Bhubaneswar: Shraavya Mishra, a talented student from Kendriya Vidyalaya 2, CRPF Campus, Bhubaneswar, stood out at the 11th National Level Exhibition and Project Competition (NLEPC) under the INSPIRE– MANAK scheme. Her innovative app, I-SRAVIA, designed to bridge communication barriers between the deaf and mute communities and the rest of the world, gained attention at the event.
The exhibition, inaugurated by DST Secretary Professor Abhay Karandikar at ITPO, New Delhi, saw 360 students showcasing innovations that tackle societal challenges. The NLEPC, which was open to the public from September 17-18, 2024, stands out due to the diversity of innovations, representing geographical balance and addressing issues that align with the nation’s vision of a sustainable and inclusive future.
She is among 31 students from across the country who have been selected in the Project competition and has been felicitated at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 19th September 2024 from the dignitaries including DST Secretary Professor Abhay Karandikar, Prof. Anil Sahasrabudhe, Chairperson, NIF India Dr. Namita Gupta Head, INSPIRE MANAK, DST, Dr. Arvind Ranade, Director NIF and others. Dr. Jitendra Singh, Hon’ble Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Science and Technology & Earth Sciences, Government of India will felicitate the winners, however due to unavoidable reasons he could not attend the program.
I-SRAVIA has received wide appreciation at the multi level event- school, district, zone, state and national level. The app converts sign language into text and voice using camera image processing, facilitating two-way communication. Shraavya, the granddaughter of senior Journalist Shri Ajoy Misra, aspires to continue developing impactful, socially relevant technologies.
