OREANDA-NEWS. Tata Power, India's largest integrated power company, through its 100 percent subsidiary Coastal Gujarat Power (CGPL), has been continuously carrying out initiatives to improve educational facilities for children in and around its area of operations. In line with this philosophy, Tata Power conducted a science competition 'Vigyan Na Prayogo Dwara Vikas' under their initiative 'Shiksha Sarathi'; 33 teams across 23 schools in Mundra and Mandvi district participated in the competition. The objective of the competition was to enhance students' knowledge and to develop basic competencies required to stimulate scientific curiosity. Several pre-event promotional activities including visits to schools, information about the modalities of the event, registration, and data and record generation were conducted to make the event a success.

The teams and teachers worked together in preparing posters, carrying the brief about the activity and methodology. A team of judges reviewed the performances by students and the winning team was presented with mementos. Additionally, all the participating students and teachers were honoured with acknowledgement certificates.

Commenting on this initiative, KK Sharma, ED and CEO, CGPL, stated, “Project Shiksha Sarathi is a unique initiative and we are happy that it has enhanced the educational competencies of students in Gujarat. Tata Power is committed to improving the quality of education in the smallest of regions in India and works towards motivating the children to develop keen understanding of their favourite subjects. Our efforts are targeted towards enhancing the current levels of experiential literacy among children across the country. Such education forums are a great boost to help children accomplish their dream of obtaining knowledge.”

This event was well received and appreciated by teachers present at the event. The competition was valued by the attendees and was deemed as an encouraging enterprise by Tata Power. Towards the end they shared the view that such events must be conducted regularly to promote creativity and enthusiasm among school children.