DR APJ ABDUL KALAM INAUGURATED THE CHILDREN SCIENCE CONGRESS AT BHUBANESWAR

DR APJ ABDUL KALAM INAUGURATED THE CHILDREN SCIENCE CONGRESS AT BHUBANESWAR 4/01/2012
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Renowned Scientist and Former President of India Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam inaugurated the Children’s Science Congress today held at KIIT University campus on the 99th edition of Indian Science Congress (ISC).


On this occasion Dr. Kalam appealed to the school children participating in the ISC to work to make their home free from corruption and to be unique and work in the field of science and technology.


Replying to a question on how he managed to balance science and politics when he was the President of India, Kalam said “Science needs lots of money and money comes from politicians.”


During his interaction with the students Dr. Kalam also faced some difficult questions like why India spends so much on missiles and other defence programmes while so many people sleep on empty stomachs.
Avoiding any direct answer to this question Dr. Kalam replied, “I personally feel science is for people who have the capacity to do that, and you can select science or humanities.”


It is noteworthy to mention that the Children’s Science Congress is organized to provide an unique opportunity to children to use their scientific temperament and knowledge and to quench their thirst for creativity by conducting scientific experiments. It generally comprises of a three days event which encourages children to visualize science and stimulates their scientific temperament.


The former President hoped the coming generation will have great aim in life, acquire knowledge continuously, work hard and be the captain of all problems.

He also advised the young students to make great books, great human beings and great teachers as their true friends.

Dr. Kalam said imagination is the beginning of creation and young students should imagine what they desire. He said knowledge of science can give one better eyes and solve sea of problems.

Dr. Prasanna Kumar Patsani, Professor Geetha Bali, Vice Chancellor of the Karnataka State Women’s University, Bijapur, Science and Technology and Earth Science Minister Ashwani Kumar were present in the occasion.


About 20,000 children from different parts of the country have been participating in the Children's Science Congress that will continue till Friday.

SIDDHARTHA SHANKAR MISHRA,
BUREAU CHIEF, THESE DAYS,
ODISHA