Mhathung Tungoe and others with participants of State Level Science Exhibition 2026 in Kohima on February 6.
Our Correspondent
Kohima | February 6
The State Level Science Exhibition 2026 under the theme “STEM for Viksit and Atmanirbhar Bharat” was held at TM Government Higher Secondary School, Kohima on February 6.
“STEM for Viksit and Atmanirbhar Bharat” is a national initiative, prominently featured in the Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025, promoting scientific temper, innovation, and self-reliance among students.
Gracing the inaugural programme, Mhathung Tungoe, Secretary, Department of School Education, Government of Nagaland said that the objective of the science exhibition is to encourage students to think outside the box and to apply their theoretical knowledge to practical real-world problems.
“Such exhibitions are required periodically to encourage our young minds to showcase their innovative and creative thoughts into real time solutions,” he said.
Tungoe said that such events cultivate curiosity, critical and scientific tempers in young minds.
Such platforms help the students to demonstrate their research and creative capabilities, he said adding that it also bridges the gap between classroom lessons and real world applications.
He was hopeful that this platform will become a stepping stone for future scientists, promoting a life-long passion for invention, discovery and innovation.
In individual category, Vinoho Phiyie from PM SHRI Government Higher Secondary School Chumoukedima bagged the 1st position while Chingpai Wangyong from Livingstone Foundation International Dimapur stood 2nd position.
n Group category, the duo Sungmochemten & Chingmak OH Chang of St John Higher Secondary School Tuensang bagged the 1st position while Kureiwang Newme & Ipeuraile of PM SHRI JNV Peren stood 2nd position.
he winners will represent the state at the national level scheduled for February 11 to 14 at Guwahati.
The event witnessed participants from 17 districts of Nagaland.
he panel of judges for the exhibition includes; Mhasiekholie Sachu, Sanino Nakro, Jenny Kath, Mhashevi Kharutso, Asikho Kiso and Sekhoto.
The programme was chaired by Avino Tase, Deputy Director Directorate of School Education while vote of thanks was proposed by H. Zhokupa Hoshi, Assistant Programme Officer, Directorate of School Education.
The event was organised by Directorate of School Education in collaboration with Samagra Shiksha Nagaland.
