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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is set to make a significant educational intervention at IIT Jodhpur by inaugurating a new lecture hall complex. The visit highlights the government's commitment to promoting scientific literacy and innovation among young students. A unique 'Science Through Play' comic series will be launched to engage children with scientific concepts in an accessible manner. This initiative underscores the importance of making technical education more interactive and appealing to the younger generation.

Key Points: Om Birla Launches IIT Jodhpur Science Comic Series

  • Om Birla visits IIT Jodhpur to promote scientific education
  • New Lecture Hall Complex inaugurated at Rs 14.80 crore
  • Comic series aims to popularize science among youth
  • Research Initiative Grant to be distributed
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Lok Sabha Speaker to inaugurate IIT Jodhpur hall, release science comic series tomorrow

Lok Sabha Speaker inaugurates IIT Jodhpur's Lecture Hall Complex and releases innovative 'Science Through Play' comic series

"Science Through Play helps connect children and youth with scientific thinking - IIT Jodhpur Statement"

New Delhi, June 8

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will visit the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jodhpur on Monday to inaugurate the newly constructed Lecture Hall Complex–2 and release a comic series to popularise science.

This visit by the Lok Sabha Speaker is being seen as an important initiative to expand the reach of higher education, innovation, and science to the masses.

On this occasion, Speaker Birla will also release the 'Science Through Play' comic series, designed to popularise science.

This series is an innovative effort to connect children and youth with scientific thinking in a simple and engaging language.

The Institute's Lecture Hall Complex-2 will be inaugurated by the Speaker in the presence of Rajya Sabha MP Rajendra Gehlot, social worker Nimbaram, renowned space scientist and Chairperson of IIT Jodhpur's Board of Governors A.S. Kiran Kumar, IIT Jodhpur Director Avinash K. Agarwal, and Deputy Director Bhabani K. Satpathy.

A.S. Kiran Kumar will preside over the programme, a statement said.

Constructed at a cost of Rs 14.80 crore, this state-of-the-art Lecture Hall Complex at IIT Jodhpur is expected to give a new direction to the Institute's academic and research activities.

During his visit, Speaker Birla will also distribute the 'Research Initiative Grant', aimed at encouraging researchers and innovation-related projects.

In addition, he will launch the institute's new official website.

The Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur (IIT Jodhpur), located in Rajasthan, is a premier technical institute established by the Indian government in 2008.

It is known for delivering high-quality engineering education, research, and innovation.

IIT Jodhpur functions from its sprawling residential permanent campus of 852 acres on National Highway-65, north-northwest of Jodhpur towards Nagaur.

This campus is meticulously planned and envisioned to stand as a symbol of academics.

- IANS

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Priya M.
Great initiative! Science comics will make learning fun for kids. More IITs should adopt such creative methods to spark scientific curiosity. Hope they make these comics available in regional languages too! 🇮🇳
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Rahul K.
While I appreciate the investment in infrastructure, I wonder if ₹14.8 crore could have been better spent on scholarships for underprivileged students. Our IITs need more diversity in student backgrounds.
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Sanjay P.
As a Jodhpur resident, proud to see our IIT getting national attention! The new lecture complex will boost Rajasthan's education sector. Hope they organize more public lectures for local students too.
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Ananya T.
Science comics are a brilliant idea! Finally something to counter the WhatsApp university nonsense. Can't wait to get these for my younger cousins. Hope they cover topics like climate change and space tech!
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Vikram S.
Good to see political leaders taking interest in education. But instead of just inaugurations, they should focus on improving faculty-student ratios in IITs. Quality matters more than buildings.
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Neha R.
The research grants are most welcome! India needs more homegrown innovations. Maybe next they can create comics about Indian scientists' contributions that are often overlooked in our textbooks. 👩‍🔬

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