Scientific novelties…

Are what Harshit is known for. The 15-year-old has taken part in more than 50 science seminars, including national events. He has won more than 25 awards.

Was lauded…

For his “A case study of effects of garbage on agricultural field at Bairia” in 2011. The garbage from the capital was being dumped at Bairia on the outskirts of Patna. The residents of the area protested and asked the waste to be removed. In December 2011, Harshit suggested that the state government should construct a field to dump waste. For the project, Harshit interacted with residents of the area. His project (in Class IX) was awarded the best project of the year by the school.

Inspiration…

For Harshit is former President APJ Abdul Kalam.

Has been guided…

By Pankaj Kumar, a student of the water and science department, AN College. Harshit takes tuitions from him.

Greatest support…

Are his parents Nagendra Bharati and Hemlata.

Achievements...

Of Harshit comprise the National Children’s Science Congress, which was held in December 2011 in Patna. In February 2012, he took part in a national-level Global Humanitarian Technology Exhibition, which was held at Faridabad, Haryana.

Dreams…

Of becoming a scientist. He would also like to take up the medical profession.