IESO 2026: Union Minister Jitendra Singh Felicitates Indian Students After Winning 9 Medals, Including 4 Gold, At International Earth Science Olympiad
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Earth Sciences, Dr Jitendra Singh, felicitated and interacted with the Indian school students who delivered the country’s best-ever performance at the 19th International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO) 2026, securing nine medals, including four gold. At the #Italy "International Earth Science Olympiad" (IESO) 2026, Team India of school children have…
The Indian Ministry of Earth Sciences celebrated the remarkable success of Indian students who excelled at the 19th International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO) 2026 in Turin, Italy. Union Minister Jitendra Singh honored the 9 medal winners, including 4 gold medals, during a special appreciation meeting at Prithvi Bhawan in New Delhi.
The successful team comprised students from across the country who outperformed competitors from 39 nations, setting a new record for India's highest-ever medal tally in the prestigious competition. Standout performers included Soumik Mandal from DAV Model School in Durgapur, West Bengal, who secured 3 medals, and Aaron Maiti from DAV Model School, IIT-KGP, West Bengal, who earned 1 gold and 1 bronze.
The achievement is the result of a structured national selection and training program supported by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, which aims to foster scientific talent and awareness among school students.
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