The Sciencexpress reached its last destination of the second phase, Delhi Safdarjung, from where it had started its journey.

The Valediction of the Sciencexpress was organized on 30 May 2009. This function was attended by many guests and dignitaries, who also visited the exhibition and encouraged the team members.

Mr. Prithviraj Chavan, Hon'ble Minister for Science & Technology and other dignitaries entering the exhibition	The Hon'ble Minister and Er. Anuj Sinha, Head, RVPSP taking keen Interest in the exhibition

Mr. Prithviraj Chavan, Hon'ble Minister for Science & Technology, Govt. of India was the Chief Guest at the function. The Guests of Honour were Dr. T. Ramasami, Secretary, DST; Dr. M. K. Bhan, Secretary, Department of Biotechnology ; Dr. S. Brahmachari, Secretary, Department of Scientific & Industrial Research and Mr. B. D. Garg, DRM.

Er. Anuj Sinha welcomed the guests on the accomplishments of the Sciencexpress exhibition.
The Sciencexpress mobile exhibition has created many records and has four entries in its name in the Limca Book of Records. The certificates of these records were presented by the Hon'ble Minister to Dr. T Ramasami, Secretary, DST.

Hon'ble Minister had taken up the charge of the ministry 24 hours ago and this was his first public function. He visited the exhibition and met each of the communicator on board and congratulated the team on its tireless efforts and said, "If India has to be a major global power, the next push has to come through science. India needs knowledge based economy."
The third phase of the Sciencexpress from Ahmedabad is scheduled on 12 August 2009, which is Dr. Vikram Sarabhai's birth anniversary.

The ceremony ended with a vote of thanks by Mr. Chander Mohan, Director, RVPSP. He extended his thanks to the Chief Guest of the function and the other guests present and above all, the citizens of India who visited the exhibition in large numbers and made it a grand success.

Distinguished guests on the dais at the Sciencexpress Valediction	Honourable Chief Guest, Mr. Prithviraj Chavan addressing the audience
The Minister presenting Limca Records certificates to Dr. T. Ramasami, Secretary, DST	The Sciencexpress team with the Hon'ble Minister

Source : Department of Science and Technology
Date : May 30, 2009