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Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Ignited Mind Children Creativity and Innovation Award

Celebrating children as a source of ideas and not just as a sink of sermons!

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Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Ignited Mind Children Creativity and Innovation Award

In the memory of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, the Honey Bee Network, SRISTI, and GIAN jointly organise a national competition of student’s innovative and creative ideas with the name of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Ignited Mind Children Creativity and Innovation Award.

The competition accepts entries from students up to class 12 or children up-to 18 years of age. This award aims to develop a culture of the samvedana amongst the children to address unmet social needs. The idea is to make children aware of the problems and hardships that have been faced by the common people in their day-to-day life and with which many of us have learned to live with. Hence if children start becoming impatient with social inertia at an early age, it is likely that they will bring about more creative and compassionate changes in the society as they grow up.

National Recognition of Young Minds

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Ignited Mind Children Creativity and Innovation Award Result 2025-26

Celebrating the inventive spirit and creative problem-solving capabilities of children across our nation. Below is the official declaration of awardees and appreciations for the year 2025-26.

No. / CategoryStudent NameStd. / AgeSchool NameAddressPhone / Email IDInnovative IdeaProblem StatementProposed Solution
1 AwardeeDevika G.Std 8, 13 YrsGreen SchoolTrivandrum, Kerala+91 94471 23456
devika@mail.com
Smart Plant PotHouseplants dry up and die when family leaves for travel.An automatic drip irrigation smart pot utilizing smart moisture thresholds.
2 AwardeeAarav PatelStd 9, 14 YrsNavrachana AcademyVadodara, Gujarat+91 98250 12345
aarav@mail.com
Low-cost Seed Sowing DrillUneven seed distribution and extreme physical labor during traditional sowing.Uniform seed spacing & depth regulation via low-cost recycled plastic drum drill.
3 AwardeeSneha ReddyStd 10, 15 YrsOakridge InternationalHyderabad, Telangana+91 81234 56789
sneha@mail.com
Safety Crutch with LED & GPSElderly individuals falling at night or getting disoriented during outdoor walks.Integrated physical stabilizer with automatic flashlight and real-time emergency tracking.
4 AwardeeKabir SenStd 7, 12 YrsDelhi Public SchoolDwarka, New Delhi+91 99100 98765
kabir@mail.com
Eco Pencil SharpenerGraphite and plastic pencil shavings mess classroom and school premises.Built-in biodegradable collector compartment that processes shavings to bio-compost.
5 AwardeeAnanya DasStd 8, 13 YrsSalt Lake High SchoolKolkata, West Bengal+91 98300 45678
ananya@mail.com
Easy Bag CarrierHeavy back-breaking physical loads carried by middle school kids daily.A detachable roller wheel chassis with snap-fit locking and ergonomic strap support.
6 AwardeeRahul MehtaStd 11, 16 YrsSharda Mandir High SchoolMumbai, Maharashtra+91 91670 12345
rahul@mail.com
Obstacle Avoidance CaneStandard white canes miss overhead blockages like low signs or tree branches.Ultrasonic proximity sensor module array triggering tactile haptic feedback mechanisms.
7 AwardeePriya NairStd 6, 11 YrsChinmaya VidyalayaKochi, Kerala+91 94460 54321
priya@mail.com
Mechanical Pet FeederIrregular eating routines for domestic pets when family works overtime.Weight-counterbalanced feed reservoir which dispenses dry kibbles mechanically.
8 AwardeeArjun SinghStd 9, 14 YrsArmy Public SchoolJalandhar, Punjab+91 98140 11223
arjun@mail.com
Manual Weed HarvesterExtremely laborious manual weeding or high-cost carbon emitting machinery.Lightweight steel wheel framework with double-action undercutting weed blades.
9 AwardeeDiya SharmaStd 10, 15 YrsSt. Mary’s AcademyJaipur, Rajasthan+91 94140 99887
diya@mail.com
Flow-Restricting AdapterGigantic volumes of fresh water wasted due to unmetered domestic kitchen taps.A simple pressure-actuated atomizing nozzle reducing liquid flow by up to 70%.
10 AwardeeRohan JhaStd 11, 17 YrsDAV Public SchoolPatna, Bihar+91 93040 33445
rohan@mail.com
LPG Gas Leakage GuardUnnoticed domestic gas leaks leading to catastrophic gas cylinder accidents.Gas concentration sensor that automatically powers off valve and raises siren.
11 AwardeeMaya RaoStd 8, 13 YrsKendriya VidyalayaChennai, Tamil Nadu+91 94440 88990
maya@mail.com
Space-saving DeskCramped classrooms leave very little room for multiple study tools.A modular dual-axis wall mounting desk setup folding completely flat.
12 AppreciationSiddharth RoyStd 9, 14 YrsNational Public SchoolBangalore, Karnataka+91 98800 77665
sid@mail.com
Solar Bicycle ChargerSmartphones losing power during long rural commuting journeys.Bicycle frame-attached micro-panel system delivering clean solar power outputs.
13 AppreciationZara KhanStd 10, 15 YrsAligarh Public SchoolAligarh, Uttar Pradesh+91 97190 55443
zara@mail.com
Color-Changing ThermosChildren scalding their mouths on unexpectedly hot milk or tea.A double-walled food grade flask coated with thermochromic heat-reflective paint.

Ignited Mind Awards

Celebrating Young Innovation Across India

2025-26

Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Ignited Mind Children Creativity and Innovation Awards

Celebrating bright children’s creativity and technological innovations across rural and urban classrooms in India. The 2025-26 entries selected featured robust, low-cost solutions targeting localized irrigation problems, safe sanitation, and sustainable plastic alternatives.

2024

In 2024, the Honey Bee Network, through SRISTI and GIAN, received approximately 11948 innovative submissions from children across 21 states of India, through both online and offline channels. These were carefully evaluated and 10 outstanding ideas were selected for the Awards. These 10 students, representing 7 different states, were recognized for their social sensitivity and identification of the unmet needs in everyday life. The selected ideas were grouped into four broad categories: Safety and Protection Systems, Health and Medical Care, Assistive Technology for the Elderly and Differently-Abled and Smart Home, Transport, and Daily Utilities

2023

This year, the Honey Bee Network received an overwhelming response, with approximately 16,570 innovative ideas submitted by children from 23 states across India, both online and offline. A distinguished jury of experts evaluated these submissions and selected 16 outstanding ideas for the awards, representing the creative brilliance of students from 10 different states.

2022

This year in 2022, The Honey Bee Network through SRISTI and GIAN received around 3702 innovative ideas from children in 27 states of India through online and offline. A jury comprising distinguished experts evaluated the shortlisted ideas and selected 8 innovative ideas from 8 different states for the Awards.

2021

This year in 2021, The Honey Bee Network through SRISTI and GIAN received around 4200 innovative ideas from children in 24 states of India through online and offline media. A jury comprising distinguished experts evaluated the shortlisted ideas and selected 20 innovative ideas for awards and appreciation.

2020

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Ignited Mind Children Creativity and Innovation Awards 2020 received around 9000 entries from 22 states and UTs across the country. Out of these, 9 awards and 6 appreciations were selected. The virtual award ceremony was held on March 11, 2021 and the awards were given away by eminent scholar Padma Vibhushan Dr RA Mashelkar, FRS.

CategoryNo.Student & AgeSchool & AddressContact IDInnovation, Problem & Solution
Awardee1
Vaibhavlakshmi Chauhan
1st Sem / Age 19
Govt. Women ITI, Bilaspurv.chauhan@ignitedmind.org
Smart Exhaled Breath Analyzing Mask
Problem: Lack of real-time critical biological tracing in traditional face masks.
Solution: Portable micro-sensors within the mask to evaluate expired breath chemicals.
Awardee2
Shiv Srivastava
11th / Age 16
CM SHRI School, Delhishiv.s@ignitedmind.org
Chakra-Bhunj Roaster
Problem: Extreme emissions and low efficiency during traditional street food roasting.
Solution: High-efficiency cyclonic dynamic roaster preserving fuel and heat layout.
Awardee3
Harsita Priyadarshini Mohanty
10th / Age 14
Prakash Vidyalaya, Jeyporeharsita.p@ignitedmind.org
Community Seed Bank
Problem: Decline of localized crop durability in agricultural areas due to mass markets.
Solution: Solar-regulated localized storage architecture to preserve organic regional seeds.
Awardee4
Silvia Gaba
6th / Age 10
Amity International, Ghaziabadsilvia.g@ignitedmind.org
VaakYantra
Problem: Expressive limitations for vocally challenged students in classic classrooms.
Solution: Motion-tracking gloves translating physical sign gestures into spoken language.
Awardee5
Yogesh Prasad
10th / Age 15
PM SHRI KV No. 3, New Delhiyogesh.p@ignitedmind.org
InfraId
Problem: Expensive track-keeping frameworks for heavy public infrastructure items.
Solution: Lightweight smart NFC-enabled nodes linking public assets to simple offline registries.
Awardee6
Suryakanta Lenka
11th / Age 16
DAV Public School, Bhubaneswarsuryakanta.l@ignitedmind.org
SeriScope
Problem: Massive crop casualties in silkworm breeding sectors due to delayed diagnostics.
Solution: A hand-held optical screening apparatus matching mobile imaging with dynamic disease alerts.
Awardee7
Kriyansh Ganeshbhai Patel
1st / Age 7
Shri Ganshyam Vidhyamandirkriyansh.p@ignitedmind.org
Flood Rescue Rope
Problem: Sinking and tangling ropes during water emergencies delaying rescue.
Solution: Self-deploying, high-buoyancy glowing security line designed for heavy flows.
Awardee8
Jaithra Sharma
8th / Age 12
Amity International, Gurgaonjaithra.s@ignitedmind.org
Smart Time-Temperature Indicator
Problem: Unnoticed spoilage of medical shipments due to dynamic transport climates.
Solution: Color-alerting compound tracking temperature exposure on shipments.
Awardee9
Juhaid Ali Khan
8th Grade
Govt. HS Kashpotjuhaid.k@ignitedmind.org
App for Productive After-School Time
Problem: Rising unproductive screen time and virtual focus lack in young learners.
Solution: Dynamic portal turning localized social tasks and studies into gamified rewards.
Awardee10
Zahid Zahoor Khan
4th Grade
Govt. HS Kashpotzahid.k@ignitedmind.org
Navigation Stick with GPS/Sensors
Problem: Blind navigation hazards, specifically aerial obstructions, ignored by blind sticks.
Solution: Smart-stick featuring ultrasound array detection and safety localization alerts.
Awardee11
Riddhisha Kesharwani
9th / Age 14
SAGES English Mediumriddhisha.k@ignitedmind.org
Smart Toilet Sensor
Problem: Rapid sanitation breakdown in public facilities due to unscheduled checkups.
Solution: Micro-gas chemical sensors mapping indoor smells to schedule cleanups instantly.
Appreciation1
Mohammad Shahid Siddique
Student Innovator
Delhi / National Regionm.shahid@ignitedmind.org
Smart Food Expiry Container
Problem: Silent food expiration inside packed cabinets causing massive pantry losses.
Solution: Smart storage systems keeping count of durations and alerting families ahead of expiry.
Appreciation2
Ranika Patel
Student Innovator
Regional School Selectionranika.p@ignitedmind.org
Landline Telephones on Roads
Problem: No network connectivity along high-altitude highways during cellular grid downs.
Solution: Solar-enabled road SOS phone terminals utilizing underground wired backup cables.

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