Mangalore Jan 29, 2013 : Scientica 2013, a state level inter-collegiate science event featuring exhibition and contests, was inaugurated at the Canara First Grade College on January 28, Monday by Dr KV Rao, Director of the Scientific Research Centre of Pilikula Nisargadhama.
In his inaugural address Dr Rao advancement of scientific technology has made life much more easier for man in the recent times and urged the students to evince more interest in science and develop a scientific temperament.
SS Kamath, President of Canara High School Association, who presided over the function said the world could register revolutionary progress owing to science and technology. At the same time he regretted the declining interest in scientific research in the recent times.
Dr Nandini M, Professor in KMC Medical College, who was present as a chief guest. Prof. M Satish Bhat, Principal, Vijetha Bhat, Lecturer and Co-ordinator of the event, Student representatives Manjunath, Zihad and others were present.