Science Express – Biodiversity Special (SEBS), a mobile exhibition mounted on a specially designed 16 coach A/C train will reach Chennai Central railway station on July 27, 2013. It will be stationed here till July 30, 2013.
Flagged off from Delhi-Safdarjung station on April 9, 2013, the train travelling across India. During the current phase of April to October, the train will travel to 62 locations.
The state-of-the-art exhibition aboard the SEBS aims to create awareness on biodiversity of India, climate change and similar issues among various sections of the society, especially the students.
Of the 16 coaches, 8 are supported by the Ministry of Environment & Forests of the Govt. of India. These coaches are dedicated to showcasing the myriad biodiversity spread across the bio-geographical zones of India.
In rest of the rake, one coach has an exhibition on Climate Change, Biodiversity & Water, supported by HSBC. Exhibition on Green Technologies supported by UL India and exhibits on Climate Change supported by Swiss Embassy are put up in a coach.
Another coach presents an exhibition on Energy Conservation, supported by PCRA. In one coach, a Kids Zone has been created for kids to indulge in fun-filled activities, games and puzzles in science, mathematics and environment.
Further, the popular VASCSC Joy of Science (JOS) lab, supported by Indus Towers, is put up in a dedicated coach. In this hands-on lab, students can perform various experiments and activities to understand concepts in environment, science and mathematics in an interesting manner.
The exhibition is open to all and there is no entry fee. Entry to the train is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. However, there are a few rules to follow. No mobiles, cameras, liquids are allowed in the train.
For visit to the exhibition or any queries, contact by email to sciencexpress@gmail.com or contact the Manager aboard the train on 09428405407.
School students can participate in the Joy of Science (JOS) Lab in small batches of up to 25 students, by prior registration. For participating in the JOS Lab, you can send a mail to vascsc.jos@gmail.com or contact the Lab in-charge on 09428405408.
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