On Tuesday, students from many schools in the Kashmir Valley came together to show their cool inventions. They were hoping to get help from investors and get ready for big competitions across the country.
At the International Convention Centre near Dal Lake, more than 200 students displayed over 75 projects. These projects included smart alarm bags to help women feel safe, robots for farming, and gadgets that aim to save lives.
The event, called ‘Pragaash’, was organized by the Pi Jam Foundation with help from groups like Atal Innovation Mission and UNICEF. It showed how students could use science and technology (STEM) to solve local problems and create solutions that could reach the world.
Students worked with their teachers and were encouraged to mix their cultural ideas with new technology to create eco-friendly solutions. They asked for help to present their inventions and get the attention of investors.
Some exciting projects included:
– A handbag designed for women that has an alarm and messaging feature to alert family or police during emergencies.
– A motorized copper wash basin to make washing easier during local functions.
– A smart water billing system to help save water in dry areas.
– An app that helps blind people identify colors.
– A system that checks carbon monoxide levels from gas heaters to keep homes safe in winter.
One student, Ayesha Riyaz, said, “I want to be an entrepreneur and change things through my inventions.” Another student, Syed Daniyal, and his friends built a farming robot that checks soil quality and warns farmers about pests.
A teacher reminded everyone to think about being responsible and helping people while creating their projects. Sakina Ittoo, the Minister of Education, said the education department will fully support students and teachers on their path to success by encouraging creativity and innovation.
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