The Arunachal Pradesh Science Centre today witnessed the flag-off of the Mobile Science Exhibition (Lab-on-Wheels), an initiative aimed at taking interactive science learning directly to schools and communities. The programme is being organised under the aegis of the Arunachal Pradesh State Council for Science & Technology (APSCS&T) in collaboration with the National Science Centre, Guwahati, as part of the flagship outreach programme of the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), Kolkata.
The ceremony was graced by Dr. Tage Taki, Chairman, APSCS&T, acoompanied by Er. C. D. Mungyak, Director-cum-Member Secretary, APSCS&T and Shri Nabam Hina Sera, Block Education Officer, DDSE, ICR. Officials and staff from DBT-CoEBRSD, APSCS&T, and Science Centre, were also present.
The Mobile Science Exhibition often described as a “museum on wheels” is equipped with 20 interactive exhibits based on Everyday Machines. The mobile science exhibition aims to ignite curiosity towards science enabling learning of scientific principles through hands-on experiments. It also aims to Promote scientific culture and STEM career pathways and to complement school science curriculum with accessible science education.
The programme commenced with a warm introductory remark from Er. C. D. Mungyak, underscoring the critical role of experiential science education in cultivating informed, inquisitive minds. This was followed by a detailed briefing by Dr. Vivek Kumar, Curator, Arunachal Pradesh Science Centre, on the scope and agenda of the Mobile Science Exhibition.
In his address, Chairman Dr. Tage Taki emphasized that “curiosity is the spark of knowledge”, and highlighted that equipping students with the tools and mindset to explore can transform into a cradle for future innovators. Shri Nabam Hina Sera, Block Education Officer, reiterated the importance of balancing theoretical knowledge with practical, inquiry-based learning to better prepare students for real-world challenges.
Following the speeches, the dignitaries jointly cut the ribbon and flagged off the specially designed bus, marking the start of its educational journey.
Students from Govt. Secondary School, ESS Sector, Itanagar, accompanied by their teachers, actively participated in the event, witnessing firsthand the opening of this unique educational resource and interacted with the exhibits.
This Mobile Science Exhibition has been put into motion by the Arunachal Pradesh Science Centre, under the aegis of Arunachal Pradesh State Council for Science and Technology in collaboration with National Science Centre, Guwahati. Scheduled from 8th August till 17th September 2025, the exhibition will visit various schools of the Itanagar Capital Region, giving students a rare opportunity to engage with science outside their classrooms.
