ITANAGAR, Nov 10: Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya (VKV), Itanagar, emerged champion at the State-Level Science Drama Competition 2026 organised by the Arunachal Pradesh Science Centre, a unit of the Arunachal Pradesh State Council for Science and Technology (APSCST), on Tuesday.
VKV Itanagar secured 227 marks, while Auxillium School, Itanagar, finished runner-up with 183 marks. The winning team will represent Arunachal Pradesh at the Zonal/Regional-Level Science Drama Competition scheduled to be held at the National Science Centre, Khanapara, Guwahati, on November 20.
Centred on the theme “Science and Society”, the competition provided a platform for school students to explore contemporary scientific developments, ethical concerns and their impact on society through theatrical performances.
Participating teams presented dramas on sub-themes including “Artificial Intelligence: Friend, Tool or Threat?”, “EV: Way Forward”, “Interstellar Habitats” and “Restoring Oceans – Preserving Generations”.
In the individual categories, Raju Bhorali of VKV Itanagar won the Best Director award, while Ronit Dey was adjudged Best Scriptwriter. Byabang Kechok Dui and Peki Siram received the Best Actor (Male) and Best Actor (Female) awards, respectively.
The performances were evaluated by a panel comprising Radhe Tajung, Assistant Director, Directorate of Information and Public Relations; Dr Swapna Acharjee, Scientist-C, Arunachal Pradesh Space Applications Centre (APSAC); and Sukh Bahadur Bashel, Assistant Professor, Department of Screen Acting, Film and Television Institute (FTI).
Addressing the gathering, the jury members highlighted the role of drama as an effective medium for simplifying complex scientific concepts and taking scientific knowledge beyond textbooks to make it more accessible and relatable to the public.
The event concluded with a valedictory session that underscored the importance of nurturing scientific curiosity, creativity and awareness among students through innovative educational and outreach activities.