Take a look at everything I've done in my time as a school student.
Project Blue Tax
Project Blue Tax is an initiative to combat water pollution by levying taxes on industries that pollute water sources like rivers, as well as on households that overuse water. It has the potential to greatly reduce water pollution by creating a fund of over Rs. 28 Crore per month, and discouraging industrial plants from dumping untreated sewage in rivers.
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The team of Project Blue Tax at HSIS 2025 (3 from the left)
This initiative won Best Presentation at the Harvard Sustainability Impact Summit 2025. The idea was also proposed for local implementation in the form of a white letter to the government.
To strengthen our claim, we conducted a field experiment across the cities of Amritsar, Thane, and Mumbai, uncovering heavy metals and other pollutants.
The polluted test site in Amritsar, Punjab
Project Navbhoomi
Project Navbhoomi is an initiative I decided to embark on after the Punjab floods. I saw how they destroyed farms and decided to take action. Navbhoomi aims to help these farmers through the development of a rover which removes excess water and silt from farmland, helping in making it usable again.
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It is also involved in the conversion of collected silt into low-cost, sustainable bricks that can be utilized by impoverished communities. This is especially useful for the farmers whose land was destroyed, as many Indian farmers are often debt-trapped and lack the resources even to afford building materials, especially after these floods.
The Navbhoomi Rover
Project Dhol
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The Indian art of Dhol playing is a rich tradition that has, sadly, started to fade out of public consciousness. Project Dhol aims to change that. An online database of dholis in Punjab and beyond aims to connect the players with their potential clients, preserving Punjabi culture and heritage, and celebrating the artists who carry it on.
The Master Dholi web game is geared towards young children, and aims to develop an interest in dhol playing and appreciation for Punjabi culture in general. With the game, children can create their own dhol beats, testing out new rhythms and developing important musical skills in the process.
The Student Council
I was elected as the Vice Captain of Technology in Grade 11, and as the Captain of Technology in Grade 12, as well as being Captain of my House. I have used my position to advocate for numerous policies relating to the Mathematics and Computer Science curriculums, as well as for the welfare of students.
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I successfully proposed the introduction of a comprehensive AI curriculum as a part of the IT courses offered in the school. The curriculum I designed ensures that knowledge of this growing force in the tech industry is delivered to students early, helping them get an edge in today's technological enivironments.
Furthermore, I integrated provisions for student welfare into the school resources, introducing the NeuroScreen web app to school counsellors for assistance in Learning Disability detection in students.
Kshamta App
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This app also incorporates a special music therapy module, as well as informative blog posts. As Captain of Technology in my school, I proposed this idea in my school, and the app was adopted by my school counselor.
As an undiagnosed child myself, I feel like it is my duty to help younger children with learning disability such as ADHD and Autism find the counseling they need. For that reason, I started Kshamta, an early detection app that lets teachers help in diagnosis and private help for children suspected to be neurodivergent.
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Replast Yarn
I was the Chief Information Officer of the startup Replast Yarn, in which I led the technological conception of a yarn made completely of recycled PET plastic. As CIO, I devised an assembly line setup to directly convert plastic bottles and bags into strands of usable yarn, which had properties superior to those of conventional polyester.
We presented our startup at the Young Entrepreneur Challenge of the Year at Invictus, looking for further consideration and funding. Our pitch won Best Fintech Startup and acknowledgement by the Chief Guest, Industrialist Srikanth Bolla.
Research
I have authored 7 independent research papers.
