Divyanoor Sharma of VIII Standard from Presentation Convent Senior Secondary School bagged first position whereas Tanuj Samaddar of Class X from S.E.R.S Public School, Assam and Suhaib Ashraf of Class X from MMI Shamsipora, Anantnag School stood at 2nd and 3rd positions. Those who won the consolation prizes are Mohammad Hafeeq Ul Murtuza, Arpit Salathia, Anvi Choudhari, Adnan Majid, Muskan and Mori NishaBen Ajitbhai. Besides, Special Jury Award was also given to Shivendra Kumar of Class VII from Govt. Middle School Dogra Hall Jammu.
Dr. Samoon further stated that students studying in Government Schools are really talented and department is consistently taking steps for providing them with such platforms for boosting their self-confidence.
He also said that Protection of Environment is the need of hour especially during this Covid-19 situation when health and hygiene is the top priority worldwide. He added that there is a serious threat to Biodiversity due to anthropogenic interventions which is consistently resulting in shrinking of Gene Pool and extinction of key species across the World; thereby disturbing the Ecological balance.
He also appreciated the efforts of Project Director SAMAGRA SHIKSHA Abhiyan, Dr Arun Manhas to organize such events for students of Government Schools. Meanwhile, Dr Manhas also congratulated all the students who participated in the event. Deepa Soni Bhalwal, renowned Visual Art Artist was the Key Judge on the occasion. Enthralled upon the marvellous work done by the kids, she announced that she will impart training to one of the special child Shivendra Kumar enrolled at Dogra High School, Jammu.