Sandipani (Hazaripahad) students win second prize at Arduino Expo at AXIS 2026

NAGPUR: Mahek Nawab, Vikas Yadav and Ishita Kshirsagar of Sandipani Junior College (State Board), Hazaripahad, won the second prize at the Arduino Expo: Junior Scientist, AXIS 2026, held at VNIT, Nagpur.

They finished as First Runner Up in the 9th to 12th category, competing against 80 models, according to a statement issued by the school. Their project was Graphene Mine Guard: Smart Sensor for Landmine Detection, a sensor using graphene for soldiers' safety.

Their mentor is Ruchika Agrawal. School President Rajashri Shrikant Jichkar, Chief Advisor Lata Thergaonkar, Manager Mrunalini Kale and Principal Gargee Sharma wished the mentor and the students good luck for their future endeavours.

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