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Kohima: Four students from Nagaland brought their science projects to the 12th INSPIRE MANAK National Level Exhibition and Project Competition. The event took place at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, from October 12 to 14. They reached the national stage after a state competition at SCERT Nagaland in Kohima.
The Ministry of Science and Technology and the National Innovation Foundation India run the scheme. It gives students in grades 6 through 12 a chance to showcase original ideas. Each participant gets 10,000 rupees to build a working prototype.
The Nagaland team included Ninile Tenenu from Mt. Hermon School, Kohima, who built a multi-purpose pen. Wapanginla Imsong and Latongkumla, both from KV Tuli, Mokokchung, presented an eco-friendly bamboo dustbin and an eco-friendly foldable umbrella. B. Sunga Phom of Azedon School, Kohima, developed an AI-based maid helper robot.
Latongkumla cracked the top 60 nationwide. Union Minister of Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh presented her with an award and citation on October 14. She stood out among the field.
The team thanked the Ministry of Science and Technology, DST New Delhi, NIF India, and SCERT Nagaland director Shohulo Rengma for the support. Team Nagaland expressed gratitude to the ministry and officials for their "support and guidance" throughout the process.
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