Festive atmosphere prevailed at Sri Padmavati Mahila Viswa Vidyalayam (SPMVV), here on Saturday morning, as more than 3,000 students converged at the varsity campus to take part in the ‘Vigyan Jyot’ rally, ahead of the 104th Indian Science Congress (ISC), scheduled to be held in the temple city during the first week of January (3-7).
Displaying motivational quotes from eminent scientists via placards and also representing the proceedings of the Children Science Congress, the students, who were accompanied by teachers, parents and varsity officials, marched to the administrative building of Sri Venkateswara University (SVU) in an impressive rally.
Some of them donned the roles of eminent scientists (national and international, ancient and modern etc.,) recalling their contributions.
The rally commenced with the inaugural of the ‘Vigyan Jyot’, which after touring major cities in Andhra Pradesh reached Tirupati on December 30, and release of balloons.
Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA) general president Prof. D. Narayana Rao and SPMVV Vice Chancellor Prof. V. Durga Bhavani said such a demonstration would develop scientific temper/awareness among the younger generation and also enlighten society about the developments in science and technology, including their contribution towards the country’s growth.
SVU Vice-Chancellor Prof. A. Damodaram further spoke on the ‘Pride of India Expo’ which is being set up at varsity premises across 20,000 square metres area. He also said as several government research and development organisations would be showcasing their achievements and contributions, including the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), students know more about science and technology, with examples of missiles, satellites and much more.
About 10,500 participants have registered till date and 32 plenary sessions will be held in the morning sessions during the five-day event.
Prof. Rao said Prime Minister Narendra Modi would interact with scientists on the inaugural day, which would be first-of-its-kind development during an ISC.
