School Innovation Council

Samarth Totlani, student of Class IX E, was invited as a Speaker for the 2-Day Capacity Building Workshop on Innovation, Design, and Entrepreneurship, held on 6th & 7th November 2025 at Acropolis Institute, Indore.

The workshop, organized by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with AICTE, aimed to build the capacity of District Education Officers (DEOs) in innovation-led learning, design thinking, and the entrepreneurship ecosystem within academic institutions.

During the event, Samarth shared his inspiring journey of Innovation—from ideation to patent filing. In recognition of his contribution, he was honored with a cash prize of ₹5,000, a certificate, and a trophy.

A Zoom session on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) was held on 9th September 2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, conducted by Dr. Richa Arya, Associate Manager - IP Services and Registered Patent Agent at the Entrepreneurship Development Center, Venture Center. Attended by SIC members of Choithram ESU. The session offered an insightful overview of IPR, covering its types—including patents, trademarks, copyrights, industrial designs, geographical indications, plant varieties, and trade secrets—and their legal frameworks under Indian law, notably the Patents Act, 1970. Dr. Arya also highlighted the role of national and international bodies such as the patent office, judiciary, and WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) in governing IP. Emphasizing the importance of protecting intellectual assets, the session underscored how IPR fosters innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic development in a globally competitive landscape.

Report on Ideation Awareness Activity by the School Innovation Council

Date:
Last Week of July 2025

Organized by:
School Innovation Council

Target Audience:
Students of Grades 6 to 12

Overview:
The School Innovation Council conducted a week-long ideation awareness drive in July 2025, where 13 student members from Grades 10 to 12 conducted sessions across Grades 6 to 12. Aimed at fostering innovation and creativity, the initiative promoted problem-solving, communication, confidence, and leadership skills among students.

Activity Highlights:
Through interactive and engaging sessions, students explored core ideation concepts such as identifying problems, writing effective problem statements, and developing prototypes. The hands-on, participative format sparked curiosity and encouraged attendees to embrace innovation with confidence.

Impact:
The initiative was met with enthusiastic participation and positive feedback. It empowered the student speakers with valuable presentation experience while also inspiring the audience to think creatively and engage in innovative problem-solving. The School Innovation Council intends to continue such initiatives to further foster a spirit of innovation across the school.

Student Speakers:

Vyoma Sharma (Grade 10)

Yashovardhan Singh (Grade 10)

Bhumi Khatod (Grade 11)

Saavi Jain (Grade 11)

Bhakti Sharma (Grade 11)

Samriddhi Pasari (Grade 11)

Swadhi Sukhtankar (Grade 12)

Keshvi Gupta (Grade 12)

Mahi Rajani (Grade 12)

Samarth Bhandary (Grade 12)

Kaustubh Pole (Grade 12)

Mudit Sethi (Grade 12)

Dishen Goyal (Grade 12)