Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has extended heartfelt congratulations to Soumyashree Thanapati, a Class X student of Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya (OAV) at Jharmunda in Balangir district, for bringing laurels to the state.
Soumyashree has secured the first position at the prestigious National Science Seminar 2026, held at the National Science Centre in New Delhi. The seminar was organised by the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), under the Ministry of Culture of Government of India.
Congratulating her, CM Majhi posted: “Heartiest congratulations to Soumyashree Thanapati, Class X student of Jharmunda of Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya for making the entire Odisha proud by securing first position at the National Science Seminar 2026 in New Delhi. Her remarkable achievement will inspire countless students across the state to excel in the field of science and innovation. Wishing her a bright future and continued success.”
Competing with talented students from across the country, Soumyashree delivered an impressive and insightful presentation on the theme “Indian Energy Basket 2047: Prospects and Challenges” and clinched the top honour.
Her achievement is significant as Odisha has secured the first position at the national-level science seminar after a gap of 13 years, marking a proud moment for the state.
