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Students from Oman win big at Science India Forum
MUSCAT: Science India Forum (SIF) Oman announced the outstanding achievements of students at the Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan (VVM) National Level Camp, held at IIT Kanpur from May 24 to 25.
Four students who emerged as the 'Shastra Pratibhas' of SIF Oman Shastra Pratibha Contest 2024-2025, participated in this prestigious national competition, engaging with and competing against bright young minds from across India and the Middle East.
In a remarkable display of talent and dedication, two students from Oman emerged as winners within the highly competitive Middle East region. This accomplishment underscores the high calibre of scientific aptitude fostered in Oman.
"We are incredibly proud of all our participating students for their enthusiasm and commitment," said a spokesperson for Science India Forum Oman. "Their journey to the national camp is a significant achievement in itself, and the fact that two of our students secured top ranks in the Middle East region is a testament to their hard work, the support of their schools, and the dedication of our mentors at SIF Oman."
Rehan Ahmed
Shasta Paratibha Contest is the biggest science talent search contest conducted by Science India Forum in association with Vijnana Bharathi (VIBHA), NCERT and CBSE in which thousands of students from India and Middle East region participate every year. Winners of Shastra Pratibha contest in Middle east region are eligible to participate prestigious Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan National Camp conducted every year.
Science India Forum Oman Shastra Pratibha's for the year 2024-2025 will be visiting prestigious Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) in June. They will also have an opportunity to participate in the India International Science Fest which is the biggest science festival in India providing students with opportunity to interact with top Indian scientists, successful startup entrepreneurs etc.
The winners from Oman include Rehan Ahmed (Indian School Al Wadi Al Kabir (Cambridge), and S Shyam Srinivas (Indian School Salalah). Other students who have reached the National Level competition are Vedhyya Govind Vinay K, Grade 10, Indian School Muscat and Samannya Kola, Grade 11, Indian School Sohar.
