Itanagar, July 2, 2025
The Chairman of the Arunachal Pradesh State Council for Science and Technology (APSCS&T), Er. Tage Taki, visited the Arunachal Pradesh Science Centre in Itanagar today, accompanied by Director-cum-Member Secretary Shri C. D. Mungyak and Curator Dr. Vivek Kumar.
During the visit, Er. Taki conducted a comprehensive review of key sections within the Science Centre, including the Dino Park, Science Fun Gallery, Mirror Gallery, and Emerging Technologies Gallery. He emphasized the importance of regular maintenance and upgrades to ensure the Centre remains a vibrant hub for learning and curiosity among students and the public.
He also highlighted the need to elevate the Arunachal Pradesh Science Centre to Category I status, aligning its infrastructure and educational offerings with national standards to enhance its capacity to inspire and educate.
The Chairman inspected the Innovation Hub, expressing high appreciation for the grassroots innovations developed by young innovators and members. He engaged with Computer Science Engineering students from Rajiv Gandhi Government Polytechnic College, currently undergoing industrial internship training, encouraging them to leverage their skills for practical solutions.
Following this, Er. Taki visited the Digital Planetarium, acknowledging its potential as an immersive educational tool that can significantly foster scientific temper among students.
A discussion session was subsequently held with officials and staff, focusing on strategies to strengthen science popularization efforts across Arunachal Pradesh. Er. Taki underscored the importance of promoting entrepreneurial ventures rooted in innovation, especially those originating at the grassroots level. He emphasized the role of automation and technology-based solutions in benefiting local communities.
He also highlighted the significance of diversifying innovation into priority sectors such as sustainable product development, crop enhancement, and water supply management—areas where Science and Technology interventions can contribute to building a self-reliant Arunachal Pradesh and bolster regional development in the Northeastern region.
Concluding his visit, Er. Taki reiterated the crucial role of nurturing a scientific mindset among students and youth, inspiring the next generation to become problem solvers, innovators, and entrepreneurs who can shape a brighter future for Arunachal Pradesh.
