Guwahati, March 24 : The North East Innovation Festival 2025 successfully concluded on Sunday at the National Science Centre, Khanapara, Guwahati. Organized by the National Science Centre under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, in collaboration with the National Innovation Foundation, the festival highlighted grassroots innovations from the region.
This year’s event also marked the 10th anniversary of the Dinanath Pandey Smart Idea Innovation Award, which recognizes impactful innovations benefiting society. The award ceremony, held on the festival’s final day, was attended by several dignitaries.
Anubhav Shivam Nath from Konwarpara, Mangaldai, Assam, won the Platinum Award for his innovation, the Device for Oral Health Analysis, Early Detection, and History-based Machine Learning. Ranjan Dhar from Agartala, Tripura, received the Gold Award for his Fever Monitoring Device, which mimics the traditional practice of using a wet cloth to reduce fever. Aishi Prisha Borah from Jorhat, Assam, secured the Silver Award for her Pencil Making Machine from Waste Paper, designed to convert waste paper into usable pencils.
To commemorate the award’s 10th year, it was integrated into the Innovation Festival to amplify its impact. Winners received cash prizes of ₹10,001 for the Platinum Award, ₹5,001 for the Gold Award, and ₹3,001 for the Silver Award.
Sailen Pandey, son of Dinanath Pandey, emphasized the award’s mission to foster scientific curiosity and innovation among young minds, expressing hope that it would inspire future generations to push technological boundaries.
The closing ceremony was graced by dignitaries such as Kumud Chandra Bhattacharya, former director of the Northeastern Space Application Centre (NESAC), Pranab Kumar Sarmah, retired professor of skill development at IIE Guwahati, Nirud Board of Assam Science Society, and journalist Nayan Pratim Kumar, among others.
The festival, which commenced on March 22, featured over 25 innovators from across the Northeast. The two-day event served as a platform for young talents to present their ideas and engage with industry experts.
