ICAR-DPR, Hyderabad celebrates National Science Day 2022
The ICAR - Directorate of Poultry Research, Hyderabad celebrated the “National Science Day” on 28th February 2022, Hyderabad to commemorate the great contribution of Nobel Laureate, Sir C.V. Raman and creating awareness on Science in the society. The Chief Guest, Padma Bhusan Dr Anil Prakash Joshi, noted Environmentalist, Scientist & Founder of Himalayan Environmental Studies and Conservation Organization (HESCO) delivered Science Day lecture on the theme of the programme “Integrated approach in science and technology for a sustainable future”. He emphasized about the Rural- urban divide in terms of Science, technology and information and the need to fulfil the gap. He deliberated many science and technologies including agricultural technologies involved in upliftment of the socio-economic status of the rural people of the country. He mentioned about the benefit and curse of science and highlighted its judicious use for benefit of human being. He appreciated the efforts of ICAR and other scientific organizations to minimize the poverty of country people though adopting farmers-oriented technologies.
Dr. R.N. Chatterjee, Director, ICAR-DPR presided over the Science Day programme and inaugurated the exhibition stall. He also briefed about the salient achievements of the Institute, including future flagship research programmes. He also narrated the significance of celebrating the National Science Day programme in the Country. At the outset of National Science Day programme, Dr. S.V. Ramarao, Principal Scientist welcomed the honourable Guests and other delegates and mentioned about the activities of the Institute.
On the eve of National Science Day celebration, an exhibition was organized by the Institute to showcase new technologies and improved chicken and duck varieties developed at the Institute where about 120 participants including students of local schools and Engineering College participated. In the morning, school children participated in drawing competition on Science and its role in the society. Students also participated in the extempore programme on Science and significance of observing National Science day in the country. The winners of the various competitions were awarded with prizes during the occasion. College students also visited the research facilities of the Institute and they showed their keen interest about the modern advanced science being carried out at the Institute. At the end, Dr. B. Prakash, Principal Scientist, proposed vote of thanks.
