DBHSS students mesmerise visitors with presentations

KOHIMA — Students of Don Bosco Higher Secondary School (DBHSS) in Kohima on Saturday mesmerised visitors with their adroit project presentations during the annual Science and Arts exhibition held at the school campus on the theme “Viksit Bharat (Developed India).”

The projects presented by the students included models ranging from the Harappan culture, forts and historical monuments to modern-day cities. They also showcased environmental protection efforts, planetary movements, the earth’s revolution around the moon, various scientific concepts, mini holograms, trains, automatic street lights, water purifiers, hydraulic robotic arms, cyborgs, hydraulic bridges and trains, architecture, terrace cultivation, Indian Parliament, handicrafts, tools, traditional attires, indigenous food etc.

Attending the event, Zeneikhonuo Vimero, joint secretary and ex-officio director of Science and Technology department, stated that India is projected to be developed by 2047, marking 100 years of its independence. She challenged the students to consider their vision for the state and country 20 years from now.

Discussing on the concept of Viksit Bharat, she noted that India is considered as one of the world’s most prominent countries with over two million students including those from DBHSS. She, therefore, stated that the government is making ambitious plans to transform India into a global manufacturing hub, thereby creating meaningful employment opportunities.

She insisted that education must focus on teaching rational thinking and should be more experimental, integrated, inquiry-driven, discovery-oriented, discussion-based, holistic and enjoyable. It should encompass basic arts, crafts, games, culture, and values in addition to science and mathematics, Vimero added.

She urged the students not to let their efforts culminate with the day’s show but to delve deeper, validate their work through research and upgrade it with their talents.

Recalling the words of Neil Armstrong, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind” when he landed on the moon, Rev. Fr. PJ Varghese SDB, said that though their presentations might seemingly be small steps today could evolved into monumental achievements tomorrow.

Catherine Rembisha, a teacher, explained that the theme “Viksit Bharat” represents the government’s vision to transform the country into a developed entity by its 100th Independence Day in 2047.

She apprised that the exhibition was to showcase the beauty of innovation and creativity of their students. She added that through such events, they encouraged curiosity and creativity, develop problem-solving skills, foster critical thinking, promote learning and collaboration and inspire future innovators and artists.