Thirteen students from schools across Tripura have been selected among the top 1,500 innovations from over 10 lakh ideas submitted nationwide for the 12th National Level Exhibition and Project Competition (NLEPC) under INSPIRE-MANAK. The national exhibition is being conducted at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, recognising young innovators and their creative ideas.
Quick Glance
- Thirteen Tripura students have been selected among the top 1,500 innovations nationwide.
- The competition attracted more than 10 lakh ideas from across India.
- The 12th National Level Exhibition and Project Competition is taking place at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
- Two students from Hariananda English Medium H.S. School in Udaipur have earned selection for the national-level event.
Tripura Students Secure National Recognition for Innovation
Tripura has achieved a notable milestone in school-level innovation. Thirteen students from different districts have secured selection among the country’s top 1,000 innovations under the INSPIRE-MANAK programme. Their selection highlights the creative potential of students across the state.
The students will present their innovations at the 12th National Level Exhibition and Project Competition (NLEPC). The event will take place at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. It will bring selected student innovators from across India onto a national platform.
The selection comes from a pool of more than 10 lakh ideas submitted nationwide. The achievement therefore marks an important moment for Tripura’s school education system and its efforts to encourage scientific thinking among young learners.
Senior Science and Technology Officials to Attend
Several prominent figures from science, technology and education attended the inaugural ceremony. They include the Joint Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India; Prof. Anil D. Sahasrabudhe, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and President of the National Innovation Foundation (NIF)-India; and Dr. Arvind C. Ranade, Director of NIF-India.
The exhibition and felicitation ceremony will provide a platform to recognise student creativity and encourage young people to pursue innovation.
INSPIRE-MANAK Encourages Scientific Thinking
INSPIRE-MANAK stands for Million Minds Augmenting National Aspirations and Knowledge. The Department of Science and Technology and the National Innovation Foundation-India jointly implement this flagship programme.
The initiative encourages students from Classes VI to XII to develop original ideas and explore practical solutions to real-world problems. It seeks to nurture creativity, scientific curiosity and an innovation-oriented outlook among school students.
The programme also aligns with the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The policy emphasises experiential learning, critical thinking and practical understanding. It also encourages students to develop the skills needed to become job creators rather than remain solely job seekers.
By promoting innovation at the school level, INSPIRE-MANAK supports the broader vision of an Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Hariananda English Medium H.S. School Maintains Its Record
Hariananda English Medium H.S. School in Udaipur has added another achievement to its record in Gomati district. Two students from the institution have been selected for the national-level competition.
The selected students are Krittika Debb of Class IX and Jannath Begum of Class XI. Their selection continues the school’s consistent participation in the national-level INSPIRE-MANAK programme.
The school attributes its repeated success to sustained guidance and mentorship. Bidisha Majumder, a recipient of the President’s Award for Teachers in 2025, has played a significant role in guiding students and supporting their innovative efforts.
Syamal Rudra Pal, an official of the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Tripura, also supported the initiative.
Students from Different Districts Represent Tripura
Apart from Krittika Debb and Jannath Begum, the other selected students representing Tripura include Rohit Jamatia, Raktima Dhar, Zinnia Biswas, Ranjana Bal, Hushen Debbarma, Awrdeep Dey, Deep Das, Minmoy Debnath, Riya Debnath and Dibyanka Saha, among others.
The participating schools named in the selection announcement include:
- Shishu Bihar Higher Secondary School
- G-Next Model School, Khowai
- Udaipur English Medium Higher Secondary School
- Nayapara English Medium Higher Secondary School, North Tripura
- Shirish Chandra Para High School, Gomati district
- Chailengta Government English Medium Higher Secondary School, Dhalai district
- Netaji Vidyapith English Medium Higher Secondary School, Unakoti district
The participation of students from different districts demonstrates the reach of school-level innovation initiatives across Tripura.
The selection of 13 students among the top 1,500 innovations nationwide gives the state an opportunity to showcase its young talent on a prestigious national platform. Their participation will also highlight the importance of nurturing creativity, scientific inquiry and problem-solving skills from an early age.
People Also Ask
1. How many students from Tripura were selected for INSPIRE-MANAK?
Thirteen students from schools across Tripura were selected among the top 1,500 innovations nationwide.
2. Where will the 12th National Level Exhibition and Project Competition take place?
The national exhibition will take place at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
3. Which students from Hariananda English Medium H.S. School were selected?
Krittika Debb of Class IX and Jannath Begum of Class XI were selected for the national-level competition.
