The story of a National Awardee

 It was the day of 14th August, 2011-the best day and best moment in my life. The result was declared at about 4 pm at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi by The Ministry of Science and Technology. At 3: 59 pm I was a Governor awardee but I never thought that I would be a National Awardee by President of India at 4pm.only 1 sec is enough to change a person's recognition.  

  The journey from Barabendya Vivekananda High School to Eastern Region first  was very difficult . I used to remember the best saying of A P J Abdul kalam"Excellence happens not by accident, it's a process".So, I kept patience in the entire duration. DST started a programme called INSPIRE to choose young talents through scientific model and it was a pan India programme. For it, the Govt of India provided rs. 5000 to each and every school and the School was authorised to choose one student in any class/section of the school. I was selected by the Head master of BVHS for this programme . Sri Mittan Dhak, physics teacher was my mentor. I was very lucky to get such versatile, humble, and most respected teacher cum mentor. At that time I didn't have any idea what to do, how to do and how we choose the best among best. It took nearly one fortnight to decide which project we were going to make. Lastly, we made this. That 60 days before the District level competition was a tough time for us but we somehow could manage it. The process started from here.... 

One afternoon after the break of the class Head master sri Pranab Banerjee called me to the office room. After entering the room, all teachers we're present there and Mittan sir asked, " Have you decided any model till now? "I answered, " No sir, I am very Perplexed , I don't have any slightest idea about this ".He gave me task to think any innovative model. I took one fortnight to think and then told to HM about the protection of a bridge using renewable energy. But he was not satisfied with that project. Mittan Babu later told me what renewable energy you have chosen for it. " Cowdung", I said. 😀.. He smiled and said, "do you think it will be feasible to port from one place to others as it is a national level competition".I remained silent. Later One night He called my father and said, " Tell to Biplab that we will make project what was already decided as we don't have sufficient time ". Next part is the implementation of this project. A funny but very Streneous . 

I made a group comprises kartik, koushik and Avijit, all are my classmates and friends. They assisted me with their level best. Mittan babu made a blueprint of this project in one day. The project components are the following:

           Two big containers, two circuits, one small motor, one voltmeter, citric acid (lemon), two plates namely zinc and copper plate, and the big wooden bridge.

The making of wooden bridge started by our uncle and my father bought rest of the components. It took sixty days to complete this project. Despite failing several times, ultimately we made this. 

Step 1: District level competition held in Bankura zilla school. Over 150+ schools participated. I demonstrated the project my level best. And the consequence of this, I was declared first in Bankura District. But as it's a National level competition, a miles to go before sleep. 

Step 2: State level competition held in Yuva Bharati, salt Lake. A total 200 candidates were nominated for this state level competition. After watching various innovative models, I thought there was no ray of hope. But again My project got the first position in West Bengal. And I was awarded a certificate of appreciation by the Governor of West Bengal. 

Step 3: National level competition held in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11th August -14 th August, 2011.From west Bengal our education Director Mr. Ghatak sir along with 50 nominated candidates reached to new Delhi via sealdah - Rajdhani Express on 10th August. A group of teachers accompanied with us. 10th August from 6 pm in the evening, trial of demonstration started. I delivered 20 times demonstration. Uff! One of the teachers Amal sir told me in the morning of 11 th August, "Biplab I have faith on you, give your best".while entering into the camp of Pragati Maidan, I felt I was in the sea. What a project made by others state!! From Tamilnadu, Telengana, Kerala the students made mini robot, puzzling through magnetic field, and many expensive models. I then thought the game is over .How can I beat those students and their projects? It's impossible. I along with Some friends nominated from Bengal were all nervous. Then the time came and demonstration started. From 11 to 13 th August, we gave our demonstration to many scientists, juries, directors. The final day before the independence day has appeared before us like the final match of India vs Pakistan. Our teachers were  silent and we were in nervous. Just feel that situation😌!! 

The President of India, smt Prativa Debisingh Patil was the chief guest. 😯. The award function started sharply at 10 am.First announced the central region toppers. 3 students were selected as first, second and third. Their projects were amazing and innovative. Then announced the Eastern Region toppers. When my name announced as first position in Eastern Region it's like a bolt from the blue. I went on the stage and was awarded by the President of India a certificate, one medal, one gift of science. Really the best time for me. A rains of congratulations were coming from known and unknown members, mates, pals, and kith&kin.But the best part was the smile of my father on that day. Without him, it could not be happened. He is the ultimate role model in building my model and making me a confident guy. 

Many many thanks to Mittan babu, our HM sri pranab Banerjee sir, my friends, my team members. Undoubtedly without their support and help it would not possible. 'Sacrificing many days for one D day' - really hard work pays off.