TELANGANA REUTERS, HYDERABAD, 7TH OCTOBER, 2026 : The District Educational Officer Sri S Yadaiah Garu issues a critical call to action for Monitoring Committe members and all management Headmasters and Principals across the district. With only 3 days remaining before the official portal closes on 10th October 2026, all pending schools are instructed to upload their students’ entries immediately. Innovation doesn’t wait for tomorrow, and neither will the INSPIRE Awards MANAK portal!

Key Directives & Action Points:
Mandatory Quota of 5 Entries: In accordance with instructions from the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, and SCERT Telangana, it is strictly compulsory for every school to upload five (5) innovative ideas/nominations directly on the official portal.
Applicability: This order applies to all school managements without exception, including Government, Aided, Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV), Government Residential Schools, and Private Upper Primary and High Schools across Hyderabad District.
Strict Compliance & Monitoring: Mandal-level monitoring committees under Deputy Educational Officers (DyEOs) and Deputy Inspector of Schools (DyIOs) are reviewing daily submission progress to clear technical bottlenecks and achieve 100% compliance. District Science Officer Sri C. Dharmender Rao is coordinating all monitoring operations.
Administrative Action: Zero-submission or defaulting schools will be immediately flagged upon portal closure. Severe administrative action will be initiated against non-compliant Headmasters who fail to fulfill the mandatory 5-nomination quota.
Do Not Miss This Opportunity!
The INSPIRE Awards MANAK scheme represents an extraordinary platform to nurture scientific temper and creative problem-solving among young minds. School heads must prioritize this task on a TOP PRIORITY basis today to avoid last-minute portal congestion.
Submit nominations immediately at: www.inspireawards-dst.gov.in
Final Deadline: 10th October 2026
