Ranchi: Chief minister Hemant Soren on Wednesday directed the department of higher and technical education to prepare plans to run mobile science exhibition buses across 24 districts of the state to encourage people, especially students, to develop an interest in science.
The department was also asked to design a roadmap to promote research, start-ups, innovation and technology-based learning in the state’s higher and technical institutions.
Chairing a meeting of the Jharkhand Council of Science, Technology, and Innovation (JCSTI), he stressed on linking science and innovation to solve real problems of Jharkhand. “Besides technology in the agricultural sector, mechanical innovations should be promoted so that agricultural work become more accessible, modern, and productive,” he said.
“Science City should be a centre of attraction for people of every age group. Special initiatives should be taken to arrange visits for children from govt schools to science cities and planetariums in cities across the country to generate curiosity and interest in innovation among them,” Hemant said, adding the govt plans to set up science cities along with planetariums in districts in addition to the existing Science City, Chrioundi.
He also held meetings with urban development, road construction, and tourism departments. Reviewing urban development projects in Ranchi, he stressed on strengthening the existing infrastructure, expansion of civic amenities, and progress of ‘Smart City’ projects. “Emphasis was also laid on steps to promote plantation and maintain environmental balance,” read a statement issued by the information and public relations department (IPRD).
Promoting Innovation in Agriculture
The chief minister emphasized that besides technology in agriculture, mechanical innovations should be encouraged to make farming more accessible, modern, and productive. This initiative aims to address real-world challenges faced by farmers in Jharkhand.
Science City as a Hub for All Ages
Hemant Soren noted that the Science City should attract people of all age groups. He proposed special arrangements for government school children to visit science cities and planetariums across the country to spark curiosity and interest in innovation. The government plans to establish new science cities and planetariums in districts, complementing the existing facility at Chrioundi.
Urban Development Review
In separate meetings with urban development, road construction, and tourism departments, the chief minister reviewed ongoing projects in Ranchi. He stressed the need to strengthen existing infrastructure, expand civic amenities, and accelerate Smart City initiatives. Environmental balance and plantation drives were also highlighted as priorities.
