Mangalore : Karnataka Cluster Level workshop on ‘Development of Scientific Temper and Dmystification of Miracles’ will be held at ISD, Nanthur from September 23 to Sep 27.

The workshop will be organized by National Council for Science and Technology Communication (NCSTC), Department of Science and Technology, Government of India and Karnataka Rajya Vignana Parishat, Bangalore.

Addressing the press conference held at Press Club on Sep 20, Friday principal investigator of the workshop Prof Narendra Nayak said that five day workshop will consist of three trainees from each of the cluster of 12 districts of Karnataka who will be assembling at Mangalore for interactive training on methods of creating awareness among people by explaining various so called miracles, how people are taken for a ride exploiting their lack of knowledge and so on. They will be trained on effective communication, leadership and rational thinking.

Minister for Health and Family welfare will inaugurate the workshop. MLA J R Lobo will preside over the function.

Dr Vivian D’Souza, Association Dean Kasturba Medical College will be the chief guest, while Prof Narendra Nayak will deliver the key note address on the occasion.

Renny D’Souza, Anantharam and Subhash Rai were present at the press meet.