Four meritorious students from Odisha represent India in the Sakura Science High School Program (SSHP) 2026 held in Japan. Organized by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), the 10-day trip from May 21 to May 31 allowed students to visit top universities and research centers. The participants—Bishnu Prasad Jena, Shubham Nayak, Shraddhanjali Pattnaik, and Adyasha Panda—engaged with Nobel laureates and experienced Japan's advanced technology and culture. This achievement has brought pride to the state's education sector. https://sambad.in/education/odisha-students-shine-in-japan-sakura-science-high-school-program-2026-11901687 #creator program