Port Blair, Nov. 30: The birth anniversary of Sir J C Bose, a great Indian Scientist was celebrated by the Science Centre in its auditorium today.  On the occasion, life history & achievements made by Sir J C Bose was narrated to the participating students. An ‘Open House Quiz’ competition was organized for the school students in which  Mishba Shabbir of Sagaritara School, Prem Nagar, R. Raj Kumar of Ananda Marga Middle School , Junglighat , Naaz Hussian of Govt. Girls Sr. Sec. School & Kumar S. Vasanth Kumar of Govt. Model. Sr. Sec. School were adjudged as first, second, third & consolation prize winners respectively.

As part of the celebration, a valedictory function was organized in the auditorium of Science Centre in which Dr. Lal Ji Singh, Joint Director & Head, Botanical Survey of India was the chief guest on the occasion. The chief guest distributed the trophy & certificate to the winners of the various events conducted during celebration of Preservation of Ozone Layer Day on 16th September, Birth Anniversary of Dr. Salim Ali on 12th November 2022 and the winners of today event.

In his address, the chief guest lauded the efforts of Science Centre for organizing various scientific programmes for the students and also interacted & motivated the participating students. Shri Shajan Thomas, Curator, Science Centre welcomed the gathering.