NITTTR Bhopal organized various workshops and competitions throughout the week to commemorate this year’s National Science Day, including hands-on practice in the 3D Printing Lab and Robotics Lab, competitions such as quizzes, speech contests, and poster/model presentations.
These activities connected students with India’s rich knowledge tradition, the foundation of modern science and technology. Students shared their views on the contributions of ancient scientists to modern scientists. This year’s National Science Day was celebrated under the theme “Women in Science: Catalyzing Viksit Bharat.”
In his address, Dr. C.C. Tripathi, Director, NITTTR Bhopal, emphasized the importance of science and innovation. He said, “Our youth should become carriers of our scientific heritage and play the role of warriors in building a developed India. This journey from ancient science to artificial intelligence is not just a story of technological advancement, but a powerful example of the continuity of knowledge, the relevance of tradition, and the potential of innovation.”
On this occasion, the Institute’s Dean of Sciences, Prof. P.K. Purohit, said that India is rapidly progressing towards Digital India, semiconductor manufacturing, and AI innovation. If we combine our ancient scientific heritage with modern research and technology, India can write a new story of global technological leadership.
The ceremony concluded with Director Dr. C.C. Tripathi presenting awards to the winners of various competitions. The latest issues of the Institute’s official language magazines, “Sampark Sarita” and “Samvad Sarita,” were also released on this occasion. Dr. Ajay Shankar, Dr. Bashirullah Shaikh, Dr. Hussain Jivakhan, Dr. Tabassum Zafar, Dr. Amit Dubey, and Dr. Akash Gaikwad were present. The program was conducted by Dr. Soumi Done by Chatterjee.
