Mumbai : The Atom & Friends Festival of Science organized jointly by Rosatom, “Information Center of the Nuclear Industry” Autonomous Non-Profit Organization and the Kerala State Science and Technology Museum, took place within July 29–31.
The festival, which brought together more than 2,000 people, including students from 14 schools, teachers, students, and residents of the region, was dedicated to promoting engineering professions, natural sciences, and Russian nuclear technology.
Participants enjoyed interactive areas, science shows, thematic discussions, and hands-on activities. Schoolchildren learned about the operating principles of a nuclear power plant and modern energy infrastructure, learned about electricity generation and transmission, and participated in team games and experiments. The festival’s highlight was the engineering workshop “Strength of Materials for Beginners,” during which school teams built paper structures and tested their strength, learning the fundamentals of engineering design and the principles of strength of materials.
“Rosatom’s engineering division not only builds the most modern and reliable power units in the world, but we also devote significant attention to promoting scientific and educational projects in the regions where we operate. After all, science is a tool that unites people of all ages and nationalities. And now, while you are schoolchildren and students, it’s your time to choose your path and understand your purpose,” noted Dmitry Savvin , Deputy Director and Head of Construction at the Kudankulam NPP site at Atomstroyexport , speaking at the festival’s opening ceremony..
“Collaboration with Rosatom’s Engineering Division enabled us to implement a rich educational program that generated great interest among schoolchildren and received a positive response from other participants. Such joint projects help show young people that science and nuclear energy can be exciting, cutting-edge, and offer ample opportunities for self-fulfillment,” noted Jamon Jacob, Director of the Kerala Museum of Science and Technology.