I thank all those
present for the second edition of the National Science Week 2013 being
organized by the Rajiv Gandhi Science Centre. A very special welcome to all the
young students present as the activity organized specially for them as we want
to sensitize them on the importance of Science and Technology in our everyday
life. An important aspect of the Science Week is to show the practical
importance of Science and Technology in various sectors of the Mauritian
economy. It is an opportunity to discover together the exhibition that has been
mounted by various stakeholders in the field of Science and Technology. A
series of interactive and eye catching science demonstrations was also been
scheduled to explain science concepts and their applications in our daily life,
in a fun manner. During the show,
audience involvement, observation and critical thinking were encouraged. I have
no doubt that they have all benefit from the exhibition and the sensitisation
talks and take the message ahead in their neighbourhood so that we ultimately
end up with an increased awareness and understanding among the whole community
on the important role that Science and Technology plays in our life and hence
aiming at a scientifically literate country. I thank all the organisations
which have collaborated to make today’s event a success.
