LUCKNOW, Nov. 15 -- Indira Gandhi Planetarium, Lucknow, organised a series of special scientific, educational and public awareness activities for students and children to commemorate Children's Day on Saturday. Around 3,500 students from 14 schools participated in various activities and gained valuable insights into science and astronomy. One of the major highlights of the programme was a special Solar Observation Session. Students were provided an opportunity to observe the Sun through specialised solar telescopes and safe viewing equipment. They were introduced to fascinating solar phenomena, including Sunspots, Solar Filaments and Solar Prominences, and learned about the Sun's surface activities and their scientific significance. Members of the UP Amateur Astronomers Club actively participated in the programme, guiding students in telescope observation, explaining various solar phenomena and addressing their queries related to astronomy and space science. To encourage creativity, curiosity and logical thinking among children, the Planetarium also organised a painting competition. Alongside the scientific activities, a special Free Aadhaar Camp was organised in collaboration with the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), Regional Office, Lucknow. The camp facilitated free Mandatory Biometric Updates (MBU) for children at the prescribed ages of 5 and 15 years. Facilities for new Aadhaar enrolment and necessary corrections and modifications in existing Aadhaar records were also provided. Ramesh Chandra, director and secretary, Council of Science and Technology, Uttar Pradesh, said developing scientific temper, logical thinking and curiosity among children is one of the important priorities of the Council. "Today's curious children will become tomorrow's scientists, researchers and innovators. The Council remains committed to encouraging such initiatives to promote scientific awareness among students," said Chandra....