Daijiworld Media Network – Puttur

Puttur, Jun 19: A remarkable innovation by a rural student from Uppinangady has received international recognition. A model of a sewing chair designed to assist differently-abled individuals, created by Abdul Bashith, a student of the Government Model Higher Primary School, Uppinangady, has been selected for the prestigious INSPIRE Award and has now advanced to the international level. The model is currently being showcased at the international science conference ‘Sakura’ in Japan, where Bashith is already present to participate in the event.

Bashith developed this model when he was in class 8 at the Government Model Higher Primary School. He is now a class 10 student. He hails from Kadavinabagilu in Beltangady taluk and is the son of Ilyas Pasha and Sabiya. He received guidance from science teacher Krishnaveni Rai, with additional support from assistant teachers Nayana and Sujaya.

Abdul Bashith was felicitated last week and given a warm send-off to Japan by Malik Deenar Juma Masjid, Uppinangady, in recognition of his achievement.

The innovation, titled Sewing Chair for Handicaps, is specially designed for individuals with upper limb disabilities. It offers accessibility and ease of use for those who have lost their hands.

Out of 1.10 lac science models registered for the INSPIRE Awards across the state, 7,541 were shortlisted at the district level. Among these, 741 models advanced to the state level, and only 39 were selected for the national level. Bashith’s model succeeded at every stage and was eventually selected for international representation after impressing judges at the national-level competition held at the IIT Delhi campus from September 14 to 20, 2024.