Student winners of IGNITE 2012 share their innovative ideas that aim to make the world a a better place to live in.
The National Innovation Foundation India (NIF), Ahmedabad has announced the names of the 29 award winners of the IGNITE 2012.
The IGNITE -- an annual competition organised by the NIF in association with Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Society for Rese
arch and Initiatives in Sustainable Technologies and Institutions (SRISTI), various State Education Boards and other partners.
arch and Initiatives in Sustainable Technologies and Institutions (SRISTI), various State Education Boards and other partners.
In the competition, school students shared their innovative ideas and offered solutions on issues local and global.
In the competition that was held between September 11, 2011 and August 31, 2012, it received over 14,889 submissions from students who participated from 282 districts in the countA fast-drying, non-abrasive, water-proof solution filled in a spray can. Just spray it on your hands or feet to get snugly-fitted gloves or socks that can be easily peeled-off after use! Aditya's idea does away with problems like a missing sock or glove, or not finding the perfect size.
Since it is water-proof and self-sealing, it provides excellent protection for anyone working with their hands and feet. So it can be used by a factory worker handling dangerous chemicals, or a farmer standing bare-foot in water-filled paddy fields, and so on.
"I had noticed people like garbage collectors, or even farmers, work in unhygienic conditions that made them vulnerable to diseases. It made me think of this idea that gives protection and could be made easily available at an affordable cost," replied Aditya when asked how he came up with the idea.
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