Celebrating National Science Day in India

Like every year for the past 18 years, the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA) took part in India’s National Science Day celebrations in late February, organising one of the largest Science Day events in the country at the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) near Pune.

Working models and projects produced by hundreds of students from various districts of the state were on display, alongside exhibits and demos from several research organisations, as well as a full array of exhibits and live demos on GMRT and astronomy.

The annual event provides an excellent opportunity to visit the GMRT Observatory, which is only open to the public on that occasion. Every year, the event attracts a footfall of over 20,000 visitors.

By NCRA

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