Summary
In a vibrant celebration of Children's Day on November 14, 2023, Birla Industrial & Technological Museum (BITM), Kolkata, under the aegis of the National Council of Science Museums, Ministry of Culture, Government of India, brought forth a day filled with engaging activities.
Simultaneously, BITM honoured the 132nd Birth Anniversary of Professor Birbal Sahni, the pioneer of palaeobotanical research in India.
In a vibrant celebration of Children's Day on November 14, 2023, Birla Industrial & Technological Museum (BITM), Kolkata, under the aegis of the National Council of Science Museums, Ministry of Culture, Government of India, brought forth a day filled with engaging activities. The festivities included the release of gas balloons adorned with environmentally friendly slogans, a captivating nature trail, a street drama performed by underprivileged children, an open-air science show, a visual quiz focusing on birds, and a screening of films selected for the Goethe-Institut Science Film Festival.
Gas balloons were released. Birla Industrial & Technological Museum, Kolkata.
The garlanding of the bust of Prof Birbal Sahni on his 132nd birth anniversary. Birla Industrial & Technological Museum, Kolkata.
A top angle view of the BITM lawn. Birla Industrial & Technological Museum, Kolkata.
A captivating nature trail was organised. Birla Industrial & Technological Museum, Kolkata.
A street drama was performed by underprivileged children. Birla Industrial & Technological Museum, Kolkata.
An open-air science show was organised. Birla Industrial & Technological Museum, Kolkata.
A visual quiz focusing on birds was organised. Birla Industrial & Technological Museum, Kolkata.
A screening of films selected for the Goethe-Institut Science Film Festival was held. Birla Industrial & Technological Museum, Kolkata.
Simultaneously, BITM honoured the 132nd Birth Anniversary of Professor Birbal Sahni, the pioneer of palaeobotanical research in India. The day saw the reverential garlanding of the scientist's bust within the museum premises. A commendable turnout of over 1300 students from notable institutions such as Army Public School, Kolkata, Calcutta Diocesan St. Saviour's School, St. Xavier's College, Jharkhand, Rajdanga Vidyapith, Zenith Institute, K. M. Primary School and the NGO Endeavour (Prochesta) actively participated in the event, enriching the day-long celebration with enthusiasm and curiosity.
Last updated on 15 Nov 2023
