Sri Vijaya Puram, October 17: A student from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands has secured a place among the country’s top 60 innovators at a national science competition, finishing among 700 participants with a project proposing a manual rope-making machine. The achievement highlights the representation of island students at a national platform for scientific ideas and innovation.
A. Avanita, a student of PM SHRI Government Model Senior Secondary School in Hut Bay, earned the distinction at the 12th National Level Exhibition and Project Competition (NLEPC) under the INSPIRE-MANAK programme, held at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi from October 12 to 14.
Avanita presented her project, titled “Manual Rope Making Machine”, which received appreciation for its innovative concept and practical utility. The project demonstrated an application of scientific thinking to the development of a useful device.
Nine selected participants from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands represented the Union Territory at the national-level event, presenting their ideas alongside students from across the country.
Deepankar Sarkar, Avanita’s guide teacher, mentored her during the development of the project. Support from her parents also contributed to her participation and achievement.
The Director of Education congratulated all nine participants, their guide teachers, parents and the schools concerned for their efforts.
The recognition places Avanita among the top-performing participants at this year’s competition, while the participation of the nine island students brought projects from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to a national exhibition focused on student innovation.
