Shisak Sharma, a research scholar from the Department of Chemistry, Nagaland University, has been recognized as one of the Top Scorers in the GO4Youth 2025 Green Olympiad—a prestigious national-level examination on environmental awareness and sustainability conducted by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), New Delhi.
Shisak achieved a remarkable score of 94%, earning a Certificate of Distinction, a Certificate of Excellence, a medal, and a cash prize. He was honored under the category of Top Scorers of GO4Youth – State/UT, proudly representing Nagaland University on the national stage.
The Vice-Chancellor of Nagaland University, Prof. J.K. Patnaik, extended heartfelt congratulations to Shisak Sharma and commended his supervisor, Prof. Dipak Sinha, along with the entire Department of Chemistry, for their outstanding contributions and commitment to academic excellence and environmental responsibility.
The Green Olympiad for Youth (GO4Youth) is a national-level, interdisciplinary competition open to students aged 18–30 enrolled in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) across India. It is designed to assess students’ knowledge and awareness of critical environmental topics such as climate change, pollution, waste management, sanitation, biodiversity, resource conservation, and sustainable development. Endorsed by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and supported by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) and the Ministry of Education (MoE), the Olympiad aims to promote environmental literacy, critical thinking, and sustainable practices in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
In recognition of his achievement, Shisak was invited to attend the Prize Distribution Ceremony organized by the GO4Youth Secretariat, held on April 22, 2025 (Earth Day), in New Delhi. The event celebrated outstanding performers from across the country and underscored the importance of youth participation in building a sustainable future.
This recognition opens the door to numerous opportunities for Shisak, including membership in TERI’s Youth Network, internship opportunities at TERI, and the development of a strong environmental portfolio—enhancing both his career and research prospects in sustainability and environmental sciences.