GANGTOK,(IPR): Sikkim's talented students took centre stage at the
State-Level Science Drama 2024 organised by the State Council & Education
Research Training (SCERT), Education department in collaboration with various government
schools, here at SCERT auditorium hall in Burtuk today. The theme for this
year's drama was ‘Science and Technology for the Benefit of Mankind’.
Dr Sonam
Rinchen Lepcha, joint director Science and Technology department, Madan M
Dhakal, Chief Medical Officer Pakyong, and Lakpa Lepcha, programme coordinator
of National School of Drama were among the panel of judges for the event.
The
programme had the presence of Vasudev Adhikari, joint director SCERT, Dr Shanti
Ram Adhikari joint director SCERT, Parijit Sutradas, programme coordinator-cum-assistant
professor SCERT, officers from concerned departments, school principals,
teachers and students.
Lakpa
Lepcha extended his best wishes to the participants and expressed joy at seeing
talented Sikkimese students perform on stage. He gave a word of caution to
students to inculcate holistic development when participating in events like
Science Drama. In his concluding remark, he gave his best wishes to all the
participants for their future endeavours.
Parijit
Sutradas, in his address, briefed everyone about the history of Science Drama
and its objectives. He gave a detailed power point presentation about Sikkim's
participation in the previous years.
A total number of six schools representing the six districts participated in the event. They were Melli Aching Secondary School, Dalapchand Secondary School, Lingee Senior Secondary School, Passingdong Secondary School, Sichey Senior Secondary School and Soreng Senior Secondary School.
Winners of the Science Drama 2024:
First
Position: Sichey Senior Secondary School
Second
Position: Lingee Senior Secondary School
Third Position: Passingdong Secondary School
Special Awards:
Best
Actress: Ms Jasper Subba from Soreng Senior Secondary School
Best
Actor: Mr Rihang Lepcha from Passingdong Secondary School
Best
Scriptwriter: Shruti Dahal from Sichey Senior Secondary School
Best Director: Mr Yuvraj Rai from Lingee Senior Secondary School
A ceremonial distribution of certificates and medals was conducted by the guest judges.
The State
Champion of the State-Level Science Drama 2024-Sichey Senior Secondary School
will represent the State at North East Zonal Science Drama 2024 on November 14,
2024 at Guwahati Science City (Assam).