A two-day workshop for Science teachers of Government schools commenced today at CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM), Jammu, in collaboration with the Bharti Airtel Foundation, under the flagship of the CSIR Jigyasa programme. In the workshop, 81 Science teachers drawn from districts Jammu, Samba, and Rajouri have got the opportunity to acquire knowledge of high-quality science and state-of-the-art facilities here. The workshop aims to provide Science teachers with hands-on training in research labs, guided by the expert scientists. This initiative aims to provide teachers with practical research experience to better inspire students in their schools.
On this occasion, Dr Zabeer Ahmed, Director, CSIR-IIIM, Jammu, encouraged the participants for their active participation in the workshop and to get themselves benefitted from such types of initiatives of IIIM under the CSIR Jigyasa Mission. Further, Dr Ahmed said that under the CSIR Jigyasa Mission, they are trying their utmost to disseminate and make the students, teachers, and others aware of the science and technology, which is very significant in this era to mitigate the sufferings and problems of the common masses.
Anil Bhat, Regional Head, Bharti Airtel Foundation, briefed about various kinds of activities and support being provided by the foundation for schools. Abdul Rahim, Chief Scientist & Head RMBD & IST, emphasized that Skill India Initiative is the special program that enables the teachers to upgrade their skills while they are teaching the students at school levels.
Earlier, Dr Asha Chaubey, Sr Principal Scientist/HoD, Fermentation and Microbial Biotechnology & Nodal Scientist, Jigyasa Programme, began the workshop with technical lectures and practical sessions. During the event various heads of the divisions, scientists and others were also present.