Hans News Service Tirupati

Scientistshighlighted the growing importance of nanoscience and nanotechnology in agriculture, healthcare, industry, energy, electronics, space and environmental protection during Nano Jatha 2026, held at Sri Venkateswara University (SVU) on Thursday.

The lecture series, roadshow and exhibition was jointly organised by Sri Venkateswara University and the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), Bengaluru, as part of the curtain-raiser activities for Bengaluru India Nano 2026, which will be held from August 3 to 5 at Bengaluru.

The programme aimed to create awareness among students, particularly those pursuing degree courses, about the importance of nanoscience, its practical applications and the career opportunities available in the field. Vice Chancellor Prof Tata Narasinga Rao inaugurated the event and appreciated the organisers for bringing the science outreach programme to the university. He encouraged students to develop curiosity, scientific thinking and an interest in emerging areas of research.

Prof GU Kulkarni of Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bengaluru, and Prof BLV Prasad, Chief Scientist at National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, delivered keynote lectures. They explained how nanoscience and nanotechnology are being used in agriculture, electronics, communications, healthcare, energy, material sciences, space research, industry and environmental protection. They said these technologies are opening up new possibilities for innovation and scientific development. Rector Prof Ch Appa Rao and Registrar Prof M Bhupathi Naidu appreciated the initiative, saying such programmes help introduce students to advanced scientific fields and encourage them to explore research opportunities. Dean of Research and Development Prof G Narasimha coordinated the programme and said Nano Jatha was designed to help students understand nanoscience through expert lectures, demonstrations and interactive learning activities. Students took part in expert talks, video presentations, interactive sessions, quiz competitions and live demonstrations. The exhibition featured displays on gold nanoparticles, galvanisation reactions, piezoelectric pavement, electricity generated from fruit juice, humidity sensors, among other things.