The celebration, jointly organized by SCSTE, Shillong Science Centre, NEHU, MBDA and North Eastern Council on the theme “Science for Development”. Students selected from the 39 C&RD Blocks participated in various competition and activities aimed at creating scientific awareness, including science exhibition, theme-based wall painting competition, display of technologies, night sky viewing, science film shows, science talk and interactions, marathon run and placard rally. The Hon’ble Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Dr. Mukul Sangma was the Chief Guest of the celebration.