Science Outreach Programme- to commemorate the 125th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee

“Legacy of Scientific and Educational Visionaries: A Tribute to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee”

The Education Technology Unit, JNCASR, conducted a Science Outreach Programme on 21^st August 2025 to commemorate the 125th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee. Around 40 students and 4 coordinators from Assam, participated in the event under the Assam Science Technology and Environment Council (ASTEC) initiative “Mukhya Mantrir Bigyan Pratibha Sandhan – Bigyan Darshan.” The programme was facilitated in collaboration with the Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology (KSCST), Bengaluru.

A special lecture was presented by Mr. A. N. Jayachandra, Coordinator (Special Projects), JNCASR about the life and legacy of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, highlighting his contributions to education, science, and national unity. The students were actively engaged in Q&A session with the speaker.

The programme concluded with guided visits to research laboratories at JNCASR, providing students with an opportunity to interact with scientists and learn about ongoing research activities. This outreach initiative successfully fulfilled the objectives of the commemorative campaign by fostering awareness about Dr. Mookerjee’s contributions and inspiring scientific curiosity among young minds.