DIMAPUR: Four students represented Nagaland at the 12th INSPIRE MANAK National Level Exhibition and Project Competition (NLEPC), held from October 12–14 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research- Million Minds Augmenting National Aspirations and Knowledge (INSPIRE MANAK), a scheme launched by the Ministry of Science and Technology, New Delhi and the National Innovation Foundation India, provides opportunities for students from Classes 6-12 to present original science based innovative ideas at district, state and national levels. Selected students receive Rs.10,000 to develop prototypes for competition.
The students were selected at the State level competition and mentoring programme held at SCERT Nagaland, Kohima. The students were: Ninile Tenenu, Mt. Hermon School, Kohima-prototype: multi purpose pen; Wapanginla Imsong, KV Tuli, Mokokchung- prototype: eco friendly bamboo dustbin; Latongkumla, KV Tuli, Mokokchung- prototype: eco friendly foldable umbrella and B. Sunga Phom, Azedon School, Kohima-prototype: AI based maid helper robot.
Among them, Latongkumla secured a place in the Top 60 nationally and received an award and citation from Union Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, during the award ceremony on October 14 at Pragati Maidan.
Team Nagaland expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Science and Technology, DST New Delhi, NIF India, and Shohulo Rengma, director, SCERT Nagaland, Kohima, for their support and guidance.
