The State Level Event of 19th National Children's Science Congress (NCSC) organized by Andhra Pradesh State Council of Science & Technology, Hyderabad concluded today at Sri Prakash Vidyaniketan, Payakaraopet, Visakhapatnam district with greater jubilation among the budding Child Scientists, Guide Teachers and Organizers.

172 Child Scientists have presented their projects before the jury members on 4th & 5th November 2011.

28 Projects are selected for participation at the National Level Event to be held at Jaipur, Rajasthan State during 27-31 December 2011. ( 30 projects list enclosed).

The Chief Guest presented the certificates to the Child Scientists. Sri Chukka Ramaiah, Member of Legislative Council, A.P. Legislative Council, Govt. of A.P. participating as the Chief Guest said that sincerity, devotion to work and thirst for new knowledge are the three most important aspects in everybody life and these will only determine the growth and prosperity in life. Students are the builders of future India and with their continuous persuasion towards knowledge and research, India will advance in all spheres and become a superior nation in the world, he hoped.

The State Government has taken an initiative, in the form of NCSC, for developing the innate skills and talents of the students for depicting their scientific temper and outlook. Students should be exposed to Critical Learning and Creative Learning to enable them to proceed further in their pursuits of research. Students would be confident about their subjects when they do the practical relating to the concepts.

Sri Chukka Ramaiah presented the certificates to the selected Child Scientists and wished them best of luck in the National Level Event.

Sri M.R. Prasanna Kumar, Regional Joint Director of School Education, Kakinada participating as the Guest of Honour, suggested the students to emulate great scientists and leaders and shape their careers to receive accolades from the highest bodies in the World.

Presiding over the valedictory function Dr. P.V.Subba Rao, Member Secretary, APCOST informed that the participation from the districts was overwhelming and advised the students, guide teachers and District Coordinators to continue the same tempo to benefit the society.

Sri Vijay Prakash, Sri Prakash Vidyaniketan, Payakaraopet expressed his happiness about hosting the State Level Event and thanked APCOST for choosing their Institution for this.

Sri A.Sai Babu, District Educational Officer, Sri B. Lingeswara Reddy, Deputy Educational Officer, Sri A.S. Naidu District C0- coordinator NCSC, APCOST officials, Child Scientists, Guide Teachers and Students, Teachers of Sri Prakash participated.