The government flagged off the ‘Science Express Climate Action Special’ train from Delhi, as part of its initiative to sensitize the masses, especially children and the youth, about the issue of climate change, in the run-up to the global climate summit in Paris slated for December.
Highlights
SECAS, the innovative mobile science exhibition mounted on a 16-coach AC train will be flagged off from Delhi’s Safdarjung Railway Station at 12 noon tomorrow,” an Environment Ministry statement said.
The Express will be flagged off by Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu, and Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan.
The ‘Science Express’ intends to contribute towards increasing the understanding of the science of climate change, the observed and anticipated impacts and possible responses.
The exhibition will convey a strong message about climate change and will also be a good opportunity to generate a dialogue and discussion on the impact of climate change and the possible strategies on mitigation and adaptation for enhancing sustainability of India’s development path.
The exhibition train has since covered over 1,00,000 km across the country, receiving more than 1.09 crore visitors at its 335 halts, in 1205 exhibition days.
In the year 2012, Science Express was redesigned on the theme ‘Biodiversity’ and since then it has been running as ‘Science Express Biodiversity Special’.
Expected Questions
What is the full form of SECAS?
Name the train who initiated to sensitize the masses, especially children and the youth, about the issue of climate change, in the run-up to the global climate summit in Paris.
