Bigyanor Rahghora, a Guwahati-based initiative, is conducting interactive science programmes across schools in Assam to promote scientific temperament, curiosity and critical thinking among students.

More About the News

• Bigyanor Rahghora is an innovative initiative that seeks to make science engaging and accessible by taking practical learning directly to school classrooms.

Key Highlights

• Bigyanor Rahghora is a Guwahati-based educational platform founded by Dr. Indira Bardoloi, former Principal of Handique Girls’ College.
• The initiative is spearheaded by a team of 22 retired scientists, doctors, educationists, administrators and professionals from reputed national and regional institutions.
• The team conducts interactive sessions in schools using hands-on experiments, storytelling, quizzes, microscopes, projectors and simple scientific demonstrations.
• The programmes have already reached several schools across Kamrup and Guwahati, receiving enthusiastic participation from students and teachers.

Objectives

• It aims to develop scientific temperament among school children from an early age.
• It seeks to promote critical thinking, logical reasoning and curiosity through experiential learning.
• It encourages children to ask “What?”, “Why?” and “How?” instead of accepting information without questioning.
• It aims to bridge the gap between textbook learning and practical understanding of science.

Why is Scientific Temperament Important?

• Scientific temperament refers to a mindset that values observation, evidence, rational thinking and questioning while solving problems.
• It is recognised as a Fundamental Duty under Article 51A(h) of the Constitution of India, which calls upon every citizen “to develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform.”
• It supports the objectives of the National Education Policy, 2020, which promotes experiential learning, critical thinking, and inquiry-based education.
• Such initiatives also contribute to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education) by improving learning outcomes and promoting lifelong learning.

Exam Hook – Prelims

Q. With reference to the scientific temperament in India, consider the following statements:

1. Developing scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform is a Fundamental Duty under the Constitution of India.
2. The National Education Policy, 2020 encourages experiential and inquiry-based learning.
3. Scientific temperament promotes observation, logical reasoning and evidence-based thinking.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 ✅
(d) 1 and 3 only

One-line Wrap

Bigyanor Rahghora is demonstrating that scientific temperament is best nurtured through curiosity, experimentation and questioning, empowering young minds to become informed, innovative and responsible citizens.