CNN Central News & Networks / ITDC India ePress / ITDC News /Agencies/ Bhopal: The Regional Science Centre, Bhopal, successfully organised a special interactive session under the ‘Youth Science Dialogue’ series, with more than 200 students and teachers taking part.
Bhopal, October 28, 2026. The Regional Science Centre, Bhopal, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhopal, successfully held the session as part of the ‘Youth Science Dialogue’ series. A large number of students and teachers participated enthusiastically in the programme.
The objective of this joint initiative is to familiarise young people with opportunities available in the fields of science, research and innovation, develop a scientific temper among them and inspire them to contribute to nation-building. The series has been launched to encourage the younger generation to help realise the vision of ‘Self-reliant India’ through science and technology.
Raghuveer Singh Tomar, Director in-charge of IISER Bhopal and from the Department of Biological Sciences, interacted with students as the keynote speaker. The theme of the session was “The relationship between food and the epigenome: understanding how diet affects gene regulation.” Tomar shared information on different categories of food, eating habits, balanced diet and the effects of food on human health. From a scientific perspective, he explained that nutrients present in our food can influence gene expression and functioning. He also shed light on the science behind fasting and on the concepts of sattvik, rajasik and tamasik food described in Indian tradition.
The session was highly interactive and engaging. Students and teachers asked several questions related to food, nutrition, genes and health, which Tomar answered in a simple and scientific manner. Participants described the session as informative and useful and took part with enthusiasm.
Through the ‘Youth Science Dialogue’ series, the Regional Science Centre, Bhopal, and IISER Bhopal aim to develop scientific curiosity, logical thinking and interest in research among young people, and to inspire them to become future scientists, researchers and innovators.
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