A Science Express Climate Action Special (SECAS) train will hold exhibitions at four stations under East Coast Railway (ECoR). It’s aim is to create awareness about climate change and similar issues.
Key Facts
- The exhibition is at Bhadrak, Puri, Chhatrapur and Kottavalasa between 9 and 23 May.
- 16-coach train is an initiative of the Centre’s department of science & technology in collaboration with the ministry of environment, forest & climate change, department of bio-technology and ministry of railways.
- Exhibition will convey a message about climate change and provide an opportunity to generate dialogue and discussion.
- It will create awareness among various sections of society as to how climate change can be combated through mitigation and adaptation.
- 8 coaches developed by MoEFCC, is exclusively devoted to information, case studies and material related to various aspect of climate change.
Source : Livemint
GS III : Environment Awareness – Climate Change