Here are three youngsters who have won the district level young scientist competition.

Inquisitiveness, innovation and improvisation in the field of science and technology have led to many astonishing discoveries across the world.

Making a mark

The students, who were chosen for the Young Scientists district level award in Kodagu recently, do not want to make a mark for themselves but also garner glory for the nation.

P. Achutananda, who won the first prize for his project, J. Abraham, who won the second prize, both from St. Anne's High School in Virajpet and M.D. Machaiah, the third prize winner from the Sarvadaivata English Medium School, Aruvatoklu, were thrilled to receive the honour from the elected representatives of the Zilla Panchayat and its officials in Madikeri recently.

The Young Scientist awards were given to the students who involved themselves in creative scientific activities in schools and came up with impressive projects, the secretary of the Kodagu District Vijnana Parishat, T.G. Premkumar, said. The president of the ZP, Ravi Kushalappa, gave away the prizes and cash awards of Rs. 3,000, Rs. 2,000 and Rs. 1,000 to the first three winners respectively. The awards are instituted by the Department of Karnataka Science and Technology. The awardees are now qualify for the State level awards coming up next.

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Success in the field of Science