For the 77th Republic Day festivities in New Delhi, two Class XII science students from Government Higher Secondary School, Chongkham, in Arunachal’s Namsai district, have been chosen as Special Guests. This is a unique national distinction for a government school from Arunachal Pradesh. The invitation was given to Nang Sujata Jenow and Kusum Kumari Mishra after their plastic waste management initiative made the national short list for the School Innovation Marathon, a competitive program of the Atal Innovation Mission administered by NITI Aayog.
An online project evaluation method that evaluated creativity, viability, and scientific reasoning was used to evaluate their work. The students’ project concentrated on doable, affordable ways to lessen plastic waste and encourage a future free of plastic. Its high scientific temper and relevance to India’s larger sustainability aims, such as the Swachh Bharat Mission, were acknowledged by evaluators. Under the direction of their physics instructor, Moirangtham Surchand Singh, the two worked on the model for several months, honing it to solve practical waste management issues rather than just theoretical ones.
Eventually, among submissions from all throughout the nation, the project stood out. This year, GHSS Chongkham is the only school from Arunachal Pradesh to receive this honor, highlighting the Northeast’s student-led innovation. The choice, according to officials, demonstrates an increasing focus on grassroots innovation in education. Congratulating the pupils and their mentor, the Namsai district administration and school community described the accomplishment as a momentous occasion for the state’s representation in national scientific forums.
