Agartala, March 20 -- Tripura school students have become skilled in innovative technologies such as the extraction of DNA from fruits, said the Tripura Science and Technology Minister Animesh Debbarma on Thursday.

Briefing the Reporters at Agartala, the Minister said that, the DNA club project covers As many as 172 schools, which emerged as unique centers of applied science research. Apart from that,17 colleges have also established bio-tech clubs.

"We have plans to cover four more colleges under the scheme in order to make sure that students get hands-on experience in applied science and technology," the Minister said.

According to the Minister, students have performed a total of 80 activities under the DNA club project.

"Under the ...