|Correspondent|
PASIGHAT, Oct 13: Donyi Polo Vidya Niketan (DPVN), Pasighat organised a Science Exhibition and Quiz Competition today to promote creativity, innovation, critical thinking and scientific temper among students.
The house-wise exhibition featured 15 science models across three categories—Classes III–V, VI–VIII, and IX–X. A notable highlight was a model selected for the Get a Young Scientist (GYS) Avishkar online All-India competition.
The exhibition was followed by a three-round house-wise science quiz, with three participants representing each house, testing their scientific knowledge, presence of mind and teamwork.
Bodong Yirang, Advisor, Arunachal Shiksha Vikas Samiti (ASVS), attended the programme as Chief Guest. The panel of judges comprised Dr Yengkhom Disco Singh of the College of Horticulture and Forestry, Pasighat; Dr Manish Kumar Shukla of Jawaharlal Nehru College, Pasighat; and Dr Amal Bawri of the North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda and Folk Medicine Research, Pasighat.
The programme began with the traditional Deep Prajwalan.
The chief guest and judges inspected the models, interacted with participants and appreciated their innovative.
In his address, Yirang encouraged students to remain curious, think creatively and explore new ideas through experimentation and practical learning.
Yirang, former Director Elementary Education, said that such science exhibition enhances the ability of students in research and innovation, adding that government school principals, headmasters and head teachers should also conduct similar programs in respective schools.