Youth Talent Shines as NCERT Teams Up with JKSCERT for 51st RSBVP

JAMMU, AUGUST 31: The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Divisional Office Jammu, hosted the 51st Rajya Stariya Bal Vaigyanik Pradarshani (RSBVP) here today.

Sponsored by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), New Delhi, the event was inaugurated by Prof. (Dr.) Sindhu Kapoor, Joint Director JKSCERT, Jammu, alongside NCERT representatives, Dr. Jubilee Padmanabhan and Dr.Sudesh Kumar, both Associate Professors and eminent educationists.

The event began with the traditional lighting of the lamp, symbolizing the dispelling of darkness and the invocation of knowledge and wisdom, followed by a Saraswati Vandana presented by the students of GHSS Muthi.
Arti Gupta, Assistant Professor, delivered an inspiring welcome address that set a positive tone for the event.
Ashwani Kumar Khajuria, Associate Professor at GCW Kathua, delivered a lecture on “Millets for Health and Sustainable Planet,” aligning with the exhibition’s theme and highlighting the role of science in global challenges.

This was followed by the exhibition of various projects by the participating students, which were evaluated by a panel of experts, including Raj Kumar Chadha, Coordinator at the Directorate of Samagra Siksha, Dr.Jagjeet Singh, Associate Professor at GDC Udhampur, Dr.Rawan Kumar, Associate Professor at GCW Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, and Dr.Jyoti Malhotra, Senior Lecturer at the Directorate of School Education, Jammu.

Pertinently, the event followed a rigorous selection process starting in July this year, with 1400 models showcased across 98 zones in Jammu Division. Out of these, 500 advanced to the district level, and 50 were selected for today’s exhibition. The top 15 models will represent the region at the national level.

The exhibition, themed “Science and Technology for Society,” featured diverse projects, from innovative experiments to theoretical research. In her opening remarks, Prof. (Dr.) Sindhu Kapoor praised the efforts of students and educators, emphasizing SCERT’s commitment to fostering scientific passion and innovation.

Prof. (Dr.) Parikshat Singh Manhas, Director JKSCERT graced the occasion as the Chief Guest at the valedictory function. He praised the students for their remarkable creativity and encouraged them to keep pushing the boundaries of scientific knowledge. He also expressed deep appreciation for the teachers, acknowledging their pivotal role in the event’s success and inspiring everyone present with his visionary leadership.

The event was compared by Manisha Chun, whose skilled delivery maintained audience engagement throughout the day. With the assistance of Senior Academic Officer Dr. Rohini Sharma, whose precise coordination ensured smooth execution, the event achieved a professional and successful outcome.
Event coordinator Monika Dogra while presenting the vote of thanks expressed gratitude to participants, teachers, and organizers for their dedication, ensuring the RSBVP’s success.

The event concluded with certificates of participation for students, appreciation certificates for faculty members, and mementos and medals for outstanding contributors, recognizing their exceptional achievements.