Udit Vani, Jamshedpur: In a remarkable accomplishment, young innovators Jivaj J. Sahoo and Vivan Pathak of D.B.M.S. English School secured the second prize at the Jharkhand School Innovation Challenge (Avishkar 5.0) held at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad on December 5-6.
The duo impressed the jury with their project, “EchoGlove” — a smart wearable device designed to instantly translate finger movements into meaningful text messages.
The innovation stands out for its potential to assist individuals with speech and communication difficulties, particularly in emergency situations.
Competing against over 200 teams from 144 schools, the students advanced to the Top 20 finalists before clinching the Second Prize.
They were awarded a trophy, certificates, and a cash prize of Rs 30,000 in recognition of their outstanding contribution.
The Principal of D.B.M.S. English School, Rajani Shekhar, along with teachers and the school management, congratulated the students and lauded their exceptional achievement, calling it a proud moment for the institution.
