Three-day tech quest concludes in Gumla
Gumla: A three-day
Gumla Tech Quest
concluded on Sunday in Gumla district on the occasion of the
National Technology Day
, which is celebrated to commemorate the successful
Pokhran Nuclear Test
—Operation Shakti — on May 11 1998.Various programmes including a workshop was held at the district science centre (DSC) on the theme of 'use of technology, science, and innovation in education' as part of the programme, which was organised by the district administration along with the Jharkhand Education Project Council (JEPC) to sensitise students and public at large on significance of science and technology.
"The event began with a workshop for students of the CM School of Excellence, focusing on the use of technology, science, and innovation in education," said Dildar Singh, assistant nodal officer of the Gift of Education initiative run by the administration.The students were also introduced to robotics, 3D printing, and various scientific exhibits during the fest.
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