Celebrating National Technology Day, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM), Jammu, organised a daylong event on 11 May 2024, observing the open day at the institute, which marked a significant convergence of academic institutions, signalling a collaborative effort towards advancing scientific understanding and innovation. More than 500 students from various schools, colleges, and universities toured the institute's research divisions and facilities. They had a unique opportunity to interact with the scientists, technologists and young researchers & to explore the cutting-edge R&D.
A science models exhibition was also organised during which the students from various schools/colleges/universities actively participated and put on display of science models made out of their creative and innovative brains.
During the event, RRL High School showcased projects elucidating the structure of Thermal Energy Generators within animal cells and elucidated the intricacies of thermal energy generation and different types of motion; Army Public School Jammu Cantonment demonstrated a diverse range of projects, including “Jarvis” an AI voice assistant for Atal Tinkering Labs & Fluid Flow Profiling; Army Public School, Akhnoor, exhibited the models on IR Sensor Glasses for Obstacle Detection; Army Public School, Damana, exhibited a model on connection & communication systems; Army Public School, Miran Sahib, exhibited models on innovative solutions like Automatic Fire Extinguishers and Ultrasonic Radars, PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya Hiranagar made an impressive model such as Digital Attendance Registers, Automatic Cloth Collectors.
PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya, GC CRPF Bantalab, displayed models on Rice Crop Disease Detection Systems and Automatic Cloth Protection from Rain; Air Force Schools contributed to the exhibition with innovative startups like “Bhujal Nirdharak”, “ReKindle HOPE”, and a License Scanner, demonstrating their commitment to technological innovation and Bhartiya Vidya Mandir High School, Hiranagar, displayed projects focusing on Smart Bridge for Flood Protection and Automatic Zebra Crossing Protection, showcasing solutions to real-world challenges.
Appreciating the illustrious and innovative models exhibited by the students, Dr Zabeer Ahmed, Director, CSIR-IIIM, Jammu, felicitated the students with mementoes and certificates of appreciation and wished them the best to make their ambition in Science. Dr Zabeer applauded the efforts of these institutions to nurture young minds and foster a culture of innovation. The National Technology Day celebration served as a platform to recognise and persuade the next generation of scientists and technologists who will drive India’s progress in the future.
