Sudarshan Manikantan and Kavya Mangal win laurels at the Homi Bhabha Science Competition 2022

Sudarshan won a silver and Kavya a bronze medal in the Homi Bhabha Science Competition. Homi Bhabha Science Competition started in the year 1981 to encourage scientific thinking in students. About 50K students take part in the competition every year from various districts of Maharashtra.

Sudarshan’s action research project on "Tree selection strategy for urban green cover - Right trees for the Right Place" was appreciated by the panel of judges and his performance on the one on one interview was also well received. Kavya’s project also dealt with afforestation and received appreciation.

It was a long journey for both the students clearing 4 rounds of theory exam, practicals, general interview and action research project. Sudarshan and Kavya consider this experience as a precious part of their learning.