Nagpur, 26 July (HS): The five-day ‘One Day As a

Scientist’ programme, organised by CSIR-National Environmental Engineering

Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI), Nagpur, under the CSIR Jigyasa project, concluded on July

25, 2025.

Aligned with the Prime Minister’s vision to nurture a scientific temper among young people, the event provided 590 students from

Maharashtra, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh with a unique

opportunity to step into the role of a scientist for a day.

Held from July 21–25, the programme included

laboratory visits, interactive sessions with scientists, and hands-on

experiments in water and soil analysis, chemistry, and physics. Students

explored environmental challenges and sustainable solutions through practical

demonstrations and engaging activities.

The initiative successfully ignited curiosity,

critical thinking, and interest in science and technology among students,

motivating them to consider careers in research and development. The event

witnessed the active involvement of students from rural and urban areas, including

Zilla Parishad Schools, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, Kendriya Vidyalayas,

Public and Private Schools, ensuring inclusive participation. Scientists and

mentors at CSIR-NEERI guided students with live demonstrations, further

deepening their understanding of environmental issues.

The programme concluded with an interactive feedback

session, where students shared their experiences and expressed an enthusiasm

for pursuing environmental science and engineering as a career path.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar