Young innovators from Bhubaneswar have made a significant mark at the state level, showcasing exceptional talent in science and technology. Teams from Buxi Jagabandhu English Medium School (BJEM) in the city achieved top positions among the leading 200 projects in the prestigious Odisha Tinker Marathon. This outstanding performance has earned them a direct entry into the Odisha Student Innovation Programme (OSIP), a major platform for nurturing young talent.
Celebrating Winning Innovations
The recently concluded competition saw the school's projects, named 'Rohini 2.0' and SHIVAM (Swayam Health Intelligent Vehicle Alerting Mechanism), emerge as winners. The brilliant minds behind these prototypes are students Adyasha Mohapatra, Swayam Dash, Hariomm Mahapatra, Chandrashu Baral, and Subhrajit Prusty. The Odisha Tinker Marathon is a statewide event designed to provide a platform for students to present their creative ideas and working models, fostering a culture of innovation from a young age.
A Testament to Mentorship and Effort
Principal Sandhya Jena expressed immense pride in the students' accomplishment. She highlighted that the success serves as a proud testament to the relentless hard work of the students and the consistent, unwavering guidance provided by the school's Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL). "At BJEM, we are committed to cultivating a spirit of inquiry and innovation. Witnessing our students gain recognition at the state level is incredibly rewarding and heartening," Jena stated. The school's infrastructure and mentorship through the ATL have been pivotal in translating student ideas into tangible, competitive projects.
Other Educational Highlights in Bhubaneswar
In other academic developments in the city, the DAV School of Business Management recently organized a seminar focusing on 'Capital Market Reforms'. The event aimed to deepen understanding of capital markets, with discussions on the evolving regulatory landscape, current challenges, new opportunities, and investor protection. Expert insights were shared by M S Sahoo, former chairperson of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India, who detailed the Securities Markets Code Bill, and A K Parhi, former CGM of Nabard, who spoke on knowledge as a driver for wealth creation.
Furthermore, DAV Public School, Pokhariput, hosted its annual exhibition, 'Young Minds Expo-2026'. The event was inaugurated by Professor Himanshu Kumar Biswal from Niser. Students displayed their creative projects across diverse domains including innovation, language and literature, social sciences, and regional languages. School authorities noted that the expo was designed to enhance the imagination, comprehension, and cognitive abilities of the learners, providing them with a holistic developmental platform.
