PM Narendra Modi praises India's Chemistry and Math Olympiad winners in 'Mann Ki Baat'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the 124th edition of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, lauded the achievements of Indian students who excelled at the International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) 2025, held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Among those acknowledged were Devesh Pankaj Bhaiya, a Class 12 student who secured a Gold Medal, and Debdatta Priyadarshi, a Class 10 student who won a Silver Medal. Both were part of the four-member Indian contingent at the prestigious international competition.

In his address, the Prime Minister said, “A few days ago, our students won medals at the International Chemistry Olympiad. Devesh Pankaj, Sandeep Kuchi, Debdatta Priyadarshi, and Ujjwal Kesari have made the country proud.” He further highlighted India's success at the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) 2025, held in Australia, where Indian students bagged 3 Gold, 2 Silver, and 1 Bronze medal.

Devesh, who has maintained a stellar academic record, has also been accepted to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). A two-time gold medalist at the International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO), he received the Bal Shakti Puraskar in 2020 for his contributions to science.