| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Pooja Pal (17) from Barabanki, UP, wins PM Bal Puraskar for innovation. |
| Award | PM Bal Puraskar - Highest civilian honor for children (innovation, science, social service, sports, arts). |
| Innovation | Dust-free wheat thresher (Bhusa-Dhool Prithakkaran Yantra) - Reduces airborne dust during threshing. |
| Key Problem Addressed | Respiratory illnesses and eye irritation among farmers due to wheat dust. |
| Inspiration | Observed health issues in farmers & schoolchildren; used traditional sieving techniques. |
| Support & Recognition | - Backed by Ministry of Science & Technology (INSPIRE Award).<br>- Selected for Sakura Science Program (Japan).<br>- Honored by UP Govt. as child scientist. |
| Significance | - Promotes grassroots innovation.<br>- Encourages women in STEM.<br>- Improves occupational health in farming. |
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