- DIMAPUR — Two students namely Shethilu Medeo
from Ruzhukhrie Government Higher Secondary School, Kohima, and Iris Zomawii
Lushai from Government Higher Secondary School, Chümoukedima, have been
selected to attend the Sakura Science High School Programme (SSHP) in Japan.
- An update from Samagra Shiksha Nagaland (SSN) stated that
the Sakura Science High School Program (SSHP) is a youth exchange programme in
Science initiated by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) and
supported in India through the Ministry of Education (MoE).
- The programme aims to foster scientific curiosity, cultural
exchange and international collaboration among exceptional high school
students.
- As per the criteria set by the Ministry of Education (MoE),
Government of India (GoI), Samagra Shiksha Nagaland has shortlisted meritorious
students who have passed their HSLC examinations and pursuing Science stream in
government schools.
- It added that Gihukali Sema, PGT at Government Higher
Secondary School, Chümoukedima, has also been selected as their supervisor.
- Report stated that the SSHP 2025 Japan would be held from
June 13 to the 21st. It added that the seven-day programme would be sponsored
by the MoE and would include visit to schools, universities and various
technological and cultural sites in Japan. The students would also participate
in certain activities and deliver brief presentations.
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