National Science Day 2023

After a hiatus of two years, RRI opened its gates to students and general visitors for celebrating the National Science Day observed every year on February 28. This year, over a thousand visitors including about 800 school students around Bangalore enjoyed the Open Day.

30 science models and live demonstrations, a joint effort by the institute’s PhD and Post-Doctoral students with the support of scientific staff, specially enthralled the young visitors.

Adding colour to the day’s celebrations was the inauguration of RRI Archival Gallery at the hands of Dr. K. Kasturirangan, former chairman, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Addressing the school students, Dr. Kasturirangan shared stories of India’s space agency and highlighted ISRO’s contributions towards nation building in the past six decades.

On the occasion, S. Rajendra Kumar, Chief Post Master General, Karnataka, along with Dr. Kasturirangan and Prof. Tarun Souradeep, director, RRI, together released a special postal cover themed the 'National Science Day'.