State-Degree College students’ Science Exhibition ‘Gyanodaya’ Concludes with Prize Distribution

Tarun Karthick

Campbell Bay, 24 November 2025

The two-day Rajya Stariya Bal Vaigyanik Pradarshani (RSBVP) 2025–26 – Gyanodaya, organised by the Science Wing of the Directorate of Education in collaboration with Samagra Shiksha and NCERT, New Delhi, concluded on twenty second November with enthusiastic participation from younger innovators throughout the Islands.

The Chief Secretary, A&N Administration, Dr. Chandra Bhushan Kumar, IAS, visited the exhibition venue and interacted with college students, displaying eager curiosity of their shows. He praised their scientific curiosity, onerous work, and modern concepts.

Earlier within the day, the Director of Education, Mr. Vikram Singh, engaged with college students and science lecturers, urging them to harness scientific considering to deal with native challenges. An interactive session on ‘Plastic Pollution & Plastic Waste Management’ was additionally performed by Prof. S. V. Sharma from the National Institute of Education, NCERT, New Delhi, additional enriching the educational expertise.

The valedictory session was held within the afternoon with Secretary (Education), Mr. L. Kumar, because the chief visitor. He visited stalls representing all 9 Educational Zones, appreciated the displays, and inspired the budding scientists to pursue their goals with willpower.

A complete of 20 prizes had been offered throughout Middle, Secondary, and Senior Secondary classes. Additional recognitions had been awarded to displays underneath CwSN participation, Popular Exhibit, National Children’s Science Congress, Flower Show, Craft, and Waste-to-Wonder classes, honouring creativity and scientific excellence.

The occasion concluded with a vote of thanks by Ms. P. Shobha, Science Consultant, DDE (Science). As a part of the publicity programme, inter-Island contributors additionally visited the Science Centre.