Event: IGNITIA 2026 – Science Expo
Venue: KPR College of Arts, Science and Research, Arasur, Coimbatore
Organised by: Coimbatore Sahodaya Schools Complex
Date: 22nd August 2026
Participation: 49 schools | 381 innovative projects | 4 domains
Achievements:
🥇 1st Place – Grade 7 & 8 | Healthcare & Human Well-being Category
Miruthula K & Raghunandan K – Grade 8
Project: AI Multilingual Gesture-Based Assistive Communication System for Disabled People
Prize: ₹6,000 Cash Prize + Medals & Certificates
🥈 2nd Place – Grade 7 & 8 | Healthcare & Human Well-being Category
Mahendi Sri K R & Saatvika B – Grade 8
Project: miPen – Intelligent Hand Function Analyzer
Prize: ₹3,000 Cash Prize + Medals & Certificates
Special Recognition: The winners were honoured by Dr. K. Kadirvelu, Scientist & Associate Director, DEBEL, DRDO, Ministry of Defence, who presented the students with their medals, certificates and cash prizes.