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The 10th Edition of International Robotics Competition by Avishkaar was conducted

Date: 12-Nov-2019
Gangtok, November 12(IPR): The 10th Edition of International Robotics Competition by Avishkaar was conducted today which was hosted by Rangpo Senior Secondary School, East Sikkim. Out of 19 Atal Tinkering Laboratories and 10 Tinkering Laboratories of Sikkim, 13 Schools have participated in the competition. The competition was held for 3 levels namely Junior, Middle and Senior levels. In Senior level 3 teams, 9 from middle level and 4 teams from junior level participated. The programme was inaugurated by Shri Bhim Thatal, SPD (Samagra Shiksha). In his address he urged the teachers to use activity based and practical based teaching to arouse the scientific temperament of the students. He also urged the students to ideate their thinking and to create innovations. Tashi Namgyal Senior Secondary School bagged the 1st position in Senior and Junior category whereas Biraspati Parsai Senior Secondary School, Ranipool bagged the 1st position in Middle category. These three teams will participate in the National Level competitions which is scheduled at Delhi on 14th and 15th of December 2019.
In a separate programme at Rangpo SSS, Sri Bhim Thatal also attended the training programmes of the NISHTHA (National Initiatives for School Heads’ and Teachers’ Holistic Advancement) where about 125 elementary teachers are undergoing training programme. The SPD interacted with the trainee teachers and encouraged them in learning engagement programmes.