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New Delhi : In the Guinness World Record (GWR) event on the first day of IISF-2020, 50 students assembled at the open park area of CSIR-NISTADS, in New Delhi on December 22, 2020. More than 6,874 students joined this event virtually.
In this activity, children assembled sun-dial kit with light-shadow and time device. Nominations for Guinness World records is thus attempted for simultaneous gathering of largest number of children making Sun-dials. Ms. Sophia, a resource person from London, joined this attempt online and informed that in London 130 students attempted and became successful in assembling the Sun-dial kit. This was the first activity of Guinness World Record event of the IISF 2020.
Union Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Health & Family Welfare Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan congratulated the school children and motivated them to pursue and enjoy science in everyday life. Dr Vardhan said, ” the virtual participation of thousands of children is itself a unique event and I hope such activities will realise the dream of Self-reliant India.”
DG, CSIR Dr Shekhar C Mande, Director, CSIR-NISTADS Prof. Ranjana Aggarwal, National Organising Secretary, Vijnana Bharati, Jayant Sahasrabudhe, Coordinator (Secretariat) IISF-2020 Dr Arvind C Ranade were also present.
At another event today, Dr Vardhai inaugurated the Student Science Village, a Mega Science Hub which is one of the flagship programmes of 6th INDIA INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE FESTIVAL 2020, coordinated by CSIR-NISTAD, New Delhi. Present on the occasion were Dr Renu Swarup, Secretary, Department of Biotechnology; Dr Sridhar Srivastava, Director NCERT, New Delhi, Dr Sudhir S Bhadoria, General Secretary, VIBHA, Senior officials and experts from the Government, Research Institutes and Universities along with students from the nook and corner of the country.
More than 30,000 Students from various parts of country have registered for participation in Students’ Science Village. The teams of experts and eminent scientists would conduct various live hands on experiments in physics, chemistry, biology, maths. The students after going through interactive scientific discussions, innovative experiments, and quiz competitions, are expected to boost their scientific skills and knowledge. It is understood that Science Village 2020 will give the right global experience to develop scientific spirit at a very young age, according to a PIB release.
The Minister also inaugurated the Mega Science, Technology & Industry Expo as part of the IISF 2020. This Expo highlights over 400 institutions from Scientific and Industry fields. It will be open 24×7 throughout the IISF-2020. It aims at showcasing Indian science in various fields before the global audience.