IMPHAL, Jan 29: The Manipur Science & Technology Council (MASTEC) is organising a residential type Contact Programme for talented SC & ST girl students of Manipur during March 1 to 10, 2011 at Imphal.
A statement issued in this regard by the executive director, Th. Surendranath, said that the programme is supported by DST. Govt. of India. The programme is designed to expose the young bright girl students to the excitement of science. It includes visit to laboratories, face to face with scientists, science elocution, popular science lecture, field visits, hands on project etc.. Interested School Head Masters may submit nominations of 4 best SC /ST girl students reading in Class IX along with one guide teacher on or before February, 19, 2011. Total number of participants including guide teachers is restricted to 30 only, further informed the statement.
It further asserted that selection of school participants will be made on first come first served basis till seats last. The Council will arrange accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner etc. for the participants during the programme.
Further details can be had from the office of the MASTEC, added the release.
