Five-day science exhibition begins at Agriculture college in Shivamogga

Anvesanotsava 2025, the five-day national science exhibition organised by Keladi Shivappa Nayaka University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences began on the university college campus in Shivamogga on Monday.

The exhibition attracts schoolchildren, as it includes participation of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum (VITM), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Institute for Plasma Research, Aryabhata Mobile Planetarium, Karnataka State Scientific Research Council, among other agencies.

The Institute for Plasma Research in Gujarat has exhibited its devices, which include a plasma fusion device (Tokamak), a high frequency plasma device used to treat skin. Aryabhata Mobile Planetarium gives special experience to participants. The DRDO has exhibited the models of radars it has developed and a documentary about its anti-satellite missile test. Two buses from the Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum carry the models on science concepts.

Karnataka State Scientific Research Council president Hulikal Nataraj, who inaugurated the exhibition, said that it would help inculcate scientific temperament among children. “We should ensure people remain curious about scientific developments and innovations. The curiosity will drive towards new inventions. The exhibition is a good attempt in this regard,” he stated.

He also appreciated the participation of reputed institutions in the exhibition.

Deputy Conservator of Forests, Shivamogga, G.R. Ajjaiah opined that the science exhibitions would help create interest in scientific innovations among young minds. Such events were essential for the nation to become a developed country by 2047.

R.C. Jagadeesha, Vice-Chancellor of the university, and others were present. The university has invited schoolchildren to visit the exhibition. The organisers are expecting a turnout of over 5,000 students every day.