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Jowai, Oct 18: District Level Children’s Science Congress with the theme " Understanding Eco-System for Health & Well Being"  was held today in the District Library Auditorium, Mynthong, Jowai.

This event was organised by the State Council of Science, Technology and Environment (SCSTE), Meghalaya Shillong in collaboration with the District Planning Office, West Jaintia Hills District, Jowai catalysed and supported by National Council of Science and Technology Communication, Department of Science Technology, Government of India and Planning Department, Government of Meghalaya. 

Selected teams in Junior category Marian Hills Higher Secondary School and in Senior category St. Peters Secondary School, Barato, Modern Secondary School, Ialong, North Liberty Higher Secondary School, Jowai, Adventist Higher Secondary School, Khliehtyrshi will represent the district at State level Children's Science Congress to be held on November 14 and 15, 2023 at Shillong College. 

Dayamon Diengdoh, Programme officer from the State Council of Science, Technology and Environment, Shillong motivated the students to actively participate and take the most out of the event to develop their knowledge and skills. 

Eminent professionals, C P Syiem (Rtd Research Officer. S&T Cell. Planning Department) and Rahul Chatterjee, Core Committee member, SCSTE & teacher, Jail Road boys Higher Secondary School, Shillong were present as evaluators for the said competition.