Three-day State Science Exhibition concludes in Gangtok

GANGTOK,(IPR): The three-day-long State Level Science Exhibition 2025 concluded today at the auditorium of Tashi Namgyal Senior Secondary School (TNSSS), Gangtok. The closing day was attended by Education minister Raju Basnett as the chief guest.

The theme for this year’s exhibition, “STEM for Viksit and Atmanirbhar Bharat,” aimed to embody India’s vision of achieving self-reliance through indigenous scientific innovation and progress.

A total of 56 schools participated in this year’s event, comprising 49 Government and 7 Private schools. DIET College, Burtuk also participated as a non-competitive team. The three-day event was organised by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) in collaboration with the Education Department, Government of Sikkim.

In his keynote address, minister Raju Basnett expressed appreciation for the dedication and teamwork that contributed to the success of the exhibition. He applauded the students for their creativity and innovative projects, and urged them to bring forth more original ideas when representing Sikkim at the national level.

The minister encouraged Generation Alpha students to go beyond classroom learning and make full use of their curiosity and youthful energy. He highlighted the continuous support extended to students by the State Government under the farsighted leadership of Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, and urged them to take full advantage of various educational schemes and scholarships available.

In his concluding remarks, the minister extended best wishes to the top five schools selected to represent Sikkim at the North East Science Fair in Guwahati and congratulated all participants for their enthusiasm.

RSBVP coordinator Parijit Sutradhar elaborated on the exhibition’s themes and sub-themes and informed that the top five schools would get the opportunity to showcase their projects at the regional level in Guwahati.

During the programme, graduate teachers Arpana Chettri and Prayash Subba shared their experiences of the event, expressing gratitude to SCERT for providing a platform that fosters creativity, enthusiasm, and a passion for science among students. They also shared that participating in the exhibition inspired them to better guide their students in future scientific endeavours.

The panel of judges, Prof. B.C. Kusre (CAEPHT, Ranipool) and Dependra Chettri (lecturer, ATTC Bardang), shared their observations and noted the challenge of selecting the top 10 schools, given the high quality of all presentations. They encouraged students to continue pursuing innovation and contribute to the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

Certificates were presented to the top ten schools, while the top three schools received trophies from the chief guest. The results were as follows:

1. Paljor Namgyal Senior Secondary School

2. Tadong Government Senior Secondary School

3. PM Shri Deorali Girls Senior Secondary School

4. Assam Lingzey Government Senior Secondary School

5. PM Shri Namchi Girls Government Senior Secondary School

6. Lingtam Government Secondary School

7. Damthang Government Secondary School

8. Chakung Government Senior Secondary School

9. PM Shri Biraspati Parsai Government Senior Secondary School

10. PM Shri Yangang Government Senior Secondary School

The programme was attended by Education secretary Tashi Chophel Lepcha, Education principal director Sonam Denzongpa, SCERT director Dr Rabin Chettri, chief education officer (Gangtok) Chemi Donka Denzongpa, SCERT additional director Tshering Lhamu Bhutia, TNSSS principal Saroja Pradhan, SCERT deputy director Karma Doma Kaleon, school teachers, and students.