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Title :

Science on Wheels Mobile Exhibition Bus Reaching the Rural Students and Remote Locations of Andhra Pradesh

Area of research :

Other Areas

Focus area :

Innovation and Promotion of Science

Principal Investigator :

Dr. Vnv Reddy, Rural Agricultural Development Society, Andhra Pradesh (515581)

Timeline Start Year :

2024

Timeline End Year :

2025

Contact info :

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Executive Summary :

The Government of India is encouraging the organization of a Science on Wheels Mobile Exhibition Bus to reach rural students and farmers to emphasize the importance of science and technology. The bus will take the initiative to rural areas, aiming to improve the quality of life and raise awareness about issues like climate change, biodiversity, and ecological challenges. The initiative will also take the bus to approximately 2000 schools, including around 10 schools each, to provide comprehensive coverage for science promotion. The project aims to promote active learning about science and technology trends, encourage people to live with nature, and promote sustainable development. The government's Science and Technology Policy aims to advance science and technology, make it possible for society to participate fully in its development, and integrate science and technology into all areas of national and local activity.

The third phase proposal aims to increase science awareness in some of the unexplored areas of Rajasthan. Rads is working on structured projects such as science exhibition meas, science tours for rural students, and science on wheels mobile exhibition. The project will cover areas like Nelre, Prakasham, Yasr Kadap, Anantapur, and Chittoor.

Co-PI:

Prof. Vasantha Kavitha, Annamacharya Institute Of Technology And Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka (560080)

Total Budget (INR):

39,74,000

Organizations involved