Jamshedpur: Young innovators from D.B.M.S. English School made the city proud by securing the second prize at the prestigious Jharkhand School Innovation Challenge – Avishkar 5.0, held at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad on December 5–6.
The talented 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. The students have made the device to assist individuals with speech and communication difficulties, especially during emergencies, and have 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 Rs 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. The achievement marks a proud moment for the institution in encouraging young scientific talent.
