Updated On: 13 February, 2026 04:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The competition saw participation from a large number of students across Maharashtra. Manoj impressed the judges with his well-researched content, deep understanding of the topic and effective writing style

Manoj Ramkishor Kanojia is a student of the BMC Hindi Secondary School in Santacruz (West). Pic/BMC
A Class 10 Mumbai student from a Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) school has secured first place in a state-level essay competition organised by the Maharashtra Energy Development Agency.
Manoj Ramkishor Kanojia, a student of the BMC Hindi Secondary School in Santacruz (West), achieved the top rank in the competition based on the theme of ‘Energy Conservation’, an official statement said.