TAWANG, AUG 29:
The Department of Education, Tawang, organised the district-level Governor’s Quiz Competition, Science Seminar and Science Exhibition at Government Town Secondary School here on Saturday, providing students a platform to showcase their knowledge, scientific aptitude, creativity and innovative ideas.
The Governor’s Quiz Competition was conducted under the Governor’s Quiz initiative, while the Science Seminar and Science Exhibition were organised under the Rashtriya Avishkar Abhiyan (RAA). A total of 15 secondary and higher secondary schools from across Tawang district participated in the competitions.
Addressing the gathering as chief guest, Tawang Deputy Director of School Education (DDSE) Hridar Phuntsok appreciated the enthusiasm and innovative spirit displayed by the participating students. He particularly praised the working models developed on new and renewable sources of energy, highlighting their relevance to India’s vision of energy self-reliance and the broader goal of Viksit Bharat @2047.
Phuntsok urged students and teachers not to restrict innovative ideas and working models to competitions but to explore their practical application in schools. He also encouraged students to use their innovations to create awareness among villagers and the wider community about the importance and benefits of green and renewable energy.
The competitions witnessed enthusiastic participation, with students demonstrating their academic knowledge, scientific temperament, creativity and problem-solving abilities.
In the Governor’s Quiz Competition, KGBV Lumla secured the first position, followed by GSS Zemithang in second and GSS Mukto in third. In the Science Seminar, VKV Kitpi emerged first, while GSS Bomba and Government Town Secondary School, Tawang, secured the second and third positions respectively. In the Science Exhibition, GSS Kitpi bagged the first position, followed by GHSS Lumla in second and KGBV Lumla in third.
The winners of the district-level competitions will represent Tawang district at the state-level competitions.
The programme highlighted the Education Department’s efforts to promote scientific curiosity, innovation, critical thinking and experiential learning among students and encourage young minds to contribute towards sustainable development and a greener, self-reliant India. (DIPR)
