Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 16: The State Level Camp (SLC) of Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan (VVM) 2024-25, India’s largest digital science talent search program concluded at RRL High School, Jammu. The prize distribution and valedictory ceremony were held at the CSIR-IIIM Jammu Auditorium, marking the culmination of a one-day camp.
The event saw the participation of 131 students who excelled in the first-level exam held in October 2024, selected from over 2,500 participants. These students showcased their scientific aptitude in the State Level Camp, with the event inaugurated by Dr. Zabeer Ahmed, Director, CSIR-IIIM Jammu, as the chief guest. Other dignitaries included Prof. B.N. Tripathi, Vice Chancellor, SKUAST-J, and Prof. Rajnikant, Patron, VP, J&K, among others.
The event featured sessions on Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan, reports on camp activities, and speeches from key figures. Dr. Zabeer Ahmed emphasized the importance of fostering scientific curiosity and critical thinking in students, while Prof. Tripathi highlighted the need for young minds to strengthen India’s scientific future.
The camp tested students through various rounds, including the Application Oriented Scholastic Aptitude Test (AOSAT) and an Experimental Skill Test (EST). A total of 18 students were declared winners, with 12 selected to represent Jammu & Kashmir in the national camp scheduled for May 2025.
Top students were awarded cash prizes, with Rs 5,000 for 1st Rank, Rs 4,000 for 2nd Rank and Rs 3,000 for 3rd Rank. Among the top-performing students were Soham Singh, Syed Hansa, Guransh Singh, Paras Gupta, Mohd Umair Malik, Sweksha Singh, Chirag Luthra, Mhotsav Gandotra, Jayendra Singh Jasrotia, Ayanna Khajuria, Taransh Mahajan, Arjunvir Singh, Radhika Verma, Tarini Gupta, Aditya Narain Singh, Danish Talwar, Adhiraj Singh and Manaswin Mahajan.
The event concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks by Samir Vohra, Organizing Secretary, VP, J&K.
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