THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK
Jamshedpur, Dec 9: Young innovators from D.B.M.S. English School, Jamshedpur, secured the Second Prize at the Jharkhand School Innovation Challenge – Avishkar 5.0, held at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad on December 5–6.
The duo, Jivaj J. Sahoo and Vivan Pathak, impressed judges and participants alike with their innovative project “EchoGlove”, a smart wearable device designed to convert finger movements into meaningful text messages instantly.
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The device has been created to assist individuals with speech and communication difficulties, especially during emergencies, and has shown strong potential for real-world impact.
Competing against more than 200 teams from 144 schools across the state, the students advanced to the Top 20 before clinching the Second Prize.
They were presented with a trophy, certificates, and a cash award of ₹30,000 for their outstanding innovation.
The Principal of D.B.M.S. English School, Rajani Shekhar, along with teachers and the school management, congratulated the students and praised their creativity, dedication, and problem-solving approach.
