Young innovators of Grade 8 from Sanjay Ghodawat International School (SGIS), Atigre Campus, Priyanshu Garai, Digambar Mohite, and Chirag Yargoppa, bagged the first position at the “Ideas for a Developed India” Science and Technology Hackathon. Held at IIT Guwahati during the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2024, the team “The Rock Innovators”, showcased their innovative “Pulse Pilot: Next-Gen Driver Health Monitor” project, which aims to enhance road safety by monitoring drivers’ health to prevent accidents due to drowsiness or alcohol consumption.
The team’s victory came in a fiercely competitive national category, reflecting their creativity, determination, and commitment to innovation, with students participating from Grades 1-12. Their groundbreaking project, which addresses critical road safety issues, was praised by leading scientific minds, including ISRO Chairman Shri S. Somnath, DRDO Chairman Dr. Sameer V. Kamat, CSIR-NIIST Principal Scientist Dr. K. V. Ramesh, and others.
The students received invaluable guidance from Shri. Harshit Sukdeve, Dr. Sabir Hussain, Ms. Bina Inamdar, Vice Principal, Ms. Shobha Naveen, and Principal Dr. Naveen H. M. Founder-President Sanjay Ghodawat expressed immense pride in their accomplishment, stating – “Our students have once again demonstrated the potential to innovate and make a difference at a global level.” Trustee. Vinayak Bhosale, SGU and SGIS, and Director Sasmita Mohanty, SGIS, congratulated the students and their mentors, recognizing their dedication and hard work. This victory highlights the school’s commitment to nurturing talent and fostering excellence.
