Twelve Jorhat Students Selected for National Children’s Science Congress

In an impressive display of talent, twelve students from Jorhat district have been selected to participate in the State-level National Children’s Science Congress. Chosen from a competitive pool of projects, these young innovators will represent their schools at the upcoming event. The selection process highlighted their creativity and scientific acumen, with a day-long program featuring esteemed speakers and engaging presentations. This initiative aims to foster a scientific mindset among students and promote interest in science and technology. Read on to learn more about the selected students and the event's highlights.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 25, 2026, 11:22 IST

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The souvenir being released at the programme (Image)

Jorhat, Oct 25: A total of twelve students from Jorhat district have earned a spot in the upcoming State-level National Children’s Science Congress, set to take place later this year.

According to an organizer of the district event, these students were chosen based on their six projects, with two students representing each project. They were selected from a pool of 81 projects submitted by 162 participants during the 32nd National Children’s Science Congress district-level meet, which occurred at Kalyani Balya Bhawan Senior Secondary School on the outskirts of Bahona last Friday.

The students who made the cut include: Deba Konwar and Tenzgu M Sangma (Prerona Pratibandhi Sishu Bikas Kendra, Jorhat); Antariksha Duarah and Rishav Raj Buragohain (Jyoti Vidyapith, Teok); Anirban Neog and Nibiranjan Saikia (Teok High School); Asthajita Bora and Rajashree Bora (Borigaon Public High School); Tushar Gogoi and Nihar Ranjan Dadhara (Gorumora High School); and Ananya Dutta and Mayuri Handique (Gyandeep Jatiya Vidyalaya).

The event was inaugurated by Dr. Aditi Bezbaruah, a prominent science writer and former faculty member at Jorhat Engineering College, who presided over the day’s activities.

This program was organized in partnership with the Jorhat Science Centre and Planetarium, serving as the district resource body, along with the Jorhat branch of the Assam Science Society, which acted as the coordinating body.

A lecture honoring notable figures such as Dr. Abani Chandra Goswami, ‘Janaratna’ Bhairab Handique, Jogananda Goswami, and Dr. Jiban Chandra Sarmah Kotoky was delivered by Mukul Madhab Baishya, a respected painter and IT professional. He discussed the relevance of science, technology, and artificial intelligence in today’s world.

Dr. Virendra M Tiwari, the Director of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research - North East Institute of Science and Technology (CSIR-NEIST), Jorhat, served as the chief guest and motivated students to cultivate a scientific mindset. He commended the organizers for their longstanding commitment to fostering interest in science among children over the past thirty years.

During the event, a souvenir titled Anweshan, edited by Dr. Indira Baruah, was launched by Dr. Balin Khargharia, a well-known social worker and retired Joint Director of Health Services in Jorhat.

Earlier in the program, Arindram Pran Saikia, a student who participated in the National Children’s Science Congress at the national level in 2023, administered the oath to the young scientists present.

An exhibition showcasing bird photographs by Dr. Mathura Nath Bora, a faculty member at DR College in Golaghat, was also featured at the venue.

Among the speakers at the event were Romen Gogoi, State Coordinator of the National Children’s Science Congress; Dr. Bicitra Kumar Borthakur, president of the Jorhat Science Society; Dr. Promode Chandra Neog, president of the Jorhat Parivesh Mancha; and Dr. Sumbit Chaliha, Principal of Bahona College, Jorhat.

The event was anchored by Hemen Saikia, coordinator of the district organizing committee, and commenced with the unfurling of the organization’s flag by Inspector of Schools Buli Gogoi Bhuyan, who also holds the position of president of the district organizing committee.