Four Government College Students From Telangana Selected for Japan Science Programme

Hyderabad: Four Intermediate first-year college students from authorities establishments will journey to Japan later this week underneath the Sakura science programme, an initiative of the Japan Science and Technology Agency that introduces college students to scientific analysis, expertise and cultural alternate. The college students had been chosen by means of a state-level screening course of after qualifying within the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) and mentioned that they had been wanting to work together with scientists, meet college students from different nations and perceive how Japan rebuilt itself right into a technologically superior nation.

The chosen college students are G. Shivanjali from Telangana Model School and Junior College, Elgandal in Karimnagar district; Ch. Akshaya from Telangana Residential Junior College, Hasanparthy in Hanamkonda district; B. Parusha from IIIT Mahbubnagar; and B. Venu from Telangana Model School, Irkode in Siddipet district. Their go to is scheduled from May 24 to 30.

“This programme is not just about science and technology, but also about understanding Japan’s culture and discipline,” Shivanjali mentioned. “I am excited about interacting with Japanese scientists and intellectuals and seeing how a small country that went through the devastation of atomic bombs became so developed. I feel India can also learn from their discipline and work culture.”

Shivanjali mentioned she had at all times needed to go to Tokyo and described the choice course of as extremely aggressive. She had earlier acquired the NMMS scholarship and secured high marks in her Class X board examinations. “Around 33 students were shortlisted initially, after which a state-level examination was conducted.”

Akshaya added that students from different districts participated in the state-level test, which covered English, Mathematics and Science based on the Class X syllabus. “Our flight to Japan is on May 23, and I am looking forward to learning more about Japan’s science and technology and bringing back valuable knowledge to India,” Akshaya mentioned. “My parents are extremely happy and proud. They encouraged me to make the best use of this opportunity and represent Telangana well.”

She mentioned she was particularly excited to satisfy college students from Japan and different taking part nations reminiscent of South Africa and Ghana. “I want to become an IAS officer and serve in India. I hope to learn from global exposure, gain knowledge and experiences abroad, and bring those learnings back to our country,” she mentioned.

The programme is performed underneath the Japan Science High School Programme of the Japan Science and Technology Agency underneath Japan’s Ministry of Education.