Rubu Daniel wins prize at National Science Seminar 2026

Rubu Daniel, a Class 9 student from Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, Oyan, in Arunachal Pradesh, has been named one of the top nine runners-up at the National Science Seminar 2026. The two-day event, organized by the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), took place at the National Science Centre in New Delhi on October 30 and 31.

Daniel received a special prize certificate and a scholarship of Rs 24,000 for one year. He competed against students from 34 states and Union Territories. The seminar focused on the theme ‘Indian Energy Basket 2047: Prospects and Challenges,’ examining India’s future energy requirements and opportunities.

The competition included a written aptitude test, individual presentations, and a question-and-answer session with a jury. The event was inaugurated by Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board chairman Anil Kumar Jain and NITI Aayog adviser (Energy) Rajnath Ram.