Aspire IIT-Medical Institute Encourages Students at Little Champ Awards

The Little Champ Awards in Dharamshala celebrated the achievements of around 400 students, with Aspire IIT-Medical Institute emphasizing the importance of focusing on real learning over social media distractions. Dignitaries, including former Mayor Devinder Jaggi, attended the event, which has evolved into a community movement celebrating academic excellence and youth empowerment. The awards aim to inspire students to harness technology for skill development and personal growth.

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 29, 2025, 18:24 IST

Inspiring Message for Young Achievers

Pallavi Sharma
Dharamshala:
As numerous talented schoolchildren prepared to be recognized at the Little Champ Awards in Dharamshala, the event's sponsor, Aspire IIT-Medical-Shimla, delivered a motivational message urging the young achievers to avoid wasting time on social media.

“Avoid spending your time scrolling through reels or engaging in social media battles. Instead, utilize tools like ChatGPT to enhance your skills in a specific area. The future is for those who excel in their craft in an AI-driven environment,” representatives from the institute conveyed during the event.

Emphasizing the dangers of excessive social media engagement, Aspire Institute encouraged students to leverage technology wisely, embrace artificial intelligence as a learning tool, and focus their efforts on meaningful development.

Celebrating Academic Excellence

Hundreds of Students Honored

The awards ceremony, organized by a local media house, occurred on Friday (August 29, 2025) at the auditorium of Government Degree College, Dharamshala. Approximately 400 students from Classes VI to XI across CBSE, ICSE, and HP Board schools were acknowledged for their outstanding academic performance during the 2024-25 academic year.

Dignitaries Attend the Event

Renowned Dignitaries Grace the Occasion

The event featured former Dharamshala Municipal Corporation Mayor Devinder Jaggi as the chief guest and IAS officer & Dharamshala MC Commissioner Zaffar Iqbal as the special guest. Aspire IIT-Medical-Shimla, as the event sponsor, played a crucial role in celebrating talent, perseverance, and academic excellence.

A Movement of Pride and Empowerment

A People’s Movement of Pride

The Little Champ Awards are a continuation of the successful TNR Shining Star Awards, which have been honoring Class X and XII top performers since 2023. This initiative has evolved into a community movement, bringing together students, parents, educators, and communities to celebrate academic achievements and empower youth.

Sunil Chadha, Executive Editor, remarked, “These awards transcend mere grades. They symbolize resilience, motivation, and the importance of hard work.” S Gopal Puri, Political Editor, referred to the awards as “a tribute to the unsung heroes — parents and teachers — who nurture the aspirations of exceptional students.”

Abhinav Sharma, Head of HR, noted, “Results can bring both happiness and pressure. Through these awards, we stand with students not only as journalists but as partners in their educational journey.”