Summary
Indian Institute of Engineering Science & Technology, Shibpur, boy declared first runner-up a student of Fr. C. Rodrigues Institute of Technology second runner-up
Topics included use of futuristic technologies to address waste generated by the COVID-19 pandemic
An engineering student of National Institute of Technology (NIT), Trichy, has been declared the national winner of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) India National Scholarship Awards 2021.
Dhivakar Kumararaja Malarvizhi, a 4th year student of Electronics Engineering at NIT Trichy, will receive a cash prize of Rs 1.2 lakh.
Amrita Kesh from the Indian Institute of Engineering Science & Technology, Shibpur, was declared first runner-up with a scholarship prize money of Rs 80,000, and Akshata Patil from Fr. C. Rodrigues Institute of Technology was declared the second runner-up with a cash prize of Rs. 60,000.
The awards were announced on the occasion of National Science Day.
Malarvizhi’s winning presentation proposes a unique solution to avert a potential marine disaster that non-biodegradable waste from the pandemic could contribute to. His solution also features a working prototype that impressed the jury.
“The winner has displayed technical expertise, leadership potential as well as convincingly presented his ideas to the expert jury. We congratulate him on his victory. It is an exemplary achievement and to be able to present his idea to a high-profile national jury is a success in itself,” said Ujani Ghosh, who heads the scholarship programme for India.
The national finalists competed against more than 1,400 students in a four-phase online assessment that tested their STEM fundamentals. Shortlisted candidates were asked to present innovative engineering solutions to key societal challenges outlined by the Scholarship Advisory Committee during the regional round.
This year's topics included the use of futuristic technologies to address waste generated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the development of safe and dependable public transportation for a post-pandemic world and the use of technology to combat fake news infodemic.
“National Science Day pays tribute to the scientific genius and curios spirit of C.V. Raman,” said Shekhar Sanyal, country head and director, IET India. He congratulated the winner of the competition.
To commemorate the IET's 150th anniversary, the Scholarship Awards were relaunched this year in a digital format. The 2021 edition saw over 16,000 applications from Engineering students across the country.
Speaking on the vision behind the IET India Scholarship Award, Gopichand Katragadda, the vice-president of the IET Board of Directors, said, “India is a hub for engineering talent. We are a large contributor of graduates to the world of engineering. Still, many deserving candidates do not pursue their engineering dreams for lack of role models and financial support. It is the IET's goal to nurture and reward deserving young engineering talent from across the country and partner in helping them achieve their dreams.”
Last updated on 03 Mar 2022
