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Bathinda : The Science Express Biodiversity Special (SEBS) train will be in Bathinda from November 29 to December 1.A special train developed by the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST) it has eight coaches dedicated to showcase the biological diversity of the country.The train travels across the country, halting at several major stations for citizens and students to visit and have an educational tour of its interiors.From November 29 to December 1, the train will be open for visitors and schools in Bathinda. The SEBS provides a unique learning opportunity for student as well as teachers.During its halt in Bathinda, two major activities will be undertaken. The first will include platform activities and the other would be the Paryavaran Mitra Teachers' Training.Platform activities will consist of a painting competition supported by the Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA), Biodiversity Conservation Pledge supported by the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) and drinking water testing facility aided by the Department of Science and Technology (DST).A painting competition will be held in the junior and senior categories. In the junior category (class III to V), the theme would be energy and environment and in the senior category (class VI to VIII), the theme would be "Save fuel yaani save money".The first three winners will be awarded a cash prize of Rs 1,000, Rs 800 and Rs 600, respectively. The winning entries will be sent for national competition. All the participants will be given a certificate of participation. There is a facility to test drinking water quality and students could bring water from their schools for testing.Under the Paryavaran Mitra Teachers' Training a three-hour training module of 25-30 teachers will be conducted in coach number 13. The timing for the training is 10 am to 1 pm. Training would be imparted in one or two batches per day, each consisting of not more than 30 teachers. The duration of the training is three hours and the training will focus on biodiversity, NGC-Paryavaran Mitra and Project Based Learning (PBL).