Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Commissioner N. Srikanth, who was the chief guest, was impressed with the wide variety and standard of exhibits put up by the children in seniors (Classes 8 to 10) and juniors (Classes 5 to 7) categories.
In his brief interaction with the students, Mr. Srikanth exhorted them to strive to find new things in life and give shape to their ideas as innovation was the key to success. He congratulated The Hindu In School for extracting the hidden talents among students through such events.
Mr. Srikanth stopped at the exhibits of a Future Dream Canteen and a Smart Coastal Village of St. John’s English Medium School, Vijayawada and A.P Social Welfare Residential School and Junior College (APSWRSJC) at Duppalavalasa in Srikakulam district.
St. John’s team members B. Sudha Raj and Ch. Sai Suraj gave to Mr. Srikanth a pamphlet which listed popular south Indian recipes idly, dosa, bonda and biryani made of algae, earthworm bajji, frog, fish and mushroom juices, orange chicken and cockroach pakodi.
Looking at a poster that showed among others the health benefits of algae, especially to patients with HIV/AIDS, Mr. Srikanth suggested that a citation of its scientific basis would be good as it let’s the students and also teachers gain knowledge from authentic sources.
He was particularly appreciative of the students’ idea of promoting alternative agricultural practices in the capital region which is going to witness dislocation of farming activity.
The students suggested algae was one good source of nutrition and helps in easing the distress faced by farmers to some extent.
He was the chief guest at the Budding Scientist Contest

Source : The hindu