Eight “child scientists” from Nagaland under the aegis of Nagaland Institute of Health, Environment and Social Welfare (NIHESW), Kohima attended the 23rd National Children’s Science Congress (NCSC) held in Chandigarh University at Mohali in Punjab from December 27 to 31.
The Congress was attended by more than 2000 students from all over India including the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Qatar. Top scientists, bureaucrats and public luminaries from the country also took part in the five-day event.
A press release by NIHESW honorary director, Dr. Vizovol Mekro stated that students from Nagaland presented their research projects along with others during the congress, for which they were all awarded medals and citations for participating at the annual children mega science event.
The students were Keneisenuo Caryn Kire and Nengliankim Mikhal Kamson from Little Flower Higher Secondary School, Kohima, Shoniu Shiu and Tungam Rokam from Ministers’ Hill Baptist Higher Secondary School, Kohima, Nguluonuo from Christ King Higher Secondary School, Kohima, Bendangtoshi Longkumer from Bethel Higher Secondary School, Kohima, Temjenmenla from Holy Family School, Kohima and Nilotoli from Cornerstone School, Zunheboto.
Two other child scientists from Nagaland took part in the Indian Science Congress at Mysore University in Karnataka which was held from the January 3 to 7. The students were identified as Chumbeno of Ministers’ Hill Baptist Higher Secondary School, Kohima and Mayanglila Longkumer from Little Flower Higher Secondary School, Kohima.
It may be noted that NCSC is a programme of the National Council for Science & Technology Communications under the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India.
It is aimed to infuse in children the spirit of innovation in the field of science and technology. It involves carrying out small research activities at school level. The Nagaland Institute of Health, Environment and Social Welfare is the organizer of this programme for Nagaland.
Tuesday, April 7, 2026