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IIST Student Develops Satellite-Based Forest Protection System, Wins ₹3 Lakh at IET India Scholarship Award 2026
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What Happened?
Omkar Manik Jadhav, a fourth-year aerospace engineering student from IIST, won ₹3 lakh as the First Runner-Up at the IET India Scholarship Award 2026 for his 'Forest Sentinel' project.
Key points
- Jadhav's project aims to detect forest fires and illegal logging early.
- He secured first place in the South 2 Regional Round before reaching the national finals.
- The competition had 48,761 participants from across India.
- Forest Sentinel uses low-cost devices to monitor large forest areas.
- The national finals took place on September 26, 2026.
Key insights
- The project could inspire future engineers to focus on environmental issues.
- It demonstrates how technology can provide practical solutions for conservation.
- The recognition may enhance IIST's reputation in engineering education.
Why it matters
Jadhav's achievement highlights the role of engineering in environmental conservation.
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Omkar Manik Jadhav· PersonIndian Institute of Space Science and Technology· OrganizationIET India Scholarship Award· EventThiruvananthapuram· CityIndia· Country
Source
Times of India
