TS SCERT Science Maths Environment Exhibition Themes District and State Level Schedule Dates

Objectives of the JNNSMEE

1. to provide a forum for children to pursue their natural curiosity and inventiveness to quench their thirst for creativity;
2. to make children feel that science is all around us and we can gain knowledge as well as solve many problems also by relating the learning process to the physical and social environment;
3. to lay emphasis on the development of science and technology as a major instrument for achieving goals of self-reliance and socio-economic and socio-ecological development;
4. to highlight the role of science and technology for producing good quality and environmental friendly materials for the use of society;
5. to encourage children to visualise future of the nation and help them become sensitive and responsible citizens;
6. to analyse how science has developed and is affected by many diverse individuals, cultures, societies and environment;
7. to develop critical thinking about global issues to maintain healthy and sustainable societies in today’s environment;
8. to apply mathematics and information technology to visualise and solve problems pertaining to everyday life etc.;
9. to appreciate the role of science in meeting the challenges of life such as climate change, opening new avenues in the area of agriculture, fertiliser, food processing, biotechnology, green energy, disaster management, information and communication technology, astronomy, transport, games and sports etc.; and
10. to create awareness about environmental issues and concerns and inspiring children to devise innovative ideas towards their mitigation.
11. The organisation of these exhibitions envisages that children and teachers would try to analyse all aspects of human endeavor with a view to identify where and how the new researches and developments in science and technology can bring and sustain progress of society leading to improvement for the challenges of life. The organisation of science, mathematics and environment exhibitions also provide opportunities to all participating students, teachers and visitors to get acquainted with different kind of equipment, devices and techniques. This exercise enables the students and teachers to generate scientific ideas for addressing various problems of the society and environment.

Right from its inception, each exhibition has focused on a specific theme. An account of themes of different exhibitions since 1979 is given in Table – 1. In order to facilitate the preparation of exhibits and models for display and the organisation of state level exhibitions, a set of sub-themes is also provided. NCERT has also been providing printed Guidelines for the Preparation of Exhibits and Models, and for Organising Exhibitions to all states/UTs and other educational organistaions. The importance of each sub-theme in the context of the main theme and a number of suggestive ideas for development of exhibits are also given in these Guidelines. 

During the exhibition, the participating students and teachers not only display their scientific talents through their models and exhibits, but also get an opportunity to listen to some of the eminent scientists and scholars of the region in which the exhibition is organised. Additionally, they would be able to interact with one another and share their views and, in the process, also share the diverse cultures of our country