Ampati, Nov 03: Six student groups from South West Garo Hills have been selected to represent the district at the state-level 32nd National Children’s Science Congress, scheduled to be held in Shillong during the first week of December, following the district-level competition held at St. Claret Secondary School, Ampati, on Monday.
Students from various schools across the district participated in the competition, presenting their scientific projects and innovative ideas based on the focal theme of “Innovation and Sustainability.”
The programme was organised by the nodal agency, The Social Humanoid, under the coordination of its founder, Lakhan Prasad, along with the team of evaluators.
Salsalwegarik Marak of St. Claret Secondary School secured first place, while the group led by Christyloura Marak, also from St. Claret Secondary School, secured second place.
The third position went to the group led by Tanmay Kalita of Nirupama Memorial Higher Secondary School, followed by the group led by Angel Gaily Sangma from the same school in fourth place. The fifth and sixth positions were secured by the groups led by Piush Karmakar and Ringku Hajong, respectively, both representing Zeal Valley School, Garobadha.
The six selected groups will now compete at the state level in Shillong, with the opportunity to qualify for the national-level event scheduled to be held in Raipur in January 2027.
The competition provided a platform for young students to showcase their scientific aptitude, creativity and problem-solving abilities while encouraging innovative approaches towards sustainability.
