Remote Area lecture at Haroa, West Bengal

Looks like a group of some small kids have gone incognito behind the banner!
Everyone wants to come into the frame.
Kids listening with utmost interest

For the past two days (September 6 and 7, 2023), I’ve been on cloud nine, immersed in pure euphoria. The source of my elation? The incredible reception I received from school children in the remote regions of Bengal. Allow me to share a memorable encounter from Haroa, situated in North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, where I had the privilege of engaging with approximately 500 students spanning from classes V to XII. It became abundantly clear that young minds and our society hold scientists in the highest esteem.

The INSA Remote Area Lecture program is undeniably remarkable.

Kutubuddin Molla

Kutubuddin Molla

I am a scientist at the National Rice Research Institute, Cuttack. I work on understanding plant stress response, developing novel genome editing tools and genome engineering for crop improvemment.