Meghalaya hosts contest to foster scientific temper in students

Shillong: The state-level eco club competition organised by Meghalaya State Council of Science, Technology and Environment (SCSTE) concluded recently. It saw the participation of 31 schools and more than 180 students from rural areas.Held from Nov 7-9, the programme featured three competitions — an OMR-based written exam, a tinkering science project and a scavenger hunt in Nongkrem.“Top-performing eco clubs will soon receive awards, including educational resources such as school libraries, tinkering labs, hydroponic units, rainwater harvesting systems, clean drinking water facilities and more,” said an official statement issued by Gunanka DB, joint secretary, state planning dept and member secretary of SCSTE, on Monday.“This initiative reflects SCSTE’s commitment to fostering a scientific mindset and sustainable growth in Meghalaya’s rural communities,” the statement said.

Meghalaya hosts state-level school contest to foster scientific temper in students

Over 180 students from 31 rural schools in Meghalaya participated in a state-level eco club competition held in Nongkrem from November 7th to 9th. Organized by the Meghalaya State Council of Science, Technology and Environment (SCSTE), the competition featured written exams, science projects, and a scavenger hunt.

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