- National Science Day celebrated at Sona Devi University
- Vice-Chancellor Dr. Braj Mohan Pat Pingua urges students to plan for the future with scientific thinking
- Students showcased several models
Sona Devi University hosted the National Science Day today at the Vivekananda Auditorium, Ghatsila campus. The event was organized under the theme “Science and Technology for a Sustainable Future”, where students from the School of Engineering and Technology, School of Pharmacy, and School of Agricultural Sciences presented their respective models. They conceptualized a model of a pond demonstrating scientific thinking and innovation.
Student Kritika explained that this pond could be used for sustainable development in agriculture, contribute to pharmacy, and showcase models related to future science and technology innovations.
Kritika, from the School of Agricultural Sciences, described the students’ project titled “Vigyan Jal Vatika”, a model pond incorporating a wastewater treatment plant. The project demonstrated water conservation, wastewater treatment, irrigation for agriculture, and aquatic biodiversity.
Students from the SDU School of Science and Technology explained through a PowerPoint presentation how their water filtration system works, removing waste and impurities from the pond. They also highlighted its robotic technology.
Biotechnology student Supriti Ghosh explained how this pond could be useful in the field of biotechnology. She discussed algae cultivation and aquaculture, the production of bio-fertilizers and organic waste, and emphasized that this initiative promotes green technology and water conservation.
Through presentations, students from the SDU School of Pharmacy demonstrated how microalgae could be extracted from the pond and used to create health products.
Registrar Dr. Nit Nayna encouraged the students, stating that science fosters scientific thinking, and urged them to work in the direction of scientific innovation.
Vice-Chancellor Dr. Braj Mohan Pat Pingua highlighted the objectives of celebrating National Science Day, stating that scientific discoveries have significantly reduced mining and industrial accidents. The Vice-Chancellor suggested that students develop sensors to measure the Air Quality Index and encouraged interdisciplinary work, advising them to plan for the future while working with scientific thinking.
