possible ways and means. He said “His doors are open for Kendra family”

In his speech to the budding scientists, Dr.Anil Sahasrabuddhe appealed them to merge science with spirituality.

Ma.Nivedita Didi asked the students to uphold the ancient wisdom of the country which will be the guiding spirit for future scientific programs. Earlier Sri.Joram Begi, Prant Pramukh, Vivekanada Kendra felicitated the Chief Guest and the Guest of Honour.

After the inaugural session the Chief Guest found time to go around the exhibition halls and interacted with the students brought in from the various North Eastern states.

Then the exhibition was visited by students from VKVs and some nearby schools.

In the afternoon Dr.A.N.Rao handled a wonderful session on “Orchids-the forest jewels of Arunachal.” He mentioned the bio diversified wealth of Arunachal Pradesh with the help of a well-documented data.

After that Dr. Anil Sahasrabudhe talked to the students. He placed the responsibilities of the present day youth.  He took the listeners with him where he categorically placed the present day needs and possibilities. The untiring educationist and the active listeners together spent a two hour nonstop journey of interaction.

The next was the evening prayer. The Vedic Chanting by Sri.Krishna Kumarji and the guided meditation by Su.Radha Didi, Jt. Secretary VKVsAPT were heart touching ones.

 After the prayer session,   Nivedita Didi spoke to the   gathering. She pointed out the uniqueness of Bharateeya culture where science and religion went hand in hand. The gist of her speech: Our Rishis were scientists too. They never had to revolt against the religion to establish their scientific facts. Because they firmly believed that those scientific facts were truths and a society which believes in truth can never perish. But in the west ,things were different. Every inch of the life of a scientific thinker was in utter darkness. They were punished for airing the truth. Then they were even asked to withdraw their scientific findings to get freedom. She appealed the listeners to bring back the past glory of the nation which is being identified and registered by western leaders. The present day truth is that without India the western countries can’t flourish. That is why the American president openly said that “India is not an emerging economy; it has already emerged”. “It is the duty of every true Indian to make all efforts to make our Bharat Samarth” – Didi concluded.

After the supper Sri.Kalyan Duttaji, JE, PWD, on the traditional Vastu Sastra of India and its scientific aspects.

18 December 2011

After the successful completion of the activities of day One, all wake up at the stipulated time and assembled for the prayer session at 6.00am.The pratasmaran was followed by a guided meditation by Su.Radha Didi, and everyone got mentally prepared for the day’s activities.

After that all participants assembled for a 3D audio visual show which was a new experience to many. 3D audio visual show was shown with the help of Science and Technology department, Government of Arunahcal Pradesh.

By 9.30 all participants were ready with their exhibits and attracted the school children from the capital complex. The visiting students, their parents and all others were all in praise for the first ever event of this type in the area and appealed for more such events.

The Joint General Secretary of Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Vivekananda Kendra Ma.Pravin Dhabolkar along with Sri.Rupesh Mathur, Prant Sanghatak Arun Jyoti Prakalp also visited the exhibition stalls and keenly learnt things from the participants.

The Exibits were judged by the following eminent jury members.

All of them opined unanimously about the scientific aptitude among the children and the need to nurture it and were at loss of words by seeing some of the models and the simple theories applied on it. All the exhibits were based on the themes of Eco-friendly indigenous methods. There were sub themes on green energy, bio technology, fishing and hunting devices, household devices, fabric technology, potable water, agriculture, carpentry and house making and health care.

Two of the judges

Interacted with the students. They gave general feedback to all the participants. They urged the students to have questioning mind,urge for innovation and exploration. How and why are to be the friends of scientists.

In the afternoon Dr.Mahanta of AP Science Centre spoke on “Dye yielding Plants of Arunachal Pradesh ” and the listeners were transported to the world of rich flora.

After the prayer there was a session by Radha didi highlighting the importance of “Guru” and the need to remember all those who are around us in making our life a purposeful one. Quoting Swamiji’is famous saying “They alone live who live for others... The rest are more dead than alive” Didi added that we should be loyal to our society in being and becoming whatever we are today. Otherwise there will not be any meaning for such life and the society will love to ignore such wasteful lives.

Some video clipping were shown in the post dinner session. Shri. Guru Charan Das senior teacher shared his experience and also urged the students to have positive attitude for the successes.

In third day the exhibition continued from 8.30 onwards.  The three days mega event brought a great impact on the students. We are sure that the budding scientists when they go back to respective schools keep the alive the urge for creativity and scientific social reformation.

  Maha Bhaskara Sastra Vijajan Pradarshini ends here but the journey of young budding scientists starts from today !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!