Bhubaneswar: Bringing laurels to the state, Soumyashree Thanapati, a Class X student of Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya (OAV) at Jharmunda, Loisingha, Balangir district, has secured the first position at the National Science Seminar 2026.
The seminar was organised by the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), under the Union Ministry of Culture, at the National Science Centre in New Delhi.
Competing with talented students from across the country, Soumyashree delivered an impressive and insightful presentation on the theme “Indian Energy Basket 2047: Prospects and Challenges”, earning the top position in the national-level competition.
Her achievement has brought pride and recognition to Odisha and marks a significant milestone for the state, with a national-level first position being secured after a gap of 13 years.
This achievement has been made possible through the dedicated guidance and support of the OAVS authorities, the Principal and teachers of OAV Jharmunda, the Balangir district administration and the Regional Science Centre, Odisha.
The sincere efforts of her Science Teacher, mentor and parents have also played an important role in her journey to success. OAVS has congratulated Soumyashree on this outstanding accomplishment and extended its best wishes for her future endeavours.