India shines at 17th International Earth Sciences Olympiad

A team of Indian students has secured three gold, two silver and three bronze medals at the 17th International Earth Sciences Olympiad held in China’s Beijing. The event took place from 8th to 16th August.

The four-member Indian team comprising students from Gujarat, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan have won these medals in three different categories including Earth System Project, and International Team Filed Investigation.

Minister of State of Earth Sciences Dr Jitendra Singh congratulated the Indian team and expressed appreciation for bringing the coveted academic laurel to the country.

The International Earth Science Olympiad is a student-centric program facilitated under the REACHOUT (Research, Education, Training, and Outreach) scheme of the Ministry of Earth Sciences.