54th Gondpipri taluka science exhibition held over three days at Carmel Academy, Tarsa

The Panchayat Samiti, Gondpipri, organised the 54th taluka-level science exhibition. A display of educational material by primary and secondary teachers was held alongside. Both exhibitions began on October 24, 2026, at Carmel Academy in Tarsa. Children, teachers and many dignitaries from the education sector took part in large numbers over the three days.

The exhibition was inaugurated by Block Education Officer Damini Mahajan. Father Augustine Alencherry presided over the programme. Father Mathew from Chamorshi, extension officers Samadhan Bhasarkar and Vaibhav Khandre were the chief guests. All cluster heads, resource persons, special educators, other teachers and children also attended in large numbers.

Children from different groups presented science models, which showed their ingenuity and scientific outlook. In the non-tribal group for Classes 6 to 8, first place went to a girl student from Wadholi. A girl student from Bhangaram Talodhi took second place. Third place went to a girl student from Carmel Academy, Tarsa.

In the Classes 6 to 8 group for children with disabilities, a girl student from Ganpur won a prize. In the Classes 9 to 12 group, two students from Tarsa won prizes. In the tribal group, a student from Aksapur won a prize.

Teachers did not lag behind. They also did excellent work in the display of educational material and science models. In the quiz competition, a participant from Sanjo Convent won first place by answering all the questions.

In the primary teachers' model group, P. T. Khobragade of Ganpur came first. In the secondary teachers' model group, Rupesh Nimsarkar, a secondary teacher from Wadholi, took first place. In the laboratory attendant group, Rakesh Revatkar won a prize.

The exhibition was important for building a scientific outlook, a habit of inquiry, creativity and a keenness to experiment among children. The three-day fair of science models gave a platform to the children's ingenuity and ended in an atmosphere of great enthusiasm.