ENARADA, Mysore, May 6, 2014
In order to inspire youth towards science, the Central food technology research institute (CFTRI) organised a summer school programme for government high school students of Mysore district.
“A drift from careers in science, especially in the rural areas triggered this program. Generation of inquisitiveness and scientific curiosity was one of the main objective”, a release said.
Nineteen students from five government high schools participated in this unique initiative. Food and transportation were provided in order to reduce financial burden on the students.
After inaugurating the programme Prof. Ram Rajasekharan, Director, CSIR-CFTRI, urged the students to be fearless, cheerful, attentive and curious. He told them about how vast and dynamic the realm of science is and how innumerable people have and can contribute to its development.
The students were introduced to scientists from various disciplines, their laboratory endeavours and state of art instrumentation facilities. Hands on sessions enabled the students to feel closer to experimentation.
Motivational lectures aimed towards promoting science and its prospects were delivered by various scientists. The students visited all the departments in the institute and got a flavour of various aspects of food research.
They were given an educational kit comprising of a back pack and relevant stationaries.
