Students from Muzaffarnagar, Auraiya, Farrukhabad, Rampur and Lucknow shine at the 12th National INSPIRE-MANAK Exhibition
Five innovations from Uttar Pradesh selected from 790 models at the national competition held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh felicitates award-winning students
Lucknow/New Delhi, October 2026: Five young scientists from Uttar Pradesh have brought laurels to the state by winning national recognition for their innovative projects at the 12th National Level Exhibition and Project Competition (NLEPC) under the INSPIRE-MANAK scheme.
The achievement comes amid efforts by the Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, to encourage scientific talent and innovation among school students.
The competition was organised under the INSPIRE-MANAK scheme, implemented by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, in association with the National Innovation Foundation (NIF).
Held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on October 12 and 13, the national-level event showcased innovative scientific and technological models developed by students from across the country.
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh felicitated the selected students with national awards, certificates of appreciation and mementoes.
UP Innovations Stand Out Among 790 Models
A total of 790 students selected from across India presented their scientific and technological models at the competition.
Uttar Pradesh was represented by 41 young innovators who qualified for the national-level event after demonstrating outstanding performance in the state-level selection process.
The national jury evaluated the projects on parameters including originality, social relevance, cost-effectiveness and scientific approach.
Following a rigorous evaluation and intense competition, innovations by five students from Uttar Pradesh were selected at the national level, highlighting the state's growing pool of young scientific talent.
Students from Five Districts Bring Glory to the State
The five students whose projects earned national recognition are:
Alaukik Sirswal from Muzaffarnagar
Divyansh Kashyap from Auraiya
Dakshina Singh from Farrukhabad
Shubh Agrawal from Rampur
Abhinanjay Pandey from Lucknow
Their achievement has brought national recognition to the scientific abilities, creativity and innovation potential of school students in Uttar Pradesh.
Focus on Scientific Temper and Innovation
According to Partha Sarthi Sen Sharma, Additional Chief Secretary for Secondary and Basic Education, the participation and success of students from Uttar Pradesh at the national competition reflect their scientific outlook, creativity and ability to develop solutions to real-world problems.
He said initiatives such as INSPIRE-MANAK provide students with opportunities to cultivate scientific thinking from an early age, work on original ideas and develop solutions that benefit society.
The achievement of the five young innovators underscores the importance of nurturing scientific curiosity and providing school students with platforms to showcase their ideas and contribute to technological progress.
