Dimapur, January 9 (MExN): Eight child scientists from Nagaland attended the 23rd National Children’s Science Congress (NCSC) held in Chandigarh University at Mohali in Punjab from December 27 to 31, 2015. The eight participated under the aegis of the Nagaland Institute of Health, Environment and Social Welfare, Kohima.
According to a press release, over 2000 students from all over India and countries like the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Qatar attended the Science Congress. Top scientists, bureaucrats and public luminaries from the country also took part in the five day event, the release informed.
The students from Nagaland presented their research projects along with all others during the Congress. They were all awarded medals and citations for taking part in the annual children’s mega science event.
The following are the names of the students who partook in the National Congress: Keneisenuo Caryn Kire and Nengliankim Mikhal Kamson (Little Flower Higher Secondary School, Kohima), Shoniu Shiu and Tungam Rokam (Ministers’ Hill Baptist Higher Secondary School, Kohima), Nguluonuo (Christ King Higher Secondary School, Kohima), Bendangtoshi Longkumer (Bethel Higher Secondary School, Kohima), Temjenmenla (Holy Family School, Kohima) and Nilotoli (Cornerstone School, Zunheboto).
Two other child scientists – Chumbeno (Ministers’ Hill Baptist Higher Secondary School, Kohima) and Mayanglila Longkumer (Little Flower Higher Secondary School, Kohima) – represented Nagaland in the Indian Science Congress which was held at Mysore University in Karnataka from January 3 to 7.
The National Children’s Science Congress (NCSC) is a program of the National Council for Science & Technology Communications under the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India. It is aimed to infuse in children the spirit of innovation in the field of science and technology. It involves carrying out small research activities of school level. The Nagaland Institute of Health, Environment & Social Welfare is the organizer of this program for Nagaland.
