Chemistry Department of CUSB celebrated National Technology Day

The Department of Chemistry, CUSB, Gaya celebrated National Technology Day on 11th May 2023.  The astounding contribution of Scientists and Engineers of India was commemorated by exciting presentations by students and faculty members followed by related discussions. The purpose of celebrating National Technology Day is to create awareness about the crucial role that science and technology plays in the daily life of common people.  

MSc, 2nd semester student, Mousam Pratim Sarma, anchored the programme quite well. He opened the programme by providing the background for starting the students’ science club and then he introduced the theme of the programme. MSc student, Rashid Raza, described how on this day in 1998, the sophisticated nuclear tests were meticulously planned and smartly executed at Pokhran by the team of scientists  which included Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam,  R. Chidambaram, and many others. Besides scientific aspects,  he beautifully explained how the activity at the Pokhran evaded the detection by the prying eyes of the spy satellites of USA.

Another MSc student, Chinmay Krishnalal Mishra, enthralled the audience with his presentation on the science and technology in ancient India. He quite vividly presented the contribution of scientists of ancient time, namely, Karad Muni, Agastya Rishi, Bhaskaracharya, Nagarjuna, Bhardwaj and Aryabhatt. Notable among them is the Agastya battery, which is thought to be the oldest battery made 7000 years ago  as mentioned in ancient scripture, Agastya Samhita. It is the oldest manifestation of electrochemical knowledge. Subsequently. Aman Sahay (MSc 2nd Semester) presented the latest advancement in MRI imaging technique for diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. In addition, Priyanka, Meghna, Aishi and Nigam presented their artwork on Natioanal Technology Day

Discussion on various aspects of Science & Technology in the Indian context was held by Prof. Amiya Priyam, HoD, and other faculty members namely, Dr. Girish Chandra, Dr. Angad Kr. Singh, Dr. Mahender Khatravath and Dr. Mouni Roy.

 

Prof. Priyam said that for scientific and technological advancement of the nation it is imperative that students get involved in research at an early stage. The students should observe the problems in the society and then think about providing scientific solutions. He emphasized that a judicious balance of ancient wisdom and modern thoughts should be incorporated in the teaching learning process, which will ultimately lead to developing the young minds into globally competent scientists who can solve real-life problems.

 

Dr. Girish Chandra said that the we have a rich scientific heritage dating back to thousands of years ago. The works done by ancient sages like Agastya a Karad, Bhardwaj, Sushrut and Charak are awe-inspiring and they continue to be the guiding light and a source of inspiration for generations to come.

 

All the faculty members highly appreciated the students’ initiative to organize the event which was the first one organized by the students’ science club. The students pledged to continue the journey of scientific expedition through the science club with more vigour and enthusiasm. The programme ended with rendition of National Anthem by all the students, faculty members and staff of the Dept. of Chemistry.

 

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