Science Expo 2013 kicks off, focus on disaster management
1 Feb 2013 7:31 AM IST
For the first time, the National Science Centre, New Delhi has planned to showcase the latest research and development activities of different Indian scientific institutions in various fields. In order to popularise disaster management education and awareness, National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) will take part in this expo, along with 12 more premier organisations of the country.
During this exhibition period, NIDM will showcase disaster management scenarios through demonstration of physical models with particular reference to earthquake and buildings, live videos and display materials.
IEC materials developed by NIDM, especially for awareness and increasing knowledge of the students about disaster management will be distributed among the visitors.
The main IEC material developed includes leaflets for school safety planning, fire prevention, do’s and don’ts for common disasters, earthquake awareness, ludo game kit, wall and desk calendars showing major safety tips and so on.
Documentaries on disaster risk reduction will also be screened during the exhibition.
By participating in the event, NIDM plans to spread awareness and orient thousands of students regarding disaster management and thus capacitate them not only to face disastrous situations but also to help community.
In this expo, popular science lectures, interactive sessions on careers in the area of R&D, demonstration of instruments, gadgets and contests for students are going to be arranged. Around 25,000 students are expected to visit the expo.
During this exhibition period, NIDM will showcase disaster management scenarios through demonstration of physical models with particular reference to earthquake and buildings, live videos and display materials.
IEC materials developed by NIDM, especially for awareness and increasing knowledge of the students about disaster management will be distributed among the visitors.
The main IEC material developed includes leaflets for school safety planning, fire prevention, do’s and don’ts for common disasters, earthquake awareness, ludo game kit, wall and desk calendars showing major safety tips and so on.
Documentaries on disaster risk reduction will also be screened during the exhibition.
By participating in the event, NIDM plans to spread awareness and orient thousands of students regarding disaster management and thus capacitate them not only to face disastrous situations but also to help community.
In this expo, popular science lectures, interactive sessions on careers in the area of R&D, demonstration of instruments, gadgets and contests for students are going to be arranged. Around 25,000 students are expected to visit the expo.
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