9th Foundation Day of the Regional Science Center, Dehradun
9th Foundation Day of the Regional Science Center, Dehradun located in the Uttarakhand State Council of Science and Technology (UCOST) Vigayn Dham, Jhajra campus was celebrated on 4th Feb, 2024. At the beginning of the program, the Chief Guest Shri. Nitesh Jha, IAS, Secretary, Department of Information Technology, Suraj and Science and Technology planted a tree in the Regional Science Center campus under the slogan “Maa Ke Naam”. After this, he inspected the construction site of the country’s 5th Science City, which was being built in Dehradun, and observed the ongoing work there. He visited UCOST and Regional Science Center and reviewed the activities and plans of the council. In his address, he said that the country’s 5th Science City being built in Vigyan Dham Dehradun will prove to be a milestone for the state. Along with this, he told that soon children will be introduced to the latest laboratory techniques through Labs on Wheels in all the 95 development blocks of the state.
On this occasion, Director General of UCOST Prof. In his welcome address, Durgesh Pant gave detailed information about all the activities of UCOST and Regional Science Center. Senior officer from Finance Services, Dr. Tanjim Ali said that in today’s era, teachers have an important role in the practical training of children. Dr. Ali described children as the foundation of India’s future. On this occasion, the annual report, calendar and Silkyara book of the Regional Science Center were also released. During the discussion session, senior scientists and students from various institutions who came on this occasion expressed their views.
The program concluded with the vote of thanks by Joint Director UCOST Dr. D. P. Uniyal. He thanked all the organizers and guests for making the program a success. The program was conducted by Dr. Piyush Joshi, In-charge Regional Science Center. On this occasion, officers and employees of the Council including students of CIMS, Tulaj Institute, BFIT, Devbhoomi University, Uttaranchal University and other educational institutions were present.