Innocent Hearts Students Win First Prize at Jugaad Mela 5.0 for Innovative Agricultural Project
Bringing laurels to the institution, Daivik and Tathaya, students of Grade IX at Innocent Hearts School, Green Model Town, secured First Prize along with a monetary award of ₹5,000, credited directly to their bank account, in the Agriculture and Rural Development category at Jugaad Mela 5.0 for their innovative project, “Crop Pilot.”
Rajat Kumar
Nov 4, 2026 06:49
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Jalandhar, November 4, 2026: Bringing laurels to the institution, Daivik and Tathaya, students of Grade IX at Innocent Hearts School, Green Model Town, secured First Prize along with a monetary award of ₹5,000, credited directly to their bank account, in the Agriculture and Rural Development category at Jugaad Mela 5.0 for their innovative project, “Crop Pilot.”
The competition held at IIT Ropar witnessed the participation of around 600 teams, out of which only 50 were shortlisted. Demonstrating exceptional creativity, scientific aptitude and problem-solving skills, the young innovators emerged victorious in the Agriculture and Rural Development category. Their innovative project, ‘Crop Pilot,’ developed under the mentorship and guidance of Amit Kumar, Vice-Principal, offers a practical approach to assessing crop damage and ensuring the judicious use of pesticides.” This could enable farmers to make more informed decisions regarding pesticide application, thereby encouraging precision farming, reducing unnecessary chemical usage and supporting sustainable agricultural practices. The achievement reflects the students' ability to apply scientific knowledge to real-world agricultural challenges and develop meaningful solutions for the farming community.
Dr. Anup Bowry, Chairman of Innocent Hearts Group, also congratulated the students and their mentor, applauding their efforts to develop practical solutions to real-world challenges. He encouraged them to continue exploring innovative ideas that contribute to technological advancement and societal development.
Principal, Rajeev Paliwal, also congratulated the young achievers on their remarkable accomplishment and appreciated their innovative thinking, dedication and scientific approach.
