Our Correspondent
Kohima | October 29
Child scientists from different educational institutes of Nagaland today participated in the state level 24th National Children’s Science Congress held here at the Zonal Council Hall under the focal theme ‘Science, Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Development.’ Eight child scientists have been selected to represent the state at the national level of the Congress to be held from December 27-31, 2016 at Baramati, Maharashtra.
National Children’s Science Congress (NCSC) is under Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India and today’s programme was organized by Nagaland Institute of Health, Environment & Social Welfare (NIHESW). Speaking on the occasion as the chief guest, Dr. Michael Heneise, Editor-In-Chief, The South Asianist, University of Edinburgh, Scotland told the child scientists that science is something which requires a great deal of commitment. Stating that some of the child scientists will become great scientists tomorrow, he said the world would be a better place to live in because of them.
NCSC provides children of 10 to 17 years from all over the country a unique opportunity to use their scientific temperament and knowledge to make their own dreams come true.
Child scientists selected for national level NCSC
1. Mitishar, Christ King Higher Secondary School, Kohima. Project- Low cost method for preserving squash.
2. Rudilhounuo Regina Mere, Christ King Higher Secondary School, Kohima. Project- Importance of Nula rearing.
3. Kaboli G. Aye, Cornerstone School, Zunheboto. Project- Study of traditional food of Sumi community and study of diseases typical to the territory of the community (i.e., Zunheboto District)
4. Shneha Chakraborty, Little Flower Higher Secondary School, Kohima. Project- Innovative discoveries to solve the livelihood problems of the people.
5. Vitho K. Yeptho, Cornerstone School, Zunheboto. Project- To assess the diversity of medicinal plants at Shoto village.
6. Vikusunuo Natso, Alderville School, Kohima. Project- Study of land-use pattern and its impacts on soil quality and planning: A case study of Jotsoma.
7. Botoholi Achumi, Little Flower Higher Secondary School, Kohima. Project- Fungi culture and study of mushroom.
8. Ryan Sivakoti, Cornerstone School, Zunheboto. Project- Livelihood security of women through fruit preservation and promotion.
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