Bhubaneswar: Soumyashree Thanapati, a Class X student of Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya (OAV), Jharmunda in Loisingha block of Balangir district, has secured first position at the National Science Seminar 2026 held in New Delhi.
Organised by the National Council of Science Museums under the Ministry of Culture, the national-level competition was held at the National Science Centre in the national capital.
Soumyashree emerged at the top after competing with students from across the country. She impressed the jury with her presentation on the theme, “Indian Energy Basket 2047: Prospects and Challenges”.
Her achievement has brought recognition to Odisha, with the state securing the national-level first position in the competition after a gap of 13 years.
Her success has been attributed to the guidance and support extended by the Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan, the principal and teachers of OAV Jharmunda, the Balangir district administration, and the Regional Science Centre, Odisha.
The contribution of her science teacher, mentor, and parents has also been acknowledged in her journey to the national-level achievement.
OAVS congratulated Soumyashree on her accomplishment and wished her success in her future endeavours.
