Itanagar, Jan 13: Two Class 12 students from a remote school in Namsai district, Arunachal Pradesh, have been invited to attend the Republic Day parade in New Delhi for their innovative project on plastic waste management.

Nang Sujata Jenow and Kusum Kumari Mishra, studying science at Government Higher Secondary School in Chongkham, excelled in the national School Innovation Marathon (SIM) organized under NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM).

Their project presented practical solutions for managing plastic waste, aiming to contribute to a plastic-free future, and impressed national evaluators with its scientific approach and innovation.

Guided by teacher Moirangtham Surchand Singh, the students’ work aligns with India’s sustainability goals. School principal Toni Pertin praised their achievement, saying, “Their stewardship and hard work not only brought laurels to our institution but have also proven that our youth are the key to achieving a sustainable India.”