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Arunachal Pradesh State Council for Science & Technology APSCS&T is the nodal agency for implementation of the programmes of Dept. of Sci. & Tech., GoI

The Arunachal Pradesh State Council for Science & Technology (APSCS&T), under the Department of Science & Technology, ob...
22/10/2026

The Arunachal Pradesh State Council for Science & Technology (APSCS&T), under the Department of Science & Technology, observed World Traditional Medicine Day 2026 at the conference hall of Dera Natung Government College (DNGC) today.

​Held under the theme "Roots of Healing: Celebrating Arunachal Pradesh’s Indigenous Tribal Knowledge, Preserving Tribal Knowledge, Protecting Medicinal Biodiversity, Inspiring Young Minds," the event aimed to sensitize students on the importance of traditional tribal healing practices and the conservation of medicinal flora in the state.

Welcoming the gathering, Yumbi Yomgam outlined the objectives of the programme and stressed the role of youth in preserving the state’s traditional knowledge systems.

​Delivering the keynote address as the resource person, Dr. Hui Tag underscored the medicinal value of Arunachal Pradesh’s rich floral biodiversity and the relevance of indigenous healing practices. He emphasized the urgent need to safeguard traditional knowledge through systematic documentation, biodiversity conservation, and scientific validation to prevent these age-old practices from fading away.

​The programme featured a brainstorming session where students shared their perspectives and personal experiences regarding traditional remedies and local medicinal plants, reflecting on the relevance of indigenous practices in modern society. This was followed by an interactive question-and-answer session with Dr. Tag, during which students raised queries on medicinal biodiversity and the scientific scope of traditional medicine.

​A total of 72 students and four faculty members attended the programme. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Gora Palang, who expressed gratitude to the resource person, the DNGC administration, faculty, and students for their active participation.

CMO Arunachal National Innovation Foundation - India National Council of Science Museums-NCSM Ministry of Culture, Government of India Vigyan Prasar Department of Science and Technology, Government of India Chau Dhanya Mungyak Innovation Hub Itanagar AP SC

The Arunachal Pradesh State Council for Science & Technology (APSCS&T) successfully organized a one-day State-Level Orie...
05/10/2026

The Arunachal Pradesh State Council for Science & Technology (APSCS&T) successfully organized a one-day State-Level Orientation Workshop on National Children’s Science Congress (NCSC) activities at the Sir C.V. Raman Conference Hall, Directorate Office, Itanagar.

Centred around the focal theme "Science and Innovation for Sustainability," the workshop aimed to equip and sensitize District Coordinators, Science Communicators, and educators to organize district-level science congresses and drive widespread student participation across the state. Representatives from 23 districts, including teachers and district officials overseeing science popularization initiatives under various Deputy Director of School Education (DDSE) offices, attended the technical sessions. This physical workshop builds upon a preliminary online training session conducted on September 23, 2026, for district and assistant coordinators across the state.

The inaugural ceremony commenced with a welcome address delivered by Er. Tenzin Sherap, Senior Scientific Officer (Scientist-C), APSCS&T. Shri C.D. Mungyak, Director cm Member Secretary, APSCS&T, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and addressed the gathering, emphasizing the critical role of scientific temper and grassroot-level innovation among young learners. An introductory brief outlining the workshop’s road map was presented by Dr. Pakngu Lombi, Deputy Director & Scientist-D, APSCS&T.

The program featured specialized technical sessions led by resource persons focusing on the sub-themes of NCSC 2026: Application of Indian Knowledge System for Sustainability (Sub-theme 5) deliberated by Dr. Joram Aku, Scientist-B, DBT-APSCS&T Centre of Excellence for Bioresources and Sustainable Development (BRSD), Kimin. Energy, Food, Agriculture & Health (Sub-themes 2 & 4) was presented by Ms. Gem Peri, Education Officer, Arunachal Pradesh Science Centre (APSC), focusing on the framework of “Explore, Experiment, Enhance & Evolve” (E4). Waste Management & Water Conservation (Sub-themes 1 & 3) was addressed by Ms. Yumbi Bijum Yomgam, Scientist-C, APSCS&T, detailing the “R5” strategy (Reduce, Reuse, Retrieve, Redesign & Recycle) alongside water harvesting and recycling methodologies.

Operational Framework for districts was conducted in the second technical session by Dr. Pakngu Lombi, State Coordinator (NCSC), who detailed the operational duties of District Coordinators, District Officials, District Organizing Committees (DOC), and District Academic Coordinators (DAC) to ensure effective ex*****on at the school and district levels.

The sessions concluded with an interactive feedback and experience sharing segment, followed by a valedictory program that included the distribution of participation certificates. Shri Pisa James, Scientific Officer, APSCS&T, conducted the event proceedings as programme comparer, which concluded with the rendition of the National Anthem.

CMO Arunachal Ministry of Culture, Government of India Department of Science and Technology, Government of India National Council of Science Museums-NCSM National Innovation Foundation - India Vigyan Prasar National Innovation Foundation - India AP SC Innovation Hub Itanagar Chau Dhanya Mungyak

The Arunachal Pradesh State Council for Science and Technology (APSCST) commemorated the 59th National Engineer’s Day at...
15/09/2026

The Arunachal Pradesh State Council for Science and Technology (APSCST) commemorated the 59th National Engineer’s Day at its Directorate office today, paying tribute to Bharat Ratna Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya on his birth anniversary.

The programme was attended by technical officials and scientists from S&T, Curator (A.P. Science Centre) , and engineering students from Rajiv Gandhi Government Polytechnic, Itanagar, along with their es**rt.

Inaugurating the programme, APSCST Chairman, Dr. Tage Taki stressed the urgent need for sustainable solutions to address climate challenges. He highlighted the importance of integrating smart technologies, green energy sources, and eco-friendly structural designs to build a more resilient planet.

APSCST, Director-cum-Member Secretary Shri C.D. Mungyak outlined the significance of the occasion and elaborated on this year’s theme, “Smart Engineering for a Sustainable Future Through Innovation and Digitalization.” He urged students to cultivate a spirit of innovation and actively participate in the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan.

Keynote speaker Prof. Arnab Bandyopadhyay, Department of Agricultural Engineering, NERIST, Nirjuli, delivered a presentation on leveraging modern technology for environmental protection. He demonstrated how combining artificial intelligence, real-time data analytics, and digital platforms with sustainable design principles can effectively mitigate climate risks, streamline sustainability measures , and curb carbon emissions.

The presentation was followed by an interactive question and answer session, providing students and other attendees an opportunity to engage with the expert and discuss various aspects of sustainable engineering and technological innovation. To help refine future initiatives, feedback was also collected from the participating students to gather their insights for enhancing subsequent events.

The programme concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Pakngu Lombi, Deputy Director, APSCST.

CMO Arunachal National Innovation Foundation - India National Council of Science Museums-NCSM Vigyan Prasar Ministry of Culture, Government of India Department of Science and Technology, Government of India Innovation Hub Itanagar AP SC Chau Dhanya Mungyak

Over 120 newly admitted students from Rajiv Gandhi Government Polytechnic College visited the Arunachal Pradesh Science ...
10/09/2026

Over 120 newly admitted students from Rajiv Gandhi Government Polytechnic College visited the Arunachal Pradesh Science Centre today, bridging classroom concepts with practical technology as part of their First-Year Induction Programme.

​Accompanied by faculty members, the students took a guided tour of various interactive displays, advanced scientific models, and specialized innovation exhibits from innovation hub developed by innovation hub members to gain an insight into the real-world impact of their technical studies. A complimentary planetarium show capped off the experiential learning initiative.

CMO Arunachal National Innovation Foundation - India National Council of Science Museums-NCSM Ministry of Culture, Government of India Vigyan Prasar Department of Science and Technology, Government of India AP SC Innovation Hub Itanagar

The Arunachal Pradesh State Council for Science & Technology (APSCS&T) today inaugurated a 5 day Advanced SolidWorks CAD...
07/09/2026

The Arunachal Pradesh State Council for Science & Technology (APSCS&T) today inaugurated a 5 day Advanced SolidWorks CAD Software Training Programme at the Reverse Engineering Lab of the Centre of Excellence for Science, Technology, Innovation and Research (CoESTIR). Running through September 11, the workshop is designed to bolster local technical expertise and bridge the gap between academic learning and industry-grade engineering practices.

​The inaugural ceremony was presided over by Chief Guest Dr. Tage Taki, Hon'ble Chairman, APSCS&T. Reflecting on his early engineering days when advanced CAD tools were non-existent, Dr. Taki highlighted the rapid evolution of modern design technology and urged participants to harness these advanced capabilities to drive regional innovation and economic growth.

​The event commenced with welcome remarks setting the context by Shri C.D. Mungyak, Director cm Member Secretary, APSCS&T, whose administrative leadership continues to drive the Council’s technological initiatives.

During the event, the critical contributions of Special Guests Prof. Arnab Bandopadhyay and Prof. Sandeep Singh from NERIST were highlighted, specifically acknowledging their pivotal and cornerstone roles in establishing CoESTIR and shaping the technological roadmap of the council. In their remarks, the special guests also took the opportunity to acknowledge the dedicated contributions of Vivek Kumar, Curator of the Science Centre.

​The hands-on training has drawn participants from the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Jote, Rajiv Gandhi Government Polytechnic (RGGP) Itanagar, and technical staff from the department. Over the five-day course, attendees will undertake a comprehensive curriculum spanning upon graphical user interface (GUI) optimization, complex part design, advanced surface creation, multibody modeling, and reverse-engineering scanned STL mesh models.

​Technical sessions are being led by industry and academic experts Shri Umesh Melkani, Research Scholar at IIT Guwahati, and Mr. Alok Singh Negi, founder of Himalayer Additive Creations Pvt. Ltd.

The formal Vote of Thanks was delivered by Dr. Pakngu Lombi, Deputy Director, APSCS&T, officially concluding the inaugural ceremony before the participants transitioned to their first technical session.

CMO Arunachal National Innovation Foundation - India National Council of Science Museums-NCSM Department of Science and Technology, Government of India Vigyan Prasar Ministry of Culture, Government of India AP SC Innovation Hub Itanagar Chau Dhanya Mungyak

28/08/2026

To commemorate World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2026, the Arunachal Pradesh State Council for Science & Technology (APSCS&T), Itanagar, organized a one-day workshop titled "Empowering Adolescent Girls through Science & Technology-Driven Menstrual Hygiene Management" at Calvary English School, Moinhappa. The initiative combined biological education, open dialogue, and concrete infrastructure deployment to break taboos and promote health dignity among young girls.

The event opened with a formal welcome address by Dr. Pakgnu Lombi, Deputy Director, who set an encouraging tone for the day and highlighted the vital role of technology in personal health awareness. Following this, Ms. Gem Peri, Education Officer, delivered an in-depth session on the biology of menstruation, guiding students through menarche, ovulation, cycle stages, and critical hygiene practices. To reinforce these concepts, a visual animation was screened, debunking common myths and explaining the underlying science behind the menstrual cycle.

At the centrepiece of the workshop, Ms. Yumbi Bijum Yomgam (SC-C) presented a comprehensive briefing on the history and global significance of Menstrual Hygiene Day. She outlined APSCS&T’s school-based intervention model, highlighting three core physical deliverables handed over to the school:
• Sanitary Napkin Vending Machine (SNVM): Ensures round-the-clock accessibility so students never miss classes due to sudden periods.
• Sanitary Napkin Incinerator (SNI): Provides an eco-friendly and hygienic solution for safe waste disposal.
• Dignity Kits: Distributed to students, containing multi-sized sanitary napkins, hand towels, inner wear, and hand soap to promote confidence and personal preparedness with remarks and participation from Principal, Ms. Nich Yania.
Closing her address, Ms. Yomgam led a pledge to transform period awareness: "To replace myths with facts, silence with conversation, embarrassment with confidence, and inconvenience with practical solutions."

The workshop transitioned into hands-on practical training, where Ms. Yomgam conducted operational and refilling demonstrations for both the vending machine and incinerator for students and staff, accompanied by Ms. Tana Tuna (Mentor) and Ms. Kolie Yama (Nurse).

The event concluded with the official hand-over of equipment and dignity kits, accepted by school leadership. Expressing deep gratitude during the Vote of Thanks, Shri Likha Kaku, Vice Principal, lauded APSCS&T for bringing essential practical solutions and scientific clarity to their students.

CMO Arunachal National Innovation Foundation - India National Council of Science Museums-NCSM Ministry of Culture, Government of India Vigyan Prasar Department of Science and Technology, Government of India Chau Dhanya Mungyak Peri Gem

The selected participants of Innovation hub (Shri Millo zilyu, Shri Kishno Mera, Shri Bar Ted & Miss Tagru Loli), APSC ...
24/08/2026

The selected participants of Innovation hub (Shri Millo zilyu,
Shri Kishno Mera, Shri Bar Ted & Miss Tagru Loli), APSC have departed to represent the state at the WRO National Championship 2026, to be held at GMR Arena, Aerocity, Hyderabad from Aug 26 to 28. We, at APSCS&T, extend our best wishes to the entire team ❤️
CMO Arunachal Ministry of Culture, Government of India Department of Science and Technology, Government of India World Robot Olympiad MyGovIndia Vigyan Prasar National Innovation Foundation - India National Council of Science Museums-NCSM Chau Dhanya Mungyak Peri Gem

The Arunachal Pradesh Science Centre, Itanagar, celebrated National Space Day today with active participation from stude...
23/08/2026

The Arunachal Pradesh Science Centre, Itanagar, celebrated National Space Day today with active participation from students of Christian Mission School, Itanagar. The programme was organised to create awareness among students about India’s achievements in space science and technology and to encourage their interest in astronomy and scientific exploration.

The programme commenced with a briefing on the significance of National Space Day by Ms. Peri Gem, Education Officer, APSC, who welcomed the participating students and highlighted the importance of India’s space exploration journey and the contributions of the Indian space programme.

As part of the celebration, a series of engaging activities and competitions were organised for the students, including a Quiz Competition, Drawing Competition and Story Telling Competition. The activities provided the participants with an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, creativity and communication skills while learning more about space science. The winners of the Competition are as follows -
Story telling competition:
1st Position: Charu Siya
2nd Position: Romik Takam
3rd Position: Bombu Romin

Drawing Competition:
1st Position: Mojom Ete
2nd Position: Heri Rinia
3rd Position: Jikke Ralin

Quiz Competition:
1st Position: Bombu Romin
2nd Position: Bengia Lola
3rd Position: Gokia Sara

A free planetarium show was also organised for the participating students, providing them with an immersive experience of the night sky, celestial objects and the wonders of the universe.

The celebration concluded with an emphasis on the importance of nurturing scientific curiosity among young learners and inspiring the next generation to explore the possibilities of science, technology and space exploration.

CMO Arunachal Department of Science and Technology, Government of India Ministry of Culture, Government of India ISRO - Indian Space Research Organisation Vigyan Prasar National Innovation Foundation - India National Council of Science Museums-NCSM Chau Dhanya Mungyak Peri Gem

The Arunachal Pradesh Science Centre, commenced the celebration of India Space Week 2026, being observed from 12th to 1...
13/08/2026

The Arunachal Pradesh Science Centre, commenced the celebration of India Space Week 2026, being observed from 12th to 18th August 2026, with the theme “Space Education and Research.”

As part of the week-long celebration, the Science Centre is organising special Planetarium Shows to provide visitors with an engaging and educational experience of the fascinating world of space and astronomy.

A free Planetarium Show is being offered for organised groups of students as part of the celebration. In addition, special concessions on Planetarium tickets are being provided to general visitors coming in groups, encouraging families, friends and other visitor groups to participate in the celebration.

The Planetarium Shows are being conducted at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM specifically during the celebration period.

The Arunachal Pradesh Science Centre invites students, families and the general public to visit the Centre and be part of India Space Week 2026.

CMO Arunachal Ministry of Culture, Government of India Department of Science and Technology, Government of India National Innovation Foundation - India National Council of Science Museums-NCSM Vigyan Prasar

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