Science Play in Karnataka
28 September, 2011
The Karnataka chapter organized a three-day drama workshop on 8,9 and 14th January 2011, to train the artists. Following that, a troupe of 18 artists performed a play on a prevailing superstition, called Banamathi. It was meant to create public awareness on the issue, offering a scientific explanation to the entire phenomenon. On 28-1-2011 it was staged at the street play festival at the Malleswaram grounds, Bangalore. On 13-2-2011 it was performed at the Dhummavada village, Dharwad. Next, the troupe travelled to the Raichur---one of the worst affected districts, and performed at the Gorkal village. Finally, the troupe performed the last show of the season at Mysore on 17-4-2011. ... | read more
Objectives of the organization
- To cultivate scientific and logical faculty of mind;
- To foster consciousness against unscientific beliefs, superstitions, fanaticism, communalism, casteism, etc.;
- To disseminate and popularize different discoveries and advancements of science;
- To cultivate the study of history and philosophy of science;
- To inculcate ethical values and social responsibility in all fields of scientific endeavour;
- To devise and introduce correct method of teaching and learning of science;
- To conduct campaign for the introduction of a secular, scientific and democratic education policy;
- To move for the introduction of pro-people government policies in regard to research, development, and application of science and technology for the benefit of the people;
- To build up movement for the socialization of natural resources and for the correct use of science and technology to ensure sustainable development and protection of environment; and
- To fight against the misuse of science for the destruction of humanity.