Students showcase models at Science Congress in Rampur
A block-level Children’s Science Congress was recently held in Rampur, Shimla, where students from 48 schools participated in the two-day event. Various innovative models created by students were on display, especially those focussing on pollution control and energy conservation etc.
The event took place at the PM Shri Kanya Utkrasht Senior Secondary School in Rampur, with over 315 students from more than 50 schools participating in the event.
Students from rural schools showcased models addressing pressing issues like environmental protection, energy conservation, pollution control and modern-day needs. One of the key attractions was a model displaying advanced techniques to prevent wild animals from damaging fields and orchards in the hilly regions of Himachal Pradesh. Another significant project highlighted how pollution from vehicles could be reduced and converted into energy.
The students also demonstrated what modern rural life in India could look like and the amenities it should provide through their innovative models. The chief guest, Principal Jayanti Dhiman of PM Shri Government Senior Secondary School, Rampur, emphasised the importance of science and urged the students to focus more on research-oriented subjects. She advised them to think about securing a happy and safe future, but at the same time warned them against the overuse of mobile phones and gaming etc.
Khemchand Chauhan, coordinator of the event, said this was the 32nd edition of the Congress being held in Rampur. Students from 48 schools, totalling 315 participants, took part in three competitions — science quiz, mathematics olympiad, and innovative science model exhibition.
Mannat Bhushan, a student from PM Shri Senior Secondary School Girls, Rampur, presented a pollution control system designed to absorb pollutants from vehicles and convert these into energy using a specialised apparatus. This model aims to not only reduce pollution but also produce energy in the process.
Aradhya Pratap Singh, a student from Delhi Public School, presented a model based on “Technology in modern life”, showcasing a motion sensor device that can conserve energy. He explained that this model was particularly important for Himachal Pradesh, where wild animals caused significant damage to crops and orchards. His system activates an alarm or siren when a wild animal enters the field, alerting farmers immediately.
48 schools participate
One of the key attractions was a model displaying techniques to prevent wild animals from damaging fields and orchards in the hilly regions. Another project highlighted how pollution from vehicles could be reduced and converted into energy. Forty-eight schools participated in the event.
