Samskriti Konduru, a Class 9 student from Hyderabad Public School, has clinched the National Winner title in the ‘Creativity & Innovation’ senior category at the 8th edition of the TCS iON IntelliGem National-Level Contest, one of India’s most prestigious platforms for assessing 21st-century skills among school students. In the 2026 edition of the competition, Samskriti reached the Semi-Finals in two categories — ‘Universal Values’ and ‘Creativity & Innovation’.

Samskriti has reached the National Grand Finale four consecutive years in a row, an unparalleled feat for any student from Hyderabad in the history of the TCS iON IntelliGem competition. TCS iON IntelliGem is a flagship national-level competition designed to evaluate key 21st-century competencies among students from Classes 5 to 9. The competition spans five categories: Universal Values, Communication Skills, Global Citizenship, Creativity & Innovation, and Financial Literacy. 

Expressing her excitement and gratitude, Samskriti said that TCS iON IntelliGem was a phenomenal national-level talent platform that truly enhances our understanding of vital 21st Century Skills. She thanked her Parents, friends, Hyderabad Public School and the entire TCS iON team for their constant encouragement and also for providing a powerful platform for young students.