Feedback
The SEBS is visited by multitude of people including dignitaries, students, teachers as well as the masses, at each of its halts. The exhibition and team has received very encouraging feedback from all of these, some of which is given below:
Feedback Received
"I liked most of the things, especially Physics and Chemistry experiments of the Joy of Science Lab."
Ravi Verma,
St. Xavier’s High School,
Azamgarh.
16 May 2013.
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"Excellent presentation and display. Thanks to have visited Azamgarh."
Mr. Farah Numani,
Dalimar Sunbeam School, Mau.
Azamgarh.
16 May 2013.
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"I liked the way of explanation of exhibits by the communicators."
Prakhar Pranav Mishra,
St. Xavier’s High School,
Azamgarh.
16 May 2013.
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"I suggest that more such kind of projects be promoted by the government."
Mantosh Yadav,
Govt. Polytechnic,
Azamgarh.
15 May 2013.
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"I hope this train visits all the districts of Uttar Pradesh, so that all the students gain knowledge out of it."
Mahtab Alam,
Azamgarh.
15 May 2013.
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"Please extend the stay of Science Express at Azamgarh for the benefit of children."
Virendra,
K.C. M. School,
Indirapur Bazar,
Azamgarh.
15 May 2013.
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"I visited the SEBS train and welcomed it at Azamgarh Station. I thank the scientists and research associates of our country."
Shri Ramakant Yadav,
MP, Lok Sabha,
Azamgarh.
15 May 2013.
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"Everything is very nice. We have seen first time this type of exhibition. Thank you."
Ms. Kalawati Sharma,
Bareilly.
13 May 2013.
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"Science train is a good medium of knowledge for the students."
Mr. Deep Agarwal,
Bareilly.
13 May 2013.
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"It’s through these exhibits that we got good exposure to all, as well as school children. It’s a good knowledge bank for forest department official to know about the forest, especially those that are endangered and at the verge of extinction. A great effort made to display the components of the ecosystem. Thanks to the staff for good guidance to students, public and all. Well done!"
Shri Dharam Singh,
D.F.O.,
Bareilly.
13 May 2013.
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"Superb! Splendid! Treasure of knowledge for all, irrespective of age. Thoroughly managed and well demonstrated, elaborated and explained. My best wishes to all, the manager and each and every person associated with this great knowledge band."
Mr. Sanjay Singh,
Bareilly.
12 May 2013.
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"It was an excellent way to make the students aware of the environment. I came to know amazing facts about biodiversity. I really enjoyed it."
Mr. Mayank Trivedi,
Bareilly.
12 May 2013.
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" Awesome! Creates much awareness to the young students. The Express is very informative and innovative. "
Mr. Shwetank Mehrotra,
Bareilly.
12 May 2013.
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"All the components of exhibition are very good."
Mr. Mukesh Kumar,
Bareilly.
11 May 2013.
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"Awesome! Creates much awareness amongst the youth and shares knowledge about nature. "
Mr. Akshay Singh,
Bareilly.
11 May 2013.
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"A wonderful initiative by Indian Railways and the associated partners. I hope it will go miles in igniting scientific temper in the young minds and knowledge for our citizens in general. I am indeed privileged to visit this Science Express. This year theme for conserving our Biodiversity is excellent and very contextual. My best wishes to all the staff /faculty/employees associated with the Science Express. At the end, thanks for making Bareilly district a part of the route."
Shri Abhishek Prakash,
District Magistrate,
Bareilly.
11 May 2013
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"Science Express is the best project to enhance knowledge."
Mr. Aakash Gupta,
Jwalapur,
Haridwar.
10 May 2013.
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"It is educational, creative, practical and interesting for the students to learn about natural vegetation."
Ms. Reshu Jain,
Haridwar.
10 May 2013.
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"The Science Express Biodiversity Special provided wonderful platform for the students to know about things scientifically. It is awesome strategies, makes it more attractive."
Ms. Poonam Sachdeva,
Haridwar.
9 May 2013.
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"It was an excellent way to make the students aware of the environment."
Ms. Prerna But,
Haridwar.
9 May 2013.
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"It is very informative. The explanation was excellent."
Ms. Usha Arora,
Haridwar.
9 May 2013.
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"It is very good for kids. They come to know in detail about the warming of earth and how to save water."
Ms. Mamta Sharma,
Haridwar.
9 May 2013.
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"Visuals and Models had excellent impact on students mind."
Parmita Sharma,
St Mary Sr. Sec. School,
Haridwar.
8 May 2013.
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"It is indeed a wonderful experience to visit this unique train Biodiversity Express at Haridwar. The displays are beautifully designed and placed. The volunteers are well trained and capable of answering the queries. The efforts like this must have arisen the interest in people, particularly in children about the biological diversity, its conservation and note in human life. My congratulations to all those who are involved in this effort. Though everything seems to be complete, yet I have few suggestions like - Ecosystems should find some place in the exhibition, and Hydrology, Fresh water ecosystem and High Altitude Wetlands should also find some place."
Dr Rakesh Shah,
Chairman,
Uttarakhand Biodiversity Board,
Haridwar.
8 May 2013.
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"Good, informative, highly knowledgeable. Good steps to prevent nature and create awareness."
Ms. Monika Sharma,
Convent of Sacred Heart,
Ambala.
7 May 2013
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"I like so many things especially conservation of species and animals. You should come every year so that children would get more practical information."
Vikram Chonalya,
Ambala.
7 May 2013
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The Science Express exhibition was very innovative, interesting, well planned and encouraging."
Ms. Bhupinder Kaur,
Chaman Vatika School,
Ambala.
7 May 2013
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"It was a fun learning experience. I found it really informative."
Mr. Sharandeep Singh,
P.K.D. Jain Sr. Sec. School,
Ambala.
5 May 2013.
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"Brilliant! I salute the vision and passion involved in this unique knowledge world on wheels. Visiting this place let everyone pledge to save the most valuable assets of our country. I hope to make it the richest land on earth. Congrats, and best wishes for the future venture."
Ms. Harjinder Singh,
Ex-Mayor (Chandigarh),
Ambala Cantt.
5 May 2013.
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"A truly learning experience. Please keep up the good work."
Mr. Avatar Singh,
Canadian High Commision,
(Chandigarh)
Ambala Cantt.
5 May 2013.
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'' This is a great way to impart knowledge among the young generation.''
Kartik S. Sonkhla,
Advocate,
Amb Anduara.
4 May 2013.
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'' I liked the whole programme, especially how to create scientific attitude through activities.''
Sanjeev Bharadwaj,
GSSS, Thathal,
Amb Anduara.
4 May 2013
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''The Teachers Orientation Programme added new concepts to my mind and means to explain them."
Chandan Lal,
GHS Nandpur,
Amb Anduara.
4 May 2013.
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''Everything was good to learn and inspire students to participate and think about science.''
Rohit Sharma,
GHS Dhalwari,
Amb Anduara.
4 May 2013.
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"It is great to see such a good science train in our town."
Swetha Modgil,
K V International School,
Amb Anduara.
3 May 2013.
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"A very good effort by the MoEF, GOI & DST, to take science to the doorsteps of the people of rural India. I am sure the students visiting the Biodiversity Express must be benefitting in knowledge regarding landscape of the country. The exhibits, supported by catchy quotations and information are very informative for all and especially for the students in remote areas of the country, where research labs and information are not available. I wish the Science Express Biodiversity Special all the success in the future!"
Shri Ravi Kumar Kesar,
IFS,
Bajalta, Jammu.
1 May 2013.
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"Biodiversity is one of the important aspects for sustenance of life and to get acquaintance with different life forms and ecosystems within one roof in Science Express - it is a wonderful experience particularly for all the students. I wish all the success."
Prof. R. K. Rampal,
Head,
Department of Environment Sciences,
University of Jammu
Bajalta, Jammu.
1 May 2013.
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"This is one of the good & great efforts from the part of organizers for reaching the masses and making them aware about the natural wealth that our country possesses. This information of awareness is essential for the conservation of many of the endangered species. The frequency and stations of the train must be increased to spread the news and information. Good luck and best wishes to all those who are associated."
Prof Anil. K. Raina,
Department of Environment Sciences,
University of Jammu,
Bajalta, Jammu.
1 May 2013.
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"Nice experience to visit Biodiversity Express. The right moves in the right direction, for a right cause for right people. The younger generation who can be made aware about the dangers and gains of biodiversity. The effort of the organizers and the resource persons on spot is highly appreciable."
Shri P. P. Sharma,
I.F.S (Retd),
Chairman,
J&K State Environmental Impact Assessment Authority,
Bajalta, Jammu.
1 May 2013.
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"It’s excellent but time span is very low. The videos played should be made available."
Ashok Kharyal,
Govt. Middle School,
Bajalta, Jammu.
30 April 2013
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"The children enjoyed and became alert about future."
Teachers,
Govt. Middle School,
Kathra,
Bajalta, Jammu.
30 April 2013
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"It is a very good guidance for students. Provides better knowledge to students about biodiversity. Very good step taken by the Government."
Preeti,
SKUAS,
Bajalta, Jammu.
30 April 2013.
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"Great exhibition. Nicely maintained, Good narrators. But cameras should be permitted."
Kashish Hussain,
J K Public School,
Bajalta, Jammu.
29 April 2013.
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"Liked each and everything displayed on the train. I request to organize such exhibitions every year."
Satwinder Arora,
Bajalta, Jammu.
29 April 2013.
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"Students can understand more easily about the species found in India and about their conservation. Superb! Must be here every year."
Sherin Khajurir,
J K Public School,
Bajalta, Jammu.
29 April 2013.
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"This is a wonderful effort by all the organizations to emanate the importance of Biodiversity conservation, climate change in very simple yet effective manner for all, especially for the children. I wish a great success to this initiative and expect more such efforts in the future."
Mr. Abhah Kumar, (IFS),
Managing Director,
State Forest Corporation,
Jammu & Kashmir.
Bajalta, Jammu.
28 April 2013.
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"The Science Express Biodiversity Special is a great experience for children and others. It gives the glimpse of biodiversity of all the regions in the country and is very interactive. The guides in the train are also excellent and informative. I wish all the success to the Biodiversity Express."
Mr. A. K Singh, (IFS),
Chief Wild Life Warden,
Jammu & Kashmir.
Bajalta, Jammu
28 April 2013.
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"A Wonderful experience. Very experienced staff, but need to stay to halt at least for a week at Pathankot."
Captain Bhupender Singh,
Pathankot,
27 April 2013.
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"The journey towards the Science Express was really thrilling and refreshing and also exciting. I thoroughly enjoyed. It was awesome. The best part was the Joy of Science Lab. It was a great experience and I really enjoyed it."
Shagma Sharma,
St. Joseph Convent School,
Pathankot
27 April 2013.
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"The teacher's training programme was very nice, as it touched upon the basic problems which could be used to arouse interest among students. The programme should be made more elaborative and more time should be given to the students and construction of model should also be thought upon."
Rajeshwar Singh,
SMS Govt. Girls Sr. Sec. School,
Pathankot
27 April 2013.
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"It’s very knowledgeable and good. Students get to know almost all things related to science. Must say it was fun to watch Science Express. If I get the chance I would watch it every day. It was a very good effort!"
Anmol Gupta,
St. Joseph Convent School,
Pathankot
27 April 2013.
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"Bio diversity at one place under one roof."
Sudhir Teja,
Pathankot
26 April 2013.
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"Different sections are well defined."
Swati Katach,
Pathankot,
26 April 2013.
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"Very good effort to promote scientific aptitude. I do not think it can be made any better. It is the best."
Gopi Oberoi,
Pahtankot
26 April 2013.
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"It is wonderful and useful."
Gurindht Singh,
Pathankot,
25 April 2013.
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"It is good for public awareness."
Mr. Surender Kumar,
DEO Office,
Pathankot,
25 April 2013
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"Activities were interesting and matched with the age of children."
Nidhi,
Divine Public School,
Verka,
23 April 2013.
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"The way to conserve biodiversity of country and intricate details are excellent. Everything is explained very nicely."
Vanshika Gupta,
Manav Public School,
Verka,
22 April 2013.
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"It is very interesting and informative. It was my first experience to see science exhibition and it was awesome."
Shalon,
Manav Public school,
Verka,
22 April 2013.
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"Wonderful Experience. Very informative. Good attempt to make the students aware and explore great India. All the Best."
Dr. S. J. S. Bedi,
Head, Dept. of Management,
NIT Jalandhar,
Verka,
21 April 2013.
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"It was memorable as well as knowledgeable experience on biodiversity and environment. Nearby schools and colleges must be informed through advertisements."
Ajay Kumar,
Verka,
21 April 2013.
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"It`s very interesting and has many interesting things to learn."
Yogesh Sharma,
DAV International School,
Verka,
21 April 2013.
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"I brought 73 students of CPRF School to the SEBS exhibition. It is very informative."
Mr. Sunil Thorpesh,
D.I.G, CRPF,
Jalandhar City,
19 April 2013.
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"All our countrymen can see the Biodiversity Train and we come to know how much we are polluting nature."
Mr. Hitesh,
Dr B R Ambedkar College,
Jalandhar City,
18 April 2013.
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"It helps in developing scientific attitude among students and also in making us know about the alarming situations of environment. It should visit small towns of the state."
Ms. Vinita Gupta,
GHS Nangal Shahidan,
Jalandhar City,
18 April 2013.
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"Teacher`s training program was fantastic. All the communicators delivered their classes nicely. Such programs should be conducted in secondary schools so that the children will develop interest in the subject and enjoy."
Mr. Poojari Malkari Nana,
Nrisinha high school Pune-27,
Jalandhar City,
18 April 2013.
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"The exhibition is very good for students."
Mrs. Nilam Kumari,
D.E.D (S.E),
Jalandhar City
17 April 2013.
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"The Science Express - Biodiversity Special is an appreciable effort of DST and worth visiting. It is very knowledgeable for students and public, especially about the Biodiversity of India."
Mr. Balwinder Singh,
District Science Supervisor,
Jalandhar City
17 April 2013.
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"The biodiversity train is a great effort to depict the Biodiversity of India, especially the Hot spots and Biodiversity rich areas, endangered species and rare species of plants and animals. The Climate Change Coach is also excellent. Coach for the workshop of teachers is a successful effort."
Mr. Sanjiwan Singh Dadhwal,
District Co-ordinator, Science Activities,
Jalandhar City
17 April 2013.
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"A great experience to see biodiversity of our wonderful country at one place. I indeed loved it and appreciate the efforts of the Government of India. Let's make people aware of such activities."
- Dr Kuldeep Raina,
Director,
Thapar University,
Patiala.
14 April 2013.
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"Science Express Biodiversity train is the novel and great efforts of the DST, New Delhi. This express train would sensitize the young kid towards the maintenance of the green environment. I congratulate the DST for this novel work."
- Dr. Mohamad Yusuf,
Department of Chemistry,
Punjabi University, Patiala.
14 April 2013.
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"The SEBS train is an excellent venture. It’s an eye opener and a great learning experience."
- Dr. Meenakshi Bharti,
Patiala.
14 April 2013.
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"Very good experience. Best of my life."
- Lovish Batish,
D.AV. Public School,
Patiala.
14 April 2013.
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"A wonderful way of explaining the biodiversity, oil conservation and water harvesting etc. All information should be published in the form of a book, available for sale with this train."
- Ajit Singh,
Patiala.
14 April 2013.
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"I am very happy to know about this. This train will play an important part in increasing the knowledge of children."
- Bhupinder Singh,
Radcliff School,
Patiala.
14 April 2013.
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"An incredible way of demystifying science, and bringing it close to the people. Every possible exhibit, every photograph and model not only informative but also reflects the passion and dedication of those involved. The ingenuity is amazing and unparalleled. This is a way to go!!! Keep it up. Deserves the highest appreciation from everybody."
- Ms. Mamita Bora Thakkar,
UNICEF.
Pragati Maidan Railway Station,
13 April 2013.
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"A real innovative way of inculcating the importance of preserving our vast biodiversity into the minds of our children and ourselves."
- Mohd. Moniruzzaman,
Pragati Maidan Railway Station,
13 April 2013.
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"One of the best experiences in my life! A very innovative presentation for the present and next generation."
- Navnit and Mamita Thakkar,
Pragati Maidan Railway Station,
13 April 2013.
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“Excellent and exciting project to bring India's wide diversity for all Indians to see, marvel and enjoy."
-Smt. Sheila Dixit,
Chief Minister of Delhi,
Safdarjung Railway Station,
09 April 2013.
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"The last phase of Science Express Biodiversity Special was a grand success and helped sensitize lakhs of students about the need to save the environment and our vast biodiversity. I am sure the present run would be a still greater success. My best wishes."
- Shri Pawan Kumar Bansal,
Minister of Railways,
Government of India.
Safdarjung Railway Station,
09 April 2013.
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"Wonderful, innovative concept, and tremendous support from all stakeholders. A superb showcase of India's unique biodiversity."
- Smt. Jayanthi Natarajan,
Minister of Environment & Forests,
Government of India.
Safdarjung Railway Station,
09 April 2013.