SciQuest Summer Exploration - National Poster Competition

To nurture a scientifically empowered and self-reliant India, it is essential to encourage scientific temperament and innovation-driven thinking from an early age.

Towards this goal, the Department of Science and Technology (DST), in association with the National Innovation Foundation (NIF) and MyGov, has organized SciQuest Summer Exploration – a national poster competition on the theme ‘Science to Solve Everyday Problems’, aimed at engaging students of Classes VI–VIII during the summer.

The activity aims to foster creativity towards original S&T based ideas for societal applications targeting the National Vision of developing future innovators, researchers and technology leaders who could contribute towards India’s indigenous and sovereign scientific ecosystem. 

Objectives

1. Promote scientific temperament among students 
2. Encourage innovation and problem-solving skills 
3. Shift learning from theoretical to practical engagement 
4. Identify and nurture young scientific talent
5. Encourage early interest in research and indigenous technologies 
6. Support the vision of an innovation-led Atmanirbhar Bharat 

Submission Guidelines: 
1. Format: Digital posters or high-quality scanned copies of hand-drawn posters 
2. Size: A3 (297 x 420 mm) or equivalent digital resolution (minimum 300 dpi) 
3. File Type: JPG or PNG 
4. Language: English or Hindi (with a short description/caption of the poster in either language) 
5. Originality: Must be original artwork created solely by the participant; no plagiarism allowed 
6. Submission Platform: Upload poster file on the MyGov portal along with participant details 
7. Description: Include a brief caption (max 100 words) explaining the concept of your poster 

Selection Criteria: 
1. Should be in accordance with the submission guidelines 
2. Relevance to the theme 
3. Creativity, originality, and visual impact 
4. Clarity of message and ability to engage viewers 
5. Artistic skills and composition 
6. Connection to the vision of Viksit Bharat’ 2047 

Gratification 
1. Top 3 winners to receive Science Kits from DST 
2. Top 50 shortlisted students will receive Certificates and an exclusive online workshop with experts and scientists

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