Basirhat Students Craft Microscopes from Waste Bottles for Just ₹600!

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News18•19-12-2025, 15:51
Basirhat Students Craft Microscopes from Waste Bottles for Just ₹600!
- •Students at Chapapukur Secondary School, Basirhat, created functional microscopes from discarded plastic water bottles and ordinary lenses.
- •The innovative design involved cutting bottle mouths, fitting lenses, joining ends, and painting black to block external light.
- •Mounted on a wooden frame, the microscopes effectively observe cell structures, like onion peel fibers.
- •This low-cost scientific instrument was built for only 500-600 rupees, promoting eco-friendly and hands-on learning.
- •The initiative showcases how discarded items can be transformed into valuable educational tools, earning widespread praise.
Why It Matters: Basirhat students turn waste bottles into functional, low-cost microscopes, revolutionizing science education.
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