Sampoorna Shiksha at MuSo SPARK Festival 2026

At the MuSo SPARK Festival of Innovation 2026, Sanjeevan High School, our adopted school under Project Nav Nirman, proudly showcased student-led scientific inquiry that brought together environmental awareness, hands-on learning, and real-world problem-solving. As part of The Mangrove Life STEM inquiry, our students presented their project “Stopping Plastic Before It Chokes Mangroves”, drawing attention to the growing threat of plastic pollution in Mumbai’s mangrove ecosystems

The Mangrove Life was a collaborative initiative supported by the Australian Consulate General, Mumbai, led by Pikiji Learning, Australia, and presented at the Museum of Solutions (MuSo), Mumbai. Through this program, students engaged in experimental science, field-based learning, and inquiry rooted in real ecological challenges.

Our students explored how plastic waste affects mangrove saplings by comparing seed growth in clean soil versus soil mixed with plastic strips. Their observations revealed how plastic disrupts soil quality, restricts root growth, and threatens plant survival. Beyond experiments, students reflected on human responsibility and discussed simple, community-driven solutions to prevent plastic from entering mangrove habitats.

Representing Sanjeevan High School were students from Grades 7 to 9: Yogesh Mourya, Rohan Mishra, Aniket Chavan (Grade 9); Anushka Diwakar, Manthan Pawar, Niket Jaiswal (Grade 8); and Anshika Mourya, Abhinav Shekhar, Meet Rawal, and Sawanji Sharma (Grade 7). Their confident presentations and thoughtful interactions with festival visitors reflected deep engagement with the inquiry process.

The project was mentored by Ms Priya Jadhav, Science Teacher, whose guidance supported students throughout their learning journey. In recognition of their efforts, all participating students were awarded medals and certificates by us, celebrating curiosity, collaboration, and commitment to environmental stewardship.