An ambitious space and science exhibition held on Thursday at Badamail Lakshmi Pratap High School in South Dinajpur district sought to ignite scientific curiosity among students and introduce them to the possibilities of space research.
Organized jointly by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Vigyan Bharati, the exhibition brought together students from 16 schools across the region, stretching from Trimohini to Malancha. Pupils from several primary schools, along with trainees from Kurmail D.El.Ed College, were also invited to attend.
The exhibition featured detailed models of spacecraft, satellites and rocket launch systems, offering students a hands-on introduction to the mechanics and goals of modern space exploration. Visual displays and interactive explanations helped translate complex scientific concepts into accessible learning experiences.
Asit Baran Lahiri, the headmaster of Badamail Lakshmi Pratap High School, said the initiative was designed to nurture scientific thinking at an early age. “Through this exhibition, students can gain a clearer understanding of science and space research,” he said. “It can play an important role in shaping a rational and inquisitive mindset for their future education.”
Teachers and organizers emphasized that such programs go beyond textbooks, encouraging students to imagine careers in science, technology and space research—fields often perceived as distant from rural classrooms.
For many students, it was a rare opportunity to see the workings of space science up close, turning abstract lessons into tangible inspiration and, perhaps, planting the first seeds of future scientists and space researchers.
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