Odisha Class 10 girl beats 33 rivals, wins Rs 48,000 at science seminar

 Soumyashree Thanapati, a brilliant Class 10 student from Odisha, shined at the National Science Seminar 2026 in New Delhi. Showcasing her groundbreaking ideas on India’s energy future, she triumphed over peers nationwide, winning first place and a scholarship of Rs 48,000. This remarkable victory marks Odisha’s return to the forefront of this competition after 13 long years, highlighting the importance of innovative thinking in sustainable energy solutions. Soumyashree Thanapati, a brilliant Class 10 student from Odisha, shined at the National Science Seminar 2026 in New Delhi. Showcasing her groundbreaking ideas on India’s energy future, she triumphed over peers nationwide, winning first place and a scholarship of Rs 48,000. This remarkable victory marks Odisha’s return to the forefront of this competition after 13 long years, highlighting the importance of innovative thinking in sustainable energy solutions.