Science min dedicates to nation first-of-its-kind ‘eco-educational hub’ in Lucknow
Union science minister Jitendra Singh launched the CSIR-NBRI eco-educational hub in Lucknow, a dynamic facility focusing on environmental education and the conservation of biodiversity. The hub includes an enlightening heritage trail that highlights India's botanical heritage and a specialised Bamboosteum that showcases various uses of bamboo. Moreover, attendees witnessed the introduction of a…
Science and technology minister Jitendra Singh dedicated the first-of-its-kind CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (CSIR-NBRI) 'eco-educational hub' 'Prakriti Gyan Dham' in Lucknow on Saturday. The minister emphasized the importance of taking scientific institutions closer to society, highlighting the need for greater outreach beyond laboratories and campuses through digital and social media platforms.
Singh also advocated for the integration of similar projects across departments and ministries to maximize the societal impact of scientific research and innovation. The Eco-Educational Hub, a living repository of India’s botanical and cultural legacy, features an interpretative heritage trail, the Indian Heritage Garden showcasing historic trees, and the Bamboosteum displaying 43 indigenous and exotic bamboo species.
The hub's innovative technologies and products were also showcased, including an herbal formulation for male reproductive health developed in collaboration with Himalaya.
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