N. Shivaprakash, Deputy Project Coordinator, Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan inaugurated the workshop.
Speaking on the occasion he said the present teaching method is taking the students away from the field of science. He said a very small of number students is interested in research in the science, despite the fact that government is ready to spend a huge amount for this field.
He lamented that those who are interested in science too turning away from research and confining themselves only to get higher education either in the field of medical or in engineering.
He said students should be exposed to science with a lot of exposure to practical applications. Curiosity and innovativeness are the main characters to become the scientists, he said.
Dr N Ismail, Principal of Badriya College said one cannot sideline the arts and literature while going behind the science and technology. Balance between arts and science can contribute for good society, he pointed out.
Shreekara Prabhu, President, BJP City Unit, said that the tradition of 'Guru-Shishya Parampare' in India was high esteemed concept. Any advancement in science, arts or any field depends on this concept, he opined.
Abdul Azeez Darimi, Mudarris of Puttur Kallega said that education should help the students to stimulating their hidden talent.
On the occasion, NV Pramod and CS Bhargava, students Ramakrishna High School, Puttur participated in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) held in Los Angeles for their innovation of eco-friendly and non-toxic ink from natural sources, were felicitated.
Mohammed Beary, presided over the function.
The resource persons such as Dr Harish Bhat, Scientist, IISc, Bangalore, Anna Murugan, Co-Ordinator, IRIS, B Basheer, MD of Mangalore Marketing were present.
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