Students showcase diverse models at science fest in Chikkamagaluru
The event featured 60 teams presenting innovative solutions for energy, agriculture, water management and urban safety.
The Hindu in School Science Fest was organised in Chikkamagaluru on Wednesday, featuring a wide range of student models focused on sustainable and practical solutions, according to The Hindu.
Chikkamagaluru Deputy Commissioner Bhanwar Singh Meena inaugurated the event and interacted with students to discuss their models and underlying concepts.
Exhibits included renewable energy projects such as a windmill and a piezoelectric tile, as well as agricultural models like a hydroponics system named Atmanirbhar Krishi.
Other displays addressed urban safety and water management, featuring an accident-prevention system for ghat roads, a smart city model with earthquake alarms, and a pipeline leakage alert.
In the junior category, Shamanth K H and C.R. Punith Raj from PM Shri Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya won first prize, while Rithkruthi K.R. and Prakruthi P. from Kuvempu Vidyaniketana took second prize.
Senior category winners included Davan C.A. and Harshavardhan N.P. from Sai Angels School in first place, followed by Ashwin M. and Anush K. from Kuvempu Vidyaniketana School.
The Ramanujan Spark Quest saw 320 participants, with Deetya A. Pai and Likhit K.N from Sri Sai Angels School winning first prize in Class 8.
Prizes were presented by Excellent Moodubidire vice principal Sunad Raj Jain and Kuvempu Vidyaniketana School founder K.C. Shankar.