Science min dedicates to nation first-of-its-kind ‘eco-educational hub’ in Lucknow
Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated the 'Prakriti Gyan Dham' eco-educational hub at the CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute in Lucknow. The facility aims to bridge the gap between scientific research and public outreach by showcasing India's botanical heritage.
Why it matters
It promotes public engagement with scientific institutions and biodiversity conservation, encouraging a more integrated approach to environmental education.
NEW DELHI: Science and technology minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday dedicated to the nation the first-of-its-kind CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (CSIR-NBRI) ‘eco-educational hub’ ‘Prakriti Gyan Dham’ at Maharishi Parashar Bioresource Centre (MPBC) in Lucknow.Calling for taking the work of scientific institutions closer to society, Jitendra Singh said the outreach of scientific institutions should go beyond laboratories and institutional campuses, with greater use of digital and social media platforms to showcase successful technologies and initiatives so that farmers, entrepreneurs, students, industry and other stakeholders are able to access scientific solutions and opportunities for livelihood generation. He also called for greater integration of similar and complementary projects across departments and ministries, enabling institutions to work together and maximise the societal impact of scientific research and innovation.The Eco-Educational Hub represents a convergence of scientific research, environmental education, biodiversity conservation, botanical heritage and cultural interpretation.
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