Science Express flagged off for climate change awareness
A Science Express train was flagged off by Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Friday on a seven-month journey that will cover 68 stations across the country to spread awareness about climate change. Named Science Express Climate Action Special, the 16-coach train is a collaborative initiative of Ministries of Railways, Environment, and Science and Technology.
New Delhi, Feb 17 (PTI) A Science Express train was flagged off today on a seven-month journey that will cover 68 stations across the country, including Agartala and Lumding in the northeast, to spread awareness about climate change. Named Science Express Climate Action Special, with the collaborative efforts of ministries of Railways, Environment and Science and Technology, the 16-coach train will travel to Tripura and to the north bank of the Brahmaputra for the first time. Exhibits of eight coaches of the train are devoted to information, caste studies and materials related to various aspects of climate change. The exhibitions mounted by the Environment Ministry will also showcase the underlying science, impacts, adaption activities, mitigation solutions and policy approaches in a manner that is easy to understand and interesting for not just school students but also the masses. The focus is on what can be done at school, on roads, at home and in offices and also on the concept of lifestyle choices. A kids zone is set up for children from Class 4 and below to participate in fun-filled activities, game and puzzles in science, mathematics and environment. 