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| DIET, Leh organizes a day-long Science Exhibition | | and Idea Competition under RMSA |
Leh,March 24 (Scoop News)- With an aim at developing skill, knowledge and temperament towards science a day-long Science Exhibition and Idea Competition under Rashtriya Madkyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) was organized by DIET, Leh today in their premise. More than 400 students of around 80 schools; 77 government schools from all parts of the district excluding Nubra and Durbuk and 3 private schools affiliated to J&K Board of Secondary Education from Leh participated in the exhibition. Deputy Commissioner Leh Saugat Biswas was the chief guest of the occasion.
Biswas appreciating all the models prepared by the students themselves studying in far-flung areas of Ladakh and in difficult conditions termed their effort as enthusiastic. Despite many distractions especially for students DC Leh said that the participation itself in a science exhibition is a great step and it is the duty of the teachers to help foster scientific temperament among students. Looking at the natural caring mind-set of the people of Ladakh towards wildlife and nature it is an encouraging nature where the teachers can help the students to carry their mind forward in doing good for nature. DC Leh also encouraged for conducting more such science related works which would then carve ways for students to participate at platforms out of Ladakh. Biswas appreciated Principal Konchok Angmo and staff of DIET Leh for organizing such an important science exhibition on such a large scale.
The students from each school in groups gave presentation of the their innovative science models made on various themes like ethnic food of Ladakh; causes, consequences and solution of climate change; biodiversity; optimum utilization of hot springs in Ladakh; artificial glacier; solution for sanitation problems and water crisis; alternative sources of energy (Green energy) and others to the judges while inspecting their counters along with principal DIET Konchok Wangmo who appreciated and motivated the students with applauds for their effort, knowledge and confidence.
Judges for the exhibition Dr. Tsering Stobdan and Dr. Dorjey Angchuk scientists of DIHAR Leh; and Ishey Namgyal Sr. Lecturer (DIET) Leh and Rinchen Namgyal Lecturer (DIET) Leh after judging the entire exhibition declared the top-5 schools in High Category namely Government High School Achinathang, Chuchot-Yokma, Chumathang, Housing Colony and Shara while Govt M/S Shang, Lehdo, Khachey-thang, Domkhar Barma and Chemdey as top five schools in middle category and prizes were given away by Dr Tsering Stobdan, Dr. Dorjey Angchuk and Principal DIET Leh Konchok Angmo.
Dr Tsering Stobdan also speaking on the occasion expressed his happiness on the new and innovative ideas used for the exhibition and encouraged the students to work towards such ideas in future too.
Earlier, on-spot quiz competition was also organised by the Snow Leopard Conservancy where they distributed prizes for winners of the competition.
Deputy Chief Education Officer and other officers of education department were also present on the occasion.
At the end vote of thanks was delivered by Principal DIET Leh Konchok Angmo.
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