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Dr. Prasana Kumar Sahoo
Assistant Director
About the Department
Edward Teller “The science of today is the technology of tomorrow.” If this is true, then our budding scientists should be provided with ample opportunity of experimenting in science in classrooms, labs, homes etc. for a better technological tomorrow. In addition to this, keeping in view the inculcation of scientific attitude, scientific bent of mind, problem solving ability and so on, the Government of India has launched “Popularization of Science and Technology Programme” for the students of our country. Incorporating this supposition the State Government is generous enough to provide budget for organization of different activities under PSTP. In pursuance of the focus on connecting school based knowledge to life outside the school and making learning of Science Mathematics a joyful and meaningful activity, to bring focus on innovation and use of technology, the Ministry of Human Resource Development has set up the Rashtriya Avishkar Abhiyan (RAA)- a convergent framework that aims at nurturing a spirit of inquiry and creativity, love for Science and Mathematics and effective use of technology amongst children and encourage those who show an inclination and talent for these subjects to be encouraged and supported to heights of academic excellence and research. Accordingly, the Science and Mathematics Department of this Directorate plans various activities with the following objectives…
Vision and Objectives
While emphasising the primacy of the schools and classroom transactions, the RAA aims to leverage the potential for science, mathematics and technology learning in non-classroom settings. Beyond the four walls of a classroom, opportunities for science, mathematics and technology learning abound. Accordingly, the ‘Rashtriya Avishkar Abhiyan (RAA)” is planned to provide nourishing and nurturing support to and a platform for schools in a dual track approach to make Science, Mathematics and Technology exciting to children and encourage them to have an enduring interest both inside classroom and outside classroom activities.
- To popularize science and technology among the school students of our State.
- To inculcate scientific bent of mind, attitude, aptitude, curiosity and creativity
- To create awareness about environmental issues and concerns
- To encourage students for more innovation, discovery and invention
- To appreciate the role of science and mathematics in meeting the challenges of life
- To motivate the students to pursue careers in science and mathematics, etc.
Areas of Work
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Organization of Science and Math Mela -
Monitoring the Activities of RAA -
Preparation and Review of Math Kit & Science Kit -
Observation of Important Days on Science and Mathematics -
Organization of debate, quiz, poster competition on Science and Math
Programmes and Activities
Prime Activities during 2023-24
Different innovative activities of this Department are organized successfully in collaboration with the Regional Science Centre, Bhubaneswar and other educational institutions as per the guidelines of NCERT, New Delhi and National Council of Science Museum, Ministry of Culture, Government of India. With the fund provision of Government of Odisha under the head ‘Popularization of Science and Technology Programme’, and catalytic grant of NCERT, New Delhi, following activities were undertaken by the Science and Mathematics Department for the session 2024-25.
- District Science Supervisors’ Conference
- Science Drama at the State level
- Science Seminar at the State level
- Science Quiz from block level to State level
- Science Exhibitions from block level to State level
- Exposure visit of District Science Supervisor Junior Science and Mathematics Olympiad (JSMO)
- Celebration of National Mathematics Day
- Celebration of National Science Day
- Publication of Bigyan Patrika
Science, Technology and Innovation have emerged as the major drivers of national development globally. India, with its near universalisation of access in school education and expanding Higher Education and Scientific institutions both under the government and private sectors, wants to give a direction to drive future innovations by encouraging children in exploration, discovery and innovation to support a climate of innovation by teachers and students at school level.
