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DST announces winners of SciQuest poster contest for students
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) has announced the winners of the SciQuest Summer Exploration, National Poster Competition, launched in collaboration with MyGov and the National Innovation Foundation (NIF). The competition…
The Story in Brief
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) has announced the winners of the SciQuest Summer Exploration, National Poster Competition, launched in collaboration with MyGov and the National Innovation Foundation (NIF). The competition was aimed at students of Classes VI, VIII to promote scientific temperament, creativity, and innovation.
The announcement was made on the MyGov platform on 11 August 2026. No further details about the winners or prizes were provided in the release. The competition is part of a broader government effort to engage young students in science during summer break.
The Indian Opinion
This is a welcome initiative, but the government often announces such contests without giving a clear picture of participation or impact. The narrative that India is doing enough for science education at the school level is incomplete without numbers, how many students entered? How many schools took part? The test for DST will be whether it publishes a transparent report on reach and whether similar competitions become a regular calendar event, not a one-off summer exercise.
Source: mygov.in
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