The Samagra Shiksha Nagaland conducted a State Level Quiz Competition under the Rashtriya Avishkar Abhiyan (RAA) at TM Government Higher Secondary School, Kohima.
The programme was graced by Shri Shashank Pratap Singh, Principal Director Department of School Education, as the guest of honour.
In his address, Singh highlighted the importance of learning beyond the classroom and encouraged students to remain curious, innovative, and eager to explore new ideas. He further emphasised the role of science and technology in realising the vision of Vikshit Bharat 2047, calling on students to contribute towards making Nagaland an active partner in this national mission.
Delivering the keynote address, L. Jamithung Lotha State Mission Director spoke on the objectives of the Rashtriya Avishkar Abhiyan under the Ministry of Education.
He stressed the programme’s role in motivating children to pursue science, mathematics, and
technology, nurturing their curiosity and spirit of innovation. He also welcomed and
congratulated the participants for advancing from the district level to the state-level
competition.
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The event was chaired by Dr. Chumbeni Kikon, Joint Mission Director of Samagra
Shiksha, who provided an overview of the competition. She noted that the initiative is
designed for elementary students from government schools with funding support from the
Ministry of Education, Government of India. She encouraged students to cultivate a scientific
temper and a lifelong passion for learning.
The programme also featured experience-sharing by Iris Zomawii Lushai, student of
PM SHRI GHSS Chumoukedima, and Gihukali Sema, PGT of PM SHRI GHSS Chumoukedima (Supervisor for North East Circle), who had recently represented
Nagaland in the SAKURA Science Program in Japan.
Dr. Bijano Murry, Joint Mission Director of Samagra Shiksha, served as the Quiz Master,
while Avino Tase, Deputy Director, Directorate of School Education, and Rüchünino Ziephrü, Assistant Academic Officer, NBSE, were the judges.
The competition saw enthusiastic participation from all 17 districts of Nagaland. The
winners of the State Level Quiz Competition 2025 are as follows:
1st Position: Imtimenla, Government High School Dilong, Mokokchung
2nd Position: Subeno Ngullie, Government Higher Secondary School Bhandari,
Wokha
3rd Position: Kedalu Rengma, Government Higher Secondary School New
Town, Tseminyu.
The event concluded with words of encouragement for the students to continue their pursuit
of knowledge, innovation, and excellence in the field of science and education.
