Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 5: Vigyan Parishad (J&K), a State Chapter of Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA), organized one day State Level Camp and prize distribution ceremony of Vidhyarthi Vigyan Manthan (VVM) 2022-23 for the students of Class VI to XI at CSIR-IIIM Jammu, here today.
Twelve top students were selected through rigorous procedure from 99 students, who were initially shortlisted from more than 1000 registered students at the preliminary stage, for their onward participation in National Level Talent Search Camp.
The programme was conducted by Vigyan Parishad J&K team, comprising of Prof Rajni Kant (President), Prof Pawanesh Abrol (Vice President), Dr Parveen Kumar Lehana (Vice President), Samir Vohra (Org Secretary), Dr Dhiraj Vyas (Secretary), Er Deepak Byotra (Jt Secretary), Pankaj Gupta (Treasurer), Tinny Sawhney (State VVM Coordinator), Vikas Langer, Ajay Verma, Dr Uday Pratap Singh, Social Media Incharge, Rakesh Chobber, Academic Coordinator of VVM, and Vijay Sharma, Hon Secretary IETE, Jammu sub centre.
The programme was presided over by President Vigyan Parishad J&K, Prof Rajni Kant, who apprised the audience about the National Level Competitive Examinations which are available for those students who are willing to take up Science as a career. He also conveyed that the VVM examination has, in order to felicitate young budding scientists, continued with a practice of awarding students for their first, second and third rank with a cash prize of Rs 5000, Rs 3000 and Rs 2000 respectively, for each class, along- with mementos and certificates.
An exposition of various National funding agencies was also made and the students were apprised of the opportunities these agencies offer to the young budding scientists.
Dr Brajesh Pandey National Controller Examination VVM, during his interaction with the audience, informed about the working principle of VVM at National Level and motivated the participating students to work hard for the development of the Nation and for its self- reliance.
Dr Dhiraj Vyas, Sr Principal Scientist CSIR-IIIM conveyed the message of Dr D S Reddy, Director CSIR-IIIM for the programme highlighting the value of Science in our lives and encouraging the students to do science for the betterment of this Nation.
Jyoti Sharma conducted proceedings of the event and Samir Vohra, Organising Secretary VIBHA J&K, presented the formal vote of thanks. The function was witnessed by the participating students, their parents, teacher coordinators/evaluators, along with the well learned gathering.